FBI says homicide rates fell in 2023
The FBI's data indicates a decrease in violent crime overall in communities across the country in 2023, compared to 2022.
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The FBI's data indicates a decrease in violent crime overall in communities across the country in 2023, compared to 2022.
Sextortion is on the rise in the Philadelphia area, and the FBI wants parents and teens to be aware of the crime.
Sextortion is on the rise in the Philadelphia area, and the FBI wants parents and teens to be aware of the crime, which involves explicit photos and blackmailing. Investigative reporter Liz Crawford explains.
The FBI and National Crime Agency's Operation Cronos took down a ransomware group that's taken in millions in ransomware payments from thousands of victims.
The John Opie painting titled "The Schoolmistress" was stolen, then passed among organized crime members for years before it ended up in Utah, the FBI said.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said "there is no sign of terrorist involvement" at this time, after two people died in the vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing near Niagara Falls.
Yetman, 47, fled his home in Helmetta, New Jersey when FBI agents arrived to serve him with a federal warrant.
Authorities were trying to serve a warrant when the suspect, identified as Gregory Yetman, allegedly fled the scene.
The FBI said the 17-year-old communicated with Katibat al Tawhid wal Jihad, or KTJ, a designated global terrorism group said to be in affiliation with Al Qaeda.
According to the FBI, the suspect was taken into custody by FBI SWAT officers at his residence in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia on Friday.
The 17-year-old was sending and receiving media containing terrorism propaganda and guidance on committing criminal acts, including how to construct a bomb, the FBI said.
Craig Robertson, 74, is accused of making threats against a number of politicians, including President Biden.
FBI agents were attempting to serve an arrest and search warrant in Provo, Utah, officials said.
"Operation Bakis" has so far led to 19 arrests in Australia and 79 arrests in the U.S., officials announced on Tuesday.
Sources told CBS News Philadelphia that Taheim Weeks-Cook was a suspect in a string of 7-Eleven robberies.
Sources told CBS News Philadelphia that Taheim Weeks-Cook was a suspect in a string of 7-Eleven robberies.
An FBI agent shot someone while serving a search warrant in Tioga Friday, according to police.
Authorities say a man who posed as an undercover police officer, kidnapped a woman and drove her hundreds of miles to his home in Oregon may have lived in New Jersey.
Jasmine Payoute has the latest on the string of robberies.
If young people are being exploited, they are the victim of a crime and should report it. Contact your local FBI field office, call 1-800-CALL-FBI, or report it online at tips.fbi.gov.
The FBI wants parents and caregivers to be aware of this scam and know that there are resources available to minors and families who might be caught up in a sextortion scam and that there are tools that can help kids remove their sexually explicit images from the internet.
There is nothing in the Constitution that prevents someone who has been charged or convicted from serving.
The indictment alleges the former president "endeavored to obstruct the FBI and grand jury investigations and conceal retention of classified documents." Read the 44-page indictment here.
Trump still easily leads GOP field; voters say no change in view
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
A crowd of teens was caught on video swarming a neighborhood in Burlington County Friday night, disturbing residents and damaging property.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
The Montreal Canadiens scored three times in the third period, rallying to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.
The Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to five games with a 114-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Philadelphia police say a 23-year-old is recovering after being followed and shot in the head by someone after leaving work in King of Prussia early Saturday morning.
A crowd of teens was caught on video swarming a neighborhood in Burlington County Friday night, disturbing residents and damaging property.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Pedestrians will have some extra space to walk, shop and gather in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square this spring.
The Montreal Canadiens scored three times in the third period, rallying to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.
Philadelphians traveling this weekend in the city will have to pack their patience, as several roads will be closed and bus routes will be detoured due to multiple planned events.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Philadelphia police say a 23-year-old is recovering after being followed and shot in the head by someone after leaving work in King of Prussia early Saturday morning.
After handing the Dodgers their first loss of the season on Friday, the Phillies fell to Los Angeles on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies enter the unknown on Saturday with Roki Sasaki, as the Japanese phenom has just two starts to his name in the major leagues.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
A crowd of teens was caught on video swarming a neighborhood in Burlington County Friday night, disturbing residents and damaging property.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
A summertime community celebration in South Jersey was postponed after law enforcement officers discovered threats of violent activity were being shared on social media.
Commuters had to be on alert Friday afternoon as I-295 northbound lanes in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, were shut down after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, officials said.
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's family is trying to turn their darkest days into something positive for the Archbishop Damiano School.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
The body of 32-year-old Normaris Colón Valles was found on the banks of the Christina River in Wilmington, Delaware, in March.
Months after a life-threatening accident, 10-year-old Briar Jones, will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener on Monday.
A George Read Middle School gym teacher is accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to an eighth-grade student.
A Philadelphia-based organization that serves individuals battling addiction and homelessness is in limbo after federal funding was cut.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
These motion labs are now in 14 centers across the country, and this center allows doctors to see what's happening inside the body as the patient moves.
Why are a growing number of younger people being diagnosed with colon cancer? That's what a new research project is aiming to answer.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
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Car dealers in the Philadelphia area say the prices of cars and repairs could go up with the Trump administration's tariffs.
Freedom Coffee House, a new coffee shop in North Philadelphia, is brewing more than just good coffee, but a powerful story of resilience.
As President Trump prepares to unveil new tariffs, businesses in the Philadelphia area say their prices could rise.
Jersey Kebab reopened Sunday with a free feast for the community about a month after its owners were arrested by ICE.
A spokesperson for SEPTA said seven people were injured after a Route 82 bus hit a car and pushed it down the street in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon.
Commuters had to be on alert Friday afternoon as I-295 northbound lanes in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, were shut down after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, officials said.
Philadelphians traveling this weekend in the city will have to pack their patience, as several roads will be closed and bus routes will be detoured due to multiple planned events.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted for hours after three family members were struck and killed by a train in Bucks County.
PATCO's Franklin Square station reopened Thursday after a $29 million renovation.
The Montreal Canadiens scored three times in the third period, rallying to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.
The Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to five games with a 114-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Phillies enter the unknown on Saturday with Roki Sasaki, as the Japanese phenom has just two starts to his name in the major leagues.
Luzardo followed up his sensational Phillies' debut in Philadelphia's 3-2 win over Los Angeles on Friday night that ended the Dodgers' undefeated start.
Elena Delle Donne's accolades also included seven WNBA All-Star teams, four All-WNBA First-team picks and the championship trophy with the Mystics in 2019.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
On Wednesday, city officials read a proclamation officially declaring April Philly Jazz Month in a ceremony at City Hall.
2025 Wawa Welcome America announces returning traditions and new events for the 16-day festival this summer.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the Monday morning commute.
Do you easily connect with animals? Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson looks at some of the qualities and behaviors that help people connect with animals of all kinds.
Students from Philadelphia's Global Leadership Academy are heading to Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia to visit and learn more about some of the most significant events in the history of the Civil Rights movement.
Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
People believe the large group in Westampton was made up of young people. The chaotic scene was frightening to neighbors as some in the large group jumped on cars, damaging them. Eva Andersen reports this is not the only place with concerns about unruly teens.