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Authorities searching for a homicide suspect who used bedsheets to escape from a northwestern Pennsylvania jail last week say items found in the last 24 hours lead them to believe he is still in the area.
Van Houten, now in her 70s, received a life sentence for helping Manson's followers carry out the 1969 killings of Leno LaBianca, a grocer in Los Angeles, and his wife, Rosemary.
Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another incarcerated person at a federal prison in Florida, sources says
Police say inmate Michael Burham used bed sheets to escape Warren County Prison.
City council members want answers about how Ameen Hurst and Nasir Grant were able to walk away from PICC last month.
Kristie Haas pleaded guilty to killing her 3-year-old daughter and dumping her burned remains on a softball field in Smyrna.
New details reveal Ameen Hurst and Nasir Grant were able to make their prison break in about three hours before being picked up by an Uber driver.
Ameen Hurst, an inmate who escaped the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center, was recaptured after a 10-day manhunt.
The two inmates, Nasir Grant and Ameen Hurst, have since been captured by U.S. Marshals.
Since the recent prison escape, Mayor Kenney said the prison is now under review by the PA Department of Corrections and the city is working with consultants to prevent this from happening again.
One of the two inmates, Nasir Grant, 24, was captured by U.S. Marshals last week after being on the run for several days. Ameen Hurst remains at-large.
Reporter Ross Dimattei reports from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center in Holmesburg with new images of the arrest.
A 21-year-old woman was arrested on Wednesday in connection with an inmate escape at a prison in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section.
Authorities say DNA evidence has proven that a man who died in prison several years ago was responsible for the 1984 murder of a 19-year-old New Jersey woman.
Prison staff is to use extra caution with parole violators and newly arrived inmates.
Six corrections officers at the Montgomery County prison are facing criminal charges on accusations they assaulted two inmates on Valentine's Day.
Guards were tipped off by a few inmates who were trying to catch the bird.
A total of 17 staff members have reportedly quit since the standoff.
Pennsylvania prisons can no longer keep former death-row inmates in solitary confinement after their sentences have been changed.
A prison worker has been found dead after a nearly 20-hour standoff inside a maximum security prison in Smyrna, Delaware.
A longtime Pennsylvania congressman convicted of racketeering is set to start a 10-year prison term.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has vetoed proposed legislation that would limit the use of solitary confinement within state prisons.
Police in Ohio are accusing a woman of selling sex for $60 and some nachos.
The prison was placed on lockdown for a short time, but officials say this was an isolated event.
A former Penn professor who beat his wife to death while she was wrapping Christmas presents will serve his full prison term.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
The Center City District is bringing back car-free Open Streets: West Walnut for two Sundays in December after a successful launch.
A crash is blocking westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
SEPTA officials are set to propose a "historically high fare increase" and "major service cuts" as the agency grapples with a $240 million budget deficit.
Philadelphia's dry streak finally came to an end, but there's not much rain in the forecast this week.
SEPTA officials are set to propose a "historically high fare increase" and "major service cuts" as the agency grapples with a $240 million budget deficit.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
The Center City District is bringing back car-free Open Streets: West Walnut for two Sundays in December after a successful launch.
Philadelphia City Council is getting ready to jump into the plans for a new Sixers arena in Market East. Here's the schedule.
A crash is blocking westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
The Center City District is bringing back car-free Open Streets: West Walnut for two Sundays in December after a successful launch.
A crash is blocking westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
SEPTA officials are set to propose a "historically high fare increase" and "major service cuts" as the agency grapples with a $240 million budget deficit.
Philadelphia's dry streak finally came to an end, but there's not much rain in the forecast this week.
The Norristown Area School District has an unprecedented number of multilingual learners.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
Philadelphia's dry streak finally came to an end, but there's not much rain in the forecast this week.
South Jersey communities are still feeling the effects of heavy smoke from the Pheasant Run Wildfire in Glassboro that blanketed the region over the weekend.
On Veterans Day, we give gratitude to those who served. But doctors say the holiday can trigger difficult emotions for some vets and we need to be sensitive to their needs.
The hateful message was spread across a woman's fence in Lawnside, a predominantly Black town in Camden County.
Saint Mark's High School in Wilmington hosted a special event Monday to honor veterans, military members and their families.
Here's a list of events honoring veterans and their patriotism, plus some freebies and discounts for them this holiday.
Restrictions on fire and grilling are in place across the Philadelphia region as a means to prevent wildfires.
This brave teen's Delaware medical team agreed with her reasoning that life with a prosthetic would be better than the limitations she faced with her leg.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a sweeping overhaul of the country's immigration policy, including deporting millions of people who came to the U.S. illegally, when he assumes office in 2025.
This brave teen's Delaware medical team agreed with her reasoning that life with a prosthetic would be better than the limitations she faced with her leg.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Brailey Valenzuela became the fourth patient at CHOP to successfully undergo this type of fetal heart surgery.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Von Maur, one of the country's top retailers, held its grand opening Saturday at South Hills Village.
Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
A crash is blocking westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
Numerous changes to the NJ Transit Morris and Essex Lines and Northeast Corridor could impact commuters' schedules.
Lower Merion Police said a woman was struck and killed at City Avenue/US 1 and Conshohocken State Road by a driver in a dark-colored Toyota Camry.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 workers will continue negotiations on a new contract after making progress at the bargaining table.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
Matvei Michkov had a goal and an assist, and then scored in the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks.
Zack Wheeler was named a finalist for the NL Cy Young Award along with Paul Skenes of the Pirates and Chris Sale of the Braves.
The Philadelphia Eagles are 7-2 headed into Thursday night's game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field.
Jordan Mailata has been on injured reserve for the team's last four games with a hamstring injury he suffered in the win over the Browns.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
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.
Philadelphia is receiving $5 million in grants for conservation, community parks and recreation from Pennsylvania.
SEPTA officials laid out their proposal for a "historically high fare increase" in 2025 that would affect all payment methods, along with "major service cuts." The average fare increase across all transportation modes would go up by nearly 30% — a combination of fare changes proposed in September and additional price increases being put forth in November.
Amy Needle, the president and CEO of Historic Philadelphia, joined CBS News Philadelphia on Tuesday morning to discuss what visitors can expect this year.
A crash at Exit 51 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bensalem is blocking the westbound lanes of the highway. Kim Hudson has the latest on how to get around the crash scene.
Several weeks of hearings and public testimony get underway Tuesday as Philadelphia considers a proposal to build the Sixers' new arena in Center City. Plus, Franklin Square is getting into the holiday spirit as temperatures take a nose dive this week. More on these stories in your Digital Brief of Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.