Tropical Storm Isaias forms, expected to become hurricane
Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast later this week.
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'Dancing With the Stars': Mariah Carey's music inspires the ballroom but one couple is sent home
The judges on "Dancing with the Stars" were thrilled with this week's routines on "Mariah Carey Night." But in the end, one couple was eliminated.
More charges against Bensalem man accused of sexually abusing children
A Bensalem man is facing more charges of sexually abusing children.
Garden of Reflection in Bucks County vandalized
The Garden of Reflection in Bucks County, a tribute to victims of the September 11th attacks has been vandalized.
Haverford College professor charged in online harassment case
Investigators said the messages, which were antisemitic in nature, were sent between October 2025 and May 2026.
Eagles fans praise Lane Johnson's decision to step away from NFL
Johnson has been one of the NFL's most outspoken advocates for mental health, openly discussing his struggles with anxiety and depression throughout his career.
Planes collide LAX news: Delta, Air Canada planes collide on Los Angeles, California tarmac, officials say
An LAX accident happened Tuesday. A Delta Air Lines plane and an Air Canada plane collided on the tarmac in Los Angeles, CA.
Sources: Man found dead in closet in Philly; woman facing homicide charges
Philadelphia police have arrested a woman in connection with a fatal stabbing in the city's Germantown neighborhood.
'Phish' fan struck, killed by vehicle after concert in Atlantic City
A music fan well known within the Phish community was struck and killed by a vehicle over the weekend in Atlantic City.
New details on moments before fatal police shooting in Mayfair
According to investigators, Jamir Cave was armed with a kitchen-style knife during the confrontation.
100-year-old bowler still throws strikes in Delaware County
You could say he's on a roll at 100 years old. William Owen Hanna is a veteran, a deacon, and a lifelong bowler who still hits the lanes every week.
Action News reporter Beccah Hendrickson, husband welcome 2nd child
Reporter Beccah Hendrickson and her husband Justin welcomed their second child, Dean Jacob.
A crafting destination for all ages | One Tank Trips
In this week's One Tank Trip, we are heading to one place that has an art class for everyone, no matter your skill level.
Eva Marie Saint, star of 'North by Northwest' and 'On the Waterfront,' dies at 102
Eva Marie Saint, the pale, willowy actor who won an Academy Award for her first movie, “On the Waterfront,” and starred in “North by Northwest,” has died. She was 102.
Hulu's newest true-crime docuseries looks at how witchcraft and black magic played into a murder
Sorcery, mind control and murder are the focus of Hulu's newest documentary series, "Swipe Right on the Devil," investigating a 2017 murder in Nebraska. The 3-part series streams Oct. 22 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
Philadelphia debuts outdoor dining prototypes at Love Park, seeks public feedback
The city of Philadelphia has unveiled two new outdoor dining prototypes, known as "streeteries," at Love Park as part of an effort to help restaurants expand outdoor seating options.
Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say
Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived the attempt to execute her, is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her attorneys said Tuesday.
Eagles' London trip doubles as Philadelphia tourism opportunity
Tourism officials hope the team's popularity abroad will help introduce more international travelers to Philadelphia and encourage future visits to the city.
Former Camden Co. paramedic sentenced for distributing child pornography
A former Camden County paramedic has been sentenced to five years in prison for distributing child pornography.
Stanford professor surprises kids after winning Nobel Prize
After Stanford professor Karl Deisseroth learned he won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, the father of five surprised his children with the exciting news.
Eagles Pro Bowl OT Lane Johnson announces retirement, ending 14-season NFL career
Johnson, 36, who is considered one of the top offensive tackles in the NFL, was a surprise inactive on Sunday with the Eagles saying it was for personal reasons.
Arcadia surrogacy scandal: Guojon Xuan and Sylvia Zhang arrested on child abuse charges
Silvia Zhang and Gunjun Xuan, the Arcadia couple at the center of a surrogacy scandal, have been arrested on multiple charges.
Horsch case: Phase 2 in extensive search of W. Chew Avenue home with ties to missing Philadelphia women begins
Investigators are set to conduct a new extensive search of the Philadelphia Horsch home that's been tied to several missing women.
6 teens hurt after being hit by SUV in Lindenwold, NJ: Police
Six teenagers were injured Tuesday afternoon after they were struck by an SUV that left the roadway in Lindenwold, New Jersey.
Best Prime Day deals under $25: Top picks for beauty, home, and beyond
Shop smart with Prime Day's best deals on everyday favorites under $25.
Man charged with attempted murder after shooting at Wawa store in Sicklerville
A 20-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting inside a Wawa store in Sicklerville, New Jersey, on Sunday night.
Cornell taps former US Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead independent review amid fallout from fraternity gang rape allegations
Cornell University has retained former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review of how Cornell responds to sexual assault cases.
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Shop Amazon Prime Big Deal Days must-have finds for $35 or less.
Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear
Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders were aware of the findings before signing a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of shock gloves in August.
Why did Guojun Xuan, the father at the center of an Arcadia, California surrogacy scandal, want 21 kids?
The attorney for an Arcadia father explains why his client wanted 21 children as the family remains under investigation in a surrogacy scandal.
Evidence seen being hauled out of Horsch home in the Olney section of Philadelphia
Investigators returned to a home in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood as part of an ongoing search connected to seven missing or unidentified women.
Best Prime Day deals for tech and home goods: Our top picks
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'It was supposed to be the forever home': 6 years after old mine caused sinkhole, homeowners remain in limbo
An investigation by ABC News found numerous instances of dangerous sinkholes opening as aging, abandoned mines erode beneath communities, roads and public lands.
12 displaced following house fire in Pleasantville, NJ
Crews responded to the unit block of Martin Luther King Boulevard around 9 a.m. and found flames coming from a three-story building.
Faith Hedgepeth murder: Prosecutor and Miguel Salguero Olivares defense team struggling to fill alternate juror seats
Miguel Salguero Olivares is accused of killing University of North Carolina student Faith Hedgepeth with an empty bottle of rum.
Freddie Jackson death: R&B singer and Harlem native dies at 70
R&B singer and Harlem native Freddie Jackson has died at the age of 70.
Lionel Messi prepares for his final match for Argentina
Expect lots of tears when Lionel Messi plays a farewell game for Argentina on Tuesday.
Cornell police received tip about Chi Phi fraternity seeking to keep alleged gang rape under wraps
A day after Cornell authorities alerted students about a reported rape, campus police got an anonymous tip about Chi Phi seeking to keep the alleged incident under wraps.
Vandals spray-paint numerous street signs in Gloucester Township, NJ
Police are searching for the vandals who spray-painted several traffic signs in Camden County.
Police search for owner of dogs left abandoned in a crate on the side of the road in Monroe Twp., NJ
Police in Gloucester County, New Jersey, are searching for the owners of two dogs that were left abandoned in a crate on the side of the road.
Russia downplays suspected plague case as Trump offers US help
The Kremlin on Monday welcomed President Donald Trump’s offer to provide assistance to Russia over a case of pneumonia of unknown origin reported in the Irkutsk region.
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Join the fight against Breast Cancer this October and support a Walk/Run in your area!
Join the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk to help raise awareness and funds for life-saving research. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
Top 6 reasons to watch 'Abbott Elementary' Season 6
ABC's hit sitcom 'Abbott Elementary' just passed the landmark 100 episode mark, and the show's cast shared six things we can expect for Season 6.
Video shows flames erupting from Kensington home as firefighters work to extinguish blaze
A 67-year-old woman was injured after a fire broke out inside a Kensington home early Tuesday morning, according to the Philadelphia Fire Department.
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith serves breakfast to Birds fans at McDonald's in Cherry Hill, NJ
Philadelphia Eagles fans lined up around the block at the McDonald's in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Tuesday morning to get breakfast from one of the Birds.
Trucker snaps photos of meat thieves during $40K heist in Philadelphia
A driver who spoke exclusively with Action News said he snapped photos of thieves who police said stole $40,000 worth of meat from his truck Tuesday morning.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 competitor sales that are just as good if not better than Amazon
Amazon isn't the only shop with deals on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Check out these retailers that are slashing prices to with their own fall sales.
Best Prime deals for Disney merch under $45
Here are the best Disney merch deals for Amazon Prime Days 2026 under $45
Philadelphia musician's original music featured on 'Abbott Elementary'
Season 6 of 'Abbott Elementary' premieres Wednesday, October 7, on ABC.
McVay: Rams coaches will 'learn' from incident with Eagles fans
Rams coach Sean McVay says his assistant coaches will learn from their viral interaction with Eagles fans during Sunday's win over Philadelphia.
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Daylight saving time 2026 ending: When to 'fall back'
Despite a push in Congress to end daylight saving time permanently, the proposal has stalled and most Americans are on track to "fall back" within a month.
Trump signs order extending tax-free use of red-dyed diesel during midterm stop in Nebraska
Diesel fuel prices have spiked in the aftermath of the Iran war, rattling voters and putting pressure on Republicans.
8 people, including students, injured after crash involving school bus in Wilmington
Six students and two drivers were taken to a hospital after a school bus was involved in a crash Tuesday morning in Wilmington, authorities said.
Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros.
It's official: Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Tractor pulling hayride flips, leaving several injured, teen driver in critical condition
More than a dozen children and teens were ejected from a wagon after a tractor overturned during a hayride in upstate New York.
Haverford College's last quarterback donates 55-year-old memorabilia
In 1971, David Parham played in Haverford College's final football season. 55 years later, he brought his jersey back where it belongs.
Train Operator Taneisha Moody hopes to inspire women in engineering
Taneisha Moody has been a SEPTA Regional Rail Engineer and Train Operator along the Wawa/Media Line for 22 years. She's been at SEPTA.
Medical plane missing: Gulfstream G-100 bound for Boston to Bermuda goes missing near Nantucket, Massachusetts, US Coast Guard says
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended a search for a missing medical transfer plane with six people on board that went missing early Saturday.
Here's what you need to know about Prime Big Deal Days starting today, plus top deals to check out
Prime Big Deal Days are here, and here is everything you need to know, including some of the best deals, with savings on tech, fashion and more.
Trump says his super PAC will now pay for controversial taxpayer-funded promotional ads
Trump says that he will no longer use taxpayer funds to pay for a pro-Trump ad blitz ahead of the midterm elections, saying his super PAC will now pay for them.
Pentagon to execute convicted Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement that Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth recommended the execution and it was approved by President Donald Trump.
A lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 'sugar-free' protein drinks
Starbucks is facing a lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup.
3 people hospitalized after house fire in Bensalem, Bucks County
Three people were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Bensalem, Bucks County, early Tuesday morning.
Jim Bakker, who built 'PTL Club' televangelism empire, has died at 86
Televangelist Jim Bakker has died at 86. He built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful "The PTL Club" with his first wife Tammy Faye.
Philadelphia moving forward with outdoor dining expansion
Two streetery prototypes were unveiled at Love Park on Tuesday for people to get a glimpse of the city's plans for outdoor dining.
Bucks County Five Below manager charged with sexual assault of employee
The manager of a Five Below store in Bucks County is charged with sexually assaulting one of his employees.
Lancaster County midwife advocates to protect Amish mothers against measles
A longtime midwife, who currently serves many Amish mothers in Lancaster County, is working to raise awareness about the importance of the MMR vaccine.
Olney residents await answers as Horsch home search intensifies
The ongoing investigation has left neighbors waiting for answers about what happened inside the home.
2 teens in custody after guns, marijuana found in backpacks at high school football game
Police said the teens initially attempted to enter the game with backpacks but were turned away because of the district's no-backpack policy for home football games.
Mother, boyfriend convicted after 4-year-old boy's body found in duffel bag
Damari Carter disappeared in 2023. In March 2024, investigators found his body inside a duffel bag on the 600 block of North 38th Street.
Deadly Haverford Township crash raises questions about revoked driving privileges
The crash, which stretched more than a mile through Haverford Township, left 57-year-old John Ryan dead, eight others injured and 16 vehicles damaged.
7-year-old stabbed in Chicago: Mom of Shavon Gayden, charged in Chicago stabbing death of Eddimar Paola Hernandez, apologizes
Gayden's mother, who asked not to be identified, apologized to Hernandez's family and said her daughter had struggled with mental health issues for years.
Speed camera program expands in Philadelphia
The speed camera program is expanding in Philadelphia with the addition of cameras in the school zone of Northeast High School along Cottman Avenue.
Woman charged with arson after allegedly starting 2 fires outside Philly home
In one instance, a good Samaritan extinguished the flames using a child's toy filled with rainwater.
Man injured in shooting near Spring Garden entertainment venue; shooter remains unidentified
Philadelphia police are investigating a weekend shooting near an entertainment venue in the city's Spring Garden neighborhood that left one man injured and the shooter unidentified.
Find incredible deals from 26 amazing brands with ABC Secret Savings
Get up to 70% off fall deals, from kitchen essentials and cozy bedding to on-the-go must-haves with ABC Secret Savings.
How the Berlin Hotel still stands after 200 years in South Jersey
The 200-year-old Berlin Hotel stands tall thanks to a team of neighbors who believed in what it stands for.
School nurse honored for saving her co-worker's life
Last May, Kelly helped Chris Fine, who works as a dining hall volunteer, as he was experiencing a cardiac emergency.
New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason reflects on his 15-year ALS fight
New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason is opening up about his 15-year ALS fight and how it has brought him closer to other NFL players.
Philadelphia-made Bluecoat Gin marks 20 years of crafting spirits in the city
For nearly 20 years, Philadelphia Distilling has been producing Bluecoat Gin in the city, building a brand that now reaches customers across the United States and around the world.
John Ryan, driver in Haverford Township, Pennsylvania crash that killed 1, injured 8, had license revoked for medical reasons: police
John Ryan, the driver in a Haverford Township, Pennsylvania crash that killed 1 and injured 8 had his license revoked for medical reasons, police said.
West Philadelphia entrepreneur brings water ice business to Disneyland
A West Philadelphia entrepreneur has brought a Philadelphia favorite to Disneyland, making history in the process.
Measles cases surpass 1,000 in Pennsylvania amid the state's largest outbreak in decades
Measles cases in Pennsylvania have surpassed 1,000 so far this year as the state continues to battle an outbreak of the virus, according to the state health department.
Philly Influencer Mixer Conference bringing content creators together
The Philly Influencer Mixer Conference is back for a second year, with collaboration and workshopping on the agenda.
Inside the Reading Pagoda
The Reading Pagoda has been a landmark in Reading, Pennsylvania for more than a century.
Discover aviation history at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center houses the massive planes, historic spacecraft, and record-setting rockets simply too big for the National Mall.
Performers announced for upcoming Dolly Parton special on ABC
Country music artists are coming together to celebrate a legend! From Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson to Brad Paisley, see who is taking the stage to honor Dolly Parton in "CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton." 🦋✨
Dolly Parton special will feature country music's top stars
The Country Music Association and ABC will honor Dolly Parton with a live special airing Oct. 21.
'Avengers: Doomsday' merchandise drops ahead of the film's release: Grab yours here
Be the first to own the all-new 'Avengers: Doomsday' action figures & LEGO sets
LeBron James won't be taking part in 76ers preseason opener tonight
LeBron James won't be taking the court for the Philadelphia 76ers' first preseason game on Monday night.
Shop Walmart's Deal Days event with markdowns up to 50% on tech, home essentials, toys and more
Walmart Big Deal Days sale: Find markdowns up to 50% from tech and home essentials to toys.
Here's why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu
Experts say now is an ideal time to get a flu shot, before influenza starts spreading widely.
71-year-old man thrown from bike, killed after hitting dog in New York City's Central Park
A 71-year-old man was killed on Monday morning after he was thrown from his bike after hitting an off-leash dog in Central Park.
Brewing system could break 2026 Atlantic hurricane season's streak if storm develops
So far this year, there have only been eight named storms and zero hurricanes in the Atlantic.
FDA finds potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce
The Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it has found a potential source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak that was tied to lettuce over the summer.
Pickleball fans get their swings in at Center City courts during limited time pop-up
For all pickleball fans, you can enjoy the game in a unique environment right in Center City for a limited time.
Downtown Ardmore ambassadors ensure cleanliness for local shoppers
The community of Ardmore will be enjoying a well-kept shopping area thanks to their "A-Team" of ambassadors.
AccuWeather: Chilly night expected in the Philadelphia region
Some upper 30s are in the forecast overnight, but afternoon highs will warm back to the 70s the next three days.