Jan. 6 Rioter Lands Pentagon Job Jan. 6 Rioter Lands Pentagon Job
Jan. 6 Rioter Lands Pentagon Job A former New Jersey high school graduate who pleaded guilty in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot has been hired for a position at the Pentagon, according to published reports. Elias Irizarry, 24, previously of Montclair, was apparently appointed to a role within the Defense Department after previously pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge stemming from the Capitol breach (click here for the complaint). He later pleaded guilty to entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds and was sentenced to 14 days in jail and later pardoned by President Trump. Irizarry …
Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There
Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There Hunter Biden says he smoked crack at a notorious Connecticut highway hotel while battling drug addiction and alcoholism. The 56-year-old son of former President Joe Biden made the admission in a Thursday, June 4, post on X, where he also claimed a widely shared shirtless photo of himself was taken at a former Super 8 motel off I-95 in West Haven when he was in the throes of that addiction.  Biden was sparring with a critic over his comments that politicians and the wealthy use divisive politics as a distraction tactic. He believes they are getting "fat and rich" while the country tears…
Remaining '60 Minutes' Stars May Leave Amid CBS News Purge, Turmoil: Report Remaining '60 Minutes' Stars May Leave Amid CBS News Purge, Turmoil: Report
Remaining '60 Minutes' Stars May Leave Amid CBS News Purge, Turmoil: Report The three remaining "60 Minutes" correspondents are reportedly deciding whether to stay with the iconic newsmagazine amid a high-profile wave of firings and growing turmoil at CBS News. "60 Minutes" veteran reporters Bill Whitaker, Lesley Stahl, and Jon Wertheim held an hourlong meeting on Wednesday, June 3, to discuss their futures at the program, Status reported. Their discussion came after Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia Vega were fired during a newsroom purge at "60 Minutes." Whitaker is weighing his options and could leave the show, three sources told Status. S…
Prosecutor's Sergeant Stole Injured Journalist's $10K Camera Gear At Delaney Hall: AG Prosecutor's Sergeant Stole Injured Journalist's $10K Camera Gear At Delaney Hall: AG
Prosecutor's Sergeant Stole Injured Journalist's $10K Camera Gear At Delaney Hall: AG A sergeant with a prosecutor's office in New Jersey has been charged with stealing a photojournalist's camera equipment after the journalist was injured while covering a protest at Delaney Hall in Newark, authorities said. Essex County Prosecutor's Sgt. Darryl Brown, 43, of Sparta Township, was charged by complaint summons with third-degree theft following an investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability's Corruption Bureau, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said Thursday, June 4. The journalist was working near Delaney Hall on Saturday, May 30, when an injury caused …
Teen On Teen Killing: 15-Year-Old Shot Dead In PA, 16-Year-Old Charged With Murder Teen On Teen Killing: 15-Year-Old Shot Dead In PA, 16-Year-Old Charged With Murder
Teen On Teen Killing: 15-Year-Old Shot Dead In PA, 16-Year-Old Charged With Murder A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot during a series of fights between groups of juveniles in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Thursday, June 4. A 16-year-old Norristown boy has been charged with criminal homicide and related offenses in connection with the killing, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Norristown Police Chief Michael Trail. The shooting happened in Haws Alley off George Street at approximately 8:38 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, authorities said. Norristown police officers arrived to find the victim, identified only as J.O., suffering from a gu…
Manure Spill Contaminates Family's Drinking Water, Pennsylvania AG Says Manure Spill Contaminates Family's Drinking Water, Pennsylvania AG Says
Manure Spill Contaminates Family's Drinking Water, Pennsylvania AG Says A Pennsylvania family's drinking water was left smelling like dead animals after a waste spill allegedly contaminated a private water supply, General Dave Sunday announced on Wednesday, June 3. Jesse Jones and his Carlisle-based company, Jones Manure Hauling, LLP, have been charged in connection with a 2021 spill at Barr Farm in Greencastle, according to the Office of Attorney General. Investigators said the company spilled a large amount of Food Processing Residuals (FPR) while transferring the material from a truck into a storage pit on June 30, 2021. The spill happened when a hose ruptur…
Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike
Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike A cruise ship's crew member was found dead after going missing for days on a rugged volcano trail in the Caribbean, authorities said. Search teams discovered Wang Zyuan's body in St. Kitts on Monday, June 1, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force said in a Facebook post. The 33-year-old was reported missing on a Mount Liamuiga hiking trail on Wednesday, May 27. Wang was last seen on the trail at about 10 a.m. that day. The Chinese national was traveling alone and without a guide when he disappeared, police said. At about 2 p.m., Wang called 911 to re…
Mom Of 2 Killed In Pennsylvania Shooting Remembered As Community Rallies Mom Of 2 Killed In Pennsylvania Shooting Remembered As Community Rallies
Mom Of 2 Killed In Pennsylvania Shooting Remembered As Community Rallies A Pennsylvania mother of two is being remembered for her kindness, strength, and devotion to her children as loved ones rally around her family following a fatal shooting. Keshia M. Gonzalez, 37, was killed inside her apartment in the first block of North Main Street in Manheim Borough on Monday morning, June 1, according to investigators. A fundraiser created with her family's permission had raised more than $2,700 toward an $8,000 goal as of Tuesday morning to support Gonzalez's two sons, her mother, funeral expenses, and other immediate needs. "To know her was to love her," the organize…
'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation 'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation
'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation A tense radio exchange near a busy airport is now part of a federal investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call involving a JetBlue flight and a smaller aircraft in Florida near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, according to multiple reports. The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, June 1, as JetBlue Flight 1256 was approaching the airport in Broward County, Florida, CBS News reported. Simple Flying reported that the JetBlue aircraft was an Airbus A321neo arriving from Guayaquil, Ecuador. The smaller aircraft was registered to …
Dunkin' Unveils Summer 2026 Menu With New Drinks, Special Meal Deal: See What's On It Dunkin' Unveils Summer 2026 Menu With New Drinks, Special Meal Deal: See What's On It
Dunkin' Unveils Summer 2026 Menu With New Drinks, Special Meal Deal: See What's On It This Barbie is all over Dunkin's summer menu. Mattel and Dunkin' announced the launch of several Barbie-themed beverages in a joint news release. The collaboration is the focus of the summer 2026 menu, which Dunkin' officially debuted on Wednesday, June 3. The partnership centers on Barbie Pink Strawberry Cold Foam. The limited-time topping adds a pink finish and strawberry flavor to iced drinks. Customers can put the foam in seven beverages: Almond Strawberry Shortcake Iced Coffee Double Strawberry Daydream Refresher Pink Mango Daydream Refresher Pink Cherry Daydream Refr…
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise A small but striking study is giving cancer researchers another reason to closely watch a new kind of treatment. An experimental personalized mRNA vaccine showed lasting results in some patients with pancreatic cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City reported. The phase 1 trial involved 16 patients who received the vaccine after pancreatic cancer surgery, along with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug. The vaccine, called autogene cevumeran, was custom-made for each patient using the unique genetic changes in that person’s tumor. In eight of the 16 patients, the…
Cause Of Death Released For Man Found In Vehicle Fire: Berks County Coroner (UPDATE) Cause Of Death Released For Man Found In Vehicle Fire: Berks County Coroner (UPDATE)
Cause Of Death Released For Man Found In Vehicle Fire: Berks County Coroner (Update) The cause of death has been released for a man found inside a burning vehicle near the Reading city line, authorities announced. Fire crews were dispatched to the area of South 9th Street in Cumru Township at 3:23 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, where they found a fully involved vehicle fire, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office. After extinguishing the flames, firefighters discovered a deceased individual inside the vehicle, prompting an immediate investigation, the coroner said. The victim was identified as Elvin Francisco De La Cruz Martinez, 44, of the 800 block of Chestnut Stree…
Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals
Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals A highly contagious stomach bug is showing up in a way that can catch communities before doctor visits do. WastewaterSCAN data showed high norovirus levels nationally, including in the Northeast, according to its dashboard viewed Tuesday, June 2. WastewaterSCAN says it monitors norovirus and other infectious disease targets in wastewater samples across participating sites. Norovirus is often called the "stomach flu," but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is not related to influenza. It causes acute gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach or intestines. Sy…
'60 Minutes' Shakeup Hits 'CBS Evening News': Watch How Network Covered It '60 Minutes' Shakeup Hits 'CBS Evening News': Watch How Network Covered It
'60 Minutes' Shakeup Hits 'CBS Evening News': Watch How Network Covered It Journalists spend careers trying not to become the story. This time, the story landed inside the newsroom. The Wednesday, June 3, broadcast of "CBS Evening News" covered the firing of longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley, with a report by CBS News correspondent Jim Axelrod and a closing tribute from anchor Tony Dokoupil. CBS News posted the entire segment on YouTube. It can be viewed here. Pelley was fired on Tuesday, June 2, after a heated staff meeting with newly installed "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton. Bilton’s termination letter accused Pelley of a "performat…
Worker ID'd After Scaffolding Collapse Kills Berks Contractor At Job Site Worker ID'd After Scaffolding Collapse Kills Berks Contractor At Job Site
Worker ID'd After Scaffolding Collapse Kills Berks Contractor At Job Site A longtime contractor and father of two died after a scaffolding collapse at a Pennsylvania job site, authorities announced on Thursday, June 4. Francesco "Frank" Giannotti, 47, of Kutztown, was working outside a property on the 18 block of Catherine Street when he fell while descending a ladder positioned against scaffolding in Shillington at 9:47 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, according to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel. Investigators determined the ladder's feet slipped as Giannotti began climbing down, causing him to fall. The scaffolding also collapsed during the incident, the co…
Second Fatal Crash In Two Days Shuts Down County Line Road In PA (DEVELOPING) Second Fatal Crash In Two Days Shuts Down County Line Road In PA (DEVELOPING)
Second Fatal Crash In Two Days Shuts Down County Line Road In PA (Developing) A second fatal crash in two days shut down a road in Pennsylvania on Wednesday evening, June 3, authorities said. Warminster Township Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and several vehicles near the intersection of West County Line Road and Greene Road, according to an alert issued at 6:41 p.m. The Bucks County Crash Team was called to assist with the investigation. Emergency crews were dispatched shortly after 6 p.m. to reports of a collision involving a motorcycle and at least one vehicle near the border of Warminster and Horsham townships. According to Montgo…
PA Firefighter Dies Less Than 1 Month Before 21st Birthday After Shopping Center Crash: Coroner PA Firefighter Dies Less Than 1 Month Before 21st Birthday After Shopping Center Crash: Coroner
PA Firefighter Dies Less Than 1 Month Before 21st Birthday After Shopping Center Crash: Coroner A 20-year-old volunteer firefighter died a week after he was thrown from a moving vehicle at a Pennsylvania shopping center, officials announced on Wednesday, June 3. Daniel J. Maffea, of Bethlehem Township, died from injuries he suffered after being thrown from a moving vehicle in the Madison Farms Shopping Center on Friday, May 22, according to Northampton County Coroner Zachary R. Lysek. Maffea had been riding on the closed trunk area of a vehicle traveling across Madison Boulevard between 4797 and 4753 Freemansburg Ave. when he was thrown from the vehicle, the coroner said. He was take…
Line-Of-Duty Cause Of Death Revealed For Berks Officer Kristen Yeager Line-Of-Duty Cause Of Death Revealed For Berks Officer Kristen Yeager
Line-Of-Duty Cause Of Death Revealed For Berks Officer Kristen Yeager A Pennsylvania police officer killed while responding to an emergency call is being remembered as a dedicated public servant, athlete, wife, and mother of three after officials released new details about her death on Wednesday, June 3. Central Berks Regional Police Officer Kristen M. Yeager, 42, died after the patrol vehicle she was driving left the roadway and struck a tree in Earl Township on Friday, May 29, according to Pennsylvania State Police and the Berks County Coroner's Office. She was responding to assist a neighboring police department when the crash happened. Investigators said …
White House Lawn UFC Arena Could Stay After Fight Night, Trump Says White House Lawn UFC Arena Could Stay After Fight Night, Trump Says
White House Lawn UFC Arena Could Stay After Fight Night, Trump Says One of the most unusual White House projects of the year may have a longer future than expected. Click here for a new, updated story: UFC Champion Says Epstein List Comments Got Him Banned From White House Fight Night Event President Donald Trump suggested in a TikTok video posted Tuesday evening, June 2, that the UFC arena being built on the White House South Lawn might remain after this month’s fight event. @realdonaldtrump MAYBE WE’LL NEVER EVER TAKE IT DOWN ♬ original sound - President Donald J Trump Trump compared the structure to the Eiffel Tower, saying the Paris l…
Firefighter Fired After Offensive Radio Transmission During Fatal Crash Response In PA (UPDATE) Firefighter Fired After Offensive Radio Transmission During Fatal Crash Response In PA (UPDATE)
Firefighter Fired After Offensive Radio Transmission During Fatal Crash Response In PA (Update) A firefighter was fired after transmitting offensive language over the county radio system while responding to the fatal crash that shut down a busy Pennsylvania intersection, officials announced Wednesday, June 3. Horsham Fire Company No. 1 and mutual aid partners were dispatched to an emergency incident on County Line Road in Horsham Township around 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, according to a statement released by the company. The incident was the fatal crash investigation at County Line Road and Delmont Avenue that prompted road closures and a large emergency response involving Warminster Tow…
Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying
Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying Controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss is defending CBS News' decision to fire Scott Pelley after the veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent accused her of "murdering" the iconic newsmagazine. Weiss addressed Pelley's firing on the network's morning call on Wednesday, June 3, The Guardian's Jeremy Barr reported. Her comments came about 12 hours after Pelley received a termination letter from newly appointed "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton over his criticism of the newsroom's direction under Weiss' leadership. During the call, Weiss claimed that Pelley brok…
Man Accused Of Taking 100+ Bodies In Grave Robbery Spree Waives 494-Count Case To Court Man Accused Of Taking 100+ Bodies In Grave Robbery Spree Waives 494-Count Case To Court
Man Accused Of Taking 100+ Bodies In Grave Robbery Spree Waives 494-Count Case To Court New court records show the sprawling case against the Ephrata man accused of stealing human remains from historic cemeteries has officially been sent to county court. Jonathan Gerlach, 34, waived his preliminary hearing on Wednesday, June 3, on 494 criminal counts tied to what prosecutors have described as one of the largest grave robbery investigations in Pennsylvania history. According to the Delaware County District Attorney's Office, the case has been assigned to Judge Stephanie Klein following the waiver. A status conference is scheduled for Monday, June 29 at 9 a.m. at the Delaware C…
Phone Number Given To 12-Year-Old Girl In PA Child Luring Case; Texas Man Wanted: Police Phone Number Given To 12-Year-Old Girl In PA Child Luring Case; Texas Man Wanted: Police
Phone Number Given To 12-Year-Old Girl In PA Child Luring Case; Texas Man Wanted: Police A phone number handed to a 12-year-old girl helped police identify a man now wanted in a child luring case in Cumberland County, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 3. Ali Jibril, 25, is wanted on a charge of luring a child into a motor vehicle following an investigation by the Mechanicsburg Police Department. The case began when police received a report on Thursday, March 12, that a 12-year-old girl had been approached two days earlier outside a business in the first block of East Simpson Street in Mechanicsburg, according to police. The man allegedly engaged the girl in conversation…
Injured Solo Sailor, 74, Rescued By Luxury Cruise Hundreds Of Miles Offshore (VIDEO) Injured Solo Sailor, 74, Rescued By Luxury Cruise Hundreds Of Miles Offshore (VIDEO)
Injured Solo Sailor, 74, Rescued By Luxury Cruise Hundreds Of Miles Offshore (Video) A solo sailor was rescued by a luxury cruise ship nearly 500 miles off the US coast after his sailboat was disabled in harsh conditions, officials said. The 74-year-old Canadian man was found aboard a 29-foot sailing vessel named Alice on Tuesday, May 26, the Coast Guard said in a news release. The sailboat had lost its mast and its engine stopped working while traveling from Hilo, Hawaii, to Vancouver, Canada. The crew of the cruise ship Silver Whisper diverted 120 miles from its planned route and rescued the sailor, who had injured his shoulder while traveling through strong winds an…
US College Student Vanishes During Family Trip To Japan US College Student Vanishes During Family Trip To Japan
US College Student Vanishes During Family Trip To Japan A family trip overseas has turned into a desperate search. James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student from Hoover, Alabama, was last seen on surveillance video in Kyoto, Japan, on Friday, May 29, during a family vacation. NBC affiliate WVTM 13 in Birmingham reported that Higginbotham was traveling in Japan with his family when he disappeared. His family said he arrived at Kyoto Station around 8:15 p.m. Friday. His phone last showed activity at 8:29 p.m. Before that, surveillance footage showed Higginbotham had made a purchase at a Kohnan hardware store in the Kyo…
Child Among New Victims Added To Slumlord Lawsuit, Bucks County DA Says Child Among New Victims Added To Slumlord Lawsuit, Bucks County DA Says
Child Among New Victims Added To Slumlord Lawsuit, Bucks County DA Says A Bucks County landlord accused of forcing tenants to live in dangerous conditions is now facing additional allegations after more victims came forward, District Attorney Joe Khan announced on Tuesday, June 2. An amended civil complaint filed in Bucks County Court adds four more victims to the county's lawsuit against Richard Goetter, Ronald Goetter, and their business entity, R & R Enterprises, over conditions at 113 S. Main St. in Dublin Borough, according to the DA's Office. Among the newly identified tenants is a mother and her 11-year-old son who lived in the building from Decembe…
Dozen People Sickened In Outbreak During Cruise Ship's Final Season Dozen People Sickened In Outbreak During Cruise Ship's Final Season
Dozen People Sickened In Outbreak During Cruise Ship's Final Season A dozen people were sickened in a gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard a National Geographic cruise, federal health officials said. The outbreak happened on the National Geographic Sea Bird, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday, June 1. The Alaskan cruise departed on Tuesday, May 26, and returned to port on Sunday, May 31. Nine out of 66 passengers reported being ill during the voyage, along with three of the 24 crew members aboard the ship, which will be retired after the 2026 season. The main symptoms were vomiting and diarrhea, and the outbreak…
Scott Pelley Responds To '60 Minutes' Firing, Says Show 'Lost Its DNA' (UPDATE) Scott Pelley Responds To '60 Minutes' Firing, Says Show 'Lost Its DNA' (UPDATE)
Scott Pelley Responds To '60 Minutes' Firing, Says Show 'Lost Its DNA' (Update) Veteran correspondent Scott Pelley is responding to his firing from "60 Minutes" just one day after accusing controversial CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of "murdering" the iconic newsmagazine. The former "CBS Evening News" anchor was terminated "for cause" at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2. Pelley was notified of his firing in a letter from newly appointed "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton, which was first reported by Puck senior correspondent Dylan Byers. Pelley issued a statement blasting CBS News' right-wing pivot throughout President Donald Trump's secon…
'The Situation' Shares Plan To Run For Governor, Teases Political Party 'The Situation' Shares Plan To Run For Governor, Teases Political Party
'The Situation' Shares Plan To Run For Governor, Teases Political Party Governor. Tan. Laundry? Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino says a run for governor may be in his future, though the former MTV "Jersey Shore" star is keeping voters guessing about one major detail: his political party. Sorrentino made the comments while speaking with News 12 New Jersey at the VUE Magazine Spring Edition Party in Wall Township. For the next few years, Sorrentino is keeping the focus on Archangel Centers, the addiction and mental health treatment network he co-founded. The dream is to have one in all 50 states. And after that? "You know, I will introduce everybody to Governor …
Driver Killed After Domestic Incident Ends In Airborne Bensalem Crash: Report (UPDATE) Driver Killed After Domestic Incident Ends In Airborne Bensalem Crash: Report (UPDATE)
Driver Killed After Domestic Incident Ends In Airborne Bensalem Crash: Report (Update) A driver was killed after fleeing a domestic-related incident and causing a violent multi-vehicle crash in Bucks County, 6abc Action News reported, citing Bensalem Police.  The crash happened at Bristol Road and Chestnut Avenue in Bensalem Township around 4:48 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, according to police. The driver of a Toyota RAV4 was found dead at the scene and has not yet been identified, authorities said. Investigators said the crash followed a domestic-related incident in Lower Southampton Township. The driver fled that scene at a high rate of speed on Bristol Road, 6abc Action …
Murder Charge Filed In PA Shooting Death As Police Hunt Other Suspects Murder Charge Filed In PA Shooting Death As Police Hunt Other Suspects
Murder Charge Filed In PA Shooting Death As Police Hunt Other Suspects A man has been charged with murder in a fatal shooting that left another man dead and investigators searching for additional suspects, authorities announced on Tuesday, June 2. Darius Bolden, 23, of Coatesville, was charged in connection with the killing of Skyy Zayaz-Toney, according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office and Coatesville Police. The shooting happened shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, in the 1000 block of West Chester Road. ShotSpotter detected 22 gunshots in the area, authorities said. Zayaz-Toney was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and w…