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MontCo. College Student Missing After Leaving College Apartment

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The Pennsylvania State Police are searching for 21-year-old Matthew Royer, who went missing after leaving his apartment at the University of Rhode Island. Police says Royer left his college apartment More>>

Powerball Jackpot-Winning Ticket Worth $590.5M Sold In Florida

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A Powerball jackpot-winning ticket worth an estimated $590.5 million was sold in Florida, but there were also million-dollar winners sold in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the lottery's website. More>>

Ocean City Rebuilds Beaches

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Mayor of Ocean City says no need to worry about debris filled beaches after Hurricane Sandy. He says plans have been taking place to make sure they're safe and clean. More>>

Officer who shot NY student faced harrowing choice

The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced perhaps the most harrowing decision of a law enforcement career: choosing the split-second moment when the risk is... More>>

Official: Va. driver likely had medical condition

Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally, an emergency official said Sunday. More>>

Report: Iran hangs 2 men convicted of spying

Iran's state radio says authorities have executed two men convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad and the American CIA intelligence agency. More>>

Education Program Helping Veterans In New Jersey County Video included

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Finding a job without a college degree can be a difficult task, even if you're a war veteran. Now, they have the opportunity to turn their military training into college credits. More>>

Former Philly Police Officer Hailed As Hero Charged With Rape Video included

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Once hailed as a hero after surviving a shotgun blast to his face in 2007, a former police officer is now charged with raping and sexually assaulting two women at gunpoint he met at a party. More>>

Del. officers honored for courage during shooting

Police officers who were working in the New Castle County Courthouse during a fatal shooting in February have been honored for their courage. More>>

Criticism flares around new Pa. graduation tests

A move to toughen academic achievement standards and tie them to graduation tests for public school students is facing a groundswell of criticism. More>>

Mid-Atlantic beaches ready for post-Sandy summer

Officials in Maryland and Delaware beach towns are ready to usher in what they hope is a strong summer beach season. More>>

Mega Millions ticket worth $95 million sold in NJ

A Mega Millions ticket sold in New Jersey has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket bought in Virginia. More>>

Cold-Case Murder Solved 6 Years After Man's Disappearance Video included

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A New Jersey woman is charged with killing her husband, who vanished six years ago. You won't believe where investigators say they found his remains. More>>

Landing gear issue leads to plane's belly landing

An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported. More>>

Flasher Targeting Women In Montgomery County Video included

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A man in Montgomery County is determined to shock and disgust unsuspecting women, even if they're with their young children.
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Official: Broken rail eyed in Conn. train crash

The commuter train derailment and collision that left dozens injured outside New York City was not the result of foul play, officials said Saturday, but a fractured section of rail is being studied to determine if it is... More>>

Police Officer Shares How He Helped Save Drowning Child's Life Video included

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A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life. More>>

Father Of Late SEAL Speaks Out About Suing Obama, Biden Video included

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The father of a Navy SEAL from Philadelphia discusses why he's suing the president of the United States. More>>

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  • Sunday, May 19 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:27:52 GMT
    Pounding winds and violent surf from Hurricane Sandy left their mark on Ocean City, NJ. Beaches were washed out and there's concern about debris washing up. But Mayor Jay Gillian says no need to worry.
    Mayor of Ocean City says no need to worry about debris filled beaches after Hurricane Sandy. He says plans have been taking place to make sure they're safe and clean.
  • Sunday, May 19 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:25:28 GMT
    The Pennsylvania State Police are searching for 21-year-old Matthew Royer, who went missing after leaving his apartment at the University of Rhode Island. Police says Royer left his college apartment
    The Pennsylvania State Police are searching for 21-year-old Matthew Royer, who went missing after leaving his apartment at the University of Rhode Island. Police says Royer left his college apartment
  • Sunday, May 19 2013 8:20 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:20:57 GMT
    Finding a job without a college degree can be a difficult task, even if you're a war veteran. Now, they have the opportunity to turn their military training into college credits.
    Finding a job without a college degree can be a difficult task, even if you're a war veteran. Now, they have the opportunity to turn their military training into college credits.

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