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that killed 275 people and injured hundreds was caused by an error in the electronic signaling system that led a train to wrongly change tracks and crash into a freight train, officials said Sunday.Authorities worked to clear the mangled wreckage of the two passenger trains that derailed Friday night in Balasore district in Odisha state in one of the country’s deadliest rail disasters in decades.An Odisha government statement revised the death toll to 275 after a top state officer put the number at over 300 on Sunday morning. The officer spoke on condition of anonymity as he was not authorized to speak to reporters.Jaya Verma Sinha, a senior railway official, said the preliminary investigations revealed that a signal was given to the high-speed Coromandel Express to run on the main track line, but the signal later changed, and the train instead entered an adjacent loop line where it rammed into a freight loaded with iron ore.Rescue workers gather around damaged carriages during search for survivors at the accident site of a three-train collision near Balasore, about 200 km (125 miles) from the state capital Bhubaneswar in the eastern state of Odisha, on June 3, 2023.

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The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will review the transfer of killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says.

Ohio teens were found safe hours after they went missing in a remote area of the Tuscarawas River in Dover on Memorial Day, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said Saturday.The Ohio State Highway Patrol Aviation Unit found the shivering teenagers, who were still dressed in swimming gear early in the morning, after the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's office asked for assistance, the highway patrol said. Video shared by the highway patrol showed aerial nighttime video of the moment the shivering teens were found on the bank by the aerial after scanning the river.TEXAS DAD COLBY RICHARDS FOUND SAFE; FAMILY ‘OVERJOYED’Video shared by the Ohio State Highway Patrol showed aerial nighttime video of the moment the shivering teens were found (Ohio State Highway Patrol) GIRL, 4, FOUND DEAD IN FLORIDA CANAL NEAR FAMILY'S VACATION RENTALNo injuries were reported, according to FOX 19. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe teens had reportedly been missing for more than six hours when they were found.Read more from FOX News Digital

Two bull elk grazing in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA. Their antlers are still in velvet as they grow and develop..

Several kittens rescued in Tennessee may lose their eyes. (Credit: True Rescue) MT. JULIET, Tenn. - Multiple kittens may lose their eyes after being rescued in Tennessee, a rescue organization said. True Rescue in Mt.

A Chinese warship came within 150 yards of hitting American destroyer USS Chung-Hoon, during a rare joint Canada-U.S. mission sailing through the Taiwan Strait, the latest aggressive military move from Beijing in the South China Sea.

PHILADELPHIA - An early morning crash on a street in Port Richmond sent at least one victim to a local hospital Saturday.Three cars collided on the 3200 block of Tulip Street shortly before 3 a.m.Police say a 20-year-old woman was transported to a local hospital for her injuries, but her condition is not known at this time.MORE HEADLINES:No other injuries were reported, and police have yet to release details on what led to the three-car crash.

WASHINGTON - Two Florida men who stormed the U.S. Capitol with other members of the far-right Oath Keepers group were sentenced Friday to three years in prison for seditious conspiracy and other charges — the latest in a historic string of sentences in the Jan. 6.

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County coroner's office revealed the cause of death for Keenan Anderson, the man whose arrest – and eventual death – sparked protest earlier in the year.Anderson, a high school English teacher working in Washington, D.C., died in Los Angeles Police Department custody hours after he was involved in a crash in Venice on Jan. 3.

PHILADELPHIA - A person swimming in Philadelphia's Wissahickon Creek died of an apparent drowning on Friday, according to police. Chief Inspector Scott Small said a caller reported that their friend was struggling in the water around 4:30 p.m.The person's body was pulled from the water just after 5:30 p.m., police said.

FILE - Man bites into a double cheeseburger. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Researchers in Sweden found there may be a link between eating junk food and poor deep sleep. In a recent study published in the journal Obesity, healthy participants consumed an unhealthy, as well as a healthier, diet in a randomized order. Researchers from Uppsala University found that the quality of participants’ deep sleep had deteriorated after eating an unhealthy diet, compared to eating a healthier diet. "Both poor diet and poor sleep increase the risk of several public health conditions.

FILE-Image of palm trees along the coast and a sailboat at sea in the Bahamas. (Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images) A group of students tried to physically stop Cameron Robbins from jumping off a Bahamas cruise ship last week after he was reportedly dared to take the leap, Fox News Digital has learned. Robbins, 18, was on Blackbeard's Revenge sunset cruise with several hundred high school graduates from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and jumped overboard into what authorities called "shark-infested" waters near the uninhabited Athol Island, northeast of Nassau, around 9:30 p.m.

BLACKWOOD, N.J. - The driver of a motorcycle died after a collision with an SUV on the Black Horse Pike in Blackwood.The accident happened Friday afternoon, about 1:30, authorities said.During an investigation, officials found the driver of the motorcycle was heading south on Black Horse Pike when a Ford SUV pulled out in front of the motorcycle at Brewer Avenue, in an attempt to make a left-hand turn onto the northbound lane of Black Horse Pike.The driver of the motorcycle tried to stop the bike, but could not and the two vehicles collided.Responding law enforcement and medics attempted life-saving measures, but the motorcycle driver died at the scene.The driver of the SUV suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.The roadway was closed about two hours. The crash remains under investigation.

PHILADELPHIA - Fire officials in Philadelphia still have no explanation as to why two junkyard fires that threatened the city's air quality sparked just days apart, but they admit that the occurrence is abnormal. "It's certainly not normal," said Philadelphia Deputy Fire Commissioner Jeffery Thompson. "It's something we're looking at, and we'll work with our partners at Licensing and Inspections to see if there’s anything we can do to make the fire code more robust."Firefighters were called to Philly Auto Salvage and Parts last Friday for a multi-alarm fire that torched nearly two dozen scrap vehicles.

Jamie Foxx’s hospitalisation, saying that the actor will share details about the incident “when he’s ready”.On April 12, Foxx’s daughter Corinne confirmed her father was in recovery in Atlanta after suffering a “medical complication”. A month later, in response to growing speculation, Corinne posted that Foxx had been out of hospital “for weeks” and was “recuperating”.Due to Foxx’s hospitalisation, Cannon was announced as the replacement host on game show Beat Shazam for its sixth season, which began on May 23.Speaking on ExtraTV about taking over as host, Cannon said he received both Corinne and her father’s “blessing” to host the show.“One thing I’ve always respected about how Jamie’s moved throughout his entire career, if you’ve noticed, he’s always been somebody who is extremely professional and extremely private,” Cannon said.

David Cupery 29, of Millsboro has been charged with offensive touching and disorderly conduct after a fight broke out at a Delaware high school graduation.  GEORGETOWN, Del. - A graduation for a Delaware high school ended in turmoil on Tuesday night after state troopers say a large fight broke out. According to officials, troopers working the Sussex Central High School graduation responded to a large crowd of people fighting outside the main gate to the ceremonies. Responding troopers saw a 48-year-old Millsboro woman being kicked and punched by a 16-year-old girl and a 29-year-old Millsboro man punching people, including the same teenage girl, authorities say. Troopers say they contacted the teenage girl, who walked across a softball field and began fighting again. Police say the teenage girl and her father, who troopers spoke with, have not cooperated with the investigation. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to authorities, troopers were able to break up the fight and disperse the crowd. No victims remained on scene to report their injuries or provide accounts of what happened, officials say. The agency says the investigation led law enforcement to the 48-year-old woman, who then reported her injuries and her daughter's injuries to state police. Troopers say the woman had a scratch on her nose, while her daughter had a black eye and swollen nose. The 16-year-old girl observed fighting was identified by police as the person who hit the woman and her daughter, and a warrant for her arrest has been issued, according to law enforcement. She and the Millsboro woman's teenage daughter are not students at Sussex Central High School, troopers say. Troopers say the Millsboro man arrested was identified as 29-year-old David Cupery,

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating two shootings in Kensington that happened less than one mile apart from each other on Thursday night. According to authorities, officers with the 24th District responded to the 3100 block of G Street around 10:25 p.m.Responding officers found a 15-year-old girl shot once in each thigh, officials say. She was transported to Temple Hospital by police, where she was placed in critical but stable condition. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES Minutes later, officers from the same district responded to the 800 block of E Allegheny Avenue, which is less than one mile away form the shooting scene on G Street. Police say a 29-year-old man was shot in the right calf and transported to Temple Hospital, where he was placed in stable condition. Authorities say no weapons were found and no arrests were made in either shooting. Officials have not said if the shootings are connected. This is a developing story.

LEBANON, Pa. - A shooting outside an eastern Pennsylvania home killed three people, two of them children aged 8 and 9, and wounded another person, authorities said.Chief Bret Fisher of the Lebanon police department said officers responded to a city residence shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday after a report of shots fired.Mayor Sherry Capello and Fisher said Wednesday that 19-year-old Joshua Lugo-Perez, 8-year-old Jesus Perez-Salome and 9-year-old Sebastian Perez-Salome were killed.

MAURICE RIVER, N.J. - A search for a man for attempting to abduct a young boy from a local Wawa has come to a close, according to New Jersey State Police. Authorities say the unidentified man tried to abduct a 7-year-old boy from the bathroom of the Wawa on Highway 47 in Maurice River on Sunday. According to police, the suspect offered the boy candy to leave with him. After the boy said no, the man grabbed him by the arm and tried to abduct him, officials say. RELATED: Video: Man wanted for trying to abduct 7-year-old from Wawa in South Jersey, police sayThe boy was able to escape and return to his family, per police. On Wednesday, police released surveillance images and video of the suspect, showing him enter and exit the store before and after the alleged attempted abduction. New Jersey State Police are asking for the public's help to identify and locate a man they say tried to abduct a 7-year-old boy in broad daylight Sunday.Days later, on Friday, state police announced that the suspect was in police custody.

PHILADELPHIA - The widow of fallen Temple University Police Sergeant Chris Fitzgerald is calling for justice and accountability for her husband's alleged killer and the 18-year-old's parents. On Thursday, the Fitzgerald family filed a civil lawsuit against Miles Pfeffer, his parents and his mother's boyfriend in relation to the shooting death of the beloved officer. According to Marrone Law Firm, LLC, the lawsuit alleges Pfeffer's parents and his mother's boyfriend are liable for negligence and wrongful death in the fatal shooting. The suit also names Pfeffer for wrongful death, assault and battery. RELATED: Family of slain Temple University officer Sgt. Fitzgerald file civil lawsuit against alleged killer's parentsMarissa Fitzgerald joined Good Day Philadelphia with her family's attorney Joe Marrone to discuss the lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges Pfeffer's mother, her boyfriend and Pfeffer's father knew about his "mental instability, propensity for violence, and interest in firearms," and did nothing to stop him.RELATED SGT. FITZGERALD COVERAGE Marissa says the days have not gotten any easier since the death of her husband three months ago.

TMZ on Friday, saying he was finally diagnosed with hydrocephalus in March following appointments with more than 100 doctors. Hydrocephalus is a neurological disorder caused by an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the cavities of the brain. Symptoms in adults include problems with balance, blurred vision and memory loss, according to the National Institutes of Health.“I can’t figure out what caused it, because I’ve done so many stupid things,” Bonaduce self-deprecatingly admitted while speaking to TMZ.

renovicted. Now residents of a Plateau-Mont-Royal apartment building in Montreal are declaring victory after their home was purchased by a non-profit organization.It took countless hours of advocacy and protests, but tenants at Manoir Lafontaine say all their hard work has paid off.After two years of anxiety, 78-year-old Francine Goyette is all smiles.“I had happy tears this morning instead of sad tears,” she told Global News.Goyette and others living at the Manoir Lafontaine on Papineau Avenue say they’ve just won a hard-fought battle.“It’s like a dream,” said tenant Renée Thifault, 70.Back in 2021, residents of the 80-unit building right across from Lafontaine Park were plunged into uncertainty when the building owner, Hillpark, told them they’d need to leave their homes for seven months due to renovations.They assumed if they were even able to come back after the work was done, their reasonable rents would skyrocketThey refused to leave.“I told people to fight and I decided to fight,” said Thifault.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a shooting on a Kensington street, where police say a teenage shooting victim was found. According to authorities, just after 10 p.m. on Thursday, police were dispatched to the 800 block of E Allegheny Avenue for a report of gunshots. Officials say responding officers found a 15-year-old girl lying on G Street with a gunshot wound to both thighs. She was transported to Temple University Hospital, where she is in critical condition, but expected to survive, police say. Chief Inspector Scott Small says about 15 minutes later, police heard gunshots as they were investigating the scene. Officers ran in the direction and found a 25-year-old man firing shots, police say. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES According to Small, officers were able to get him to lay down and hand over his weapon. Police say he was also shot in both legs and taken to Temple University Hospital, where he is in stable condition. Officials say investigators believe he was the one who was firing shots on the 800 block of E Allegheny, where the teenage girl was struck. The man was also taken into custody, police say. According to investigators, 14 spent shell casings were found at the scene. Police say cars on E Allegheny Avenue were also struck by gunfire. This is a developing story.

Dukes of Hazzard scene, a Georgia police officer caught on video the moment a speeding driver hit the ramp of a tow truck’s flatbed and took off, soaring and flipping through the air.The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office shared the incredible footage captured on an officer’s bodycam, who was responding to an unrelated crash scene on May 24.In the video, deputies are seen conducting a traffic stop arrest on the side of a highway, when a grey Nissan Altima comes speeding toward the tow truck, which has its ramp lowered.Without slowing down, the Altima hits the ramp and is launched, clearing the cab of the tow truck and flying high into the air.State patrol estimates the car flew about 36 metres over the tow truck, flipping upside down, before it crashed down on its roof, hit another car and rolled several times before coming to a stop.It’s unclear whether the 21-year-old driver of the car pulled off the stunt intentionally. Police did not provide an estimate of how fast she was driving when she approached the tow truck.However, police confirmed that she was seriously injured and taken to hospital while her 30-year-old passenger was treated for minor injuries.Authorities told local publication Valdosta Daily Times that there was an empty car seat in the rear of the vehicle and that deputies searched the area to make sure an infant had not been ejected.In Georgia, as with most places in North America, there exists a “move over law,” which requires drivers to shift lanes when approaching emergency responders and rescue vehicles.

PHILADELPHIA - South Street, once considered a hub of tourism in Philadelphia, is making a comeback nearly a year after a deadly shooting that left three people dead and several hurt. Maverick The Poet, a local artist and partner at a South Street self-care business, has spent the last seven years on the block and can sense the changes since the shooting on Jun. 3. "Used to have live artists, it used to have vendors up and down the block," Maverick said.

OCEAN CITY, N.J. - Big changes are coming to Ocean City, following a Memorial Day weekend of chaos from unruly teenagers. City leaders are trying to make sure trouble doesn’t continue into the summer with a new curfew, among other proposals.Ocean City officials described a wild, raucous Memorial Day weekend where police and EMS fielded nearly 1,000 calls, many surrounding unruly teens."The sheer number of individuals was alarming," stated Ocean City Police Chief, Jay Prettyman. "We had an increase in fights.

FILE - View, along a beach, of gathered clouds over the ocean, Paradise Island, Bahamas. (Barbara Alper/Getty Images)In a viral video that possibly shows the last moments of Cameron Robbins' life, someone is heard yelling, "bye, bye," as the Louisiana high school graduate disappears into the water and the video cuts off.Robbins, 18, was on Blackbeard's Revenge sunset cruise in the Bahamas with several hundred students after graduating from Baton Rouge's University Laboratory School (U-High) on May 21.On May 24, he reportedly jumped overboard into "shark-infested" waters near the uninhabited Athol Island, northeast of Nassau, and a video of Robbins in the water has been seen over 10 million times. As the profanity-laced video ends, Robbins swims away from a life preserver, and someone yells, "Oh my f---ing god! Oh, shut the f--- up.

statement released Thursday from the victims’ families characterized the pair as “hardworking” and “honest,” saying they took “pride in their home and always paid their bills on time.”Family Statement: Carissa MacDonald and Aaron Stone https://t.co/Q8uRYAsw95— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) June 1, 2023MacDonald and Stone were fleeing when shot and killed on a front lawn just before 6 p.m. Saturday, an incident that would see a 57-year-old barricade himself in a home at the same address.A standoff with police would end around 10 p.m., after rounds were fired at officers and return fire struck and killed the suspect, later confirmed to be the landlord of the Jones Road home.Ontario’s police watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), is now investigating the incident and says five firearms were collected from the residence.Family members say Stone, 28, was an electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and was in the process of completing a five-year apprenticeship.MacDonald, 27, was a educational assistant with the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) who “loved her job and her school family.”Police say they’ve now completed the investigation at Jones Road and have departed the scene.Det.

HUNTING PARK - Gunfire explodes on a Hunting Park street, leaving a man and a woman injured and hospitalized.The double shooting happened Thursday afternoon, around 2:15, on the 600 block of West Lycoming Street, in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park neighborhood, officials said.Both of the victims, each in their 30s, suffered gunshot wounds to their legs, with the woman receiving three bullets. The man was taken to St.

A mastodon tooth was photographed at Rio Del Mar Beach on Friday, May 26, 2023, and posted on social media. (Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History) SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - Memorial Day weekend became more than just sunburns and hot dogs for a California man on a morning jog and stumbled upon a historic find.Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History said a tourist visiting Rio Del Mar Beach on Friday came across an unusual object.

A screenshot from the dash-cam footage released by the Marshalltown Police Department DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa police released footage Wednesday which shows a police vehicle hitting a 4-year-old boy. According to a Facebook post for the Marshalltown Police Department, Officer David Danielson was patrolling a neighborhood roughly 53 miles north of Des Moines on May 20, when he collided with a child who was attempting to cross the street. In the dash-cam footage, Danielson can be seen driving past a white van which appeared to be an ice cream truck with a sign that says "stop for children." The child can then be seen entering the street in front of the van where he was struck by Danielson's vehicle. Police say the child was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for injuries to his right foot and lower leg. Warning: The footage below may be triggering or disturbing for some. "The police vehicle was being driven by Officer David Danielson. Officer Danielson was conducting a routine patrol through the area when the accident occurred.

FILE - The Salem Police Department said they received phone calls Tuesday morning about a black bear near Rolla Road. (Salem Police Department)The next time you think about taking on a bear in the squared circle, police in Missouri are reminding you that it's illegal to wrestle them.The Salem Police Department said they received phone calls Tuesday morning about a black bear near Rolla Road.

Emmerdale fans were left divided on Thursday, when Belle Dingle made the brave decision to admit the truth about her mental health to current flame Tom King. Speaking to her boyfriend privately, Belle told Tom that she suffers from Schizophrenia and tried to explain how she had been sectioned in the past more than once and admitted to hospital after hearing and seeing things that weren’t there.

Christina Lusk will be the first transferred under the DOC's new Transgender Policy. (Gender Justice)A transgender woman who sued the Minnesota Department of Corrections for her treatment while in prison has reached a settlement in which the DOC has agreed to transfer her to a woman’s prison and pay her $495,000.Christina Lusk will transfer to the women’s facility in Shakopee next week, marking the first time a transgender person has moved to a facility matching their gender identity in Minnesota. When Lusk was arrested in 2018 on drug charges, she was in the process of scheduling her transition surgery, according to Gender Justice, the legal nonprofit that represented her.

Ralph Yarl, 16, is pictured in a family handout via FOX4KC WDAF-TV, alongside an image of Andrew Lester, 84, in court on April 19, 2023. A Kansas City man accused of shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly came to his door last month is scheduled to be back in court Thursday, days after a judge ruled that court documents in the case will be sealed and kept from the public.The hearing for 84-year-old Andrew Lester is to set new dates for future hearings in the case and is expected to be brief.Lester has pleaded not guilty to first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the shooting of Ralph Yarl, who knocked on Lester's door on April 13 while trying to pick up his young brothers, who were at a home a block away.Andrew Lester, the 84-year-old man charged in the shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl appeared in court April 20 and pleaded not guilty.

David Cupery 29, of Millsboro has been charged with offensive touching and disorderly conduct after a fight broke out at a Delaware high school graduation.  GEORGETOWN, Del. - A graduation for a Delaware high school ended in turmoil on Tuesday night after state troopers say a large fight broke out. According to officials, troopers working the Sussex Central High School graduation responded to a large crowd of people fighting outside the main gate to the ceremonies. Responding troopers saw a 48-year-old Millsboro woman being kicked and punched by a 16-year-old girl and a 29-year-old Millsboro man punching people, including the same teenage girl, authorities say. Troopers say they contacted the teenage girl, who walked across a softball field and began fighting again. Police say the teenage girl and her father, who troopers spoke with, have not cooperated with the investigation. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to authorities, troopers were able to break up the fight and disperse the crowd. No victims remained on scene to report their injuries or provide accounts of what happened, officials say. The agency says the investigation led law enforcement to the 48-year-old woman, who then reported her injuries and her daughter's injuries to state police. Troopers say the woman had a scratch on her nose, while her daughter had a black eye and swollen nose. The 16-year-old girl observed fighting was identified by police as the person who hit the woman and her daughter, and a warrant for her arrest has been issued, according to law enforcement. She and the Millsboro woman's teenage daughter are not students at Sussex Central High School, troopers say. According to officials, the 16-year-old teen is expected to be charged with

Bruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah has written an emotional letter, recalling the first signs of her father’s declining health.Back in February, it was announced that the Die Hard star had frontotemporal dementia. The condition is an uncommon type of dementia that causes problems with behaviour and language, caused by gradual changes and damage in the brain.

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department's Shooting Investigation Group are asking for the public's help to identify a juvenile suspect related to a shooting. According to officials, the shooting erupted on a SEPTA Route 33 bus on May 17, just before noon. RELATED: New SEPTA police chief striving to improve safety to restore confidence in Philly's transit systemPolice say a large group of juveniles wearing masks boarded the bus at the 20th and Diamond Street stop in North Philadelphia and immediately began attacking passengers. Video surveillance of the incident was released by police on Thursday, showing chaos on the bus after the group boarded. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESOfficials say one of the juvenile suspects hit a passenger with a gun, causing it to discharge and hit two 18-year-old passengers in their legs. RELATED: Ski masks banned from SEPTA property, Transit Police Chief says: 'You will be engaged by police'After the shooting, the group got off the bus and fled west on the 2100 block of Diamond Street. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online here. 

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that erupted outside a Philadelphia hospital early Thursday morning. According to authorities, three men were shot on the 3400 block of Germantown Avenue right outside the emergency entrance of Temple University Hospital around 12:30 a.m.Officers from the 24th Philadelphia police district and Temple University police responded to the scene, according to Chief Inspector Scott Small. Authorities say an 18-year-old was shot in the hand, a 22-year-old man was shot in the knee and a 25-year-old man was shot in the face, back and arm. MORE LOCAL HOSPITALSAccording to Small, all three victims walked themselves into the emergency room for treatment and are in stable condition. Police say more than 40 shots were fired, including bullets that struck the hospital building. Investigators were observed on scene placing dozens of evidence markers down outside the hospital. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, police say. Three people were injured in a triple shooting outside of Temple University Hospital's emergency room.

A weak tornado was seen east of Red Deer in central Alberta Wednesday afternoon.

PHILADELPHIA - The new leader of SEPTA's police force is ready to tackle the tall task of improving safety and restoring confidence in the nation's sixth-largest public transportation system.Chief Chuck Lawson, who spent 30 years as a transit officer, said reducing gun violence on SEPTA property is "undoubtedly" the biggest challenge he's facing. "My biggest challenge undoubtedly right now is gun violence we’re seeing on the system that we’ve never experienced in previous years," Chief Lawson said.This week alone, a 19-year-old man was shot on the 15th and Market street platform. It was the second time in seven months the victim was shot on the same platform. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESRobberies on SEPTA property are up 90% compared to the first quarter of last year, according to authorities. Along with crime, Chief Lawson said homelessness, the opioid epidemic and mental health crises are causing riders to stay away. "Our approach is strong level of enforcement for low level crime," Chief Lawson said.

PHILADELPHIA - A man is fighting for his life and a teenager is injured after police say someone shot them Wednesday night in North Philadelphia. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 1800 block of Woodstock Street for reports of a shooting. Police found an 18-year-old shot in the foot and another man shot in the head. Both were taken by police to Temple University Hospital. No arrests were immediately reported.

KENSINGTON - Gunshots fired inside a Kensington home ended with a suspect dead and an officer shot in the hand.Officers were called to the 2800 block of Ruth Street, in Philadelphia's Kensington section, just before 7 p.m. on a report of gunshots.When they arrived, they realized a commotion was taking place inside a residence.

KENSINGTON - A Philadelphia police officer was shot in the hand on a Kensington street.The shooting happened Wednesday evening, around 7:30, on the 2800 block of Ruth Street, in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, authorities said.Few details were released about the shooting, though it is known the officer was shot in the hand.A suspect is being sought and an investigation is underway.