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By Adi Guajardo, Elijah Westbrook

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    NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — A man died Wednesday after he was stabbed on board a subway train in Queens, police say.

The NYPD said a 25-year-old man is in custody and is considered a person of interest.

It happened on a northbound J train around 5:30 p.m.

Police say the 59-year-old victim was stabbed multiple times in the neck and chest. Police sources initially said the attack appeared to be unprovoked, but police later said the victim was stabbed after getting into some kind of argument.

Officers were sent to the Woodhaven Boulevard subway station, where they found the victim unconscious and unresponsive. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released.

Crime scene tape, a knife and bloody clothing could be seen at the subway station as officers investigated.

Surveillance video taken around the time of the attack shows commuters rushing down the station stairs, appearing panicked. Then, a person wearing all black is seen walking down the stairs and crossing the street at a nearby corner.

Video shows a group of people appearing to point at the person walking away, then running to follow the individual.

Police have not shared a description of the person of interest who was taken into custody.

Police sources say the person appears to be emotionally disturbed.

“It’s shocking to me,” subway rider Trayvon Leonard said. “I was not expecting to come off the train to a stabbing.”

“It’s pretty crazy because, I mean, I ride this train every single day,” another rider said. “I don’t know if I’m going to have to, like, get something to defend myself, which is honestly kind of crazy to even have to think about.”

Police say the person of interest is being questioned, but charges have not yet been filed.

The victim’s name has not been released as officers work to notify his family. The investigation is ongoing.

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By Ricky Sayer

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    PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A woman accused of taking a donation box filled with hundreds of dollars from a veterinary hospital in the South Hills last week was arrested.

Pleasant Hills police charged a Baldwin woman with theft by unlawful taking, officers told KDKA-TV on Wednesday night. The department said it could not yet share the individual’s name.

The donated funds totaled around $500, according to Dr. Ashley Smith-Miller, the owner and veterinarian at Pet Vet 365 South Hills. The money was for the Pet Vet 365 Daisy Fund, which helps pets that need financial assistance to receive medical care.

“Any robbery is bad, but just taking it from animals just seems so much worse,” Smith-Miller said.

Video shared with KDKA-TV shows a woman walking in, grabbing the donation box, putting it under a piece of clothing, then walking out last Friday.

“It felt almost like a violation, a gut punch, really, and just kind of disbelief because you want to believe that people are good. But you know in this day and age, I guess anything’s tempting,” Smith-Miller said.

The clinic shared the video on Facebook on Wednesday in the hopes of finding the person responsible. Unbeknownst to them, police had already located who they believe took the cash and made an arrest.

“I feel good,” Smith-Miller said. “It’s still sad, and it’s still sad that those funds are gone. My hope is that this will bring attention to the Daisy Fund, and we’ll be able to have more donations so we can help more pets.”

Asked whether she plans to make any changes in the future, she called the experience an awakening, adding that the vet hospital has learned a lesson in securing donations and not keeping the bulk of funds up front.

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By Stephanie Stahl and web staff

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    LANCASTER COUNTY, Pennsylvania (KYW) — An unvaccinated resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, who tested positive for measles has died, state health officials said Wednesday.

This is the fifth measles-associated death in the state so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

In 2026, Pennsylvania has reported a total of 943 cases across 39 counties. That includes 40 new cases reported since Monday.

Measles outbreak linked to dropping vaccination rates, doctor says Dr. Lawrence Livornese, an infectious disease specialist at Main Line Health, said the cases reflect decreasing vaccination rates in some areas.

In Philadelphia, where 94.5% of kindergarteners have received the MMR vaccination, which protects against measles, no cases of the disease have been reported. In Lancaster County, the vaccination rate is 85%. That county leads the state with 381 cases of measles in 2026.

“In a population where people are susceptible, about 9 in every 10 people who are susceptible and are exposed to someone with measles will develop measles,” Livornese said.

Pennsylvania now leads the nation with the highest number of measles cases so far this year.

“It’s not the kind of thing you want to be No. 1 in, that’s for sure,” Livornese said.

Livornese said hospitals are taking precautions, including educating front-line workers about the early symptoms of measles, which can be flu-like.

Measles vaccine The measles-mumps-rubella, or MMR, vaccine is safe and remains the best way to protect against measles, health officials say. The measles outbreak has prompted a growing number of people to get vaccinated.

State healthcare centers have administered more than 5,500 MMR vaccinations since April in communities affected by the outbreak, and nurses have given more than 8,500 doses of the vaccine at pop-up clinics across Pennsylvania.

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By Tom Dougherty, Alicia Roberts

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    PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — An 83-year-old woman is in the hospital after being struck by stray gunfire during a shooting in North Philadelphia, police said.

The victim was sitting on her porch when she was shot twice in the stomach around 5:30 p.m. in the 2300 block of North Gratz Street, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said. She was rushed to a nearby hospital and placed in stable condition.

Small said the shooting involved two vehicles, including a stolen blue sedan. Police preliminarily believe it may have been a shootout between two people or two groups of people, Small said.

Cameras caught the entire incident, according to Small. He said video shows a blue sedan was driving eastbound on Dauphin Street before stopping at Gratz and Dauphin streets. A man got out of the vehicle and opened fire in the northbound direction, Small said. The alleged shooter then got back into the sedan and was last seen going eastbound toward 18th Street.

Police found an abandoned vehicle on the north side of the 2300 block of North Gratz Street with multiple bullet holes, Small said.

Small said a gun was found inside the vehicle.

Over 40 shots were fired during the shooting, Small said.

No arrests have been made.

The investigation remains active and ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 215-686-8477.

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By Gustavo Atencio Flores, Aaron Parseghian

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    FALL RIVER, Masschusetts (WBZ) — Hundreds of clergy members of the Worcester, Springfield and Fall River Catholic dioceses abused nearly 1,000 children over the course of decades, an investigation by the Massachusetts attorney general’s office found.

The investigation, beginning in 2019, detailed evidence that 270 clergy members abused nearly 1,000 children across all three dioceses for around 70 years, with some cases dating as far back as the 1950s, Attorney General Andrea Campbell said at a press conference Wednesday.

“For years, the dioceses of Fall River, Springfield and Worcester knew that children were being abused by priests, and they did not do what they should have done to stop it,” Campbell said during the press conference. “Instead, too often they protected the reputation of the church, rather than protecting children.”

The report demonstrated repeated failure by church leadership to properly respond to allegations of child sexual abuse by their priests, in some cases transferring accused priests to other parishes and dioceses without disclosing the reason and failing to report allegations to police.

“Priests were deeply trusted in their communities, and offending priests took advantage of that trust,” Campbell said. “They used their authority and their access to children to abuse them.”

Massachusetts report on Catholic clergy members All three dioceses established offices dedicated to child protection and victim assistance and adopted new procedures for investigating allegations, following the exposure of clergy sexual abuse in the Boston Diocese by The Boston Globe in 2002. According to the attorney general’s office, those procedures have not been consistently followed.

The attorney general’s office referred three of the cases to Worcester County, Hampden County and Bristol County district attorney’s offices for criminal prosecution. In the Worcester referral, criminal charges were filed in the district court, according to Campbell.

The remaining cases will not bring criminal charges due to the expiration of the statute of limitations, and, in some cases, the conduct identified was not illegal in Massachusetts at the time, Campbell said.

Campbell’s office is calling on the dioceses of Worcester, Springfield and Fall River to take additional steps to protect children and improve their response to survivors.

“We hope that these recommendations do not end with the Catholic dioceses, but are also utilized as a measurement for all groups, schools and youth organizations,” Bishop of Springfield William D. Byrne said in a statement Wednesday. “We are committed to working with the Attorney General’s Office, our local District Attorneys, and law enforcement to become a trusted ally in protecting all youth.”

The attorney general’s office also called for the Worcester Diocese to create and maintain a publicly accessible list of credibly accused clergy members, a practice followed in every other diocese in Massachusetts.

“We will study the AG’s report to identify any additional improvements that can be made to respond to victims of past abuse and to continue to strengthen efforts to keep children safe,” Bishop of Worcester Robert J. McManus said in a statement released Wednesday.

“It’s about time my story be told” Edna Wallace, a woman who said she was sexually abused as a 10-year-old orphan by a nun in Worcester, told WBZ-TV that she hopes this report will bring closure to victims.

“It’s going to give me some closure, because I am 67 now, and it’s about time my story be told,” Wallace said. “There needs to be a stop to it and if I can help it, I will help.”

Some are not content with the lack of named clergy members disclosed in the attorney general’s report. The leaders of Bishop Accountability, a group that tracks and names clergy members credibly accused of sexual abuse, told WBZ-TV that this is a strong step forward, but not enough.

“To know that they have found so many more and not identified them, not talked about those cases, is hugely disappointing to us and probably to the survivors aswell,” said Bishop Accountability co-director Terry McKiernan.

“We commend [Campbell] for urging Bishop McManus to release his list of accused priests. He is one of the only bishops in the United States to still be withholding this information,” added Bishop Accountability co-director Anne Barrett Doyle.

Why names weren’t included in report The attorney general’s office listed grand jury secrecy laws among the reasons why clergy members’ names were not included in the report.

During Wednesday’s press conference, Campbell shared that she is a victim of child sex abuse.

“I would be remiss, if I didn’t share personally, that I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. And it’s the first time I’ve ever shared that publicly, and I think that’s important,” she said. “It’s an opportunity for us to finally lead in Massachusetts in such a way that no child will ever be abused ever again.”

“It would be absolutely inauthentic, and inauthentic to my faith to not share that I am a survivor of childhood abuse, not at the hands of the church, but in the hands of a relative,” she continued.

Campbell also said that her office supports legislation that would eliminate the statute of limitations and charitable immunity cap for civil claims involving childhood sexual abuse, and the establishment of an indefinite lookback period for such claims.

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By Lisa Hughes

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    MARTHA’S VINEYARD, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A 13-year-old boy on Martha’s Vineyard has been growing pumpkins weighing hundreds of pounds and is now setting his sights on competitions.

It all started with a Christmas gift from his grandmother. Last December, Harold Harris was given seeds meant to grow pumpkins.

“My grandma got me some giant pumpkin seeds,” Harris told WBZ-TV. “I think from a 2,000-pound pumpkin or something.”

In April, Harris planted the seeds indoors before putting them in the ground a few weeks later. From there, his project really grew.

Harris began watering each pumpkin with 1 or 2 gallons of water each day, adding in seaweed extract once a week. At first, one pumpkin was growing at 8 pounds per day while the other was growing 4 pounds per day.

“Then the growth really picked up,” Harris told WBZ-TV. “A week or two after that, one of them was growing like 27 pounds per day.”

Harold’s dedication and love of gardening helped make it all happen. He rode his bike to the farm every day and added plenty of fertilizer and used slow-drip irrigation to water the pumpkins for hours.

“At that time, I was giving them maybe about 100 gallons per day,” he said.

Harold’s parents told WBZ-TV their son has a “go big or go home mentality.”

“When he puts his mind to something and really focuses, he finds something that he loves and is passionate about. This year it’s been pumpkins,” said Harris’ mother, Emily Reddington. “When Harold learns, he learns deeply and it’s really incredible to see what he creates.”

The smaller of the two pumpkins grown by Harris weighed 340 pounds and the larger topped the scales at 535 pounds.

Now, the teen plans to make this Halloween extra special by carving it out with a chisel.

“I think since the walls are pretty thick, I might try to sculpt it into maybe a face or something,” he said.

And Harold said his days of growing gourds are far from over.

“Next year I think I’m probably going to maybe shoot for 800. Maybe enter it into a competition. I don’t know,” he said.

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By Adam Thompson, Drew Aunkst

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    BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — A video obtained by CBS News Baltimore shows a deadly collision involving a motorcycle and a stolen sedan Wednesday afternoon in Northwest Baltimore.

Police said a 69-year-old motorcyclist was killed after the crash at the intersection of N. Dukeland Street and W. North Avenue.

The stolen Kia became disabled after the crash, and a man and woman inside the vehicle fled the scene.

The motorcyclist was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

“It’s terrible,” said Kenny Eebron, who lives nearby. “Again, a person lost their life out here. Nice day like this, just joyriding, never expect that they was gonna just lose their life on this day.”

The video shows the stolen Kia approaching the intersection and driving around another vehicle that appears to be stopped at a red light before colliding with the motorcyclist.

About 10 seconds later, the video shows a female passenger getting out of the smoking vehicle, followed by the male driver. The two then run from the scene as several neighbors appear to chase after them.

Police are searching for the suspects.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Baltimore police at 410-396-2606 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Police: Teens crash stolen car into MTA bus The crash comes after several recent incidents involving stolen vehicles, including a crash last week in which police said a stolen car carrying several teenagers collided with an MTA bus.

Police said 16 bus passengers were injured. Four people inside the stolen vehicle were also injured, including two who suffered critical injuries.

The bus passengers ranged in age from 2 to 78.

According to a police dispatch call, officers began following the stolen vehicle near N. North Avenue and N. Gay Street before the driver sped away.

The pursuit continued through the Broadway East neighborhood.

Police said the car traveled eastbound on E. Oliver Street before colliding with the bus, which was traveling southbound on N. Wolfe Street. The impact sent the stolen car spinning nearly 360 degrees and pushed the bus into nearby trees.

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By Ashley Paul

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    BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — A controversial new law taking effect Thursday, Oct. 1, the Youth Charging Reform Act, will allow more cases involving young people to begin in juvenile court rather than automatically being charged in adult court.

The law takes effect as debate continues over how Maryland should balance accountability, rehabilitation and public safety in cases involving juvenile offenders.

“Jordan will never get another chance at life, but throughout this process we have watched the juvenile justice system give chance after chance to the person who took hers,” said Nyjada Billy.

Billy spoke out last week after the 14-year-old who struck and killed her 3-year-old daughter, Jordan Bright, while driving a stolen car learned his sentence.

“He can receive treatment, he can go home, he can eventually move forward with his life. Jordan cannot. And that is the part of this system that we cannot accept,” Billy said.

That teen was prosecuted in juvenile court.

Under the new law, theft will join several other offenses, including first-degree assault and certain gun and drug charges, that will begin in juvenile court rather than automatically being handled in adult court.

Supporters say law will improve rehabilitation Democratic State Sen. Will Smith, one of the bill’s sponsors, said the law is intended to give young people greater access to services and rehabilitation while improving public safety.

“The point is those youth will now have access to services, rehabilitation, education, so that they don’t recidivate, they don’t continue along the path that they’re currently on,” said Smith, who represents District 20.

Smith said the current system can result in young people spending months in adult court before their cases are ultimately sent back to the juvenile system.

“What’s happening now is youth are charged as adults, they languish in the adult system, they don’t have access to education or those services, and the majority of the time those charges are coming back to the juvenile system anyway,” Smith said.

The governor’s office has similarly argued that young people who belong in juvenile court should be moved into that system more quickly, saying delays in adult court can postpone accountability and access to services. The law keeps the most serious offenses, including murder, rape and carjacking, in adult court.

Prosecutors, police raise concerns Law enforcement officials and prosecutors have raised concerns about the changes.

Baltimore City Police Commissioner Richard Worley spoke to reporters last week after police said four teenagers in a stolen car crashed into an MTA bus, sending the teens and 12 other people to the hospital.

“I’m always concerned when something involves juveniles. We keep locking them up, they keep letting them out,” Worley said.

Harford County State’s Attorney Alison Healey said she and other state’s attorneys went to Annapolis to oppose the legislation.

Healey said she believes reducing the consequences for certain offenses could make some young people more likely to reoffend.

“These juveniles have caught on to the fact that there really isn’t accountability in juvenile court for the things that they’re doing,” Healey said. “They’ve caught on that misdemeanors, even if they violate their probation, they can’t be committed. Adults are using the juveniles to commit their crimes because there’s less accountability in juvenile court.”

Prosecutors can still seek adult charges The new law does not eliminate the possibility of a juvenile being prosecuted as an adult.

Prosecutors will still be able to request that a juvenile offender be charged in adult court under circumstances allowed by law.

The law also requires the governor’s office to report annually on how many young people are charged as adults and the nature of those charges.

Healey said she and other state’s attorneys plan to continue pushing back against the legislation.

The governor’s office, meanwhile, has said the changes are intended to provide faster access to juvenile services and rehabilitation while maintaining adult-court prosecution for the most serious offenses.

Here’s a list of new Maryland laws set to go into effect on Oct. 1.

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By Dan Raby

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    ATLANTA, Georgia (WUPA) — Outkast and Waffle House are coming together for a stylish new collaboration that’s as Atlanta as they come.

The musical duo and the fast-food chain has announced a merch drop featuring shirts, hats, socks, and more.

The chain teased the collaboration on Tuesday, posting a photo of a Waffle House sign with the words “Gator belts and patty melts,” a reference to Outkast’s 2000 hit song “So Fresh, So Clean.”

Fans were wondering what the hint might mean. That was answered on Wednesday, when Outkast and Waffle House shared a new video showing a variety of swag options, including one that showed Andre 3000 and Big Boi wearing Outkast-branded Waffle House uniforms.

The merch drop also includes a bucket hat, a baseball jersey, two different colors of socks, and a hoodie.

The Outkast x Waffle House drop will be live on Friday at 10 a.m. on outkast.com.

In 2025, Outkast was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing their place in music history. This year, they’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of “ATLiens,” their second studio album.

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By Daniel Wilkerson

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    GAY, Georgia (WUPA) — A sizable portion of the city of Gay in Georgia’s Meriwether County is listed for sale at $13.5 million.

A real estate listing says the Summerour family is selling about 60 acres, including 17 buildings, in Gay, which is about an hour south of Atlanta.

The release states the listing includes commercial storefronts, hospitality venues, homes, farm and timber land along with the grounds of the Gay Cotton Fair.

“It’s not most of the town. The downtown area, what we call a historical commercial area,” said Christopher Walker, the volunteer mayor of Gay.

Walker estimates the property makes up less than 20% of the town.

“On the east side of the highway between the railroad tracks is what we call the fairgrounds. And that has been the home to the Cotton Fair since the mid-70s,” said Walker.

The town’s roots can be traced back to William Gay. He opened its first store and post office in 1882, according to the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. The town grew after a railroad line came through in 1907 and later thrived on cotton and then peaches.

Descendants of William Gay eventually turned the town’s cotton gin and peach packing complex into the fairgrounds, which host the fair on the first weekend of May and October each year.

Walker said the listing includes several historic buildings.

“The 1911 building is the original general store. The hardware store in town, of course, dates from 1911 … and that’s where the Towerhouse Brewery is today,” he said.

Walker said Gay is a rural town.

“We kind of cater to entertainment and rural country, stuff like that,” he said.

The listing agents just announced the sale of this slice of Meriwether County history.

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