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…
Former Stepfather Accused Of Stealing $100K+ From Disabled Teen After Mom's Death: PA AG Former Stepfather Accused Of Stealing $100K+ From Disabled Teen After Mom's Death: PA AG
Former Stepfather Accused Of Stealing $100K+ From Disabled Teen After Mom's Death: PA AG A man is accused of stealing more than $100,000 from his disabled former stepson after the teen's mother died, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, June 2. Christopher O. Johnson, 38, of Montgomery County, was charged after an Office of Attorney General investigation found he allegedly took life insurance payouts belonging to his former stepson, according to the release. Investigators say Johnson stole more than $100,000 over a three-month period following the victim's mother's death from a stroke in 2025. The victim, now 19, has lifelong cognitive and neurodevel…
PA Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Florida Hotel Room During Duty Assignment PA Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Florida Hotel Room During Duty Assignment
PA Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Florida Hotel Room During Duty Assignment A Marine and soon-to-be father was found dead in a hotel room while on assignment, leaving investigators searching for answers and loved ones mourning a sudden loss. Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, of Austin, Pennsylvania, was discovered dead in a hotel room in Starke, Florida, on Friday, May 30, according to the U.S. Marine Corps. Haynes was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and was supporting a poolee function with Recruiting Station Jacksonville while on temporary additional duty when he died, military officials said. The Bra…
FBI Still Hunting PA Woman Accused Of Faking Terminal Cancer For Donations FBI Still Hunting PA Woman Accused Of Faking Terminal Cancer For Donations
FBI Still Hunting PA Woman Accused Of Faking Terminal Cancer For Donations A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to collect money from family, friends, and strangers remains on the FBI's Most Wanted fugitive list years after being indicted on federal fraud charges. Vanessa O'Rourke, formerly of Harleysville, Montgomery County, is wanted on 15 counts of wire fraud after allegedly claiming she had glioblastoma, a terminal form of brain cancer, and soliciting donations for treatment she never received, according to the FBI and federal prosecutors. Federal investigators say O'Rourke falsely told family and friends she needed financial help…
Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships' Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships'
Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships' The three remaining correspondents at "60 Minutes" said they'll stay with the iconic newsmagazine, but echoed criticisms that CBS News has faced over its changes under controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim announced their decision in a joint message to colleagues on Friday, June 5. The memo was first reported by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik. The statement follows weeks of turmoil at CBS News, highlighted by a purge at "60 Minutes" that saw the firings of correspondents Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia…
Dementia Patients Allegedly Abused By Workers At Two Lancaster County Nursing Homes Dementia Patients Allegedly Abused By Workers At Two Lancaster County Nursing Homes
Dementia Patients Allegedly Abused By Workers At Two Lancaster County Nursing Homes Two Lancaster County nursing home workers accused of physically and verbally abusing dementia patients will have their cases move forward after waiving their preliminary hearings, prosecutors announced on Thursday, June 4. Antoine J. McLeod, 53, of Lower Windsor Township, and Kiara Marie Elvir, 30, of Lancaster, waived their preliminary hearings before Judge Brian Chudzik on Tuesday, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Elvir is charged with Abuse of a Care-Dependent Person following an incident involving a dementia patient at Magnolias of Lancaster on Rohrerstown R…
‘Nice And Gruesome’ Monkey Torture Videos Land PA Man Guilty Plea In Animal Crush Ring: DOJ ‘Nice And Gruesome’ Monkey Torture Videos Land PA Man Guilty Plea In Animal Crush Ring: DOJ
‘Nice And Gruesome’ Monkey Torture Videos Land PA Man Guilty Plea In Animal Crush Ring: DOJ A third man has admitted his role in a disturbing online network dedicated to creating and distributing videos showing the torture and sexual abuse of baby monkeys, federal authorities announced on Thursday, June 4. Hugh T. Campbell of Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court in Cincinnati to conspiring to create and distribute so-called "animal crush" videos, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Campbell participated in online groups dedicated to creating and sharing videos depicting extreme violence and sexual abuse involving monkeys, investigators said. According to court do…
Fatal E-Bike Crash Claims 71-Year-Old Rider: Lehigh County Coroner Fatal E-Bike Crash Claims 71-Year-Old Rider: Lehigh County Coroner
Fatal E-Bike Crash Claims 71-Year-Old Rider: Lehigh County Coroner A 71-year-old man has died after an e-bike crash in Pennsylvania, the authorities announced on Thursday, June 4. Phillip M. Park, of Alburtis, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest at 7:58 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. An autopsy completed on Wednesday, June 3, determined Park died from complications of blunt force injuries sustained in an e-bike accident. His death was ruled accidental, the coroner's office said. Investigators said Park was operating an e-bike when he suffered an unwitnessed fall. The crash happened in t…
34-Year Mystery Solved After Remains Found In PA Field ID'd As Missing NY Mom 34-Year Mystery Solved After Remains Found In PA Field ID'd As Missing NY Mom
34-Year Mystery Solved After Remains Found In PA Field ID'd As Missing NY Mom A woman whose remains were discovered in a Pennsylvania farm field more than three decades ago has finally been identified, bringing long-awaited answers to a family that never stopped searching, officials announced on Thursday, June 4. Nuria C. Rodriguez, of Bronx, New York, was positively identified on April 14 through forensic genetic genealogy after spending 34 years known only as "Christman Jane Doe," according to the Berks County Coroner's Office. The case began on June 3, 1992, when a farmer discovered a human skull in freshly turned soil along Christman Road in Windsor Township. A …
Hundreds Of Rats, Dead Rodents Found In Condemned PA Home: Court Docs Hundreds Of Rats, Dead Rodents Found In Condemned PA Home: Court Docs
Hundreds Of Rats, Dead Rodents Found In Condemned PA Home: Court Docs A condemned Pennsylvania home packed with hundreds of rats, dead rodents stored in a freezer, and ammonia-filled air has led to criminal charges against two residents, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, June 4. Thomas Paul Busch II, 37, and Jennifer Marie Busch, 43, were charged after Steelton police and animal cruelty investigators found what authorities described as dangerous and inhumane living conditions inside a condemned home on the 40 block of South Harrisburg Street, according to criminal complaints and affidavits. The pair are each charged with Felo…
Actor's Residuals From Blockbuster Hit Are 'Enough To Buy NY Hot Dog': Report Actor's Residuals From Blockbuster Hit Are 'Enough To Buy NY Hot Dog': Report
Actor's Residuals From Blockbuster Hit Are 'Enough To Buy NY Hot Dog': Report David Krumholtz appeared in one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time, but don't expect those residual checks to fund a sleigh ride. The 48-year-old Bergen County dad of two recently revealed what he earns these days from "The Santa Clause" movies with Tim Allen, in which he played Bernard the Head Elf in the 1994 hit and its 2002 sequel. Krumholtz shared the figure with Page Six during a press day last month for "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been," the Broadway revival of Eric Bentley's 1972 play, the outlet exclusively reported. While discussing residual payments, Krumholtz ex…
Woman Says Attack 'Changed My Life Forever' As PA Man Learns Fate Woman Says Attack 'Changed My Life Forever' As PA Man Learns Fate
Woman Says Attack 'Changed My Life Forever' As PA Man Learns Fate A woman who said a sexual assault "changed my life forever" shared the lasting impact of the attack as the man who admitted raping her appeared for sentencing in Lancaster County Court, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, June 3. Elliot Matthew Nguyen, 25, of East Earl Township, pleaded guilty in January to rape by forcible compulsion, sexual assault, two counts of aggravated indecent assault, and two counts of indecent assault, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. The charges stemmed from an attack at a residence in the 5500 block of Division Highway in June 2025. …