For the last 20 years the first sunday in May has been dedicated to World Laughter Day. As KYW's Justin Udo reports, the purpose of the day is to change the world in a peaceful and positive way through laughing.

For the last 20 years the first sunday in May has been dedicated to World Laughter Day. As KYW's Justin Udo reports, the purpose of the day is to change the world in a peaceful and positive way through laughing.

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A man wanted out of Harrisburg for a shooting was taken into custody in our region. U.S. marshals arrested 47-year-old Shawn Jason near Philadelphia International Airport. Jason is accused of shooting three people after an argument, including a 4-year-old.

He was also charged with armed robbery by the Abington Township Police Department from an incident involving a CVS.

(Photo credit: U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia)

A man wanted out of Harrisburg for a shooting was taken into custody in our region. U.S. marshals arrested 47-year-old Shawn Jason near Philadelphia International Airport. Jason is accused of shooting three people after an argument, including a 4-year-old.
He was also charged with armed robbery by the Abington Township Police Department from an incident involving a CVS.
(Photo credit: U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia)

Harrisburg fugitive arrested in Southwest Philadelphia

A man was killed and two others -- including a teenager -- were hurt in a triple shooting in Kensington. Police say it happened a little after 5 p.m. Wednesday, not far from Kensington Avenue.

They say three people, ages 22, 34 and 16, were all shot and taken to the hospital. The 22-year-old man was pronounced dead. The other two are expected to recover, per officials.

Police say two people are in custody and a gun was recovered.

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A man was killed and two others -- including a teenager -- were hurt in a triple shooting in Kensington. Police say it happened a little after 5 p.m. Wednesday, not far from Kensington Avenue.
They say three people, ages 22, 34 and 16, were all shot and taken to the hospital. The 22-year-old man was pronounced dead. The other two are expected to recover, per officials.
Police say two people are in custody and a gun was recovered.
(Photo credit: Getty Images)

Man dead, teen wounded in Kensington triple shooting

New York's highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trial.

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New York's highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trial.
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