PHILADELPHIA - A shooting at a family's home in Olney ended with a 5-year-old child being injured, and his father being arrested and ordered to stay away from his kids.

Officials say the boy's father accidentally discharged a gun, striking his son in the hip as he stood on the porch of the home Monday morning.

Nicholas Pagan is charged with aggravated assault for the shooting, as well as endangering his 9-year-old child, who was also present when the shot was fired.

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The 29-year-old suspect was on house arrest for illegal gun possession at the time, and violated his probation, according to the DA's office.

A shotgun was recovered from the home, but officials say it is not the weapon used in the shooting.

It is believed that the suspect's friends, who fled before police arrived, are in possession of the suspect firearm.

In addition to aggravated assault, Pagan is charged with weapons charges, endangering the welfare of children and related offenses. He is being held on $2 million bail, and a Stay Away order from the victims.

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Jack Teixeira knew the FBI was closing in.

Two reporters from The New York Times showed up in his mothers driveway earlier this month. They publicly accused him of leaking national security records he allegedly accessed as an entry-level computer tech with the Air National Guard in Otis. When agents showed up on April 13, the 21-year-old was on his mothers front porch in a pair of shorts.

He didnt run away. He sat on his mothers porch reading the Bible, defense lawyer Brendan P. Kelley to a federal magistrate judge Thursday during a detention hearing in U.S. District Court in Worcester.

Teixeira, of North Dighton, has been charged under the National Espionage Act after authorities discovered he had allegedly been sharing top-secret documents on social media platforms with fellow video gaming enthusiasts. Most were focused on U.S. involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to prosecutors.

Isnt that s--t classified? one user asked, Assistant U.S. Attorney Nadine Pellegrini told the judge, quoting one of Teixeiras alleged online exchanges. Everything is that Ive been telling people up to this point. LOL.

Teixeira has not yet entered a plea. He also may face prosecution by the Pentagon, lawyers said in court.

Facing a courtroom packed with media and law enforcement, Teixeira entered in handcuffs and orange jail garb emblazoned with the acronym for the Plymouth County Correctional Facility on the back. He flashed a brief grin over his shoulder at his parents and other family members attending the hearing, looking nothing like the vision of a man involved in international espionage.

In fact, his bedroom at his mothers house was filled with Legos and toy guns, in addition to some real firearms he had locked away in a safe, Kelley told U.S. Magistrate Judge David H. Hennessy, who took the matter of pretrial bail under advisement.

While Teixeira did not speak during the hearing, his father took the witness stand to explain the lengths he was willing to go to supervise his son at his home, should the younger Teixeira be released.

You called out that you loved him, which is understandable, Kelley said, referring to the defendants initial appearance in Boston. Are you comfortable reporting any problems to probation?

My son is well aware that if he is released and he does anything against probation, I have told him Id have to report him, said Jack Michael Teixeira, a former corrections officer at Bridgewater State Hospital.

The elder Teixeira said he has cameras inside and outside his house he can access constantly through an app on his phone while he is at work, is willing to relinquish his own firearms and even get rid of his smart TV if need be. Both he and his ex-wife said they would also be willing to put their homes up as collateral if Hennessy ultimately grants bail for their son.

In a memo filed hours before the detention hearing, prosecutors painted a disturbing picture of the defendant that included a history of saying violent, racist things that earned him a suspension while a sophomore in high school.

Kelley argued the suspension was merely a reflection of the poor choices of a teen boy.

Young adults in their late teens or early 20s are not usually their best selves, he told the judge.

In addition to that incident, Pellegrini told Hennessy Teixeira did other searches using his security clearance that had nothing to do with his job. The searches included Ruby Ridge, Las Vegas shooting and Uvalde. The last being a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School Texas, where 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, a former student, fatally shot 19 students and two teachers.

Pellegrini argued the sum of the alleged evidence against the guardsman amounted to more than youthful braggadocio.

This is not speculative. This is not hyperbole, The chief of the National Security Unit for the U.S. Attorneys Office told Hennessy, adding that Teixeira accessed far more than he posted online.

Pellegrini also raised the possibility of foreign governments being interested in providing a haven for Teixeira should he be released. She cited the case of Edward Snowden, a former contractor for the National Security Agency who leaked classified documents in 2013, then sought refuge in Moscow.

Kelley countered that the notion of having foreign government officials whisk him away from his lifelong home was farfetched.

You have a young man before you who didnt flee, and has nowhere to flee, the defense attorney said.

The scandal also had a ripple effect at his former post. The commander of the 102nd Intelligence Support Squadron where Teixeira worked was suspended, officials have said. Others were stripped of their security clearances.

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The thief - who can be seen wearing blue jeans, black Adidas trainers and a blue coat - is seen in CCTV video approaching the property on Newark Road and entering through the gate.

He is then seen picking up and walking away with two artificial potted plants that were standing on the porch.

Footage from earlier in the evening of April 24 showsthe man passing by the house carrying items.

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The man can be seen walking away with the plants after entering without permission (Image: Hannah Gibbs Baker)

The homeowner, Hannah Gibbs Baker, said on social media: "After stealing our trees we believe he went down the alley towards Enstone Road.

"Please can anyone around those areas please check any cameras or Ring doorbell footage from April 24 around 1.15am to 2.15am (our camera clocks are incorrect)."

Anyone with any information or footage of the man is asked to contactthe police on 101 quoting crime number37/23641/23.

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Growing up in Boston, I never thought that I would one day become an electrician. I imagined myself working in an office, sitting behind a computer. But life had other plans for me, and after years of working in the administrative industry, I needed a change. I wanted a career that would not only provide me with a stable income, but also one that would offer me the opportunity to grow professionally and care for my family.

As a mother and as a soon-to-be-licensed electrician, the benefits that my new career in the union construction trades have changed my life. Those include family-sustaining wages, affordable healthcare for my family, and continual professional development and training opportunities.

For women looking for a fulfilling career path, I would say take the leap and reap the rewards of work within the union building trades. You might find that you love it as much as I do.

When I was looking for a career change and higher wages, I discovered Building Pathways, a pre-apprenticeship program that helps women and people of color enter the construction trades. There, I learned the basics of the electrical trade, and was introduced to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103. After graduating with 200-plus hours of classroom and hand-on learning experiences, I applied and was accepted to the apprenticeship program at the Greater Boston Joint Apprentice Training Center (JATC), a joint training program provided by the IBEW Local 103, and the National Electrical Contractors Association of Boston (NECA). I was on my journey as a union electrician.

Since then, I have learned so much about construction, and I have seen firsthand how it can provide women like me with stable and family-sustaining careers. The union construction trades offer strong wages, benefits, and job security, as well as opportunities for growth and advancement. As a Local 103 IBEW apprentice, I am not only earning a livable wage, but I am also gaining valuable skills and knowledge that will help me advance in my career through continuous training and upskilling opportunities.

But the benefits of a career in the union construction trades go beyond just the financial rewards. For me, being an electrician has given me a sense of pride and accomplishment. I love being able to work with my hands and see the results of my hard work. And as a single mother of an 18-year old and 5-year old, I am grateful for the flexibility that the construction industry offers. With my apprenticeship, I am able to work during the day and spend time with my children in the evenings and on weekends.

On behalf of the incredible women who are building our hospitals, schools, skyscrapers, affordable housing, roads and bridges, I encourage other women to look around and see how we are succeeding, together. The industry is changing, and more women than ever before are entering the trades every day. Massachusetts has the highest participation rate of women in apprenticeship in the U.S. With programs like Building Pathways and unions like Local 103 IBEW, there has never been a better time for women to join the construction industry.

So, to all the women out there who are considering a new career: Take the leap. The rewards are worth it.

Kanitra Porch is a Boston resident, a mom, and an apprentice at the Greater Boston Joint Apprentice Training Center (JATC).

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Because your front door is a relatively small area compared to the rest of your home, you can have fun with it and make it a personal style statement, says Benjamin Moore colour and design expert Sharon Grech.

A bold colour that contrasts with the body of the house is an easy way to add curb appeal, she says. If the homes cladding is on the lighter side, then try a brighter or more saturated hue and vice versa.

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I prefer a door with a touch of sheen, so my go-to finish is a soft gloss.

If you are painting your front door, take the opportunity to update the hardware with a stylish option. A new lock set and a beautiful door knocker make a stylish statement, says Grech.

A fresh coat of paint for any furniture at your homes entrance is a great way to extend the life of these pieces that might otherwise feel quite dated.

If you are painting, do it as soon as possible so that when good weather rolls around, your outdoor space is prepared, says Grech.

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If you have a larger porch, a seating area is a wonderful and practical way to add curb appeal to your home, says Grech. She suggests creating a quiet reading area with cushions in your favourite colour and a couple of chairs, so you can use this space for entertaining.

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A fun, practical and pretty doormat is an easy, cheap way to add personality to the entrance of your home, says Lydia Thammavong, head of design, style and trends at home improvement retailer RONA.

A wreath on your front door that you change with the seasons will also make your front entrance feel attractive and distinct, she suggests. Or, update your mailbox and address signage for an instant refresh. For the address numbers, go for a font that is clean and modern looking and make sure theyre at least four inches tall to be well visible from the street. These are small upgrades that are often forgotten and will help give your house a more contemporary look.

Exterior lighting has a significant impact on your front entrance, says Thammavong. You can use sconces on either side of your front door to create symmetry or a semi-flush light if you have a covered porch. Go with what best suits the style of your home. Lighting your pathway also upgrades the general look of your house, day and night: It makes your home feel more welcoming.

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AURORA, Ohio (WJW) Caught in the act! Portage County residents were surprised to find their Amazon package missing, but it was even more shocking to find out the culprit.

The incident happened Tuesday night on East Pioneer Trail in Aurora.

In video captured on security camera, a sneaky racoon is seen dragging the package off the porch and across the yard.

We had a thief steal our Amazon package off our front porch last night on East Pioneer Trail, Sally Baird said in a Facebook post Wednesay. Trying to decide whether or not to press charges!

It turns out the package was full of food for the ducklings hatching in their incubator.

The little rascal toted it off and ate every bite, Baird told FOX 8. The entertainment provided by our masked bandit was worth every penny it cost to replace.

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Lilys front porch test, which she submitted Teds girlfriends to in How I Met Your Mother, always highlighted moral quandaries, but the reason behind it also hid a very sweet reasoning. Only appearing in How I Met Your Mother season 4, episode 17, The Front Porch, Lilys meddling in multiple relationships of Teds proved amusing because it prompted Ted and Karen to break up, a welcome development for the group considering their distaste of Karen. However, given how extensively involved Lily was revealed to be in Teds relationships, her front porch test always seemed too manipulative to be only considered a laughing-off expedient.

Teds high school girlfriend Karen made multiple appearances in How I Met Your Mother, often in Ted, Marshall, and Lilys university stories, but How I Met Your Mother season 4 officially introduced her in the shows main timeline. Even if she hadnt failed Lilys porch test, Karen was hated by all of Teds friends, and Lilys impulse to break them up only reflected the whole groups attitude towards Karen. Still, despite Karens behavior somewhat explaining Lilys inexcusable behavior, her meddling also hid a secret sweet meaning, making the porch test also a sweet example of Lily, Ted, and Marshalls beautiful friendship through the years.

While undoubtedly meddlesome, Lilys porch test reasons always had Teds best interests at heart, and an idea that Lily and Marshalls future would be shared with Ted and whoever his future wife would have been as its basis in How I Met Your Mother season 4. After all, Lily betting Karens worst impulses would have kicked in after she found Robins earrings interfered with Teds relationship, but she also displayed a keen knowledge of both Ted and Karen, as she knew Ted couldnt have stayed with someone like Karen without being hurt. Lilys How I Met Your Mother season 4, episode 17 meddling only protected Ted in the end.

How I Met Your Mother spent its nine seasons establishing how fundamental Lily, Marshall, and Ted were for each other, showing time and time again how they were there for one another and had been so since their university years. No matter how morally complicated, Lily was motivated to meddle with Teds love life due to a certainty that her and Marshalls old age would have been spent with Ted just as much as their adulthood was. Given that Lily and Marshall were the people who knew Ted better, Lily could likely see what an infatuated Ted couldnt, and while the execution was poor, Lilys heart was always in the right place in HIMYM.

Despite her best intentions, Lilys front porch test was still highly problematic in How I Met Your Mother season 4, episode 17. Indeed, not only did the test emphasize how Lily put herself in a position of moral superiority, given that she acted that way because she was sure that she knew better than Ted, but she also used subterfuge to get what she wanted instead of confronting Ted about it. How I Met Your Mother highlighted Teds proven record of not listening to reason if in love, but that wasnt reason enough for Lily to trick him into getting him to end relationships.

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Even if Lilys love for Ted and the certainty that she, Marshall, and Ted would have spent their lives together motivated How I Met Your Mothers front porch test and the subsequent manipulation, good intentions didnt cancel out her appalling actions and lies to Ted. However, unearthing Lilys porch test eventually led to a valuable development because the jig was up, making Ted realize that Karen having a terrible opinion of his lifelong friends mattered. In the end, no matter how problematic, Lilys How I Met Your Mother front porch test had a positive effect on Teds life by making it clear to him what was truly important.

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New Hampshire resident, Bonnie McKenzie, was startled awake on Sunday morning to find an enormous black bear on her front porch.

"We were sleeping, and at about 2:30 in the morning, I heard our blink camera system going crazy," McKenzie told Newsweek. "As I was getting up to see what was going on I heard a large crash.

"When I got up and went to look on the porch I observed a huge bear approximately 300 to 400 pounds had broken through our enclosed porch door. He then left the same way he came in."

The next evening, at about 8:30 p.m, the bear paid McKenzie a second visit. "This time [he] broke through the glass and entered the porch again. The only thing we could figure out that he wanted is we have a metal locked container that my hubby keeps bird seed in. He made no attempt to try to get into that."

McKenzie's husband shouted at the bear through the sliding door, which seemed to do the trick. "He took off rather quickly," McKenzie said. "Needless to say we have been uneasy that he may return again. We have also gotten rid of all bird seed."

Black bears are the only bear species found in New Hampshire. According to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, there are between 4,800 and 5,000 bears across the state, with an average of one bear for every 2 square miles.

McKenzie lives in Laconia, in Belknap County, and is no stranger to these apex predators. "We have lived in this co-op community for 23 years and have had bears in our area often roaming around the neighborhood, but never breaking in anyone's residence," McKenzie said.

In New Hampshire, bears typically come out of hibernation in late March to early April. This male bear was likely looking for food, which is why he may have been drawn to McKenzie's crate of bird seed.

Bears are clever animals, so to avoid attracting them to your yard, it is best to put away bird feeders from April to December, and take them out again once the bears have gone back to their dens to hibernate.

McKenzie shared photos and footage of the bear to her local community Facebook group in a post that has received hundreds of likes and comments.

Users were quick to point out a small bear statue in McKenzie's garden with the word "welcome" painted across it.

"I'll have to remove my little bear welcome sign," McKenzie said. "I don't want it to bring its buddies here!"

If you see a bear, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department advises you to keep your distance. You should never run or turn your back to a black bear and, if you are attacked by a black bear, you should fight back rather than "play dead."

Correction 04/20/2023, 10:00 a.m. ET: This article was updated to correct the location of the incident to New Hampshire.

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BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE, MD A must-see home just blocks to downtown Bethesda. Gracing a .26 acre corner lot in the idyllic Greenwich Forest neighborhood, this stately home has a rare blend of charm, sophistication and function.

Built in 2007, the home includes more than 5,900 square feet of living space on four finished levels. The front facade features beautiful stone accents and a wrap-porch with an arched entryway.

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First floor highlights include a welcoming entry foyer; gourmet kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances (including two dishwashers and two sinks), island with seating, and a large breakfast area; formal living and dining rooms, both with custom built-ins; private home office with pocket doors and fireplace; and a cozy family room with another fireplace.

The second level has a private owners' suite, which includes a sitting room with custom built-ins, gas fireplace, large bathroom and walk-in closet with custom closet system.

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CHELSEA, MI -- Chelsea police are asking for help identifying a man they believe is stealing pride flags from the area.

Two flags symbolizing LGBTQ pride were stolen from front porches in the 400 block of Chandler Street in Chelsea between 11 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, according to Chelsea police.

A witness reported seeing a smaller black sedan, possibly a Ford Fusion, stop in front of the two residences, police said. A man, one of five individuals in the car, got out of the vehicle and walked up to the porch of the first home. After stealing the flag from its pole, he then walked over to the neighboring residence and stole a second pride flag and pole from the porch.

The suspect then ran back to the vehicle, which fled east on Summit Street toward Main Street.

The incident is believed to be connected with several other pride flag thefts from the past several months.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Tom Gilbreath at 734-475-9122 ext. 107 or leave an anonymous tip at 734-475-9122 ext. 7.

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