United Nations adopts treaty to regulate global arms trade
The treaty will not control the domestic use of weapons in any country, but it will require countries that ratify it to establish national regulations controlling the transfer of conventional arms....
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John A. Matthews, lifelong champion of Civil Rights - Obituaries today
John was a lifelong champion of Civil Rights who fought for equality in the workplace and dedicated his life to community service. John A. Matthews John A. Matthews, 103, of Allentown, passed away...
View ArticleCorbett's paid close to $3 million for lottery privatization consultants - PM...
Also, a video shows Rutgers men's basketball coach Mike Rice spewing profanities, including a gay slur, and making physical contact with several players. Corbett's lottery privatization tab for...
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Former Hunterdon County undersheriff drops out of Warren County sheriff's race
The Phillipsburg resident was seeking the Republican nomination for the seat in the upcoming June 4 primary. View full size Michael Russo Contributed Photo Former Hunterdon County undersheriff...
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Number of employed in Lehigh Valley hits highest level since September 2008
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry says the region's unemployment rate also dipped one-tenth of a percentage point in February. View full size People wait in line last year in...
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Belvidere High School among dozens of schools swindled by Circle System Group...
Two former executives of the Easton-area business admitted to the scam Tuesday in federal court. Federal agents raided Circle System Group's two main buildings, a facility on Bushkill Street in Easton...
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Delaware Water Gap makes sequester-related cuts
The closures impact Milford Beach, including the beach, picnic area, boat launch, canoe access and the trailhead for McDade Recreational Trail, and Kittatinny Point Visitor Center and grounds,...
View Article'Critical fire weather conditions' means outdoor burning not recommended...
With high winds, low humidity and dry tinder, if a fire were to ignite, it could spread quickly, the forecast says. A "Red Flag Warning" has been issued for 9 this morning until 10 tonight in the...
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Spiros P. Stamus, a leader in the field of cryogenics - Obituaries today
He was a leader in his field of industrial cryogenics. Spiros P. Stamus Spiros P. Stamus, 89, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. A leader in cryogenic engineering, successful...
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St. Luke's University Health Network, Easton Hospital settle improper...
The hospitals billed the federal health insurance program for evaluation and management services that were not eligible for reimbursement. View full size Easton Hospital in Wilson Borough...
View ArticlePa. shelter for battered women evicts residents following assault, shelter...
The problems started when a resident spit on a staff member and escalated to the point where 2 residents attacked 2 staff members, officials said. A southwestern Pennsylvania shelter for battered...
View ArticleBob Costas promises fresh look at Joe Paterno's culpability - PM news links
A lawyer for an alleged prostitute claims a Pennsylvania cop went too far when he allowed the woman to perform a sex act before arresting her. Bob Costas, in radio interview, promises fresh look at...
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Business that bought Circle Systems Group responds to former Circle...
Schutt Reconditioning has taken extensive steps to make sure the types of activities cannot and will not occur again, the company said in a statement. View full size Federal agents raided Circle...
View ArticleNew Jersey 2013-2014 budget: $637 million revenue shortfall projected
The Associated Press obtained a copy of the report in advance of its release. Gov. Chris Christie could miss his revenue targets by $637 million at the end of the next fiscal year, according to new...
View ArticleLehigh Valley group says economic development, affordable housing top concerns
The report is a product of the Envision Lehigh Valley initiative. Lehigh Valley residents are most concerned about economic development and affordable housing. That's the conclusion of a report...
View ArticleRutgers faculty members demand resignation of university President Robert...
The professors' two-page letter to the Rutgers Board of Governors and Board of Trustees calls inexcusable Barchi's handling of Rice's dealings with student athletes and his insensitivity toward...
View ArticleHong Kong man seeks $328 million from Las Vegas Sands
The trial began Wednesday in Las Vegas, and Sheldon Adelson, CEO of Sands, is expected to begin his testimony today. Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson is squaring off for the second time with a Hong Kong...
View ArticlePocono Record's parent company put up for sale by News Corp., news service...
An attempted sale in 2008 did not draw any buyers, Bloomberg News reports. The parent company of the Pocono Record is being offered for sale by News Corp., Bloomberg News reported Tuesday. The Dow...
View ArticleNew unemployment applications surge 28,000 in a week, U.S. Labor Department says
Unemployment figures for March will be reported Friday morning, but they won't include the most recent week. If you're trying to handicap the job market prior to Friday morning's release of...
View ArticleNorth Korea moves 'considerable-range' missile to its east coast
The country claims it would use 'smaller, lighter and diversified' nuclear weapons to attack U.S. North Korea has moved a missile with “considerable range” to its east coast, South Korea’s defense...
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