Lehigh Valley under winter weather advisory until 8 p.m.
The National Weather Service expects anywhere between 1 and 4 inches of snowfall. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J., issued a winter weather advisory for eastern Pennsylvania and...
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Judge opts against testimony in Penn State cover-up case
The former university administrators claim their legal rights were violated and the charges should be thrown out. Former Penn State vice president Gary Schultz, left, and former athletic director Tim...
View ArticleFederal fire hydrant measure passes Congress, Pennsylvania's senators announce
Headed for the president's signature, the legislation blocks a federal rule requiring replacement hydrants to be lead-free. Members of Congress today gave final approval to a bipartisan measure aimed...
View ArticleGunman kills one, self on hospital campus in Nevada; doctor among wounded
The Nevada Department of Public Safety said the wounded victims were in surgery and one of them is a doctor. A gunman opened fire at a hospital campus in Reno today, killing one person and wounding...
View ArticleBethlehem Area, Easton Area school districts among many with delayed openings
A handful of schools across the Lehigh Valley and northwest New Jersey will open 90 minutes to two hours late. Easton Area School District will open two hours late Wednesday due to the weather,...
View ArticleMega Millions numbers drawn for $636 million jackpot
Check your tickets. The second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history is at stake. Friday the 13th wasn't a lucky day, but maybe Tuesday the 17th will turn out better. The second-biggest lottery...
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Holiday plant poison warnings: Mistletoe is to be seen, not eaten
Other plants popular at Christmastime carry their own problems if ingested, from choking hazards to hallucinations. Ah mistletoe: The holiday decor under which many a Christmas kiss has been planted....
View ArticleMega Millions winning tickets sold in California, Georgia; jackpot second...
The $636 million jackpot comes from more than a billion dollars in tickets sold. The two winning Mega Millions tickets were sold in California and Georgia, lottery officials said today. The $636...
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School delays of two hours and 90 minutes in place; check out the list
It's cold this morning and much of the month's snow remains on the ground. View full sizeWhat do you get when you mix potted ferns with ice, snow and near-zero chill factors? Grotesque...
View ArticleIngredients in popular foods vanish as customers become activists
As Americans pay closer attention to what they eat, food and beverage companies are learning that unfamiliar ingredients can invite criticism from online petitions and bloggers. Take another look at...
View ArticleFed to cut bond purchases by $10 billion a month next year
The Fed said it could further reduce the pace of its purchases next year if the improvement continues. The Federal Reserve has decided to reduce its stimulus for the U.S. economy because the job...
View ArticleFormer Norton Oil Co. customers awarded $16,000 in claims against closed...
Most are doubtful they'll see the money from the shuttered business. A New Jersey Superior Court judge today awarded 10 former Norton Oil Co. customers a combined $16,830 in small claims judgments...
View ArticleDog who survived gas chamber to appear in Rose Parade
Daniel will be among eight shelter dogs riding on a float in the Rose Parade on New Year's Day in Pasadena, Calif. Things are coming up roses for a scrappy New Jersey beagle who survived a dog pound...
View ArticleNo flood threat seen from rain, record-nearing warm-up, meteorologists say
Weekend weather peaking around 60 coincides with the arrival of winter Saturday. Winter arrives Saturday, and temperatures are on the rise.Fortunately, locally melting snowpack and the chance of rain...
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Easton, Phillipsburg police work together to arrest alleged minivan thief
The 50-year-old steals a minivan in Easton's West Ward and is arrested in Phillipsburg, Easton police report in a news release. View full sizeA white minivan was stolen Wednesday night from South 10th...
View ArticleDid you shop at Target during the holiday season? Check your card
Target says that about 40 million credit and debit card accounts may have been affected by a data breach. Target says that about 40 million credit and debit card accounts may have been affected by a...
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Pennsylvania pastor who officiated gay son's wedding defrocked by United...
The Rev. Frank Schaefer refused to resign as pastor so church officials took action. View full sizeChurch officials took action to defrock The Rev. Frank Schaefer.AP File Photo Church officials have...
View ArticleChris Christie would sign illegal immigrant tuition bill if state financial...
The Assembly is expected to vote on the bill today and Christie could conditionally veto it. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is prepared to sign legislation easing college tuition costs for thousands...
View ArticleMore than 81 injured when part of London theater collapses - PM news links
Also, carolers will fill a West Reading street for a girl with terminal cancer. Part of the ceiling of a theater collapsed tonight in London's West End, bringing down part of the balcony and injuring...
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Jerry Sandusky to take part in pension hearing via video
The hearing is scheduled for Jan. 7. View full sizeFormer Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse in October 2012 after being sentenced in...
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