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World markets surge after Europe finds rescue plan
The Dow rallies 277 points, one of its biggest gains of the year. AP File Photo | RICHARD DREWSpecialist Douglas Johnson, left, and trader Michael Urkonis work on the floor of the New York Stock...
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Chris Christie vetoes $361 million from New Jersey Democrats' budget
'I am unwilling to surrender the gains we have made to establish fiscal responsibility in the state budget,' Christie said View full sizeThe Star-Ledger | JOHN O'BOYLENew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie,...
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Pennsylvania budget passes legislature, hockey arena changes still awaiting...
The budget plan for the 2012-13 fiscal year that begins Sunday would increase spending by about 1.5 percent. View full sizeCourtesy imageAn artist's rendering of the proposed Allentown hockey arena...
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Have you seen these people? - fugitives of the week
The weekly round up of local fugitives. View full sizeCourtesy photosFrom left, Nydia Tirado, Jason N. Noguerol and Troy K. Williams are being sought by law enforcement.Northampton County authorities...
View ArticleMid-Atlantic storms leave 2 dead, 2 million-plus without power
The fatalities include a 90-year-old woman asleep in bed when a tree slammed into her home Violent evening storms following a day of triple-digit temperatures wiped out power to more than 2 million...
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Penn State emails indicate Jerry Sandusky cover-up; N.J. drivers sue over red...
Also, the popular mobile photo-sharing service Instagram is down following last night's storms in the Mid-Atlantic. Courtesy of the Centre County Correctional FacilityThe booking photo of former Penn...
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Preston W. Person, retired sales manager of Smith Motor Company - Obituaries...
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Preston W. Person Preston W. Person, 89, passed away Thursday at the Hospice Home in Raleigh, N.C.He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and following...
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Work requirement approved for Pennsylvania-subsidized health care
The measure was approved today as the state Legislature works on its last voting session of the fiscal year. AP File PhotoPennsylvania's Legislature is beating the heat today with a special voting...
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Worst of West Nile virus is yet to come, officials say
No mosquitoes, birds or humans have tested positive in Northampton or Warren counties. View full sizePhoto courtesy of Warren County Mosquito CommissionThis is a gravid trap, named for gravid...
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Amendment concerning Allentown improvement zone passes legislature; state...
Arguments over charter schools created a logjam as lawmakers worked to approve bills integral to the state budget. View full sizeAP File PhotoThe state budget is still awaiting the signature of Gov....
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Gov. Tom Corbett signs new state budget minutes before deadline
The budget included legislation that would stop Allentown from collecting other municipalities’ earned income taxes for its hockey arena. View full sizeAP File PhotoGov. Tom Corbett signed...
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Hooters-style restaurants experiencing a mini-boom
The so-called "breastaurant chains" are expanding their menus hoping to entice consumers with food. AP Photos | MATT YORKCarley Brusca serves a beer at the Tilted Kilt, in Tempe, Ariz. The Tilted Kilt...
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Although Red Cross faces critical shortage of blood, local supplies steady
The Miller-Keystone Blood Center, which serves most of the region's hospitals, has adequate supplies for the busy summer months, an official said. View full sizeExpress-Times File PhotoDespite being...
View ArticlePa. court agency removes records from website
The change removed more than five years of records from the public portal so far, more than 17 million records in total. Pennsylvania has removed millions of public records from a state court system...
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Storm damage leaves little relief from heat wave; Christie calls reporter...
Also, a nearby Catholic high school will be on a reality TV show on Monday night. View full sizeAP PhotoMike Wolfe's pickup truck lies under a fallen tree in front of his house after a severe storm...
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Ellen Jane Karb, graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School - Obituaries today
Ellen was a graduate of Bethlehem High School and attended Hiram G. Andrews Center, becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. Ellen Jane KarbEllen Jane Karb, 46, of Bethlehem, passed away Thursday.Ellen...
View ArticleSevere thunderstorm watch for Lehigh, Northampton, Warren and Hunterdon counties
The watch is until 8 p.m. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m. today in the Lehigh Valley and northwest New Jersey, according the national weather service.The watch is for Lehigh and...
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PPL sends line crews to help restore power in surrounding states
The utility company participates in a regional consortium of companies that help each other when severe storms or other emergency events occur, according to a news release. PPL Electric Utilities sent...
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Fire officials, fireworks vendors urge public to be careful with Fourth of...
Easton's fire chief said it is better to leave fireworks displays to the professionals. View full sizeExpress-Times Photo | ASHLI TRUCHONJessie Mitchell, of Riegelsville, packs up fireworks Wednesday...
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Hot, dry weather increases the risk of brush fires, meteorologist says
It has rained less than a quarter of an inch since June 13. Be careful with fireworks and camping during the Fourth of July holiday. View full sizeExpress-Times File photioBrian Padilla, of the...
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