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President Obama speaks at Newtown vigil as a grieving parent
Obama said that in the coming weeks, he would engage law enforcement, mental health professionals, parents and educators in an effort to prevent more tragedies like Newtown. Residents wait for the...
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Warren Buffett seeks to revive newspaper industry
His company, Berkshire Hathaway, has spent more than $342 million on 80 newspapers. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has spent $342 million on 80 newspapers. AP File Photo Warren Buffett, the...
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New Jersey considers having retailers charge for single-use paper and plastic...
Legislation gets a hearing today in the state Senate. Free grocery bags, seen here in a Cleveland food pantry, could be a thing of the past at New Jersey grocery stores in the future. Cleveland Plain...
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Newtown, Conn., prepares for first two funerals of its children just days...
When and where school will resume remains an open question. "He was just a really lively, smart kid," said Noah Pozner's uncle Alexis Haller, of Woodinville, Wash. "He would have become a great...
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New Jersey state troopers battle violence in Trenton; Upper Dublin, Pa., High...
'Hearts are hurting' in Newtown Township, Bucks County; John Boehner would have to surrender to make 'cliff' deal; and wrestling tournament missing 6-year-old Newtown, Conn., athlete. Trenton welcomes...
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Lehigh Valley Media Group gets new publisher, president
Lou Stancampiano will run the group, which publishes The Express-Times and lehighvalleylive.com. Lou Stancampiano, new president and publisher of Lehigh Valley Media Group Jersey Journal File Photo...
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Robert E. 'Zeke' Ravier, served country faithfully in the U.S. Army as a...
He was one of four original inductees into the Tri-County Baseball League Hall of Fame. Robert E. "Zeke" Ravier Robert E. "Zeke" Ravier, 77, of Upper Saucon Township, died Sunday at his home. He...
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Lehigh Valley schools respond to security concerns after Connecticut shooting
Local school officials are attempting to use the lessons learned from the recent tragedy, but many security precautions already are regularly updated. Visitors light candles at a memorial to shooting...
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Connecticut shooting: Gunman's mother told divorce mediator she didn't like...
During their meetings, the couple mentioned that Adam Lanza had been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, an autism-like disorder, mediator Paula Levy said. This undated photo circulated by law...
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Connecticut shooting: Neighbor took six young survivors into home
Gene Rosen, a 69-year-old retired psychologist, took the four girls and two boys into his home, and over the next few hours gave them toys, listened to their stories and called their frantic parents....
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New Jersey bill requiring retailers to charge for single-use bags moves forward
The measure approved by the Senate Environmental Committee requires retailers to give customers a 5-cent rebate for each reusable shopping bag they use and charge them 5 cents for each single-use bag...
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World's oldest person dies; Suicidal man with rifle taken into custody near...
Also, head of multistate Home Depot theft ring sentenced. This file April 2010 photo shows Dina Manfredini of Johnston, Iowa. Manfredini, who inherited the title of world's oldest person less than...
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Newtown's sense of loss, dread lingering; Sandy Hook Elementary victim's mom...
There is no evidence that the Sandy Hook shooter was on medication; high school students: 'It shouldn't have been the little kids'; N.R.A. faces a challenge to its political problems. Lucas Gamez, 4,...
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Harrisburg standoff in which more than 100 shots fired ends with suspect dead
Authorities were trying to serve a warrant on the 24-year-old. See PHOTOS from the standoff. Authorities say a man is dead after a nine-hour standoff at a Harrisburg housing project in which more than...
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Obama, Boehner narrow differences on 'fiscal cliff' - UPDATE
The president raises bottom line on higher taxes to those who make $400,000 or more. The House speaker suggests a 'Plan B.' Speaker of the House John Boehner and President Barack Obama have narrowed...
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Naturalization bill inspired by Bethlehem man passes U.S. Senate, Pat Toomey...
The bill heads to President Barack Obama for his signature. George Bou Jaoudeh Courtesy Photo A bill inspired by a Lehigh Valley man's desire to become a U.S. citizen passed the U.S. Senate on...
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Mary LaVerne Evans, was accomplished watercolorist and painted regularly with...
She formerly worked at the Clover Store in the Palmer Park Mall and the Inn-Trigue restaurant. Mary LaVerne Evans Mary LaVerne Evans, 85, of Palmer Township, passed away peacefully Sunday in...
View ArticleDick's Sporting Goods suspends rifle sales after Connecticut school shooting
A statement posted on Dick's corporate website expresses sympathy for the victims' families and says sales of modern sporting rifles will be suspended during 'this time of national mourning.' A...
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Also, man involved in Harrisburg standoff died of self-inflicted gunshot wound. Bridgewater family bringing N.J.'s love to Newtown, Conn. after school shooting [nj.com]Newtown United residents in D.C....
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Former Miss Pennsylvania ordered to pay Donald Trump $5 million for defamation
Sheena Monnin resigned as Miss Pennsylvania after the pageant. Former Miss Pennsylvania Sheena Monnin Photo Courtesy of the Miss Universe Organization View full size Miss Pennsylvania Sheena Monnin...
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