'Death' is the biggest fear in 17 states, survey finds
A nationwide survey shows “death” ranks as the top fear in 17 of 50 states as Halloween nears.
Halloween is coming up, and it is a time of year when people confront their deepest, darkest fears.
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Cemelli scores 36 seconds after disallowed goal, lifts Notre Dame past Palisades
Junior forward Bella Cemelli answered a disallowed goal by scoring just 36 seconds later, giving Notre Dame-Green Pond the lead over Palisades in the Colonial League semifinals Wednesday...
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Christa Pike speaking in sentences after failed Tennessee execution
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Published Oct 22, 2026, 7:39 AM EDT
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A first for Jim Thorpe at Colonial League girls cross country
Logan Gillespie ran to history Tuesday afternoon, giving Jim Thorpe a first at the Colonial League girls cross country meet. Southern Lehigh ended years of frustration by capturing...
Published Oct 22, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT
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Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, giving Halloween an extra hour
Daylight saving time ends on the earliest possible date this year — Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 — when clocks “fall back” one hour, effectively adding an extra hour...
Published Oct 22, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
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Thanksgiving airfare at decade high — how to avoid sticker shock
Thanksgiving airfare has reached an all-time high over the past decade. If you plan to travel for the holiday, you may want to plan wisely—watch fares, be flexible...
Published Oct 22, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
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Etters, Southern Lehigh dominate Colonial League boys cross country
Southern Lehigh’s boys completed an unbeaten cross country season and captured the two big Colonial League trophies. Etters and Southern Lehigh led the way on the hilly course...
Published Oct 22, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
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Country music rocked by Hall of Famer’s death: John Anderson among 37 stars lost in 2026
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Indiana senator quits amid Walmart shoplifting allegations
An Indiana senator announced his resignation after allegations that he shoplifted from multiple Walmart locations. The lawmaker said he has been undergoing extensive medical evaluation for 'concerning changes'...
Published Oct 22, 2026, 6:59 AM EDT