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Officials denied the application after Tokyo warned the memorial could harm diplomatic relations.
Published Apr 28, 2026, 11:16 PM EDT | WFMZZ
New Zealand officials on Wednesday rejected an application to install a statue commemorating so-called 'comfort women' enslaved by Japan before and during World War II. The decision followed suggestions from Tokyo that the memorial could harm diplomatic relations.
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Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament appears in a Tribeca film that showcases skateboarding’s influence on creativity and community, especially among Indigenous youth. Raised in Big Sandy, Montana, Ament...
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Bethlehem Catholic announced on Monday morning that baseball coach Matt Corsi has been named the school's new athletic director. Corsi will take over leadership of Becahi's athletic department.
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The Route 33 bridges over the Bushkill Creek will be torn out and replaced. Traffic restrictions take effect next month, and motorists should brace for delays along the...
Published Jun 8, 2026, 10:42 AM EDT
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Bethlehem Township and Lower Saucon Township police are investigating after kayakers reported hearing gunfire Saturday evening near Wilson Avenue in Bethlehem Township. Investigators say they found evidence at...
Published Jun 8, 2026, 10:37 AM EDT
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A single-family home in Center Valley sold for $1.1 million, the highest residential sale in Lehigh County for the week of May 25-31. The county recorded 13 residential...
Published Jun 8, 2026, 10:16 AM EDT
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Below Deck Mediterranean returns Monday, June 8 at 8 p.m. on Bravo for Season 11, this time set along the shores of Dubrovnik, Croatia. Captain Sandy Yawn leads...
Published Jun 8, 2026, 8:46 AM EDT
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A teenager was killed in a triple shooting just after 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at North Jay and East North streets in Allentown, authorities said....
Published Jun 8, 2026, 8:36 AM EDT
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High pressure will keep the Lehigh Valley mainly dry through Tuesday, then a warm front Tuesday begins a significant warming trend. Dangerous heat is likely Thursday with temperatures...
Published Jun 8, 2026, 8:34 AM EDT
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A single-family home in Albrightsville that sold for $850,000 was the highest-priced residential sale in Carbon County during the week of May 25–31. The county recorded 11 residential...
Published Jun 8, 2026, 8:06 AM EDT
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Pennsylvania officials launched the ninth annual Scooped Ice Cream Trail on Thursday, connecting travelers with 59 creameries across the state. The trail runs through Sept. 7, offers prizes...
Published Jun 8, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT