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The United States says it will block Iranian ships until Tehran agrees to a deal to end the war, but questions remain about whether the blockade is achieving its aims.
Published Apr 22, 2026, 12:46 PM EDT | WFMZZ
The United States has vowed to blockade Iran’s ships until the country makes a deal to end their war. With the blockade’s objectives changing, officials and analysts are questioning whether the effort is succeeding.
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Grab your ticket and check to see if you hit big in Saturday’s $68 million Powerball drawing. The jackpot continued to attract attention after one lucky Illinois player...
Published Aug 22, 2026, 11:06 PM EDT
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Paul Sokoloski was a well-respected emergency room doctor in the Penn State Health system for more than 25 years, a passionate pilot and a father of four. He...
Published Aug 22, 2026, 7:50 PM EDT
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Dolly Parton revealed she is still dealing with health issues. The 80-year-old country music legend said she's still "workin" and has no plans to slow down despite what...
Published Aug 22, 2026, 7:25 PM EDT
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Bo Bryan, the son of country star Luke Bryan, led Battle Ground (Tenn.) High School to a 41-18 victory Saturday over St. Michael Catholic of Alabama, the program...
Published Aug 22, 2026, 6:12 PM EDT
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A 27-year-old woman is dead and a 45-year-old man was hospitalized after a shooting in Northampton County Saturday morning, according to Pennsylvania State Police and the Lehigh County...
Published Aug 22, 2026, 5:48 PM EDT
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Residents across Hawaii are preparing for another round of severe weather as Tropical Storm Moke moves toward the islands, threatening heavy rain, gusty winds, flooding and mudslides. Forecasters...
Published Aug 22, 2026, 5:03 PM EDT
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Northern Lehigh returns 10 defensive starters from last season’s eight-win team. The Bulldogs went 8-4 and claimed a District 11 Class 2A playoff victory, and they believe their...
Published Aug 22, 2026, 5:01 PM EDT
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A preliminary magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early Sunday. Residents reported shaking across the region as authorities monitored the situation. Last month, a...
Published Aug 22, 2026, 4:36 PM EDT
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Two people died and at least 12 remain missing after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of southern Tunisia on Saturday. One survivor was rescued.
Published Aug 22, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT
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The Buffalo Bills announced Saturday that star defensive lineman Ed Oliver’s 2-year-old son has died in a drowning. The news sent shock through the NFL community, with players,...
Published Aug 22, 2026, 4:01 PM EDT