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A watchdog found calculation errors in VA awards for service‑connected painful scars, and affected veterans may be required to repay overpaid benefits.
Published Oct 22, 2026, 4:26 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive
Many veterans have service-connected painful scars for which they file compensation claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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The leaves are changing across the state, and in many counties they’ll reach their most vibrant colors this week. That timing creates prime opportunities for scenic drives, hikes...
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Humana and UnitedHealthcare are canceling Medicare Advantage plans that together cover almost 1 million people. The two companies are the largest private health insurance providers for older adults...
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Tom Skerritt has died at the age of 93. He was best known for playing Sheriff Jimmy Brock on the TV series Picket Fences and was also known...
Published Oct 22, 2026, 4:26 PM EDT
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Bianna Golodryga, a longtime CNN anchor, is leaving the network after nine years. Her announcement is one of two anchor departures at CNN reported this week.
Published Oct 22, 2026, 4:17 PM EDT
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Week 9 features several notable matchups, but the marquee game is Southern Lehigh at Northwestern Lehigh with the Colonial League Patriot Division title on the line. Picks and...
Published Oct 22, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT
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Paul Finebaum confirmed a report from a year ago by Clay Travis that ESPN suspended him from the main network because of his potential Senate run — a...
Published Oct 22, 2026, 4:08 PM EDT
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Former NFL wide receiver and two-time Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith, now involved in youth sports, says the bigger problem isn’t on the field but the adults watching...
Published Oct 22, 2026, 4:06 PM EDT
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Grant Show says he was bitten on the hand by a fan’s jealous boyfriend during a nightclub encounter at the height of his Melrose Place stardom. The former...
Published Oct 22, 2026, 3:44 PM EDT