War in the Middle East: Latest developments

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Freeze warning for parts of Southeast Pa. to expire at 9 a.m.

A freeze warning that covered Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Berks, Delaware, Philadelphia and Bucks counties will expire at 9 a.m., the National Weather Service...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 8:52 AM EDT

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Freeze fears ease; fire danger rises Thursday in Lehigh Valley

A Freeze Warning for counties south of the Lehigh Valley expires at 9 a.m. Thursday after widespread freezing temperatures overnight. Dry conditions and low humidity will create an...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 8:47 AM EDT

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Golf icon’s son banned from the Masters for life; “Man’s got to take his punishment”

Gary Player’s son has been banned from the Masters for life after saying he pulled a “tacky move” on the course. The incident prompted the comment “Man’s got...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

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South Main Street in Phillipsburg closed for emergency bridge repairs

Police closed South Main Street in Phillipsburg Wednesday night for emergency NJDOT repairs to a bridge spanning railroad tracks. The closure prompted detours for drivers and caused NJ...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 8:15 AM EDT

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Phillies icon reacts to Davey Lopes’ death: ‘You’re already missed’

Former Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star and longtime coach Davey Lopes died Wednesday at age 80. A Phillies icon shared a message following the baseball legend’s death, saying, “You’re...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 8:15 AM EDT

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Former Gettysburg mayor arrested in Texas on child sex-abuse charges

Former Gettysburg mayor Chad-Alan Carr, facing multiple charges related to child sexual assault, was apprehended in Texas on Wednesday after police issued a warrant for his arrest. Adams...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 8:12 AM EDT

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Roof segment triggers Pa. hospital parking garage collapse; 1 dead, 2 missing

A roof segment triggered the collapse of a Pennsylvania hospital parking garage, killing one person and leaving two others missing, officials said. Crews rescued three people from the...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 8:07 AM EDT

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Gwendolyn 'Blondy' Chisolm, groundbreaking rap and hip-hop icon, dies at 66

Gwendolyn “Blondy” Chisolm has died at 66, her sister said. Though she may not be a familiar name to modern rap and hip-hop fans, Chisolm was a groundbreaking...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

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Elevated fire danger posted for parts of Pennsylvania through Thursday evening

The National Weather Service issued a report Thursday at 7:46 a.m. warning of elevated fire danger until 6 p.m. for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and higher elevations of...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 7:50 AM EDT

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McIlroy set for early start as legends kick off 90th Masters

Defending champion Rory McIlroy was scheduled for an early tee time on Thursday as the 90th Masters began. Golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson made...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 7:42 AM EDT