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France blames Hezbollah for peacekeeper's death in Lebanon
French President Emmanuel Macron said a French soldier was killed and three others wounded Saturday in an attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon that appeared to have been...
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Pope Leo XIV says he regrets remarks interpreted as debate with Trump
Pope Leo XIV said Saturday he regretted that his remarks were interpreted as a response to criticism from President Donald Trump. He insisted he had no interest in...
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Analysts Warn Homelessness Could Rise Despite Policy Efforts
Analysts predict homelessness will rise even as policymakers implement measures intended to reduce it. They say those policies only tackle part of the underlying causes, leaving other drivers...
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Iran reverses course, closes Strait of Hormuz
Less than 24 hours after Iranian authorities and President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz was open, Iran reportedly reversed course and closed the vital waterway. The...
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SoccerFest returns to Bethlehem during World Cup 2026
SoccerFest returns to Bethlehem this summer, featuring competitive tournaments, skill-building clinics and educational field trips as part of its youth initiatives. Those programs will occur against the backdrop...
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Machado: 'I have no regrets' giving Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Saturday that she "has no regrets" about symbolically handing over her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump in January....
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Everyone at this luxury resort is hiding a dark secret in Lifetime’s new thriller
In Lifetime’s new thriller Murder at the Merriweather, Sophie investigates when her best friend falls to her death at an upscale resort. As the premiere approaches this weekend,...
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Roosevelt Elementary principal says she was forced out over Puerto Rican heritage
The former principal of Roosevelt Elementary School in Allentown says she was forced to resign, alleging discrimination tied to her Puerto Rican heritage and its influence on her...
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No date set for next Iran–US peace talks, says Iran deputy FM
Iran’s deputy foreign minister said on Saturday that no date has been set for the next round of Iran–US peace talks brokered by Pakistan. The comment came after...
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Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz; commercial ships turn back
Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, hours after briefly reopening the vital waterway. Numerous commercial ships abandoned attempts to pass through and reversed...
allentown / wfmz
War in the Middle East: Latest developments
This article provides a concise roundup of the latest developments in the ongoing war in the Middle East. It compiles recent reports and updates as they become available.
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Ruby-throated hummingbird appears early as April heat scorches Lehigh Valley
Unseasonably hot weather in mid-April 2026 made the Lehigh Valley feel more like mid-July, prompting plants to leaf out and bloom early. The heat produced butterflies and wildflowers...
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My mother dines with my stalker ex-fiancé — it feels like I don’t have a mom
Soon after she got engaged, her then-fiancé began stalking her at work, driving around her employer’s parking lot doing “wheelies” and policing whom she could look at while...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Inkberry: A Native Evergreen Alternative to Boxwoods
This week’s Plant Pick from PennLive garden writer George Weigel spotlights the native broadleaf evergreen inkberry. He presents it as a solid alternative to boxwoods, which face threats...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Dear Abby: How do I keep in‑laws out of my kitchen?
A reader in Illinois says her in‑laws show up three or more hours early and sit at the kitchen counter, making it hard to finish preparations and last‑minute...
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Nighttime Route 22 roadwork to impact Northampton County drivers
PennDOT maintenance forces will conduct road work on multiple routes across Northampton County from Sunday, April 19 through Friday, April 24. Nighttime work on Route 22 and daytime...
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Eagles’ Most Underrated Need: Guard in 2026 Draft
With the 2026 NFL draft rapidly approaching and the Eagles nearly on the clock, Philadelphia has an underrated need at guard. Attention will focus on how general manager...
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Horoscope for April 18, 2026: What feels like purgatory can help form us
Liminal spaces such as hallways, waiting rooms or periods of transition can provoke dread, hope or nervous excitement; it’s the anticipation between what was and what will be...