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Alex Ligertwood, former Santana lead singer, dies at 79
Alex Ligertwood, the former lead singer of the rock group Santana, has died at 79. He had been dealing with health issues for some time and was widely...
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Supreme Court clears way for Louisiana to redraw congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court late Monday night implemented its ruling that struck down Louisiana’s existing congressional map. With the decision in effect, state lawmakers can immediately begin drafting...
allentown / wfmz
Authorities seek port for cruise ship after suspected hantavirus kills three
Health authorities raced Tuesday to find a port for a cruise ship off Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus outbreak. Three people have died and passengers aboard the...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Low 80s Tuesday; rain and gusty winds Wednesday in Lehigh Valley
The Lehigh Valley will be unseasonably warm Tuesday with highs in the low 80s — temperatures more typical of mid‑June. A cold front arrives midweek, bringing showers Wednesday...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Monroe County residential property sales, April 20–26
There were 41 residential property transactions in Monroe County reported during the week of April 20–26. The median sale in the area was a 2,771-square-foot property on Cherry...
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Romanian pro-EU PM Ilie Bolojan ousted in no-confidence vote
Romania's parliament voted Tuesday to oust liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in a motion of no confidence. The motion was initiated by the Social Democrats and the far...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Former Allentown deputy superintendent sues district alleging racial discrimination
A former deputy superintendent for the Allentown School District filed a discrimination lawsuit Friday, alleging she was forced to resign and subjected to unfair treatment because she is...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Remembering Art Corrigan, Notre Dame’s devoted track and cross‑country coach
Art Corrigan, the veteran Notre Dame track and cross country coach, died in April. He was unique in his passion and dedication to his athletes and to the...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Can my sister and I heal after she said gay people are satanic and pedophiles?
Three years ago the writer’s older sister sent a book that labeled gay people as "satanic, Marxist pedophiles." The writer, who is gay, confronted her, she affirmed the...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
World Beer Cup 2026: NJ and Pa breweries win medals in Philadelphia
The World Beer Cup concluded its 30th anniversary April 22 in Philadelphia, handing out 353 medals across 118 categories to breweries and cideries from 50 countries. Four New...
allentown / wfmz
EU hails 'leap forward' in ties with Armenia
The EU and Armenia laid the groundwork for closer ties at a summit in Yerevan on Tuesday. The move marks another step in the former Soviet nation's cautious...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Husband asks wife to split renovation costs on his pre-marriage house
After 10 years of marriage, a wife who moved into her husband’s pre-owned house says he’s asked her to pay half the cost of ongoing renovations. She has...
allentown / wfmz
Suspect in Leipzig car-ramming recently treated for mental health problems, reports say
According to reports Tuesday, a man suspected of ploughing a car into a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig killed two people. The reports state the...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Dorney Park opens Friday with new perk for season-pass holders
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom will launch its 2026 season Friday, May 8, offering guests access to more than 60 rides and attractions. The park says it is...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Mark Chesnutt nearly died after being 'bleeding out from the inside'
Fans of country singer Mark Chesnutt have been sending prayers as he has battled a string of health issues over the past several years. He was described as...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Horoscope for May 5, 2026: Try on a new role
Mercury squares off with Pluto in the final hours before a retrograde, making this a favorable moment to test out a temporary role — play a host, organizer...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Miss Manners: Don’t own ‘cowboy chic’ — should you skip the wedding?
A couple says they’re receiving invitations to friends’ children’s weddings and graduation parties and worry because they don’t own any “cowboy chic” clothes. Miss Manners points out that...
allentown / wfmz
North Korea showcases Jindallae smartphone at trade fair
North Korea welcomed foreign visitors and companies to a trade fair this week. The event highlighted domestic products, notably the latest model of its sleek Jindallae smartphone.