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Thai men tempt fate at annual military draft draw
Nearly 70 young Thai men sat on flimsy plastic chairs, faces tense as they waited to draw their fate from a jar. The annual ritual determines whether they...
Allentown
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Meteor streaks over N.J., N.Y. and Pa. at about 30,000 mph
A meteor streaked across the sky Tuesday afternoon over parts of Pennsylvania and other eastern states, including New Jersey and New York, traveling about 30,000 mph. Witnesses reported...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
How to watch the 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest
The 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest, a lighthearted precursor to the pressure-packed major, starts Wednesday afternoon at Augusta National Golf Club. Play is scheduled to begin at noon...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Former Oregon QB and Eagles draftee Jack Crabtree dies at 90
Jack Crabtree, a standout quarterback at the University of Oregon and a former Philadelphia Eagles draft pick, has died. He was 90.
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Freeze conditions return Wednesday night in Lehigh Valley
Freeze warnings expire at 9 a.m. Wednesday south of the Lehigh Valley after temperatures dropped into the low- to mid-20s and low- to mid-30s, with teens reported in...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Homes at or under $500,000 in Northampton County (March 30–April 5)
During the week of March 30 to April 5, prospective buyers had a range of options across Northampton County with recent property sales at $500,000 or below. The...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Family Asks for Prayers as NASCAR Vet Dave Marcis Heads Into Surgery
NASCAR veteran Dave Marcis, 85, had his family ask fans for prayers as he headed into surgery. The request was made on social media this week as supporters...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Lehigh wrestler wins Anthony-Maroulis Trophy
Lehigh’s young women’s wrestling program picked up a major honor in its first year of competition when a Lehigh wrestler won the Anthony-Maroulis Trophy. The award represents a...
allentown / wfmz
Researchers expose trade of nonconsensual nude images on Telegram
Researchers reported Wednesday that tens of thousands of intimate images of women have been circulated and traded without the subjects' consent across Telegram groups and channels. They are...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Beef Shank Massaman Curry
Joel Watthanawongwat, chef of Soothr in New York City, prepares large daily batches of braised boneless beef shanks to use in several dishes, including this tamarind- and coconut-rich...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Lehigh's Luke Stanich named EIWA Wrestler of the Year
Lehigh wrestler Luke Stanich was named EIWA Wrestler of the Year after finishing as the conference's top medalist at nationals. The honor adds to his growing collection —...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Tony Davis, ex-Nebraska star RB and Bengals draft pick, dies at 73
Tony Davis, a standout running back at the University of Nebraska who played in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died at age...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Big Boy #4014 steam locomotive visiting eastern Pennsylvania this summer
Reading & Northern Railroad will host Union Pacific’s Big Boy #4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive, as part of celebrations marking the United States’ 250th anniversary. The locomotive...
allentown / wfmz
Indian hit 'Dhurandhar' breaks Bollywood box-office records
Indian action movie 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has swept domestic box-office records as the highest-earning Bollywood Hindi-language film, its producers said Wednesday. The film is also vying for other...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Sister pressures family over choosing public school for kids
A reader reports that a normally good relationship with her sister has soured because the sister objects to their choice to enroll their children in the local public...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Bahama Breeze begins closing final 28 locations
Bahama Breeze fans are mourning after the chain began closing its final 28 locations. The other half of its restaurants are slated to transition into different brands.
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Lawmaker seeks local wetland mitigation amid I-80 project, data center growth
A Pennsylvania lawmaker from the Pocono Mountains, Rep. Tarah Probst, filed House Bill 2296 to require wetland restoration within the same local watershed where environmental damage occurs. Probst...
allentown / wfmz
Australia PM welcomes Iran ceasefire, calls Trump threat inappropriate
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. He said US President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure was...