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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life sentences without the possibility of parole for felony murder amount to cruel punishment. The decision could alter the sentences of...
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US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Iran war was "extremely" ahead of schedule. Speaking at his first cabinet meeting since the conflict began nearly a month...
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This article provides facts and figures about the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a vital maritime passage into the Red Sea. It notes that Iran has warned it could target...
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Abdul Hai Hamidi gently opened dozens of coffins hoping to identify a relative killed in a Pakistani strike on a Kabul drug treatment centre. Families of the victims...
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Portuguese police have arrested a former French police officer suspected of killing his partner and his ex-girlfriend. Authorities allege he kidnapped the two women and their children before...
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Downtown Easton's outdoor dining program will return in 2026. Participating restaurants must follow specific rules, pay applicable fees and apply during designated periods — details diners and businesses...
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This AFP roundup compiles the latest developments in the Middle East war. It provides a brief listing of recent events and updates related to the conflict.
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The 2026 Major League Baseball season launches a full-scale Opening Day on Thursday with a packed schedule set to begin at 1:15 p.m. ET. The day’s slate runs...
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Pennsylvania State Police conducted ‘Operation Double Play’ along Interstate 78 on Wednesday, issuing more than 200 citations and making multiple arrests. The enforcement detail covered Berks, Lebanon, Lehigh...
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The International Olympic Committee announced it will reintroduce gender testing to determine eligibility to compete in the female category at the Olympic Games. The change prevents transgender women...
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More than 10 million Nexgrill wire grill brushes have been recalled after people required medical care after swallowing loose bristles. The brushes were sold in Home Depot stores...
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The Lehigh County District Attorney's Office concluded a Pennsylvania State Police trooper was justified in fatally shooting a 26-year-old North Whitehall Township man during an hours-long standoff in...
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The 2026 Major League Baseball season gets fully under way Thursday afternoon in Queens as the New York Mets host the Pittsburgh Pirates, featuring Pirates prospect Paul Skenes....
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The International Olympic Committee said Thursday it is reintroducing gender testing to determine who is eligible to compete in the female category at the Olympics. The IOC said...
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African countries are launching a platform at the World Trade Organization to mobilise investment aimed at transforming the cotton, textile and clothing value chain. The initiative is intended...
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For a decade or more, "America First" has been a rallying cry against foreign wars. As US bombs fall on Iran, many of President Donald Trump's supporters are...
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Diplomatic efforts to end the war in Iran are gathering pace. Tehran, however, continues to insist that talks with the United States are not happening.
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The Philadelphia Zoo announced Thursday that its 11-year-old red panda, Khumbie, has died. During his annual exam, zoo officials found abnormalities in his bloodwork; Khumbie had been celebrated...