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Slow-Cooker Coconut Black Bean Soup

This Caribbean-inspired vegan slow-cooker soup pairs black beans and creamy coconut milk with fresh and pickled jalapeños for bright, sharp heat and braised greens for body. Seed jalapeños...

Published Sep 22, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Roasted Plums with Coconut-Cardamom Cream

An easy autumn dessert of roasted plums with a crisp sugary top; any plum variety works, though slightly underripe fruit is best. The dish is finished with a...

Published Sep 22, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Nicolas Batum retires after 18 NBA seasons

Veteran swingman Nicolas Batum has retired from the NBA after an 18-season career. Batum, a longtime forward and member of the French national team who earned an Olympic...

Published Sep 22, 2026, 2:02 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Are you eligible for a $500 health insurance refund?

About 1 million Americans will receive $500 health insurance rebates from the federal government, with payments arriving in October. The refunds are tied to eligibility rules that determine...

Published Sep 22, 2026, 1:40 PM EDT

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Harris campaigns with El‑Sayed in Michigan

Former Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Michigan on Tuesday to campaign with U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed. Harris joined El‑Sayed on the campaign trail as he pursues...

Published Sep 22, 2026, 1:40 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

American Idol alum Caleb Flynn on trial in wife's 2026 murder

Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant, is standing trial accused of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, in February 2026. Prosecutors allege Flynn texted a mistress about wanting...

Published Sep 22, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT

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Polls show tight Texas races as GOP loses Hispanic support

Recent polls indicate Republicans are facing tight statewide contests in Texas this November. Hispanic voters, citing concerns about the economy, are showing renewed support for Democratic candidates, contributing...

Published Sep 22, 2026, 1:08 PM EDT

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Pa. man charged after setting off homemade explosives

Jeffrey Schuler, 66, of Jackson Township in Monroe County, was arrested Saturday after police said he set off several homemade explosive devices in his front yard. Officers said...

Published Sep 22, 2026, 12:56 PM EDT