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Norah O'Donnell returns to CBS Mornings
Norah O'Donnell will join Gayle King and Nate Burleson at the CBS Mornings anchor desk beginning next week, the network announced. O'Donnell left the morning program years ago...
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Dozens of sanctuary bills introduced in Congress, few advance
Since January 2025, Congressional Republicans have introduced dozens of bills aimed at challenging sanctuary policies. Most of those measures have been referred to committees and have seen no...
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University of Utah first-year student dies in electric scooter accident
A first-year student at the University of Utah died in an electric scooter accident last week, just days after starting his first semester on campus. The student was...
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DNA test reveals different biological father after years of family teasing
Payton Lee, 29, long accepted jokes from siblings about her appearing different, never doubting they shared the same parents. A DNA test, however, revealed she has a different...
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Drive‑thru coffee chain wins $143M bid for 73 former Salad and Go sites
A fast-growing drive-thru coffee chain outbid a rival with a $143 million offer to acquire 73 former Salad and Go drive-thru locations. The sites closed in August when...
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18 million barrels of oil transiting Strait of Hormuz, Trump says
President Donald Trump said 18 million barrels of oil are now passing through the Strait of Hormuz. He added that this level is nearing the daily average recorded...
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Youth coach charged after allegedly striking child at MetLife preseason game
A Long Island youth football coach has been charged after police said he struck his child during the New York Giants–New York Jets preseason game at MetLife Stadium...
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About half of Americans support online prescriptions, mail delivery of abortion pills, poll finds
A new poll of American voters found roughly half support allowing abortion pills to be prescribed online and mailed to patients. However, many respondents still expressed concerns about...
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Trump administration to strip tax-exempt status from racially discriminatory private schools
The Trump administration announced Thursday that private schools that discriminate on the basis of race could lose their federal tax-exempt status. The move, reported by The Center Square,...
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Storm chances through Friday; improving for Labor Day weekend
The National Weather Service forecasts multiple chances for thunderstorms across the Lehigh Valley Thursday into Friday, with rounds expected Thursday night and again Friday afternoon into the evening....
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Miss Manners: How to address neighbors leaving used cat litter bags in the hall
A reader with a tenuous relationship with nearby neighbors asks how to kindly tell them they cannot stand the smell of used cat litter bags collecting in their...
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South Whitehall man to face trial in $550K elder gold scam
One man is headed to trial after waiving his preliminary hearing in a South Whitehall case alleging a gold investment scam that duped an elderly woman out of...
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PTSD and post-service struggles discussed on Enable podcast
Marc Migala, a board member at Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania and director of veterans care services at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, speaks with Enable: The Disability...
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Social Security COLA 2027 could push one group's average past $1,000 a month
The Senior Citizens League estimates the 2027 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment will be 3.6%, 0.8 percentage points higher than this year’s 2.8%. That larger COLA, driven by persistent...
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Guitar legends to release first album together under new band name
Two guitar legends are set to release their first album together under a new band name. The record will highlight their shared musical histories, bringing together influences from...
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High school football predictions for Week 2
The opening week of high school football brought a string of surprising results across the Lehigh Valley. As the 2026 season moves into Week 2, lehighvalleylive.com sports writers...
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Walmart recalls: 5 products to return before Labor Day
With Labor Day weekend near, Walmart is urging customers to review recalls — five products are listed for return. Shoppers should visit Walmart’s dedicated recall page to see...
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Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, co‑founder of Ms. Magazine and a leading voice of the feminist movement, has died at 92, her foundation announced Thursday morning. She began her career as...