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Surprise twins Jane Southwick and Bill Abbott turn 100

Jane Southwick and her twin brother Bill Abbott entered the world in Hawaii in 1926 when their parents expected only one child. Now living in Livermore, Calif., the...

Published Aug 13, 2026, 10:23 AM EDT

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Amazon driver found dead in van at Florida delivery stop

Florida investigators are working to determine what caused the death of an Amazon delivery driver who was discovered unresponsive inside her truck at a delivery stop. The vehicle...

Published Aug 13, 2026, 10:20 AM EDT

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Eagles podcast: Hurts, Barkley and training camp updates

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and NJ.com's Cayden Steele have launched a new Philadelphia Eagles podcast, the 'No Huddle Show,' that discusses Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and standouts from training...

Published Aug 13, 2026, 10:05 AM EDT

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Pisces — Step away from volatile situations

Celebrity birthdays include Shani Davis (44), Debi Mazar (62), John Slattery (64) and Dawnn Lewis (65). The horoscope advises Pisces to relish new experiences cautiously, use a process...

Published Aug 13, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Walmart expands into surprising new market beyond groceries

Walmart, known for low prices on groceries and household goods, is expanding beyond its storefront operations into a surprising new market. The move represents a notable diversification of...

Published Aug 13, 2026, 9:56 AM EDT

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New York provides $7.25M for migrant child legal aid

Gov. Kathy Hochul is allocating $7.25 million in taxpayer funds to provide legal representation for migrant children facing deportation. The funding is intended to ensure migrant youth have...

Published Aug 13, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT

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Illinois curbs home and auto insurance rate hikes

Illinois enacted new laws that give state regulators the authority to review and reject proposed home and auto insurance rate increases. The measures also require insurers to notify...

Published Aug 13, 2026, 9:39 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Costco to launch new branded bear

Costco is known for its 93-inch plush teddy, often seen during the holidays and priced around $300, with enough room for children to sit in its lap. The...

Published Aug 13, 2026, 9:07 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Cold front brings relief to Lehigh Valley before weekend storms

A cold front will push south through the Lehigh Valley Thursday and Friday, leading to cooler temperatures and lower humidity by Saturday. Conditions improve briefly before heavy rain...

Published Aug 13, 2026, 8:34 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Violet Hensley, country music legend, dies at 109

Violet Hensley, widely regarded as country music's oldest living legend, has died at age 109. Her talents took her across the country for decades, earning her a lasting...

Published Aug 13, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

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4 NFL QBs aiming for bounce-back seasons in 2026

As the 2026 NFL regular season nears, four veteran quarterbacks are in search of fresh starts after lackluster 2025 campaigns. Among them are a former No. 1 overall...

Published Aug 13, 2026, 7:33 AM EDT