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Sumner man rushes out half-dressed to stop fence fire
A man in Sumner, Washington, says instinct kicked in when he discovered flames outside his home in the middle of the night and he rushed outside before he...
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allentown / lehighvalleylive
What is ‘friendly fraud’ and why is it rising?
Friendly fraud happens when a person disputes a lawful purchase listed on their transactions statement. Recent data indicates a growing number of consumers are engaging in this behavior,...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Military pay increase for 2027 differs in House and Senate proposals
In June, the U.S. Senate and the House Armed Services committees each put forward separate proposals that differ on the size of the pay increase for military personnel...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Bethlehem $3.2M home tops Northampton County sales, June 29–July 5
A single-family home in Bethlehem sold for $3.2 million and was the highest-priced residential sale in Northampton County during the week of June 29–July 5. In total, 83...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Jacksonville man’s attempt to burp baby leaves 25 broken bones, felony charge
A Jacksonville man faces a felony child abuse charge after his attempt to burp a gassy infant left the baby with 25 broken bones. The incident, described by...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Driver’s quick call may have saved four animals during Florida heat
Two South Florida men are facing animal cruelty charges after deputies said they found two dogs and two pigeons suffering inside the enclosed cargo area of a moving...
allentown / wfmz
Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27
Michigan and Canadian officials have reached an agreement to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Detroit and Windsor, on July 27. The opening follows a U.S.-Canada...
allentown / wfmz
Republican contenders vie to challenge Gov. Katie Hobbs
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is awaiting the outcome of the Republican primary to learn who will oppose her in the November general election. Polling indicates U.S. Rep. Andy...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
KFC bringing back crispy cult favorite that disappeared in 2023
KFC is bringing back a fan-favorite crispy, bite-sized snack that was first introduced in the early 1990s. The item, which disappeared from menus in 2023, is being reintroduced...
allentown / wfmz
Assaults on ICE officers up 1,300%; vehicle attacks up 3,200%
The Center Square reports that assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up 1,300% since the second Trump administration began compared to the Biden administration era....
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Bryce Harper speaks out after FanDuel video controversy
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper faced criticism last week after reports that he recorded a video for a person who said they were a gambling addict on behalf...
allentown / wfmz
ICE deports criminal illegal immigrant despite Minnesota pardon effort
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported a criminal illegal immigrant despite an effort by the Minnesota Board of Pardons to prevent his removal. The case was reported by...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Three juveniles arrested after stolen-car chase, crash in Milwaukee
Milwaukee County deputies arrested a 12-year-old boy, a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy after a stolen-vehicle investigation resulted in a brief pursuit and crash on the city’s...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in 31 states
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has sickened thousands across 31 states. Cyclospora is generally spread by consuming contaminated fresh produce or water, and authorities...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
American Airlines to add 13 nonstop international routes in 2026
American Airlines will launch 13 new nonstop routes from its U.S. hubs in 2026. The services will connect to destinations in Europe, Canada, the Caribbean and South America,...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Motor scooter rider killed in Allentown collision
Ottis G. Petro, 35, of Allentown, was killed Saturday while riding a motor scooter in the city, authorities said. Investigators are looking into the collision.
allentown / lehighvalleylive
18-year-old dies after medical emergency at Tonnau Festival in North Wales
An 18-year-old woman died early Saturday after suffering a medical emergency at the Tonnau Festival in Llanfaethlu, North Wales. Emergency crews took her to a hospital where she...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Bethlehem man, 31, dies after being struck on Linden Street
Christopher A. Pryer, 31, died of his injuries after he was struck by a vehicle during the pre-dawn hours Thursday on Linden Street in Bethlehem. Bethlehem police are...