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Recently sold residential properties in Schuylkill County: Oct. 12 to 18 — LehighValleyLive
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Recently sold residential properties in Schuylkill County: Oct. 12 to 18

The following is a listing of all residential property transfers in Schuylkill County reported during the week of Oct. 12. There were 48 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 520-square-foot property on King Fisher Drive in Ashland that sold...

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An electric utility wants to fix Pa.’s competitive energy market; regulators say more study needed — Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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An electric utility wants to fix Pa.’s competitive energy market; regulators say more study needed

State-by-state figures from monthly utility bill data show, on average, American households paid roughly $110, or 6.4%, more for electricity in 2025, compared to 2024. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)When Pennsylvania s largest electric utility proposed a change to the...

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EPC girls soccer stats leaders for the 2026 regular season — LehighValleyLive
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EPC girls soccer stats leaders for the 2026 regular season

The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference girls soccer tournament concluded on Saturday. With Nazareth winning its first conference championship in program history, let’s take a look at some of the top performers from the regular season.

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Starbucks just told customers in China: buy something or find another seat — LehighValleyLive
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Starbucks just told customers in China: buy something or find another seat

Planning to sit down at a Starbucks in China? You’ll now need to make a purchase before grabbing a seat.

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Best Buy just made it easier to finance that emergency tech purchase in store — LehighValleyLive
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Best Buy just made it easier to finance that emergency tech purchase in store

Zip US is bringing its flexible payment options to Best Buy stores nationwide, allowing customers to use the service at physical registers for the first time through tap-to-pay on the Zip app.

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Florida woman tracks down cheating boyfriend, shoots mistress to ‘make a point’: Police — LehighValleyLive
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Florida woman tracks down cheating boyfriend, shoots mistress to ‘make a point’: Police

A Florida woman who wanted to “make a point” is facing attempted murder charges for allegedly shooting a woman who was sitting in a car with her boyfriend.

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Cause of death revealed for ‘Bridesmaids’ actor — LehighValleyLive
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Cause of death revealed for ‘Bridesmaids’ actor

Actor Richard Riehle, known for films including “Office Space” and “Bridesmaids,” died at age 78 on Oct. 15.

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ESPN analyst still not sold on Arch Manning: ‘What do you mean give credit to him?’ — LehighValleyLive
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ESPN analyst still not sold on Arch Manning: ‘What do you mean give credit to him?’

Arch Manning helped Texas to a pivotal win over Ole Miss this past weekend as the Longhorns ended a two-game losing streak.

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Angel Reese’s pregame shirt and postgame comments have WNBA fans talking — LehighValleyLive
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Angel Reese’s pregame shirt and postgame comments have WNBA fans talking

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese sent a message before Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, and she didn’t need to say a word, Yahoo Sports! said.

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Pike County residential properties sales: Sold from Oct. 12 to 18 — LehighValleyLive
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Pike County residential properties sales: Sold from Oct. 12 to 18

The following is a listing of all residential property transfers in Pike County reported during the week of Oct. 12. There were 68 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,471-square-foot property on Broadmoor Drive in Hawley that sold for...

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Slow-cooker cheddar mashed potatoes — LehighValleyLive
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Slow-cooker cheddar mashed potatoes

For this slow-cooker take on mashed potatoes, the potatoes braise with just a little water, butter and salt, so the flavor of the potatoes and butter are pure and primary, buttressed by the tang of cream cheese and sharp cheddar. (You can also use this recipe as a basic guide and omit the cream...

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Tofu with blistered green beans and sauce rof — LehighValleyLive
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Tofu with blistered green beans and sauce rof

A vibrant vinaigrette of lemon juice and whole-grain mustard graces thick-cut and golden brown slabs of tofu. Served alongside this are blistered green beans with a generous coat of the piquant, bright-green Senegalese rof -- a peppery paste of fresh parsley, scallions, garlic and chiles. Lemons...

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Extra-garlicky mustard vinaigrette — LehighValleyLive
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Extra-garlicky mustard vinaigrette

One extra step gives this otherwise classic vinaigrette a richer flavor that will have eaters asking, "What's in this dressing?" Gently sizzling chopped garlic in olive oil tames its spiciness, deepens its sweetness and infuses the oil for the vinaigrette. To keep the garlic from burning, add an...

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Viral 3-year-old Florida soccer star at center of Winter Park police call and league dispute — LehighValleyLive
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Viral 3-year-old Florida soccer star at center of Winter Park police call and league dispute

A 3-year-old soccer player named Nevada has become an internet sensation. But the story behind his viral video depends on who you ask, CBS News reported.

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Paper straws may not be the green choice many thought, new government study finds — LehighValleyLive
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Paper straws may not be the green choice many thought, new government study finds

Paper straws were supposed to help save the planet. A new government study in South Korea says they may not be the green choice many people thought.

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JD Vance gives baffling reason why he thinks Alaskans can’t read this word — LehighValleyLive
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JD Vance gives baffling reason why he thinks Alaskans can’t read this word

Vice President JD Vance’s critics were left scratching their heads after he claimed Alaskans don’t know the word “incumbent” because they’re “busy” and “have jobs.”

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LVIA to build $55M, 5-level parking garage as airport’s surging passenger traffic swells lots — LehighValleyLive
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LVIA to build $55M, 5-level parking garage as airport’s surging passenger traffic swells lots

Surging passenger traffic at Lehigh Valley International Airport has pushed parking demand beyond available capacity, prompting airport officials to approve construction of a new five-level parking garage.

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Roger Goodell says an NFL game in Tokyo could happen as soon as next year — LehighValleyLive
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Roger Goodell says an NFL game in Tokyo could happen as soon as next year

The NFL just played its first game in France. Now the league is looking even farther from home: Japan.

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Academy has kids’ bikes on sale ahead of Christmas, starting at just $63 — LehighValleyLive
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Academy has kids’ bikes on sale ahead of Christmas, starting at just $63

A new bike is one of those Christmas gifts that never really goes out of style. It’s something kids can get excited about seeing under the tree and enjoy long after the holiday decorations come down. And if a bike is already on your Christmas shopping list, Academy Sports + Outdoors has some deals...

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New Pentagon UFO files describe silent black triangle over secret western US site — LehighValleyLive
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New Pentagon UFO files describe silent black triangle over secret western US site

Federal agents say they watched something strange over a secret site in the western U.S. this summer. It was black, shaped like a triangle and made no sound at all, CBS News reported.

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Mom from Scotland found dead in Albanian vacation rental; 2-year-old daughter found alive beside her — LehighValleyLive
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Mom from Scotland found dead in Albanian vacation rental; 2-year-old daughter found alive beside her

A Scottish mother on vacation in Albania was found dead in her bed Oct. 8 while her 2-year-old daughter was found unharmed beside her, People reported.

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Southwest is expanding to more tropical destinations — LehighValleyLive
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Southwest is expanding to more tropical destinations

Southwest Airlines is adding 11 new routes starting this November from the U.S. to some destinations that will beat the winter chill.

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College football’s breakout star needs out for season — LehighValleyLive
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College football’s breakout star needs out for season

Kamario Taylor, the Mississippi State quarterback, will have season-ending surgery on his injured toe and miss the rest of the season.

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New neighborhood hospital with ER, 24/7 services now under construction in Lehigh County — LehighValleyLive
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New neighborhood hospital with ER, 24/7 services now under construction in Lehigh County

Jefferson Health broke ground Tuesday on a new neighborhood hospital in Coopersburg, marking the health system’s fifth such facility in the Lehigh Valley region, according to a statement from the health network.

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Recently sold residential properties in Northampton County: Oct. 12 to 18 — LehighValleyLive
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Recently sold residential properties in Northampton County: Oct. 12 to 18

The following is a listing of all residential property transfers in Northampton County reported during the week of Oct. 12. There were 56 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,097-square-foot property on Frank Drive in Northampton that sold...

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3 important updates in Slate Belt township where 2.1-gigawatt data center campus is proposed — LehighValleyLive
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3 important updates in Slate Belt township where 2.1-gigawatt data center campus is proposed

A Slate Belt township has been dealing with multiple issues regarding data centers. Three of those issues were discussed Monday night.

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Buc-ee’s planning major expansion in new state with first store opening in 2027 — LehighValleyLive
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Buc-ee’s planning major expansion in new state with first store opening in 2027

Buc-ee’s isn’t wasting any time with plans to expand in a new market.

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Child found alive in morgue after being pronounced dead: ‘He’s not the same’ — LehighValleyLive
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Child found alive in morgue after being pronounced dead: ‘He’s not the same’

The family of a child who was found alive in the morgue, hours after being pronounced dead, says the ordeal has changed him.The New York Times reports Alexus Fiordilino, of Gilbert, Arizona, is filing a lawsuit after her toddler son, Vincent, after staff at an Arizona hospital mistakenly pronounced...

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Check your home: Walmart, Amazon and Target products recalled over serious safety risks — LehighValleyLive
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Check your home: Walmart, Amazon and Target products recalled over serious safety risks

Federal safety officials are urging consumers to check their homes for a number of recalled products sold nationwide by major retailers including Walmart, Amazon and Target.

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NFL fans had strong feelings about the anthem before Cowboys-Eagles on Monday night — LehighValleyLive
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NFL fans had strong feelings about the anthem before Cowboys-Eagles on Monday night

The Cowboys and Eagles weren’t the only ones getting reviewed Monday night. So was the national anthem, Newsbreak shared and The Daily Mail reported.

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A brand people rely on for low-cost items has been sued — LehighValleyLive
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A brand people rely on for low-cost items has been sued

Dollar stores have become the go-to stop for people from all economic backgrounds as they grapple with the current economy.

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Boys cross country team rankings for Oct. 27: It’s been a long time, Tigers — LehighValleyLive
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Boys cross country team rankings for Oct. 27: It’s been a long time, Tigers

More changes to the lehighvalleylive boys cross country rankings reflect the area’s depth of competition.

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Utah apologizes to ESPN analyst over ‘uncomfortable’ experience — LehighValleyLive
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Utah apologizes to ESPN analyst over ‘uncomfortable’ experience

The University of Utah has apologized to Pat McAfee for “any perception that Pat was unsafe or unwelcome” during ESPN’s “College GameDay” on Saturday.

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U.S. soldier in Alaska sentenced to 59 years in prison after murdering wife, dumping body in storm drain — LehighValleyLive
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U.S. soldier in Alaska sentenced to 59 years in prison after murdering wife, dumping body in storm drain

A former U.S. Army soldier will serve at least 40 years in prison before becoming eligible for parole for killing his wife, a National Guard member, in Alaska.

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Woman, 81, killed in Carbon County pedestrian accident: coroner — LehighValleyLive
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Woman, 81, killed in Carbon County pedestrian accident: coroner

An 81-year-old woman was struck and killed while walking at a Carbon County intersection, police said.

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Over 462 flights delayed, 32 canceled amid widespread U.S. travel disruptions — LehighValleyLive
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Over 462 flights delayed, 32 canceled amid widespread U.S. travel disruptions

Flight cancellations and delays disrupted operations at multiple U.S. airports Tuesday.

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Jerry Jones had a surprise guest in his suite for the Cowboys’ win over the Eagles — LehighValleyLive
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Jerry Jones had a surprise guest in his suite for the Cowboys’ win over the Eagles

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had a surprise guest in his private suite Monday night, and plenty of Cowboys fans were not thrilled. ESPN star Stephen A. Smith sat beside Jones as Dallas beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-21 at Lincoln Financial Field, ClutchPoints reported.

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Girls cross country team rankings for Oct. 27: A late-breaking debut team — LehighValleyLive
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Girls cross country team rankings for Oct. 27: A late-breaking debut team

We welcome one team to these rankings for the first time this season.

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Kirk Herbstreit discusses his top 4 teams in college football — LehighValleyLive
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Kirk Herbstreit discusses his top 4 teams in college football

ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit picked Notre Dame to beat Indiana in the national championship game ahead of the 2026 season.

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Here’s the word of year, what it means and how it went viral — LehighValleyLive
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Here’s the word of year, what it means and how it went viral

The word of the year, per Dictionary.com, is maxxing.For the uninitiated, the word means “maximizing” or “increasing,” and it is the top word choice of 2026.

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Truck driver hurt in 4-vehicle crash on I-78: cops — LehighValleyLive
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Truck driver hurt in 4-vehicle crash on I-78: cops

A truck driver was injured Monday evening in a four-vehicle wreck along Interstate 78, state police said.

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Mom arrested after leaving kids home alone as she went to Las Vegas, police say — LehighValleyLive
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Mom arrested after leaving kids home alone as she went to Las Vegas, police say

Police say a Florida mom has been arrested after leaving her four kids home alone as she went on a multi-day trip to Las Vegas, Nevada.

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See all residential properties sold in Carbon County, Oct. 12 to 18 — LehighValleyLive
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See all residential properties sold in Carbon County, Oct. 12 to 18

The following is a listing of all residential property transfers in Carbon County reported during the week of Oct. 12. There were 42 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 960-square-foot property on Lindbergh Circle in Albrightsville that sold...

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Brighter streetlights cut nighttime violence, but only for a while, study finds — Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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Brighter streetlights cut nighttime violence, but only for a while, study finds

Streetlights illuminate autumn foliage in a suburban Maryland neighborhood. Brighter streetlights may help reduce nighttime violence, according to a new study. (Photo by Amanda Watford/Stateline)As days grow shorter and darkness arrives earlier across much of the country, a new study suggests that...

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New lawsuit: Feds, 20 states accuse Dollar General of years of misleading pricing — LehighValleyLive
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New lawsuit: Feds, 20 states accuse Dollar General of years of misleading pricing

The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states are suing discount retailer Dollar General over what officials claim were a pattern of “unlawful overcharges” dating back years.

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Daylight saving time ends Sunday: Where the move to make it permanent now stands — LehighValleyLive
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Daylight saving time ends Sunday: Where the move to make it permanent now stands

Daylight saving time is going away for the season on Sunday.

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Pat McAfee references Charlie Kirk shooting, says he was ‘very uncomfortable’ at Utah — LehighValleyLive
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Pat McAfee references Charlie Kirk shooting, says he was ‘very uncomfortable’ at Utah

ESPN College GameDay star Pat McAfee said during his show on Monday that he did not have an enjoyable experience at Utah this past weekend.

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Beloved rock singer dead at 83: ‘He was in pain’ — LehighValleyLive
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Beloved rock singer dead at 83: ‘He was in pain’

A beloved rock singer is dead at 83, weeks after announcing his retirement from performing live.

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Big Ten quarterback, projected first-round pick out for the season — LehighValleyLive
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Big Ten quarterback, projected first-round pick out for the season

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, who is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, is out for the season, Ducks coach Dan Lanning announced Monday.

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2027 Super Bowl halftime show performer is officially announced — LehighValleyLive
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2027 Super Bowl halftime show performer is officially announced

The rumors are true: Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show.

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Saquon Barkley gutted it out for struggling Eagles. But his body broke down vs. Dallas: ‘It sucks’ — LehighValleyLive
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Saquon Barkley gutted it out for struggling Eagles. But his body broke down vs. Dallas: ‘It sucks’

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley walked gingerly through a whisper-quiet locker room and into the training room after the Philadelphia Eagles lost for a fifth straight time.

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Amazon issues nationwide recall for heaters over serious burn risks, death: Return ASAP — LehighValleyLive
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Amazon issues nationwide recall for heaters over serious burn risks, death: Return ASAP

About 100 natural gas patio heaters sold nationwide on Amazon have been recalled over “serious injury” and death risks.

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This Eagles rookie with a ‘killer’ mentality delivered the breakout game fans waited for — LehighValleyLive
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This Eagles rookie with a ‘killer’ mentality delivered the breakout game fans waited for

PHILADELPHIA — When the Eagles made their dramatic draft night move for Makai Lemon, everyone who watched the USC star wide receiver knew what Philadelphia was getting.

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Legendary rock singer was ‘dead man walking’ when she was admitted to hospital — LehighValleyLive
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Legendary rock singer was ‘dead man walking’ when she was admitted to hospital

Cherie Currie, the lead singer of the iconic rock band The Runaways, returned to social media to update fans as she continues to deal with a frightening health situation.

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Will Ferrell visits Pamela's Diner and Row House in Pittsburgh — CBS Pittsburgh (KDKA)
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Will Ferrell visits Pamela's Diner and Row House in Pittsburgh

Will Ferrell is making the rounds in Pittsburgh, visiting Pamela's Diner and Row House.Pamela's Diner posted a photo of Ferrell to Facebook on Tuesday, writing that he "found the best breakfast spot in Pittsburgh."It comes after the Row House posted a photo of "the one and only" Will Ferrell to...

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Robberies down, homicides up in Allentown, quarterly report says — NBC10 Philadelphia
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Robberies down, homicides up in Allentown, quarterly report says

Robberies decreased in Allentown during the summer, while homicides and reported rapes increased compared to the same period last year, according to a new report. On Tuesday, the City of Allentown released its first quarterly violent crime update, highlighting crime trends from July through...

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