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What are the true signs of drowning?

Experts say drowning is a leading cause of death among children between the ages of one and four.
Police warn of home burglaries in Easton
Ranch plays host to kids for first 'ranch camp' of season

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Fire damage at Timet Corp. tops $3 million, officials say

An explosive 3-alarm fire at a metal manufacturing company in Berks County caused $3.5 million worth of damage, a state police fire marshal said Tuesday.
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Magazine: MontCo one of healthiest counties for kids

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Pennsylvania state police are looking for a man who tried to get change for a fake $50 bill Monday at Rita's Italian Ice in …
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Casey calls on Congress to stop student loan rate increase

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Casey calls on Congress to stop student loan rate increase

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey is calling for legislation to prevent an interest rate increase on federally subsidized student loans.

Voting expert to Gov. Christie: Reconsider special election date

A former New Jersey secretary of state and head of a federal voting commission is urging Gov. Chris Christie to reconsider holding a special election for U.S. Senate 20 days before the Nov. 5 general election.

Attorney: Man coerced into confessing to killing woman, infant

A defense attorney for a man accused of killing a woman and her granddaughter in a botched ransom kidnapping in Montgomery County said his client was coerced into confessing.

Gov. Christie can set election date, lawyers argue

Lawyers for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said state laws make it clear the governor has the authority to call a special election to fill a vacancy for U.S. Senate on a different date than his own general election.

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On this day: June 18

The War of 1812 begins, Napoleon is routed at Waterloo, Columbia Records introduces the LP, Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space, and the music world says goodbye to the "The Big Man," all on this day.