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First-Time Jobless Claims Drop Slightly
The number of newly laid-off workers requesting jobless benefits fell slightly last week for the third straight time. But initial claims remain above levels that would signal net job gains.
Porsche Takes Top Spot In Dependability Study
Porsche shot to the top of a closely watched study of long-term vehicle dependability, overtaking U.S. and Japanese rivals, J.D. Power and Associates said Thursday.
Bullock Pulls From Premiere Amid Affair Report
Sandra Bullock has canceled her appearance at the London premiere of "The Blind Side" almost two weeks after winning a Best Actress Academy Award for her performance in the movie -- but won't confirm that it has anything to do with reports of an alleged affair between her husband and a tattoo model.
CNN'Jihad Jane' To Be Arraigned In Federal Court
An American Woman Who Authorities Say Called Herself 'Jihad Jane' Is Scheduled To Be Arraigned Thursday In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Accused Of Conspiring To Support Terrorists And Kill A Person In A Foreign Country, The U.S. Justice Department Said.
CNNInflation Up At 2.1% Annual Rate
Consumer Prices In February Rose From A Year Ago Amid Higher Energy Costs, But The Pace Of Price Increases Slowed For The Second Straight Month, The Government Reported Thursday.
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Preparing For Casino Classes
Table games are on their way to Keystone State casinos. And the line of people waiting to learn how to deal the cards may be as long as the line of people waiting to play.
Bus Hits, Kills 13-Year-Old Bicyclist
A 13-year-old boy was killed when his bicycle collided with a bus.
Homeowners Surprised To Be Part Of New Flood Plain
Some local homeowners say a label is costing them thousands of dollars. And they're pointing the finger at the Feds.
Construction Projects Causing Congestion
Drivers are experiencing some major headaches on a major highway in our area.
City Takes Properties By Eminent Domain
The city of Easton filed paperwork today to take a pair of abandoned properties by eminent domain, according to Mayor Sal Panto.
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1 Arrested, 2 At Large In Murder
One person is in custody and the search is on for two others in connection with a deadly home invasion.
Everyone's Irish On St. Patty's Day!
Irish eyes aren't the only ones smiling on this St. Patrick's Day. Some retailers say the luck of the Irish is translating into green profits. Some businesses in Reading, are thanking their lucky stars for St. Patty's Day...because for them it means a boost in business.
Police Step Up Patrols For St. Patrick's Day
Today is the day that everyone turns a little Irish. But cops are out in full force and celebrating St. Patrick's Day could end up lasting much longer than you planned.
Police Seek Evidence Inside Home
Police are searching a home in Berks County in connection with the murder of a man in Schuylkill County.
Defendant Takes Stand In Rape Trial
The man on trial for allegedly raping and beating an elderly neighbor is now telling the jury his side of the story.
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Theft Ring Stretches Across Counties
Police say they enter with duffel bags and then clean the shelves of over-the-counter medications.
Allentown State Hospital To Close
Pennsylvania has decided the fate of the Allentown State Hospital.
Water Main Break Floods Homes
A broken 24-inch water main buckled a road and flooded homes Tuesday night.
Head-On Crash In Carbon County
No word on the condition of the people involved in this head on crash on Rt. 209 in Carbon County. State Police say it happened around 3:00 Tuesday afternoon in front of the Country Junction store in Towamensing Township
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'Jihad Jane' Due In Federal Court In Philadelphia
Whether she was seeking love, vengeance or just an escape from her dreary, small-town existence, Colleen LaRose searched the Internet and, authorities say, found Muslim extremists eager to engage the unhappy American.
Stolen Bus Crashed Into Cars
A man stole a SEPTA bus from a transit depot in suburban Philadelphia and led officers on a brief pursuit before crashing into a row of parked cars, according to police.
Police: Man Attacked Quakertown Police Station
A bizarre case out of Bucks County. Police say Quakertown resident Timothy Swart tried to crash his car into the Quakertown Police Station. When that failed they say he threw a gas can in his back seat and set the car on fire.
State Rep. Calling For Change In Wake Of Deadly Crash
One local lawmaker is calling for change in the wake of a deadly school bus crash crash. State Rep. Josh Shapiro of Montgomery County wants the State Department of Transportation to make all accident information available to school districts before they hire bus drivers.
School Bus Driver Charged In Deadly Crash
A school bus driver has been charged with homicide by vehicle for causing a crash that killed the passenger of a car.
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Governor Christie's Budget Plan Affecting Phillipsburg's Urban Enterprise Zone
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie laid it all out. There are many casualties of his proposed budget. One could be a P-burg program aimed at bringing in new businesses.
N.J. Gov. Calls For Cap On Property Tax Hikes
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has proposed a 2.5% cap on property-tax rate hikes.
N.J. Gov. Presents First Budget
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie presented his first budget address to a joint session of the state legislature this afternoon, telling the lawmakers that when it comes to the state's residents, "if you tax them, they will leave."
103 Year Old Still Going Strong On The Stationary Bike
The next time you try to talk yourself out of going to the gym, think about Rogelio Diaz. He turned 103 years old today and he's not slowing down anytime soon! Diaz was honored with a party at Warren Hospital's Health & Wellness Center. He was born in Cuba and came to the US in the 1920's.
N.J. Police Make Arrests In Alleged Chimney Scam
Police in one part of Warren County have busted up a so-called chimney sweep scam that was targeting senior citizens.
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