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    Feds: International gambling ring busted

    Federal authorities say they've cracked an international gambling ring calling itself Macho Sports, whose customers would place bets with bookies, by phone and online and -- if they lost -- risked paying a painful price.

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Free shingles vaccines offered to adults 50 and over

The Pennsylvania Department of Health will be offering a free shingles vaccine to anyone age 50 or older and who don't have insurance.

Ex-custodian suing Bethlehem YMCA for alleged defamation

A custodian at the Bethlehem YMCA who was fired last year over a missing wallet on the same day she was given a raise is claiming in court her former employer defamed her.

NJ congressman runs for US Senate on House record

Rush Holt - New Jersey Congressman

Rep. Rush Holt said the race for U.S. Senate in New Jersey is no different than previous tough campaigns he's been in and won.

Phila. City Council holds hearing on deadly building collapse

Philadelphia City Council is holding its first public hearing in the building collapse that killed six people and injured 13 others earlier this month.

Local Politics

Pa. House approves $28.3 billion GOP budget

A $28.3 billion state budget plan shaped by Republicans who control Pennsylvania's House of Representatives is on its way to the Senate.

NSA whistleblower has ties to Lehigh Valley

Edward Snowden

The Guardian, Glen Greenwald and Laura Poitras

At this moment, Edward Snowden is one of the most controversial figures in the country.

Airport Authority gets flak from county council over possible sale of Braden Airpark

Northampton County Council

If you were looking to paraphrase the message Northampton County Council delivered Thursday night to the authority that manages Braden Airpark, it would go something like this: "Straighten up and fly right!"

Upper Macungie supervisors approve land development requests

The Upper Macungie Township Board of Supervisors approved a half dozen modest land development, parking , lot line waiver requests and redevelopment plans from existing businesses and housing developments during Thursday night’s meeting.

Local politicians, residents weigh in on Verizon controversy

Verizon Wireless

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Got a cell phone? The government could have your number.

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