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Large Sinkhole Threatens Graves from the 1800s
CNNALLENTOWN, Penn. -- Officials in Pennsylvania may give the go-ahead Friday to exhume graves as a large sinkhole encroaches on a historic Allentown cemetery. A court order has been secured so that Lehigh County Coroner Scott Grim can give the order if...Tags: CNN (tv network), Lehigh County
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Northeast Braces For Rare Halloween Snowfall
KTLA NewsBOSTON, MA -- A rare October winter storm was expected to blanket parts of the Northeast with nearly a foot of snow over the weekend, forecasters said on Friday. Winter storm watches were issued for parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast where a...Tags: Boston, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Weather Reports, Entertainment Events, New York City
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Man Says He Beat 2-year old Girl to Toughen Her Up
KTLA NewsALLENTOWN, Penn. (KTLA) -- A 24-year old man is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly beating his fiancee's 2-year-old daughter. 24-year-old Brandon Bishop told officers the girl was a princess, and he wanted to toughen her up, according to the...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Murder, Crimes, Assault
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Couple Celebrates Father's Day With 72nd Foster Child
CNNALLENTOWN, Penn. -- This Father's Day, Thomas Rose can reflect on how he raised not only his own children decades ago, but also the dozens of foster children he and his wife have welcomed during the couple's senior years.' Rose and his wife, Ann Rose,...Tags: CNN (tv network), Pennsylvania, Human Interest
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Cracked Gas Pipe May Have Led To Deadly Allentown Blast
ReutersALLENTOWN, Pa. -- A crack in a 12-inch gas main is the likely cause of an explosion that killed five people in Allentown last week, power utility officials said on Monday. Discovery of the crack is a significant development and the power company has...Tags: Explosions, Emergency Incidents, UGI Utilities, New Jersey
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State of the Union Speech Text
KTLA NewsText of President Barack Obama's first State of the Union speech, as prepared for delivery on Wednesday and provided by the White House. ---- Madame Speaker, Vice President Biden, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Our...Tags: White House, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Washington (U.S. state), G20, Petroleum Industry
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Horse Tail Thieves Baffle Colorado Horse Owners
ELBERT COUNTY, Colorado -- The horses at Tom Johnson and Jim Hoff's place once had tails that hung down to their hooves. Shampooed and combed, they gleamed, flaxen-colored, when the Belgian draft horses drew wagons for children and pranced in parades....Tags: Theft, Mark Wilson, Crime, Law and Justice, Florida, Wisconsin
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"Cyber Monday" Has Holiday Shoppers Headed Online
Associated PressNEW YORK -- After shoppers gave retailers a somewhat encouraging start to the holiday shopping season, stores now turn their attention to the online promotions known as Cyber Monday and bringing back customers the rest of the season. The good news is...Tags: E-Commerce Industry, Services and Shopping, Twitter, Inc., Shoes, New York City
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Dad Admits Killing Daughter After Impregnating Her
KTLA NewsNEW YORK - A father pleaded guilty Friday to strangling his 14-year-old daughter, who was 12 weeks pregnant with his child, then stuffing her body into his apartment building's boiler and partially burning it. Miguel Matias told investigators he...Tags: Sex Crimes, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, Pennsylvania
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Woman Mauled to Death by Pet Black Bear
Associated PressALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Authorities in northeastern Pennsylvania say a woman was killed by her pet black bear as she cleaned its cage. State police say 37-year-old Kelly Ann Walz was mauled to death Sunday evening by the 350-pound bear. A state Game...Tags: Death, Animals, Pennsylvania
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Driver Arrested in Former 'American Idol' Contestant's Death
KTLA NewsSEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. -- A 25-year-old former two-time "American Idol" contestant has been struck and killed by a car in a New Jersey shore town. Alexis Cohen, of Allentown, Pa., was killed early Saturday in Seaside Heights, authorities said. Deputy...Tags: American Idol (tv program), New Jersey, Disasters and Accidents, CNN (tv network), Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
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Tight belt causes strain
Q: I own a 1997 Toyota Corolla with 69,000 miles. Recently, the water pump has had to be replaced. I was told that the drive belt was too tight. That doesn't sound plausible. Was there a recall on the water pump?
— A.B., Waukegan, Ill.
A: We...Tags: Chicago Tribune, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Waukegan, Bob Weber, Michigan Avenue
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