World

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The Latest: Syrian ambassador considers ‘paper’ amid talks

The Latest on the developments in the Syrian conflict (all times local):3:05 p.m.Syria's ambassador to the United Nations says his delegation is considering the...

J.C. Penney to close 13 to 14 percent of stores

CaptionCloseNEW YORK (AP) — J.C. Penney said Friday that it will be closing anywhere from 130 to 140 stores as well as two distribution...

The Latest: Tribes want judge to stop river pipeline work

CaptionCloseCANNON BALL, N.D. (AP) — The Latest on the Dakota Access oil pipeline. (all times local):7:30 a.m.The Cheyenne River Sioux tribe has joined the...

Police: Forklift bandits strike NE Side bank, second such ATM heist in three days

CaptionCloseThe robbery was discovered around 4 a.m., Feb. 24, 2017, near Interstate 35 and Walzem Road, when an officer noticed what he thought was...

Volunteer opportunities: share your golf skills with Special Olympian

ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION has an immediate need for volunteers to make its annual gala event happen. If you love...

U.S. diplomatic foray to Mexico unlikely to quell tensions or clear confusion over Trump...

Two of President Trump’s Cabinet secretaries and their Mexican counterparts emphasized cooperation and friendship after two days of talks in Mexico — but the...

Police say Kim Jong Un's half brother was killed with a nerve agent. What...

The apparent assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half brother this month is a bizarre, unfolding story that has sparked media frenzies...

Attacks near Syria town captured from IS kill 62

Two attacks near a Syrian town just captured by Turkish forces and Syrian opposition fighters from the Islamic State group killed at least 60...

Neighborhood Music Visits program helps children learn about the power of music

Sign up for one of our email newsletters.Updated 10 hours ago Paige Krempasky of Belle Vernon blew into the mouthpiece of her euphonium...

Crews battling wildfires in Texas Panhandle, Oklahoma

AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — Crews are working to contain a wildfire that's burning in a rural area of the Texas Panhandle while firefighters in...

This rescue squad is one step closer to having a new building

RARITAN TWP. - An application to construct a new home for the Flemington-Raritan First Aid & Rescue Squad will soon...

Man wanted for aggravated assault is fugitive of the week

FLEMINGTON - A 23-year-old borough man charged with aggravated assault has been named fugitive of the week, the Hunterdon County...

Easton man named as gunman in Palmer Twp. killing

An Easton man will answer Friday to charges that he shot a man to death Thursday night outside a Palmer...

Pet shops may be allowed to register animals and buyers via Aleef app

Dubai: Dubai Municipality is considering allowing pet shops to use the Aleef app to register details of pets and pet owners so that they...

Poll: GOP should keep money for Medicaid expansion

WASHINGTON -- Add Medicaid expansion to the list of health care provisions that Americans want to keep. A new poll finds that 8 in...

Rural California levees besieged by pounding wet winter

SAN FRANCISCO -- Billions of dollars in flood projects have eased fears of levee breaks near California's capital and some other cities, but state...

Australians doubt Trump’s commitment to its traditional ally

CANBERRA, Australia -- Some Australians foresee trouble in their country's traditionally strong alliance with the United States because of what they see as "unpresidential"...

WATCH: E.S. North boys basketball closes out playoff rally vs. Whitehall

East Stroudsburg North boys basketball team rallied to beat Whitehall 52-50 in a District 11 Class 5A quarterfinal on...

Iraqi forces enter western Mosul, take airport from IS

Iraqi forces pushed into the first neighborhood in western Mosul on Friday and took full control of the international airport on the city's southwestern...

Things to do this week in Sonoma County, Feb. 24 to March 5

If you're looking for fun this week, Sonoma County is the place to be. From Friday through Sunday, get some ink at the annual...