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Obama to accept on night of MTV awards - WFMZ Allentown
The source commented to CNN on the condition of anonymity. Obama accepted the 2008 Democratic nomination at Denver's Mile High Stadium, and this year's venue can hold up to 80000 people. Major winners at last summer's Music Video Awards included Katy ...
Biden apologizes to Obama for marriage controversy - WFMZ Allentown
Vice President Joe Biden has apologized to President Barack Obama for putting him in a tough position that led to Obama's announcement that he now supports same-sex marriage, senior administration officials said Thursday. Obama said in an interview ...
Police: Girl killed her own baby - WFMZ Allentown
Lightcap's friend did not want to be identified, but says even she did not know she was pregnant. Adams say Lightcap went to the hospital and even tried to hide her pregnancy from the nurses. He says she told them she had a miscarriage and flushed the ...
Search for Etan Patz put on hold - WFMZ Allentown
When agents interviewed the man about his connection to the basement, the source said the carpenter blurted out, "What if the body was moved?" Farkas, the attorney, said he will speak to authorities about that alleged remark.
Official: Possible blood stain found in basement search for Etan Patz - WFMZ Allentown
When agents interviewed the man about his connection to the basement, the source said the carpenter blurted out, "What if the body was moved?" Farkas, the attorney, said he will speak to authorities about that alleged remark.
"Hero" bouncer recounts deadly nightclub shooting - WFMZ Allentown
The security man, who asked to remain anonymous, said he only did what he hoped anyone else would do after a crime. "He's my hero," said Club Horizons owner Anthony DeLeon. As a boss, DeLeon wasn't too happy that one of his security guys followed a ...
Holder speech to include arguments for targeting American terrorists overseas - WFMZ Allentown
The official, who asked not to be identified because the speech is still under wraps, said the targeted-killing issue is just one aspect of a broad-ranging look at national security issues from a legal perspective. The official said Holder will use the ...
Clashes follow suicide bomb attacks in Yemen, dozens killed - WFMZ Allentown
Dozens of militants were killed, captured and injured, said the official, who asked to remain anonymous because he was not authorized to speak to the media. Earlier Sunday, officials in the southern province of Abyan said 15 militants were killed in ...
Authorities: Suicide attack on US Capitol foiled - WFMZ Allentown
A third source briefed on the matter said the suspect was identified through an existing criminal, not terrorism investigation. When asked about possible entrapment, the US government source said the suspect went out on his own to buy component pieces ...
Source: Costner to speak at Houston funeral - WFMZ Allentown
The ceremony will also feature performances by Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin, the so-called "Queen of Soul" and Houston's godmother, the source said Thursday. At the New Hope Baptist Church, the Newark, New Jersey, house of worship where Houston ...
Some Catholics challenge bishops on contraception rule - WFMZ Allentown
The spokesperson also insisted on anonymity because the bishops don't typically speak on dealings with the White House. "Never was there an attempt to collaborate or learn what kind of accommodation might have been acceptable," the spokesperson said.
Stocks open higher after Greece OKs austerity - WFMZ Allentown
Senior administration officials said Friday that the plan forecasts a $901 billion deficit in 2013, and includes plans to make targeted investments in areas like infrastructure while hiking taxes on the rich. Companies: Shares of Apple rose to a new ...
Bachmann quits after poor finish in Iowa - WFMZ Allentown
She also perpetuated the falsehood that Obama's 2010 trip to India cost $200 million a day -- an inaccurate figure that came from an anonymous source at a news organization in India. In 2008, she attacked Obama for possibly having "anti-American views.
Neighbors will have to put up with farmers' sludge for now - WFMZ Allentown
“You're out of order,” Dietrich finally said in a raised voice to one man who shouted out questions and accusations and refused to give his name, pounding his gavel for emphasis. To which the man responded sarcastically “question withdrawn, your honor. ...
Farmer's sludge contaminates neighbors water wells - WFMZ Allentown
“You're out of order,” Dietrich finally said in raised voice to one man who shouted out questions and accusations and refused to give his name, pounding his gavel for emphasis. To which the man responded sarcastically “question withdrawn, your honor. ...
Woman shares story of her battle with HIV - WFMZ Allentown
She's asked to remain anonymous. Twenty-two years ago she found out that she contracted the HIV virus from her boyfriend of five years. "It was rough cause at the time I thought I was going to die," said the Reading woman. She said she was tested for ...
Obama heads west to campaign, reveal new refinance rules - WFMZ Allentown
After a campaign event at The Bellagio hotel and casino Monday afternoon, Obama will meet with homeowners at a private residence to announce new efforts to help homeowners with refinancing, two senior administration officials said. ...
Obama heads West to reveal new refinance rules - WFMZ Allentown
He will announce new efforts to help homeowners with refinancing, two senior administration officials said. The government's Home Affordable Refinance Program will change to make it easier for homeowners to capitalize on current low interest rates by ...
Obama says Gadhafi's rule is over - WFMZ Allentown
Separately, a senior US official, who spoke on background because of the diplomatic sensitivity of the issue, told CNN that Libya's NTC has a series of plans that are "quite detailed" about running public services in an interim period" as well as how ...
Libyan officials tried to 'buy time' to stop rebels - WFMZ Allentown
Separately, a senior US official, who spoke on background because of the diplomatic sensitivity of the issue, tells CNN that the NTC has a series of plans that are "quite detailed" about running public services in an interim period" as well as how to ...
Power Play: Hockey Headed To Allentown - WFMZ Allentown
As we first told you Tuesday night on 69 News a source close to the deal says the city, an arena development team, and the Flyers' top farm team have reached an agreement to put an arena at 7th and Hamilton Streets. The source says the arena will be ...
Police-Involved Shooting In Allentown - WFMZ Allentown
A neighbor who called 911, but did not want to be identified, said the couple's house had been robbed. The homeowners had been tied up in their basement for ...