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US and Cuban officials get in a shouting match during UN debate over economic embargo

U.S. and Cuban officials engaged in a stunning shouting match on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.

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Target announces early holiday sales

Many stores are holding Black Friday sales early this year, meaning we may need to rename the biggest sales day of the year to Black November.

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Tofu with blistered green beans and sauce rof

A vibrant vinaigrette of lemon juice and whole-grain mustard graces thick-cut and golden brown slabs of tofu. Served alongside this are blistered green beans with a generous coat of the piquant, bright-green Senegalese rof -- a peppery paste of fresh parsley, scallions, garlic and chiles. Lemons...

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Academy has kids’ bikes on sale ahead of Christmas, starting at just $63

A new bike is one of those Christmas gifts that never really goes out of style. It’s something kids can get excited about seeing under the tree and enjoy long after the holiday decorations come down. And if a bike is already on your Christmas shopping list, Academy Sports + Outdoors has some deals...

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Tennessee company to shut down operation in Pa.; 81 people to be laid off

Dozens of employees will be laid off at a Pennsylvania facility.Eighty-one people will be laid off, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification.

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Buc-ee’s planning major expansion in new state with first store opening in 2027

Buc-ee’s isn’t wasting any time with plans to expand in a new market.

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Check your home: Walmart, Amazon and Target products recalled over serious safety risks

Federal safety officials are urging consumers to check their homes for a number of recalled products sold nationwide by major retailers including Walmart, Amazon and Target.

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Central Pa. company acquired by Pittsburgh-based private equity firm

A Pittsburgh-based company has acquired a south-central Pennsylvania business.Incline Equity Partners, a private equity firm, acquired a 58-year-old York County company.

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Vendor marketplace opens third Midstate establishment

MANHEIM, Pa. (WHTM) -- A local vendor marketplace officially opened its newest store in Lancaster County earlier today. The Artisan Mill, owned and operated by Ian and Ashley Gantz, made its Midstate debut in Lititz, Lancaster County, back in November 2020. Over the years, the local marketplace has...

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Cause of death revealed for beloved ‘Star Trek’ actor

Walter Koenig, known for his memorable role as Pavel Chekov in the “Star Trek” franchise, died at age 90 on Sunday, Oct. 25.

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From slippers to sneakers, these are the UGG styles worth adding to your holiday shopping list this season

UGG season is officially here, and if you’re starting to think about holiday shopping, you can’t go wrong with a new pair of UGGs. From the slippers everyone seems to have on repeat to the classic boots that never really go out of style, there are plenty of options worth adding to your shopping...

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A brand people rely on for low-cost items has been sued

Dollar stores have become the go-to stop for people from all economic backgrounds as they grapple with the current economy.

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Pizza as medicine? Pa. pharmacy counter’s slices beat New York’s

When the scores were tallied at the Great American Pizza Challenge at Pizza Expo Columbus in Ohio, nobody was more surprised than the guy who’s been making pies in the back of a grocery store just past the breakfast cereal aisle.

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