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US, Britain strike back at Houthi rebel targets in Yemen for surge in shipping attacks

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Britain struck 13 Houthi targets in several locations in Yemen on Thursday in response to a recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militia group on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, three U.S. officials said. According to the officials, American and British fighter jets and U.S. ships hit a wide range of underground facilities, missile launchers, command and control sites, a Houthi vessel and other facilities. Read More...

'Romantic rivalry' led to man being stabbed to death in Hollidaysburg, investigators say

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HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Blair County authorities say they believe the slaying of a 27-year-old man in Hollidaysburg was over a “romantic rivalry,” and the killer has since taken his own life after being confronted by police. The Blair County District Attorney’s Office held a joint press conference Friday where they, along with Hollidaysburg police, outlined the case. Investigators say 27-year-old Tyler Slippy was found stabbed to death in the bedroom of his Allegheny Street apartment Nov. Read More...

Bellefonte softball using team bonds to find success

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BELLEFONTE -- With just a few weeks remaining in the regular season, the Bellefonte High School softball team is near the top of the Mountain League standings at 11-3. The Red Raiders took home a district title in 2014 and have hopes to return to the championship game this season. Head coach Fred Caldwell believes that the bonds formed on this year's team have helped them find success. "This team is the closest-knit unit that I've ever coached, they get along great," Read More...