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House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

June 3, 2026 at 5:45 pm

House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

House Speaker Mike Johnson tried to prevent an outcome that would show mounting opposition.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., joined by GOP leaders, prepares to talk to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Parkland High School holds its 2026 graduation Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at PPL Center in Allentown. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

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Nazareth Area High School held its 2026 graduation Wednesday, June 3, at Andrew S. Leh Stadium.

Nazareth Area High School Graduation | PHOTOS

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Man, 20, dies after falling from moving vehicle in Northampton County

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Man, 20, dies after falling from moving vehicle in Northampton County
Man, 20, dies after falling from moving vehicle in Northampton County
Once a Liberty Bell hiding spot, this historic inn near the Lehigh Valley is closing
Once a Liberty Bell hiding spot, this historic inn near the Lehigh Valley is closing
One of the oldest bridges in the Lehigh Valley to receive a makeover. Find out where
One of the oldest bridges in the Lehigh Valley to receive a makeover. Find out where
Man, 19, seriously injured after being hit by car in Bethlehem
Man, 19, seriously injured after being hit by car in Bethlehem
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran
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Lehigh County woman, 90, dies after Carbon County crash
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The 30th annual ‘Great South Side Sale’ in Bethlehem is this weekend. Here is what to know.
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Kutztown jewelry store closing after nearly 80 years
Kutztown jewelry store closing after nearly 80 years

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Nazareth Area High School held its 2026 graduation Wednesday, June 3, at Andrew S. Leh Stadium.

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Photos: Nazareth Area High School holds its 2026 graduation at Andrew S. Leh Stadium.

Sports

Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez smiles during a standing ovation after allowing a run-scoring single to San Diego’s Jackson Merrill during the seventh inning Wednesday night in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Cristopher Sanchez’s shutout streak ends at 50.2 IP, 5th all-time, as Phillies win

Jackson Merrill’s seventh-inning RBI single ends the streak

Things to Do

Lehigh Valley Comic Convention returns Saturday and Sunday to the Agri-Plex in Allentown. (CHRIS KNIGHT / SPECIAL TO THE MORNING CALL)

Things to do this weekend: Comic-con, a lot of theater and a historic homes tour

From Shakespeare and musical theater to a historic homes tour, here are our best bets for weekend fun.

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Photos: Whitehall High School holds its 2026 graduation.
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Opinion

People gather at J. Birney Crum Stadium to see the fireworks show during Allentown’s Fourth of July celebration Thursday, July 4, 2019. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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Business

European Union flags flap in the wind outside EU headquarters in Brussels, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

European Union launches tech sovereignty initiative to boost chips, cloud and AI at home

European Union leaders are pushing back against reliance on American and Asian tech companies.

Pennsylvania News

The Pennsylvania State Capitol is reflected on the ground June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg. (Aimee Dilger/AP)

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National News

FILE – Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington attends a press conference at the North American College in Rome, Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia,File)

Washington archbishop removes priest as exorcist after comments on UFOs and demons

The archdiocese also was cutting ties with the St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal.

Allentown

Allentown Diocese Bishop Alfred A. Schlert offers a Mass of thanksgiving Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena for the election of Pope Leo XIV. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

Allentown Diocese to ordain 6 as priests; largest class in 40 years

The Allentown Diocese is ordaining its largest class of new priests in decades.

Bethlehem Area

Bethlehem Catholic High School held its graduation Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the high school auditorium in Bethlehem. Seniors gathered in the gymnasium before lining up to enter the ceremony. (Avery Folmar/The Morning Call)

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Photos: Bethlehem Catholic High School holds its 2026 graduation.