Wilkes-Barre and Northeastern PA News from the Associated Press

Group says climate resolutions increase

Support for climate-change proposals may be growing among investors in big U.S. companies.

Fay may strengthen and hit Florida again

Tropical Storm Fay continued its erratic path Wednesday reaching the coast and headed for the Atlantic Ocean, where it could strengthen and curve back toward Florida _ possibly ...

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Calif. says green cars need more noise pollution

Electric and hybrid vehicles may be better for the environment, but the California Legislature says they're bad for the blind.

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Column: How to ensure online shopping is safe

Q: With so much talk about Internet security problems and credit card fraud, how do I protect myself while shopping online?

Real Estate Close-Up: Kansas City

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Trace arsenic in water may be linked with diabetes

A new analysis of government data is the first to link low-level arsenic exposure, possibly from drinking water, with Type 2 diabetes, researchers say. The study's limitations m ...

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China limits use of Olympians' names online

China has banned the use of its Olympic gold medalists' names as Internet addresses by anyone but the athletes themselves.

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NASA fixes moonship shaking with shock absorbers

A space-age version of the rusty springs under old pickup trucks will help NASA fix the most pressing technical problem with its high-tech new rocket to send astronauts back to ...

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Atheists' suit against Dakota Boys Ranch dismissed

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by atheists and agnostics that challenged the state's sending of children and money to the church-affiliated Dakota Boys and Girls Ranc ...

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Group says climate resolutions increase

Support for climate-change proposals may be growing among investors in big U.S. companies.

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Gregoire and Rossi win primary to set up rematch

Democratic incumbent Gov. Chris Gregoire and Republican Dino Rossi easily clinched spots for the November ballot Tuesday, clearing the first hurdle in their bitter rematch for t ...

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Obama, VP choice to campaign together Saturday

Barack Obama and his newly named running mate will campaign together Saturday at the place where the Democratic presidential hopeful formally launched his White House bid. ...

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Moore's memoir: Being Bond was sometimes scary

It's not easy being Bond. Roger Moore, who starred in seven Bond films in the 1970s and 1980s, recounts his days as the dashing super-spy in his upcoming memoir, "My Word I ...

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Bronze Fonz now an 'Ayyyy'-list celeb in Milwaukee

His hair will always be in place, he doesn't mind if you touch the leather and he's far too heavy to jump the shark. Thought Arthur Fonzarelli couldn't get any cooler? Meet the ...

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Glitter held at Thai airport after prison release

British glam rocker Gary Glitter, who served nearly three years in a Vietnamese prison for molesting children, refused to board airplanes out of Thailand on Wednesday after bein ...

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Joe Francis sues to rescind settlement

"Girls Gone Wild" entrepreneur Joe Francis wants a California court to rescind a settlement he claims a federal judge coerced him into signing.

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NASCAR puts off penalties for JGR Nationwide teams

NASCAR will wait another day before issuing penalties against Joe Gibbs Racing's Nationwide Series teams, who were caught trying to cheat during a postrace test last weekend.

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Maddux rejoins Dodgers for another pennant race

Greg Maddux is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers for another stretch drive following a 120-mile trip up the California coast. The Dodgers reacquired Maddux from the San Diego Pa ...

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Jackson to have ankle surgery after Olympics

Australian and WNBA star Lauren Jackson will undergo surgery on a nagging right ankle injury after the Olympics are over.

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Affidavits link ex-Marshall coach to violations

Sworn affidavits in a federal lawsuit implicate former Marshall football coach Bob Pruett in an academic scandal and a jobs program for athletes that drew NCAA violations. ...

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Peyton Manning hopes to start Colts season opener

Peyton Manning proved Tuesday he can stand, walk and talk. Next question: Will the two-time league MVP start in the Colts' season opener?

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Fillmore wins qualifying portion of US Amateur

Robbie Fillmore, who never touched a club during two years away from golf, shot 5-under 65 on Tuesday to win the stroke-play portion of the U.S. Amateur.

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Gordon on board with Islanders, leads youth charge

Scott Gordon faced a probing question in the time between accepting the job as head coach of the New York Islanders and his introductory news conference.

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New Zealand's Ashley wins men's windsurfing gold

New Zealand windsurfer Tom Ashley has won the gold medal in the men's RS:X class, while France's Julien Bontemps has taken the silver and Israel's Shahar Zubari the bronze. ...

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Bruce Arena hired as coach, GM of Beckham's Galaxy

Former U.S. national team coach Bruce Arena was hired Monday as coach and general manager of David Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy, who haven't won a game in more than two months.< ...

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