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whimsical take on Shakespeare's 'Windsor'
“He's at the point where he needs to be taught a lesson,” said Brian McGuinness, who is portraying the bumbling character in Ghostlight Productions' Shakespeare in the Park presentation of “The Merry Wives of Windsor” through June 2 at...
'Gatsby' jazzing up the fashion world
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DETROIT — Baz Luhrmann's “The Great Gatsby” has been inspiring product tie-ins and TV events. Check out these examples, none of...
An artist — or just a regular Peeping Tom?
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NEW YORK — In one photo, a woman is on all fours, presumably picking something up, her posterior pressed against a glass window. Another photo...
Election oversight mars school board tally
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Hazleton Area school director's name inadvertently appeared on some ballots.
WILKES-BARRE — The Luzerne County Election Bureau failed to notify two neighboring counties of the withdrawal of a Hazleton Area School Board...
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Cat Rescue group ends adoptions
May 24
Nonprofit will continue to offer information, referral services to pet owners.
WILKES-BARRE — Valley Cat Rescue, which operated a no-kill feline shelter for many years, will no longer take in cats for adoption because of space limitations but will continue to offer informational and referral services to pet owners who need...
Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman Scott Weiland
May 24
(AP) The Stone Temple Pilots accuse former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the band's name to further his solo career and want a judge to strip the rocker of his ability...
Feds fight morning-after pill age ruling in NY
May 24
(AP) Department of Justice lawyers filed court papers Friday again asking a federal appeals court to delay lifting age restrictions and prescription requirements on an...
Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81
May 24
(AP) Haynes Johnson, a pioneering Washington journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the civil rights movements and migrated from newspapers to television,...
Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos
May 24
(AP) A federal judge ruled Friday that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols,...
Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81
May 24
(AP) Haynes Johnson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who migrated from newspapers to television, books and teaching, died Friday. He was 81.
Report: Yahoo, pay-TV operators among Hulu bidders
May 24
(AP) A person with direct knowledge of Hulu says the video site is again up for sale, with Yahoo and pay TV operators DirecTV and Time Warner Cable among the seven...
Federal appeals court affirms Ciavarella's 28-year prison sentence
May 24
A 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the 28-year prison sentence of former Luzerne County Judge Mark Ciavarella.
Rare Superman comic found in house insulation
May 24
(AP) It's considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. And David Gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers...
Former Bears tackle Dick Evey dies at 72
May 24
(AP) Dick Evey (EE'-vee), a tackle who played most of his eight seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, has died at age 72.
Puerto Rico approves anti-discrimination bill
May 24
(AP) Legislators in Puerto Rico on Friday approved a heavily debated bill that outlaws employment discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation.
Sears, Abercrombie, P&G are big movers
May 24
(AP) Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
Interpol rejects Russia bid to locate UK investor
May 24
(AP) The international police agency Interpol has rejected a Russian push to locate and arrest a Britain-based investor who is a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin's...
Porch-bound paradise
May 24
WILKES-BARRE — Joe Matteo knew something was missing from the Frederick Stegmaier Mansion from the moment he bought it.
From the crypt: Like a butterfly, safety is elusive
May 24
So, want to hear something romantic?Once upon a time, there was a prince who loved a princess so much he “came in through the coal bin” to see her.
Seasonal flora to fawn over
May 24
Locals buying all types of greenery to plant this Memorial Day weekend
FORTY FORT — Business was in full bloom this week for area garden centers and landscapers, and one local wholesale florist said the season is one of the strongest he's ever seen.
Cannes: Dern a leading man again in 'Nebraska'
May 24
(AP) For the aging, gruff patriarch of his father-son road trip "Nebraska," Alexander Payne tried to lure Gene Hackman out of retirement and considered the likes of Robert...
First lady to students: 'I have failed at things'
May 24
(AP) Failure is OK, but continuing to work hard is more important, Michelle Obama said Friday.
Schumer urges look at security in Sprint deal
May 24
(AP) Sen. Charles Schumer urged regulators to "use extreme caution" when reviewing the proposed acquisition of No. 3 cell carrier Sprint Nextel by Japan's Softbank, saying...
Damage reported from magnitude-5.7 quake in Calif.
May 24
(AP) Residents in rural northeastern California assessed damage to their homes and businesses Friday from a magnitude-5.7 earthquake, one of the strongest temblors to hit the...
Oil ends week down 2 pct on tepid demand outlook
May 24
(AP) The price of oil fell 2 percent this week, as oil traders worried about global demand and shared the stock market's concerns about possible changes to the Federal...
Luzerne County's new budget director resigning
May 24
Luzerne County's new Budget and Finance Division Richard Cardamone has submitted his resignation to accept another position outside the area, county Manager Robert Lawton told council in an email.The resignation takes effect June 6.
Gunshot victim uncooperative, police say
May 24
WILKES-BARRE -A man whose birthday is today walked into Wilkes-Barre General Hospital to be treated for a gunshot wound Friday morning.
Investigative agency change in fatal hit and run case UPDATE
May 24
WILKES-BARRE - The investigation and possible prosecution in the Mother's Day fatal hit and run in Jenkins Township has been turned over to the state Office of Attorney General.
Snooki: NJ Gov Christie 'just doesn't like us'
May 24
(AP) New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was never a fan of MTV's "Jersey Shore," saying it unfairly cast the state in a negative light.
Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert at country fest
May 24
(AP) Some of country music's big names, including Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker and Zac Brown Band, take the stage at the Bayou Country Superfest at LSU's...
16 hurt in shuttle bus crash near Atlanta airport
May 24
(AP) Sixteen people were taken to the hospital Friday, at least two in serious condition, after they were hurt in a crash between a hotel shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer...
FDA warns of infections tied to Tennessee pharmacy
May 24
(AP) Government health officials are investigating several complications reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.
Arizona investigating angry email sent lawmakers
May 24
(AP) Arizona's bitter debate over a big part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul has sparked an investigation into lawmakers' safety after at least nine...
'Unusual condition' seen before Conn. train wreck
May 24
(AP) The engineer of the commuter train that derailed last week in Connecticut observed an "unusual condition" on the track before the wreck, federal officials said Friday...
Casey touts Tobyhanna for FAA facility
May 24
TOBYHANNA — With the region's largest employer as his backdrop, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey stood outside the Tobyhanna Army Depot Friday continuing to advocate for the Federal Aviation Administration to consider the facility for a new $200 million air traffic...
6 Wyeth paintings fetch $2M at NYC auction
May 24
(AP) Six paintings by the famous Wyeth family of artists have sold for just over $2 million at a New York City auction.
With hits, Demi Lovato radio-ready with 4th album
May 24
(AP) Before achieving back-to-back radio hits with "Give Your Heart a Break" and "Heart Attack," Demi Lovato wondered why she had yet to find her breakthrough on the...
Review: Haunting, effective revival of 'The Weir'
May 24
(AP) Acclaimed Irish dramatist Conor McPherson ("The Shining City") showed the power and treachery of storytelling in his 1997 Olivier Award-winning classic, "The Weir." One...
Barrick fined $16m for Pascua-Lama violations
May 24
(AP) Chile's environmental regulator blocked Barrick Gold Corp.'s $8.5 billion Pascua-Lama project on Friday and imposed its maximum fine on the world's largest gold miner,...
Close allies urges Toronto mayor to talk
May 24
(AP) Close allies of Toronto Mayor Rob's Ford said Friday they will release a letter that urges the mayor to address a purported video that apparently shows him smoking crack...

























