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Some GOP candidates propose acts of war against Mexico to stop fentanyl. Experts say that won’t work
MIAMI Ron DeSantis wants suspected drug smugglers at the U.S.-Mexico border to be shot dead. Nikki Haley promises to send American special forces into Mexico. Vivek Ramaswamy has accused Mexico s le
The Marines are moving gradually and sometimes reluctantly to integrate women and men in boot camp
PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. Under a scorching sky at Marine Base Parris Island, two young recruits grapple awkwardly in hand-to-hand combat inside an Octagon training structure. Circling them, the drill ins
Not Real News: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked
Israel declares war and bombards Gaza as fighting rages for second day after Hamas attack
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) The Israeli government formally declared war Sunday and gave the green light for significant military steps to retaliate against Hamas for its surprise attack, as the militar
Omar Apollo on his emotional new EP, ‘Live For Me,’ and ignoring the confines of genre
NEW YORK In just four songs on his latest EP, Live For Me, Omar Apollo processes death, grief, acceptance and the lack of it big, traumatic emotions through intimate, lush sounds.
North Branch Land Trust receives PPL Foundation grant for rare plant survey
WILKES-BARRE North Branch Land Trust this week announced it has received a $4,000 grant from the PPL Foundation to support a survey of a rare plant community surrounding Butler Preserve.
Hanson’s Amusement Park train rides again
BENTON TWP. Many people from Northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond have fond memories of the former Hanson s Amusement Park at Harveys Lake.
‘Early detection saved my life’
Tina Gavin almost canceled the mammogram that caught her breast cancer.
Mayor: Harveys Lake subject of FBI probe
HARVEYS LAKE The borough has been under investigation by the FBI for over a year, Mayor Michael Rush has told colleagues and the Times Leader.
Shapiro, a rising political star, crosses partisan school choice divide
HARRISBURG In the partisan politics of education funding, the school choice movement has pressed states for decades to send taxpayer money to private and religious schools and long had to concentrat
Jenkins Twp. Police headquarters dedicated
JENKINS TWP. Despite the rain, members of the community flocked to fill the inside of the new Jenkins Township police station and garage on Saturday morning.
‘Unity in the community’ focus of WB NAACP gala
WILKES-BARRE Area residents gathered Saturday to commemorate the accomplishments of the NAACP Wilkes-Barre branch over the past year and recognize individuals who moved the organization s mission fo
Plains Twp. plus-size boutique offers judgment-free shopping
PLAINS TWP. Tucked away in the Tuft-Tex Complex is a space for plus-size women to shop for the clothes they need without judgment or a heavy price tag.
Paint Pittston Pink wraps on a high note despite rain
PITTSTON In spite of rainy weather, Paint Pittston Pink wrapped up Saturday with a series of events that brought area residents to its Main Street for competition and camaraderie, while raising mone
Paint Pittston Pink: 13 guys in heels raise over $75K
PITTSTON Following the Paint Pittston 5K, 13 men decked in tulle, leotards and high heels who made their way down the city s Main Street on Saturday to raise money for a good cause.
WB City Council to discuss $1 million paving project
WILKES-BARRE City Council will discuss plans for an almost $1 million project during Tuesday night s work session.
Beyond the Byline: Believe in Downtown Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE Last month, Larry Newman gave his usually upbeat report on the status of Downtown Wilkes-Barre.
Hamas surprise attack stuns Israel; hundreds dead in fighting, retaliation
JERUSALEM Backed by a barrage of rockets, dozens of Hamas militants broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and into nearby Israeli towns, killing dozens and abducting others in an unprecedented surpr
Luzerne County Council may consider $3M allocation for hotel project at Sterling site
Luzerne County Council may consider awarding $3 million in community development funds to a hotel project at the former Hotel Sterling site in downtown Wilkes-Barre, according to Tuesday s agenda.