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Russian mercenaries’ revolt undermines Putin
For the first time in his more than 20-year rule, President Vladimir Putin s power appeared to hang in the balance this weekend.
Russian mercenaries’ short-lived revolt could have long-term consequences for Putin
Russian government troops withdrew from the streets of Moscow and people flocked to parks and cafes Sunday following a short-lived revolt by mercenary forces that weakened President Vladimir Putin and
Riders plunge from a derailed roller coaster in Sweden, killing one and injuring several others
STOCKHOLM A roller coaster train derailed in Stockholm on Sunday, sending some passengers plunging to the ground in an amusement park accident that left one dead and nine injured, police and park of
Wilkes-Barre shows its Pride
WILKES-BARRE The Rainbow Alliance hosted its second annual Pride Parade in downtown Wilkes-Barre Sunday afternoon followed by Pridefest on Public Square, bringing local LGBTQ+ organizations and elec
At International African American Museum opening, a reclaiming of sacred ground for enslaved kin
CHARLESTON, S.C. When the International African American Museum opens to the public Tuesday in South Carolina, it becomes a new site of homecoming and pilgrimage for descendants of enslaved Africans
In post-Roe era, House Republicans begin quiet push for new restrictions on abortion access
WASHINGTON When the Supreme Court issued its abortion ruling last June overturning Roe v. Wade, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said our work is far from done. He didn t say what might come
Bikers raise funds for SPCA
PLAINS TWP. The Bikers with a Heart lived up to the nickname Sunday, amassing a huge crowd of riders to hit the road and raise money for one of the area s most well-known organizations.
Look Back: Brothers killed in ambush days before the Battle of Wyoming
On June 30, 1778, nearly 245 years ago, the Harding brothers of Benjamin, Stukely and John left Jenkins Fort in today s West Pittston to tend to their family s cornfield along the Susquehanna River in
Indicators 2023: Housing costs weigh heavily on renters, homeowners
WILKES-BARRE Jill Avery-Stoss, Chief Operating Officer at The Institute for Public Policy and Economic Development, this week said it is clear that the pandemic accelerated the tightening of the lab
On with the show at the F.M. Kirby Center
WILKES-BARRE The team is in place, the season s brochure is printed, and presale ticket sales for members start on Monday.
Theater has rebounded from Agnes, COVID and more
When Joell Yarmel and her team go to work at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, they understand they re not just working in any old building.
Luzerne County advancing $5M small business sustainability grant program
A financial assistance program that will provide earmarks to Luzerne County small businesses is moving closer to implementation, officials said.
Beyond the Byline: Volunteer to help those in need
WILKES-BARRE About 75 volunteers gathered for a luncheon on Friday at the Wyoming Hose Co. No. 2.
Horror film makers hope to place Nanticoke on the map
NANTICOKE Zombies, vampires, ancient curses, and government secrets have been terrorizing the streets of Nanticoke for the past two weeks but no need to panic.
Beyond the Byline: Pa. Senate approves ‘Paul Miller Law’
The Pennsylvania Senate voted 37-11 this week to pass House Bill 37 Paul Miller s Law moving the bill to the state House for further consideration.
Judge narrows, but won’t lift, gag order in Idaho slayings case
BOISE, Idaho An Idaho judge has denied a request from roughly two dozen news organizations to lift a gag order in the criminal case of a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to
One year later, Supreme Court’s abortion decision still scorned, praised
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Russia: Prigozhin will move to Belarus, charges to be dropped
The rebellious Russian mercenary commander who ordered his troops to march on Moscow before abruptly reversing course will move to neighboring Belarus and not face prosecution, the Kremlin said Saturd