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2021

2021

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New census data expected to reveal a more diverse America

· August 11, 2021
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Lawsuit could delay replacement for aging postal fleet

· August 11, 2021
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Wisconsin sets 300-wolf limit after runaway spring hunt

· August 11, 2021
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Durst testifies about happy life before wife's disappearance

· August 11, 2021
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Severe drought devastates Washington state's wheat crop

· August 11, 2021
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Polish govt seeks new attempt to vote on disputed media bill

· August 11, 2021
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Oakmont anchor US Open site, Merion gets men & women Opens

· August 11, 2021
State

Court tosses ruling against Pennsylvania COVID-19 measures

· August 11, 2021
Cartwright announces $10.7M COVID-19 relief funds for local venues
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Cartwright announces $10.7M COVID-19 relief funds for local venues

· August 11, 2021

WILKES-BARRE U.S. Rep Matt Cartwright Wednesday said Northeastern Pennsylvania has a rich culture of arts and music, but many of the businesses in those industries are hurting because of the pandemi

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Beanie Feldstein to lead revival of 'Funny Girl' on Broadway

· August 11, 2021
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Polish government fails to pass bill limiting media freedom

· August 11, 2021
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NCAA hands Baylor probation, fine in sex assault scandal

· August 11, 2021
Man, convicted of sexually assaulting two girls, contesting violent predator finding
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Man, convicted of sexually assaulting two girls, contesting violent predator finding

· August 11, 2021

WILKES-BARRE A man formerly from Plymouth convicted by a Luzerne County jury earlier this year of sexually assaulting two girls is contesting a finding that he meets the criteria of a violent sexual

Judge warns inmate after courtroom outburst
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Judge warns inmate after courtroom outburst

· August 11, 2021

WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County President Judge Michael T. Vough warned an inmate he would be removed from his courtroom after loudly complaining about a lenient sentence.

Hanover Township man sentenced for stabbing two people
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Hanover Township man sentenced for stabbing two people

· August 11, 2021

WILKES-BARRE A Hanover Township man in Luzerne County Court on Wednesday to be sentenced for stabbing two people blamed it on alcohol.

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Germany arrests alleged Russian spy at UK embassy in Berlin

· August 11, 2021
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Hyperinflation, US dollars pricing out Venezuelan consumers

· August 11, 2021
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Germany, Netherlands suspend deportations to Afghanistan

· August 11, 2021
PennDOT: Rte. 118 in Lehman Twp. reopened until Monday
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PennDOT: Rte. 118 in Lehman Twp. reopened until Monday

· August 11, 2021

LEHMAN TWP. PennDOT spokesperson Jessica Ruddy Wednesday said Route 118 in Lehman Township is now open in both directions and will remain open until Monday morning.

39 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County Wednesday; 1,811 statewide
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39 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County Wednesday; 1,811 statewide

· August 11, 2021

WILKES-BARRE The latest Department of Health report on Wednesday showed Luzerne County with 39 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths. The county death count is at 832.