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2020

2020

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Minnesota could free man serving life in child's 2002 death

· December 15, 2020
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Mrs. Trump visits children's hospital, a holiday tradition

· December 15, 2020
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Giannis Antetokounmpo agrees to extension with Bucks

· December 15, 2020
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EU unveils plan to toughen rules for tech giants

· December 15, 2020
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Feds to delay seeking legal protection for monarch butterfly

· December 15, 2020
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French theater, cinema workers protest against virus closure

· December 15, 2020
Too much turkey? Try Tetrazzini
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Too much turkey? Try Tetrazzini

· December 15, 2020

These are gobbler glory days. The National Turkey Federation estimates 46 million turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving and another 22 million at Christmas. At an average weight of 15 pounds, that s more

139 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County; 9,556 statewide
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139 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County; 9,556 statewide

· December 15, 2020

WILKES-BARRE The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday reported 139 new cases of COVID-19 in Luzerne County. The death count is now at 373.

McConnell congratulates Joe Biden as president-elect
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McConnell congratulates Joe Biden as president-elect

· December 15, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Democrat Joe Biden on Tuesday, calling him the president-elect and saying the Electoral College has spoken.

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Obama-era program for immigrants faces new court challenge

· December 15, 2020
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UK urged to ax 'rash' easing of restrictions over Christmas

· December 15, 2020
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Bills improve to 10-3 with 26-15 win over sloppy Steelers

· December 15, 2020
Walski’s personal items found near where human remains were located
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Walski’s personal items found near where human remains were located

· December 15, 2020

WILKES-BARRE The Luzerne County District Attorney s Office Tuesday released a statement that said several known personal items, including Richard s Walski s PA Driver s license, were discovered wher

Luzerne County election director resigns
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Luzerne County election director resigns

· December 15, 2020

Luzerne County Election Director Shelby Watchilla has resigned and will leave county employment for a private sector position effective Dec. 25, county Manager C. David Pedri announced Tuesday.

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UK plans big fines for online companies over harmful content

· December 15, 2020
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AP Interview: Smith looks for family revenge against Alvarez

· December 15, 2020
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Boko Haram claims kidnapping of Nigeria students in north

· December 15, 2020
Airport resumes local air service to Washington D.C. on Thursday
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Airport resumes local air service to Washington D.C. on Thursday

· December 15, 2020

AVOCA United Express will resume daily, non-stop service between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Washington Dulles International Airport on Thursday, airport officials anno

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Japan 'Twitter killer' sentenced to death for serial murders

· December 15, 2020
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In their own words: Public health officials on the frontline

· December 15, 2020