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2021

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Mark Z. Barabak: He warned democracy was in peril. And that was before the Capitol riot
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Mark Z. Barabak: He warned democracy was in peril. And that was before the Capitol riot

It s not as if Tom Mann is happy to say I told you so.

Nation/World

Huge California fire grows as heat spikes again across state

· August 3, 2021
Nation/World

Lawmakers debate repealing Saddam-era war measures on Iraq

· August 3, 2021
Nation/World

Dearing, who brought swimming diversity debate, loses race

· August 3, 2021
Our View: Take some simple precautions to avoid tick-borne trouble

Our View: Take some simple precautions to avoid tick-borne trouble

· August 3, 2021

We usually offer an annual warning about ticks and avoiding Lyme disease earlier in the summer, and we usually include it in a broader summer caution list based on expert advice. But last week the Sta

CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3
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CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3

WASHINGTON The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that would last until October 3, as the Biden administration sought to quell intensifying criticism from pr

GOP senator hopes to issue election subpoenas within 2 weeks
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GOP senator hopes to issue election subpoenas within 2 weeks

HARRISBURG A Republican state senator who wants to have the committee he leads force three counties to turn over election machines, ballots and related material said Tuesday he thinks subpoenas will

Kingston class of ‘57 share happy memories
Features

Kingston class of ‘57 share happy memories

· August 3, 2021

Irene Miscavage Connor remembers being a majorette, always marching and twirling.

State

GOP senator hopes to issue election subpoenas within 2 weeks

· August 3, 2021
Nation/World

Curry lands second $200M contract of career with Warriors

· August 3, 2021
Nation/World

A look at the harassment claims against Gov. Andrew Cuomo

· August 3, 2021
Nation/World

Thai protest leader renews calls for reform of monarchy

· August 3, 2021
Carmelo Anthony set to join LeBron by signing with Lakers
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Carmelo Anthony set to join LeBron by signing with Lakers

LOS ANGELES Along with another veteran player, the Lakers added some youth Tuesday to their team on the second day of the NBA s free-agency period.

Hanover Area: School to start in-person, some masks required
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Hanover Area: School to start in-person, some masks required

· August 3, 2021

HANOVER TWP. At the start of Hanover Area School Board s monthly meeting, district Superintendent Nathan Barrett confirmed the first day of school is set for Aug. 30, with teachers returning for in-

Biden, Wolf, top Dems say Cuomo should go
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Biden, Wolf, top Dems say Cuomo should go

NEW YORK New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced mounting pressure Tuesday to resign, including from President Joe Biden and other onetime Democratic allies, after an investigation found he sexually harass

Nation/World

Lawyer: R. Kelly gained weight, lost money ahead of trial

· August 3, 2021
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Missouri governor pardons gun-waving St. Louis lawyer couple

· August 3, 2021
Nation/World

Garth Brooks reassessing stadium tour because of COVID surge

· August 3, 2021
Biles returns to Olympic competition, wins bronze on beam
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Biles returns to Olympic competition, wins bronze on beam

TOKYO Simone Biles isn t going home with a fistful of gold medals. A mental block one brought on by exhaustion or stress or something the American gymnastics star still can t quite grasp that fo

Durant scores 29, US reaches Olympic semis, tops Spain 95-81
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Durant scores 29, US reaches Olympic semis, tops Spain 95-81

SAITAMA, Japan Back and forth they went, the three-time defending Olympic champions from the U.S. on one side, the reigning Basketball World Cup champions from Spain on the other.