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2020

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Mystery over absence of Algeria leader treated for COVID-19

· December 12, 2020
WB YMCA closes building for fitness use due to state mandate
News

WB YMCA closes building for fitness use due to state mandate

· December 12, 2020

WILKES-BARRE The Wilkes-Barre YMCA announced the closure of its building for all fitness, pool and program use starting today, Saturday, Dec. 12, until Jan. 4 in keeping with the state s latest COVI

Diamonds to youthful toy drive organizer
Opinion · Wire

Diamonds to youthful toy drive organizer

· December 12, 2020

Diamonds this week go first to Lana Eiden. As Bill O Boyle reported, the seven-year-old Girl Scout Daisy is asking people to donate new toys for children in need that she, with the help of her mom and

Baker fears Wolf’s measures will be tough on workers, families
News

Baker fears Wolf’s measures will be tough on workers, families

· December 12, 2020

WILKES-BARRE Sen. Lisa Baker Friday said once again, it appears that the across-the-board restrictions Gov. Tom Wolf is imposing do not reflect any lessons learned from earlier misjudgments.

Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority receives federal funding to help homeless veterans
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Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority receives federal funding to help homeless veterans

· December 12, 2020

The Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority will receive more than $110,000 in federal funding to assist veterans at risk of homelessness.

Good Shepherd Academy kicks off drive-thru light display
News

Good Shepherd Academy kicks off drive-thru light display

· December 12, 2020

KINGSTON Despite the toll the pandemic has taken on our community, people are still hungry to come together and get into the Christmas spirit.

Luzerne County’s coronavirus hospitalizations and positivity rate rise again, new report shows
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Luzerne County’s coronavirus hospitalizations and positivity rate rise again, new report shows

· December 12, 2020

On average, 125.4 Luzerne County residents were hospitalized daily for coronavirus this week an increase of 19.5 compared to two weeks ago, according to the state s weekly statistics update released

Nation/World

Flamethrower drone incinerates wasp nests in China

· December 12, 2020
Nation/World

Italy's staggering virus toll poses uncomfortable questions

· December 12, 2020
Nation/World

Shadowy Ethiopian massacre could be 'tip of the iceberg'

· December 12, 2020
Nation/World

John Wall back on floor, NBA opens preseason in empty arenas

· December 12, 2020
Nation/World

Protesters hurl eggs as South Korea releases child rapist

· December 12, 2020
Nation/World

Tom Vilsack faces new challenges as he returns to old job

· December 12, 2020
Nation/World

Iran executes journalist who encouraged 2017 protests

· December 12, 2020
Nation/World

Territorial rout: Arizona State blows out rival Arizona 70-7

· December 12, 2020
Nation/World

Portland police ask for clear streets at barricaded house

· December 12, 2020
Their view: Defending the filibuster, the last safeguard of minority rights
Op-Ed

Their view: Defending the filibuster, the last safeguard of minority rights

· December 11, 2020

Most of what you ve heard about the left s extremist agenda is true. They haven t been exactly quiet about it.

AP source: Cuomo among contenders for attorney general pick
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AP source: Cuomo among contenders for attorney general pick

· December 11, 2020

WASHINGTON New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is one of several contenders under consideration by President-elect Joe Biden for the role of attorney general, a person with knowledge of the search process sa

Nation/World

The NBA preseason begins, with empty arenas as the stages

· December 11, 2020
Nation/World

New Phillies boss Dombrowski plans retool, not rebuild

· December 11, 2020