Wilkes-Barre and Northeastern PA News from the Associated Press

Pennsylvania Lottery midday numbers

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Fireworks explosion on NC island kills 1, hurts 4

A worker preparing for an Independence Day celebration was killed and four colleagues critically injured after fireworks exploded Saturday morning on a remote North Carolina isl ...

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Turtle named for Obama freed on Independence Day

A sea turtle named after President Barack Obama that was rescued just before Inauguration Day has been set free on Independence Day.

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ALL BUSINESS: Cash is king for investors

That old saying "cash is king" certainly rings true these days. Investors can't seem to get enough of it, which ultimately could be bad news for the stock market and t ...

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Advocates are back with real health care stories

When carpenter Greg Douglas rolled his pickup truck, his toolbox hit him and smashed his ribs and collarbone. After a month in the hospital, the medical bills hit him even harde ...

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Omg! Positive tone boosts Yahoo celeb site to top

Think of the most popular brands in celebrity news, and you'll probably come up with a small list that includes Entertainment Tonight, US Weekly and People.

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Australian dinosaur that lived 98M years ago found

Scientists have confirmed for the first time that Australia was once home to a dinosaur that was big, fast and terrifying, and they've named it like something from an Arnold Sch ...

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Ancient Iraqi sect struggles to keep culture in US

When the bride and groom arrive at the Mandaean Association, the Middle Eastern salad is ready and flower petals are lightly strewn across the floor.

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Illegal ads a sticky situation for many towns

Roll up to an intersection in many places and the sign you see might not only tell you to stop, yield or turn in a certain direction, it might also feature unwanted ads for a ta ...

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Gingrich urges GOP inclusion at fundraiser

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on Monday urged some 2,000 Republican party loyalists to stand up for GOP principles but to be inclusive as the party tries to retake the majo ...

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Obama: Michael over Kobe

Sorry, Kobe.

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Potter star Rupert Grint recovering from swine flu

The agent for "Harry Potter" star Rupert Grint says the actor is recovering from a mild case of swine flu.

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Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

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Recession adds to challenges for suburban arts

When he hired Itzhak Perlman as artistic director of the Westchester Philharmonic in 2007, Joshua Worby thought he'd hit a grand slam.

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Prosecutors: Flirty juror no reason for new trial

A Los Angeles fashion designer convicted of sexually assaulting seven women and teenage girls should not be granted a new trial even though a juror flirted over the phone with t ...

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Bulgaria hopes to secure F1 race in 2011

Bulgaria is hoping to strike a deal that would allow the Balkan country to host a Formula One grand prix in 2011.

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Yankees catcher Posada back in lineup

Yankees catcher Jorge Posada returned to the starting lineup Saturday after sitting out with a sore left thumb.

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Phil Jackson says he'll return to coach Lakers

Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season.

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Strasburg wins Dick Howser Trophy

Former San Diego State right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Washington Nationals last month, has been selected as the winner of the Dick Howser Tr ...

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New league will consider signing Vick

When the United Football League debuts in October, Michael Vick could be one of its players.

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Hawaii without LPGA Tour events in 2010

Michelle Wie's home state, which promotes itself as a golfer's paradise with year-round sunny weather, has bid aloha to the LPGA Tour _ for now.

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Kings acquire Smyth from Avalanche

The Los Angeles Kings acquired left wing left wing Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night for defensemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing and a fifth-round draft p ...

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Asia Olympic Council backs Tokyo's 2016 bid

The Olympic Council of Asia has endorsed the bid of Tokyo to host the Summer Games in 2016.

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CONMEBOL says Copa final on despite swine flu

Next week's first-leg match in the finals of the Copa Libertadores will go ahead in Argentina despite a swine flu outbreak that is blamed in the deaths of at least 44 people in ...

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