Wilkes-Barre and Northeastern PA News from the Associated Press

Harvey's catch lifts Villanova by Richmond 21-20

Brandyn Harvey made a one-handed grab of Chris Whitney's fourth-down pass for a 29-yard touchdown with 59 seconds left and Villanova stunned Richmond 21-20 on Saturday night.

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Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting

The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included a father of three with ties to Laos whose family had a hist ...

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Fla. police: Graffiti artist left work incomplete

Police in Florida say a graffiti artist who apparently ran out of paint midway through a spray-painted creation left a note to potential critics to explain the unfinished work.< ...

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HBO filmmakers get inside Obama campaign

Pivotal presidential campaigns are frequently defined in retrospect by documentaries.

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In Europe, most swine flu shots by invitation only

In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine. Doctor's offices aren't swamped with desperate calls. And there are no cries of injustice that the vacci ...

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Software cos. eye key patent case in Supreme Court

With the technology industry looking on, the Supreme Court on Monday will explore what types of inventions should be eligible for a patent in a pivotal case that could undermine ...

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Seattle team wins $900,000 in Space Elevator Games

A Seattle team has collected a $900,000 prize in a NASA-backed competition to develop the concept of an elevator to space _ an idea spurred by science fiction novels.

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Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash

As word spread that a gunman had opened fire at Fort Hood leaving a trail of carnage, a chilling realization swept across the U.S. Muslim community: He has an Islamic name. ...

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Obama asks House to vote on health care bill

President Barack Obama summoned Democrats to "answer the call of history" Saturday as the House pushed toward a vote on a landmark health care bill holding out the pro ...

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2010 elections: Tables turned on Democrats

Oh, how the tables have turned.

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Book: Obama seriously considered Hillary for VP

Barack Obama seriously considered Hillary Rodham Clinton for the vice presidency, even though his top aides weren't enthusiastic about it, his presidential campaign manager says ...

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Nick Counter, Hollywood studios' negotiator, dies

Nick Counter, a longtime negotiator for Hollywood producers who led the studios through two grueling writers' strikes last year and in 1988, has died. He was 69.

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Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

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Peter Wolf to perform with Portland Symphony

Rocker Peter Wolf says he's looking forward to trying some home-brewed beer and good wine when he arrives in Maine for a gig with the Portland Symphony Orchestra.

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Hopper: All's 'good right now' despite cancer

Prostate cancer couldn't keep Dennis Hopper away from the Breeders' Cup on Saturday.

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Zero Cup wins for Edwards after 9 last year

Carl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless NASCAR Sprint Cup season.

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Putz, Pavano file for free agency

Mets reliever J.J. Putz and Twins pitcher Carl Pavano filed for free agency Saturday.

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Spanish basketball game off because of swine flu

Swine flu has forced the Spanish basketball league to postpone a game for the second time this season.

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No. 18 Oklahoma State cruises past Iowa State 34-8

Keith Toston ran for a career-high 206 yards and three touchdowns, Zac Robinson threw a touchdown pass and No. 18 Oklahoma State bounced back from its drubbing by Texas with a 3 ...

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Pro Bowler Ty Law signs with Broncos

Ty Law spent the first half of the season waiting for the right team to come calling. Now that it has, he doesn't want to waste any more time getting back on the field.

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