Wednesday, June 19, 2013


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Heat force Game 7 with 103-100 OT win over Spurs

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(AP) When LeBron James' greatness almost wasn't good enough, officials began preparing for a San Antonio celebration.

Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses

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(AP) The Internal Revenue Service is about to pay $70 million in employee bonuses despite an Obama administration directive to cancel discretionary bonuses because of...

Boeing wins order for 30 new-generation 737 jets

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(AP) Boeing Co. says it is selling 30 of its new generation 737-MAX 8 jets, extending the popularity of the fuel-efficient short-haul aircraft at the Paris Air Show.

Currency factors weigh on retailer H&M's Q2 profit

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(AP) The obscure oversight board that President Barack Obama wants to scrutinize the National Security Agency's secret surveillance system is little known for good reason.

Obama relying on untested oversight board on NSA

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NL Capsules

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(AP) LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7.

James, Heat beats Spurs 103-100 in OT; Game 7 next

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(AP) No amount of tight defense could keep Jozy Altidore from doing what he does best.

Altidore scores, US beats Honduras 1-0

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Obama to renew calls for nuclear reductions

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Oil falls near $98 a barrel before Bernanke speaks

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(AP) Worry and speculation have consumed investors since Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke to Congress last month about the Federal Reserve's drive to keep long-term interest rates...

A guide to the Federal Reserve's events Wednesday

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Dish won't submit revised bid for Sprint

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Netflix to expand to Netherlands later this year

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Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) has come and gone, and that means a post-show wrap-up. E3 is the most exciting three days of the year for the video game industry and its fans, as it is used by game companies and publishers to show off all of their upcoming games,...

GET YOUR GAME ON: E3 brings surprises, controversy

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For husband-and-wife author duo Sara Pritchard and Kevin Oderman, the settings in which their tales take place are more than just backdrops for plots – they're living, breathing characters unto themselves.

'Help Wanted' in Wilkes-Barre

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Most people don't wear makeup in the summer - in fact who wants to? It's hot, humid, rainy, and sometimes you're in and out of a pool or doing some sort of outdoor activity where you might sweat it all off.

MAKEUP RULES: Summer essentials

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Beer: Old Brown Dog AleBrewer: Smuttynose Brewing CompanyStyle: American Brown AleABV: 6.70%

I'D TAP THAT: Drink like a dog

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Friday nights may be reserved for some as a night to go out on the town, but why wait until later in the evening to do so?

Third Friday brings art walk back to Wilkes-Barre

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Somewhere there are children writing lists to Santa Claus, making snow angels, and dreaming of sugarplums. In a place like Christmasland, where it is said to be Christmas everyday, you might think children would be lucky to go there. But, Joe Hill's latest novel,...

NOVEL APPROACH: Slay bells

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So I have a connection to Sunday night's Miss USA winner, Erin Brady of Connecticut.

RALPHIE REPORT: Crownings, canolis, and convictions

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The Lonely Island pull another magic trick out of the fun box – and it's their third studio record, “The Wack Album.” The Weird Al Yankovics of the 21st century tackle sexual etiquette, double standards, general stupidity and wardrobe malfunctions...

ALBUM REVIEW: Lonely Island's 'Wack' sense of humor on display

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If you had cut off listening to the Goo Goo Dolls 25 years ago, you would have trouble accepting that their latest disc, “Magnetic,” was actually recorded by the same band. It's hard to believe the loveable scamps that once sang “Don't Beat...

ALBUM REVIEW: Goo Goo Dolls not as 'Magnetic' these days

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It happens to a lot of megastars in the music industry: eventually, everyone shifts gears and releases music that turns everyone's head. Kayne West did exactly that with “Yeezus,” his not-so-pop latest release.

ALBUM REVIEW: Expect the unexpected on Kayne's 'Yeezus'

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Peculiar Culinary Company owner Gene Philbin started his unique “pop-up restaurant” events in Jefferson Park in Pittston last year, so when the park fell into disrepair, it was only natural for the executive chef to whip up a solution that popped up just as...

Peculiar plans for Pittston park

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SPEAK AND SEE, 6.19.13-6.25.13

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CONCERTS, 6.19.13-6.25.13

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THEATER, 6.19.13-6.25.13

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AGENDA, 6.19.13-6.25.13

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Full name: Meurcie ReddingAge: 23Hometown: ScrantonFavorite Weekender feature: Man/Model of the WeekFavorite bar/restaurant: Doc Magrogan's Oyster House

Model of the Week: Meurcie Redding

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Full name: Ryan LitwinskyAge: 20Hometown: Clarks SummitFavorite Weekender feature:Sorry Mom and DadFavorite bar/restaurant: Moe's Southwest GrillWhat are you passionate about? Enjoying life

Man of the Week: Ryan Litwinsky

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The days are long, the sun is bright, the orange of road construction is all around, which can only mean one thing: it's officially summer in Northeast Pennsylvania.

Wet hot NEPA summer

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This 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is owned by Bruce Peters of Blakeslee.“I have always wanted a Corvette, and I finally got one this year when I traded a motorcycle for it,” Peters said.

MOTORHEAD: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette

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When someone says live life to the fullest, what do you say?I say that living life to the fullest is taking every opportunity that is thrown at you.

SORRY MOM & DAD: Young, wild, and alive

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From Friday to Sunday, June 21-23, the Wyoming Valley RiverFest will again be held along the banks of the Susquehanna in Wilkes-Barre at Nesbitt Park and the River Common.

Dragon boats, Coalminers, and more at RiverFest

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Captain, We're Sinking's new album, “The Future Is Cancelled,” may sound bleak, but the mostly Philadelphia-based punk rockers, who originally started in Scranton, are actually on their way up.

The Sinking 'Future'

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Superman is kind of a snooze. There's nothing all that compelling or interesting behind the iconography of the character, which is probably why Superman functions as little more than a corporate symbol nowadays. I guess he has his fans, but I've never met...

MOVIE REVIEW: Not-so-super 'Man of Steel'

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