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CBS up, 'Idol' down as traditional TV season ends
May 23
(AP) CBS strengthened its dominance over the television industry this year at the same time that the unprecedented reign of "American Idol" came to a close.
WWII historian taking on American Revolution
May 23
(AP) An award-winning and best-selling World War II historian is turning to an older conflict for his next project: the American Revolution.
Mary J. Blige faces $3.4M federal tax lien in NJ
May 23
(AP) Mary J. Blige and her husband have been hit with a $3.4 million tax lien in New Jersey.
BUYS LISTINGS: May 24 to May 30, 2013
May 23
THIS WEEK: May 24 to 30, 2013Flea Market and Bake Sale, sponsored by St. Andre Bessette Parish at Holy Saviour Worship Site, 54 Hillard St., Wilkes-Barre. 5 to 9 tonight; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a Bag Sale 5 to 6...
'Epic' raises the animation bar
May 23
/Derivative as all get out and plainly concocted by a committee, “Epic” is a children's animated film that is more entertaining and emotional than it has any right to be.
'Fast & Furious 6' just dumb, easygoing summer fun
May 23
Bad movies are rarely as much fun as these “Fast and the Furious” pictures. And make no mistake about it — they're bad.
A Sweet Valley welcome to almost-summer
May 23
SWEET VALLEY — Members of the Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Company are gearing up once again for the annual Sweet Valley Fair, a Memorial Day weekend tradition for many.
Game for an old favorite? Come on down to 'The Price Is Right Live'
May 23
Chances are if you're planning to attend “The Price Is Right Live!” interactive show at the Kirby Center on Thursday, you're probably hoping you'll be called to “come on down” and be a contestant.
STILL SHOWING
May 23
42 — Brian Helgeland's film is pretty much all you could hope for in a Jackie Robinson film biography. Minus the excitement, which given how well-known Robinson's story is to baseball fans, is no cardinal sin. And the cast is more...
Song-and-dance revue not just for Anglophiles
May 23
All right, old chaps, gather round and let's see how well you know your trivia:Who discovered King Tut's tomb back in November 1922? If you immediately thought of British archaeologist Howard Carter, you're right.
'WHOM DO YOU REMEMBER ON MEMORIAL DAY?'
May 23
Because Monday is a special holiday, we asked:“ON MEMORIAL DAY, WHOM DO YOU REMEMBER?”•••“The soldiers, and my grandparents, Ted and Lil Brown.”
CONCERTS LISTINGS: May 24 to May 30, 2013
May 23
THIS WEEK: May 24 to 30, 2013Farewell Senior Recital, performances by senior student musicians at Wyoming Seminary. Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. 4 tonight. Free. 270-2192.
STAGE LISTINGS: May 24 to May 30, 2013
May 23
THIS WEEK: May 24 to 30, 2013The Merry Wives of Windsor, a Shakespeare in the Park event about the lusty Lothario Falstaff, who decides to woo two beautiful but married women — at the same time. Presented by...
READS LISTINGS: May 24 to May 30, 2013
May 23
THIS WEEK: May 24 to 30, 2013Poetry Reading, by Canadian writer Nygel Metcalfe, whose style has been referred to as “word hurricane.” Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Tonight with open...
KIDS LISTINGS: May 24 to May 30, 2013
May 23
THIS WEEK: May 24 to 30, 2013Curious George, the little cartoon monkey visits a storytime session at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 11 a.m. Saturday. Photo ops available.
We mark their lives Under the ground and above it, memories live on all over Northeastern Pennsylvania
May 23
They sit silently under the shade of tall trees or out in the open amid well-groomed lawns, quiet monuments to those who have gone before us.
RESTAURANT REVIEW
May 23
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Third and final 'Hangover' easy to sleep off
May 23
Slow, sentimental and somewhat sedated, the third “Hangover” movie isn't so much exhausted of outrageous “Oh no, they DIDN'T!” ideas as it is spent of energy. And they knew it, too. The only raunchy moment is stuffed into the closing...
New Victory Theater offers Bob Marley, Shakespeare
May 23
(AP) A new musical featuring the songs of Bob Marley, the world premiere of William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" by the innovative Fiasco Theater company and an...
Bernard Waber, children's author, dies at age 91
May 23
(AP) Bernard Waber, the author of such children's favorites as "The House on East 88th Street" and "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile," has died.
Canada terror suspect: Lawyer must use 'holy book'
May 23
(AP) A man accused of plotting to derail a train in Canada with support from al-Qaida is asking to be represented by a defense attorney willing to use the "holy book" as a...
Singer Nick Carter to release memoir Sept. 24
May 23
(AP) Nick Carter isn't only writing songs he's written a book.
Sorrentino serves up a cinema banquet at Cannes
May 23
(AP) Paolo Sorrentino has a thing about food appropriately enough, for the director of a sumptuous feast of a film, "The Great Beauty."
Darius Rucker rides 'Wagon Wheel' to top of charts
May 23
(AP) Darius Rucker is a fan of Old Crow Medicine Show, but says he didn't really get what was so infectious about the string band's signature hit "Wagon Wheel" at...
Seamless and GrubHub to combine, no terms revealed
May 23
(AP) Rival online takeout services Seamless North America and GrubHub on Monday announced plans to combine and create a new company covering more than 20,000 restaurants in...
Paul McCartney writes in support of Pussy Riot
May 23
(AP) Beatles frontman Paul McCartney has asked a Russian judge to release members of the Pussy Riot punk group from prison.
Debbie Reynolds: We all knew Liberace was gay
May 23
(AP) In the new film "Behind the Candelabra," veteran entertainer Debbie Reynolds has just three major scenes to flesh out one of the most complicated figures in...
Barbie's Dream House goes life-size
May 23
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Days of Malibu living are long gone for Barbie. The iconic doll has moved to Florida and is inviting people to step into her life-size dream house, the first one now open worldwide.
Navigate the sea of little white lies
May 23
At some point — Mother's Day or Father's Day, Christmas Day or birthday — we've all given and received the equivalent of the pink bunny suit that Ralphie is forced into in “A Christmas Story.”
Know thy neighbor is sage advice
May 23
There are many reasons to get to know your neighbors, but freeing hostages isn't the most common.Still, recently you may have asked yourself why you know so little about that guy on the corner. I did.





















