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Restaurant learns online reviews can make or break
(AP) It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet.
whimsical take on Shakespeare's 'Windsor'
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“He's at the point where he needs to be taught a lesson,” said Brian McGuinness, who is portraying the bumbling character in...
'Gatsby' jazzing up the fashion world
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DETROIT — Baz Luhrmann's “The Great Gatsby” has been inspiring product tie-ins and TV events. Check out these examples, none of...
An artist — or just a regular Peeping Tom?
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NEW YORK — In one photo, a woman is on all fours, presumably picking something up, her posterior pressed against a glass window. Another photo...
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Seasonal flora to fawn over 
May 24
Locals buying all types of greenery to plant this Memorial Day weekend
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“Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?”
May 23
“We remember the men who died to serve our country. We raise our flags and decorate the graves.”Josh SchnabelKunkle
Meet Nero
May 23
Nero is a 2-year-old neutered Doberman Pinscher. He is very keen, super energetic with tremendous strength and stamina. He likes to be with his people and is not suited to kennel or backyard life; he needs human interaction and leadership.
Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman Scott Weiland
May 24
(AP) The Stone Temple Pilots accuse former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the band's name to further his solo career and want a judge to strip the rocker of his ability...
Rare Superman comic found in house insulation
May 24
(AP) It's considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. And David Gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers...
Former Bears tackle Dick Evey dies at 72
May 24
(AP) Dick Evey (EE'-vee), a tackle who played most of his eight seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, has died at age 72.
Porch-bound paradise
May 24
WILKES-BARRE — Joe Matteo knew something was missing from the Frederick Stegmaier Mansion from the moment he bought it.
From the crypt: Like a butterfly, safety is elusive
May 24
So, want to hear something romantic?Once upon a time, there was a prince who loved a princess so much he “came in through the coal bin” to see her.
Seasonal flora to fawn over
May 24
Locals buying all types of greenery to plant this Memorial Day weekend
FORTY FORT — Business was in full bloom this week for area garden centers and landscapers, and one local wholesale florist said the season is one of the strongest he's ever seen.
Cannes: Dern a leading man again in 'Nebraska'
May 24
(AP) For the aging, gruff patriarch of his father-son road trip "Nebraska," Alexander Payne tried to lure Gene Hackman out of retirement and considered the likes of Robert...
First lady to students: 'I have failed at things'
May 24
(AP) Failure is OK, but continuing to work hard is more important, Michelle Obama said Friday.
Snooki: NJ Gov Christie 'just doesn't like us'
May 24
(AP) New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was never a fan of MTV's "Jersey Shore," saying it unfairly cast the state in a negative light.
Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert at country fest
May 24
(AP) Some of country music's big names, including Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker and Zac Brown Band, take the stage at the Bayou Country Superfest at LSU's...
6 Wyeth paintings fetch $2M at NYC auction
May 24
(AP) Six paintings by the famous Wyeth family of artists have sold for just over $2 million at a New York City auction.
With hits, Demi Lovato radio-ready with 4th album
May 24
(AP) Before achieving back-to-back radio hits with "Give Your Heart a Break" and "Heart Attack," Demi Lovato wondered why she had yet to find her breakthrough on the...
Review: Haunting, effective revival of 'The Weir'
May 24
(AP) Acclaimed Irish dramatist Conor McPherson ("The Shining City") showed the power and treachery of storytelling in his 1997 Olivier Award-winning classic, "The Weir." One...
Close allies urges Toronto mayor to talk
May 24
(AP) Close allies of Toronto Mayor Rob's Ford said Friday they will release a letter that urges the mayor to address a purported video that apparently shows him smoking crack...
Jersey shore reopens for 1st post-Sandy summer
May 24
(AP) New Jersey rolled out some of its big guns Friday to proclaim that the shore is back following Superstorm Sandy, using Gov. Chris Christie and the cast of MTV's "Jersey...
Fire official: 18 injured in crash between shuttle bus, tractor-trailer near Atlanta airport
May 24
(AP) Fire official: 18 injured in crash between shuttle bus, tractor-trailer near Atlanta airport.
Tavis Smiley marks 10th year on PBS
May 24
(AP) Tavis Smiley has stood out in 20 years in broadcasting, and he has no intention of changing his style or substance.
At Cannes' movie palace, talk of TV's rise
May 24
(AP) The annual Cannes festival on the French Riviera is the grandest platform in the world for the highest ambitions of film, a place where the art form is worshipped with...
Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival
May 24
(AP) Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.
Storm took classmates, parents as it swept through
May 24
(AP) One loved unicorns. Another, nicknamed "ladybug," sang country songs. Another dreamed of one day owning a pontoon boat.
We mark their lives Under the ground and above it, memories live on all over Northeastern Pennsylvania
May 24
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.
MAGICAL MAYO?
May 24
Even that which we loathe can have redeeming value. Case in point: mayonnaise. Don't get me started on everything so wrong with it. But having just witnessed a miracle, I must give credit where credit is due. Picture an almost brand-new, custom-made, wooden...
Justin Bieber's monkey becomes German property
May 23
(AP) Justin Bieber's pet monkey is no longer his.
WikiLeaks leaks 'We Steal Secrets' doc transcript
May 23
(AP) WikiLeaks characterizes the new documentary, "We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks," as biased and accuses its director, Alex Gibney of "errors and sleight of...
Prince Edward presents Edinburgh's awards in Tenn.
May 23
(AP) Queen Elizabeth's youngest son, Prince Edward, has visited Tennessee to promote one of the British royal family's charities, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Brown hounded for calling Manila 'gates of hell'
May 23
(AP) Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.
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.





















