WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden assured Americans on Friday that the U.S. economy is chugging along in the holiday season, but the very strength of a new jobs report showed that high inflation remains a recession threat.

WILKES-BARRE — There was cause for celebration Friday evening as Mayor George Brown, members of the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, family and friends joined Jonathan Edwards in “cutting the ribbon,” officially opening Diamond City Studios for business.

WILKES-BARRE — Still sweet on the beehive as the city’s go-to symbol, Mayor George Brown unveiled a new logo and video with the aim of creating a buzz to attract business.

HAZLE TOWNSHIP — Police are actively investigating a shooting scene in the parking lot of the Walmart in Hazle Township, our newsgathering partners at WBRE/WYOU TV are reporting.

SCRANTON — A magical event coming this holiday season might just be the perfect afternoon out with your own princess — or prince.

WILKES-BARRE — In deciding to close the business started by his great uncle 95 years ago Hussein Kazimi relied on his head more than his heart.

NEW YORK — Donald Trump “knew exactly what was going on” with top Trump Organization executives who schemed for years to dodge taxes on company-paid perks, a prosecutor said Thursday, challenging defense claims that the former president was unaware of the plot at the heart of the company’s tax fraud case.

ARLINGTON, Texas — It has been quite a comeback for third-ranked TCU, one much bigger than that 18-point deficit the Horned Frogs erased to beat Kansas State six weeks ago.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — At the conclusion of his news conference Friday at Bank of America Stadium, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney turned to walk away from the podium when he saw North Carolina coach Mack Brown approaching with a big smile on his face.

INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan needed a decade to reach its first Big Ten championship game.

DOHA, Qatar — Christian Pulisic became an American star with the winning goal — and the injury he got while scoring it — that lifted the United States into the round of 16 at the World Cup.