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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Luzerne County mail ballots and voter turnout dissected

Luzerne County’s Election Board and a team of workers wrapped up the processing and uploading of Nov. 5 general election mail ballots around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday at the county’s Penn Place Building in downtown Wilkes-Barre, said board Chairwoman Denise Williams.

Trump receives congratulations and an invitation to the White House as Biden nudges on transition

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump spent his first day as president-elect receiving congratulatory phone calls from his defeated opponent, world leaders and President Joe Biden as he began the process of turning his election victory into a government.

Political experts analyze the 2024 General Election’s ’red wave’

WILKES-BARRE — Veteran political consultant Ed Mitchell on Wednesday put the 2024 General Election results in perspective.

Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting

WASHINGTON — Kamala Harris said Wednesday that “we must accept the results of this election” as she encouraged supporters to continue fighting for their vision of the country after her loss to Donald Trump.

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Unofficial 2024 General Election vote totals

WILKES-BARRE — Here are the unofficial candidate vote totals as reported Wednesday morning:

Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.

Luzerne County navigates whirlwind Election Day

Luzerne County had a whirlwind Election Day on Tuesday that included strong voter turnout, an unfounded bomb threat and a mix-up over segregated ballots in the 119th Legislative District.

Trump wins North Carolina, narrowing Harris’ path to victory

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump won the battleground state of North Carolina on Tuesday, fending off a challenge from Kamala Harris, who was looking to flip the state and expand her pathways to 270 electoral votes.

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H.S. Girls Soccer: Lake-Lehman falls to Central Columbia in state playoffs

LEHMAN TWP. — Haley Bull, the only senior starter on a team within three wins of a third straight PIAA title, led the way Tuesday night as Central Columbia defeated Lake-Lehman 3-0 in a first-round Class 2A girls soccer state tournament game at Eddie Edwards Stadium.

Palmyra edges shorthanded Crestwood in state field hockey opener

WRIGHT TWP. — In the closing minutes of Tuesday night’s state playoff game, Crestwood found itself in a dire spot: a yellow card put the Comets down a player for a five-minute penalty.

Run ends for Wyoming Valley West field hockey in state opener vs. Methacton

KINGSTON — Wyoming Valley West is very aware of the roadblock it faces once it leaves Northeastern Pennsylvania.

NFL trade deadline: Commanders acquire Lattimore; Lions get Za’Darius Smith; Steelers add Williams

Marshon Lattimore, Za’Darius Smith, Mike Williams, Preston Smith and Tre’Davious White were sent to winning teams. Jonathan Mingo and Khalil Herbert are going to a place where they’ll play more.

PIAA roundup: Dawgs, Royals volleyball; Sem, Dallas boys soccer advance

The Berwick girls volleyball team got their run in the PIAA Class 3A playoffs off to a fine start, sweeping Shamokin 3-0 in the first round. Set scores were 25-8, 25-14 and 25-11 for Berwick.

Cashman sounds as if he intends to bring back Boone as manager, defends Yankees from Kelly criticism

SAN ANTONIO — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman sounded as if he intends to bring back manager Aaron Boone for an eighth season and defended his team from criticism by Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly over New York’s sloppy World Series defensive play.

Penn State opens College Football Playoff rankings at No. 6, in line for a home game

Penn State’s disappointment from another loss to Ohio State hasn’t hurt the Nittany Lions much in the College Football Playoff race.

76ers’ Joel Embiid is suspended by the NBA for three games for shoving a newspaper columnist

NEW YORK — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was suspended by the NBA on Tuesday for three games without pay for shoving a member of the media.

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