Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse

ALTOONA — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggled with deputies and shouted while being led into court Tuesday as new details emerged about his possible motivation behind the ambush.

Luzerne County Council not ready to give up on heating/utility assistance program

Luzerne County Council plans to hold off on taking back $1.5 million in unused federal American Rescue Plan Act funds for a heating/utility assistance program, hoping more eligible residents will seek the available help, council Chairman John Lombardo said Monday.

Water main break at Wilkes-Barre Public Square

WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barre’s Public Square was ponded with water on Monday after a suspected water main break flooded a busy intersection.

Man in custody had a gun, mask and writings tying him to killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, police say

NEW YORK (AP) — Police arrested a suspect Monday in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer who was found with a weapon, mask and writings linking him to the ambush.

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Luzerne County ends up with 75% general election voter turnout

Luzerne County ended up with 75% voter turnout in the Nov. 5 general election, according to the final tally posted last week following the election board’s full certification.

Hanover Twp. hosts annual tree lighting ceremony

HANOVER TWP. — Hanover Township Lions Club held its annual Christmas Tree Lighting event Sunday on Carey Avenue, across the street from Burger King.

Ousted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus, Russian state media say

DAMASCUS, Syria — Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime ally, Russian media said Sunday, hours after a stunning rebel advance seized control of Damascus and ended his family’s 50 years of iron rule.

Plymouth Alive hosts Jingle Mingle

PLYMOUTH — Local non-profit group Plymouth Alive held its inaugural Jingle and Mingle Sunday at the Goodwill Hose Company No. 2 on Main Street, where families took photos at Christmas-themed selfie stations.

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No. 19 Tennessee back in women’s AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2

Tennessee has returned to The Associated Press Top 25 at No. 19, ending the school’s longest drought in the 48-year history of the women’s basketball poll.

Tennessee grabs No. 1 in AP Top 25 after shakeup

Tennessee is the new No. 1 in men’s college basketball after a massive shakeup in the AP Top 25.

Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets

DALLAS — Star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed Sunday to a record $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press, a deal that could escalate to $805 million and is believed to be the largest pact in team sports history.

Eagles survive Panthers’ big upset bid, clinch playoff spot with 9th straight win

PHILADELPHIA — The mood in the Eagles’ locker room was a bit more bleak than it should have been for a team riding a nine-game winning streak and celebrating a franchise rushing record.

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles season rushing record and has Dickerson’s NFL mark in his sights

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley knew the Eagles season rushing record could be his on Sunday with the type of stellar performance that has become the standard during his first season in Philadelphia.

Wilson throws for 2 touchdowns as Steelers cruise past mistake-prone Browns 27-14

PITTSBURGH — Cam Heyward has been on good teams before. Ones that have captured divisions. Ones that have won playoff games, though admittedly not in a while.

Allen sets NFL mark with 3 TD passes and 3 TD runs, but Stafford’s Rams hold off Bills 44-42

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams had to pile up a veritable mountain of points, yards and time-of-possession advantage early on to give themselves even a chance against the Buffalo Bills’ ferocious fourth-quarter rally and a historic six-touchdown performance by Josh Allen.

Late Phillies great Dick Allen, Pirates’ Dave Parker elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame

DALLAS — Having waited for the call from Cooperstown for nearly three decades, Dave Parker burst into tears Sunday when he was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame along with the late Dick Allen.

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