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Ukraine’s divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops
KYIV, Ukraine — A divisive mobilization law in Ukraine came into force on Saturday, as Kyiv struggles to boost troop numbers after Russia launched a new offensive that some fear could close in on Ukraine’s second-largest city. The legislation, which was watered down from its original draft, will...
Member of Israel’s War Cabinet says he’ll quit the government June 8 unless there’s a new war plan
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Benny Gantz, a popular centrist member of Israel’s three-member War Cabinet, threatened Saturday to resign from the government if it doesn’t adopt a new plan in three weeks’ time for the war in Gaza, a decision that would leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more reliant on far-right allies.
Logano captures pole for All-Star race after qualifying first at North Wilkesboro
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — Joey Logano has won 30 poles in his Cup Series career. This one meant something extra to him. Logano will start up front for the NASCAR All-Star race after turning a lap of 1:29.75 on Saturday during qualifying at North Wilkesboro Speedway. The two 60-laps...
Jesus is their savior, Trump is their candidate
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. As Donald Trump increasingly infuses his campaign with Christian trappings while coasting to a third Republican presidential nomination, his support is as strong as ever among evangelicals and other conservative Christians. “Trump supports Jesus, and without Jesus, America will fall,” said...
Pa. Game Commission sets 2024-25 migratory game bird seasons
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Pennsylvania’s 2024-25 migratory game bird seasons have been set. Annual migratory game bird seasons are selected by states from frameworks established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Game Commission selections were made after reviewing last year’s hunter harvests,...
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remains at 3.4% in April
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) on Friday released its preliminary employment situation report for April 2024. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was unchanged over the month at 3.4%. This was the seventh consecutive month at 3.4%. The U.S. unemployment rate rose by one-tenth of a percentage point from its March rate to 3.9%.
Seize the Grey wins the Preakness for D. Wayne Lukas and ends Mystik Dan’s Triple Crown bid
BALTIMORE — D. Wayne Lukas worked his way to Seize the Grey after his horse won the Preakness Stakes and kept getting interrupted by well-wishes offering congratulations. “I think they’re trying to get rid of me,” Lukas said. “They probably want me to retire. I don’t think that’ll happen.”
Jackie Calmes: The Supreme Court’s conservatives onstage, unplugged and unrepentant
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. It’s that time of year when the life-tenured denizens of America’s imperial court, otherwise known as the Supreme Court, come down from their bench to mix with the masses. Just kidding. The justices limit their appearances to friendly audiences,...
Schauffele stays out front at PGA Championship as Scheffler caps a wild day by staying in contention
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Xander Schauffele was in the lead for the fifth time in his last six rounds. Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was in the thick of contention with his 42nd straight round of par or better. Bryson DeChambeau smashed his way into the mix with nine tee shots over 300 yards.
RailRiders drop second straight one-run slugfest in Worcester
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped 9-8 to the Worcester Red Sox in a back-and-forth contest. Two players had three-knock nights as the team racked up 13 total hits. Bobby Dalbec cranked a two-run homer off of Edgar Barclay for a 2-0 lead...
A fine day on the square: Fine Arts Fiesta continues in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE — Public Square was packed on Friday for the second day of Fine Arts Fiesta, a four-day festival featuring professional artists, artisans, musicians, dancers, poets, theater artists and international talents. The stage events schedule for the remainder of the weekend is as follows. Saturday, May 18. 10:55 a.m....
Local roundup: Hazleton Area softball ends regular season with win
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Olivia Williams launched a homer and drove in two runs as the Hazleton Area softball team wrapped up its regular season with a 4-3 win over Berwick on Friday. Williams drove in two runs, scored once and drew a walk on...
Panthers beat Bruins with late game-winner, advance to Eastern Conference final
BOSTON — Gustav Forsling scored the tiebreaking goal on a rebound with 1:33 left, and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 22 shots for the Florida Panthers to beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Friday night and win their second-round playoff series in six games. The Panthers advanced to the Eastern Conference...
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