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Triple slay suspect in Pennsylvania: 'I had fun'

A man charged with killing three people with a knife and a hammer said "I had fun" and blew a kiss to reporters while being led into court after his arrest.

Bill Scranton Exits Pa. Governor Race

Bill Scranton dropped out of the governor's race Tuesday after it became clear that Republican Party leaders planned to endorse former Pittsburgh Steelers star Lynn Swann for the nomination.

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Exchange Students Live American Nightmare
Source: CNN

Five students from countries stretching from Norway to Tanzania to Colombia are back home telling friends of a different America than they expected. They expected to spend a high school year immersed in the culture and joys of America. Now a U.S.

Pennsylvania's burning mines: Inextinguishable and compelling
Source: The Economist

Central Pennsylvania—specifically, the Lackawanna river valley, comprising the towns of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Carbondale and Ashley—was the centre of America's anthracite coal-mining industry.

Family business still going strong with basic customer service values
Source: scranton times

This article shows that the simple idea of customer appreciation can help keep a business going strong. Also never count out the power of family and the senior workforce.

McCain's last stand
Source: The Economist

If John McCain fails in his bid for the White House, part of the blame has to fall on his campaign's organization -- or, lack thereof. Certainly, the McCain camp has not been overflowing with enthusiasm.

There's Gold (oops, I mean SNOW) in Them Thar Hills

For one of the Not-for-Profits I do work for, I had to leave my home (very early) and drive 385 miles to the othe side of New York today.

Scranton Pa: A town where voting for Barack Obama is an offence against God
Source: National Post

In Scranton, a city of 70,000 – 35,000 of them Catholics -- the Church is exerting enormous pressure on the faithful to support the anti-abortion candidate.

Breaking news: Secret Service investigating threat from Scranton Palin rally
Source: scrantontimes.com

The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a threatening remark directed at Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama during a political event in Scranton.

Cleveland one of the 'fastest dying' cities
Source: wkyc.com

Forbes Magazine came out with its list of "America's Fastest Dying Cities". Out of 10 locations, Ohio has four cities on the list: Cleveland, Youngstown, Dayton and Canton.

Crane Collapse in Scranton, PA
Source: Newswatch 16

Part of a crane came crashing through the pavement in downtown Scranton early Thursday morning, putting a pub temporarily out of business. One of the better spots to have a nice bite to eat too. Shame. Hope business is back to normal as soon as possible.

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