Pittston magistrate race could go to recount battle

He's a political powerhouse. She's a newcomer to politics. She spent tens of thousands of dollars on a media blitz. He relied on name recognition, loyal supporters and even old campaign signs from past elections. She's a lawyer. He's not, and proudly b

citizensvoice.com (31 minutes ago)

Extra innings for dispute over Field of Dreams site

Another layer has been added to the legal battle over a zoning change at the Field of Dreams movie site.

thonline.com (31 minutes ago)

IMF's Lagarde in court for French arbitration case

PARIS (Reuters) - IMF chief Christine Lagarde arrived in court on Thursday to be questioned by a French magistrate over her role in a 285-million-euro ($366 million) arbitration payment made to a supporter of former president Nicolas Sarkozy. Lagarde risks being placed under formal investigation at the hearing for...

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Division I softball: Elyria wins battle of state-ranked teams with Avon Lake, claims ninth...

NORTH RIDGEVILLE - Gas up the bus, the Elyria Pioneers are going back to Clyde. Seniors Caitlyn Minney and Alexis Roseboro led the way for the Pioneers, who captured their ninth straight Division I district title Wednesday with a 3-0 win over Avon Lake in a battle of state-ranked teams. Minney threw a three-hit...

chronicle.northcoastnow.com (1 hour ago)

Phoenix police battle for proof in 2 fatal crashes

Phoenix police battle for proof in 2 fatal crashes

azcentral.com (2 hours ago)

Teen girl wounded in Renton, Wash. shooting

A teenage girl caught in gunfire at a Renton, Wash., park reportedly suffered a gunshot wound to the torso Wednesday night.KOMO-TV reports ( http://is.gd/849C84) that police responded to Liberty Park after getting calls about a gun battle between the park's tennis courts and a skateboard park.

thenewstribune.com (2 hours ago)

Everest hosts battle of oldest climbers

THEY may both be in their eighties, but that hasn't stood in the way of two men battling each other to become the oldest to summit Everest.

news.com.au (3 hours ago)

Kim Dotcom claims companies infringe on his patent, asks them to fund his defense

Kim Dotcom, the Internet maverick behind the now-defunct Megaupload, went on to replace his government-squashed file hosting website with the newly launched service Mega. All of this followed the police raid on his home in 2012, prompting a legal battle and eventual lawsuit against New Zealand’s Government...

slashgear.com (3 hours ago)

Woman admits cancer fraud

BOWLING GREEN -- A woman who received donations from North Baltimore and McComb residents to support her battle against cancer admitted Wednesday she fabricated the diagnosis and stole the donations.

thecourier.com (3 hours ago)

Late surge puts McVay in battle for judgeship

By David Conti, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewPennsylvania’s only contested, statewide election this fall will pit an Allegheny County judge who spent the past six years deciding family court cases against a ...

triblive.com (3 hours ago)

Salinas elementary teachers fret leadership void made by chief's sick leave

It has been nearly 18 months since the superintendent of the Salinas City Elementary School District began a battle with cancer, and some employees believe her frequent absences are taking a toll on the district's leadership.

montereyherald.com (3 hours ago)

Bob Jane can't be trusted, court told

THE court battle between Bob Jane and his son over millions of dollars has been told the tyre king is capable of fashioning evidence to suit his needs.    

news.com.au (3 hours ago)

Battle over beer business continues in Ohio

daytondailynews.com (3 hours ago)

Doin’ It In The Park: Pick-up Basketball, NYC

For a sport with such a carefree name, this is one fierce subculture. In “Doin’ It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC,” co-directors Bobbito Garcia and Kevin Couliau - both first-time feature documentarians with roots in the scene - harness the infectious energy of the players who do battle on the city...

nypost.com (3 hours ago)

Battle over beer business continues in Ohio

springfieldnewssun.com (4 hours ago)

Quick Picks for Berks County, May 23-29

"Epic" In this animated feature, a teenager is transported to a forest where a battle between the forces of good and evil is taking place, so she joins forces with a ragtag group of characters in order to save the world. Beyonce Knowles, Colin Farre...

readingeagle.com (4 hours ago)

Court agrees to shield legislators from lawsuits in redistricting

The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature scored a victory Wednesday in a long-running battle over how lawmakers drew up new districts for themselves and Congress.Click to Continue »

bradenton.com (4 hours ago)

Hats Saying "[Bleep!] Cancer" Get Sisters Kicked Out of Mall

After 51-year-old Jackie Underwood passed away following a battle with breast cancer, her children wanted to tell the world exactly how they felt about the horrific...

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Reed House offers regrouping through work

Life has not been easy for Glynis. She has overcome longtime substances abuse, cancer about eight years ago, a serious car wreck in 2003 and homelessness since soon after arriving in Savannah about five months ago. And her battle with serious mental health issues continues to dog her. So when she found The Reed...

savannahnow.com (5 hours ago)

Despite high-profile races, Lehigh Valley turnout lackluster

Despite key races, Lehigh County turnout was 13.7 percent, Northampton, 14.4 percent.Bethlehem Democrats had every reason to go to the polls Tuesday. An aggressive battle for the first open mayoral seat in a decade. A competitive Northampton County executive race starring the city's sitting mayor.    

mcall.com (5 hours ago)

With superintendent on sick leave, some Salinas City Elementary employees worried about a lack of...

It has been nearly 18 months since Salinas City Elementary Superintendent Donna Vaughan began a battle with cancer, and some employees believe her frequent absences are taking a toll on the district's leadership.

montereyherald.com (5 hours ago)

Disgraced ex-congressman Anthony Weiner announces candidacy for NYC mayor

Anthony Weiner quit Congress in 2011 after admitting to lewd online exchanges with several women. Polls suggest uphill battle in bid for mayor.NEW YORK - Two years after resigning from Congress amid a lewd photo scandal, former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner announced in a video message Wednesday he is running for New...

mcall.com (6 hours ago)

Court agrees to shield legislators from lawsuit

TALLAHASSEE (AP) - The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature scored a victory Wednesday in a long-running battle over how lawmakers drew up new districts for themselves and Congress. A divided state appeals court ruled that legislators and legislative...

yoursun.com (6 hours ago)

House begins effort to head off student loan increase

Congress begins another battle over student loan interest rates.

usatoday.com (6 hours ago)

Helmet of British soldier who ran through hail of bullets to rescue his captain in 1897 during...

Lieutenant Henry Pennell, 23, of the 2nd Battalion Derbyshire Regiment, tried to save his platoon leader during the Battle of Dargai Heights.

dailymail.co.uk (6 hours ago)

Pay your taxes, Europe warns multinationals

Britain, France and Germany are pushing for the European Union's 27 member nations to share financial intelligence and cooperate on other steps to crack down on corporate tax avoidance.LONDON - European leaders fired a warning shot in the battle against multinational companies that exploit loopholes or set up...

latimes.com (7 hours ago)

Young Lebanese fighters leaving Syria for battle closer to home

TRIPOLI, Lebanon - While the Syrian opposition urges more men to assist embattled rebels in the fight for the key town of Qusair, dozens of young Lebanese fighters are leaving Syria to join a battle closer to home     

washingtonpost.com (7 hours ago)

Big payday for local hospital adminstrators

The report, released annually by the state Office of Healthcare Access, noted that Susan Davis, chief executive officer of St. Vincent's Health Services -- which includes St. Vincent's Medical Center, in Bridgeport -- received among the biggest compensation packages, with a $2.4 million in combined salary and...

newstimes.com (7 hours ago)

Gabriel Aubry dotes over his child with Halle Berry

A bitter custody battle behind him, Gabriel Aubry was all smiles Wednesday as he played outdoors with the daughter he shares with Halle Berry.    

nydailynews.com (8 hours ago)

Food, law bills to be Cong’s main weapons in 2014

UPA entered the home stretch on Wednesday by making it clear that it was looking at passage of legislations crafted to provide food security, a huge jump in compensation for land acquired and implementation of direct benefits transfer scheme as its main ammunition for the 2014 battle.    

indiatimes.com (8 hours ago)