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Female WWII aviators honored with gold medal

WASHINGTON — They flew planes during World War II but weren’t considered real military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home.

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In the footsteps of Moses

ST. CATHERINE, Egypt — In the Bible, Moses climbs Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments.

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charitable endeavor

In just one day, people will be able to donate to charity, give blood and learn about local non-profit organizations.

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Bob Curry has been the general manager a

Bob Curry has been the general manager at Barnes & Noble in Wilkes-Barre Township since the store opened in 1999. Born in Philadelphia, he has lived in Northeastern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years and resides in Drums with his wife, Elaine. They have two daughters, Rachel and Tierra. He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in English Literature and also studied business administration. Prior to his position at Barnes & Noble, he owned Book & Record Mart, City Video, and Wysocki’s Athletic Center, all in downtown Wilkes-Barre, as well as City Book Store in Hazleton.

Times Leader Health News

Strokes: a growing concern in younger generations

ST. LOUIS — Of all the things parents worry about happening to their children, strokes usually aren’t one of them. • That’s why Christina Lovett of Mattoon, Ill., and the family pe ...

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Taste

Easy does it

ASHLEY — The potato may indeed be humble, but a skilled cook can elevate it to a simply sublime dish.

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Life

Some schools choose to take a harder line

Whether students in Luzerne County can still wear hooded sweatshirts in school varies by district.

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Parade Day: Feet will be marching and folks will be celebrating in honor of St. Patrick

Question: What do tender little Daisy Girl Scouts have in common with a rough-and-tumble rugby team? And dogs? And giant balloons?

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At Home

Bird motifs take wing in décor for springtime

The return of birds and birdsong are one of spring’s most welcome signs. This year, retailers are acknowledging this with pretty avian motifs on all sorts of home decor.

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Entertainment, Travel & Culture (etc.)

New doll museum to open in Pittston

One little doll with an olive complexion and mysterious smile is peeking through a picture frame. She’s Mona Lisa.

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Sandra Snyder

Old-home day puts the past in perspective SANDRA SNYDER WALL TO WALL

One quick and easy way to feel old is to get yourself involved in a discussion about how old your old “home” is now.

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Tom Mooney

Searching for ancestors isn’t just American Tom Mooney Out on a Limb

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Health and Medical News

Study: Mini clip is safer than heart-valve surgery

Many Americans with leaky heart valves soon might be able to get them fixed without open-heart surgery. A study showed that a tiny clip implanted through an artery was safer and ...