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Fundraiser for MS research held in Monroe County

Fundraiser for MS research held in Monroe County

Monroe County

Fundraiser for MS research held in Monroe County

All proceeds from the event will help support those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

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Olympics

Japan surges to gymnastics lead; Reigning champ Uchimura out

The 32-year-old two-time Olympic champion fell on high bar and failed to qualify for the event finals.
Olympics

Naohisa Takato claims Japan's 1st Tokyo gold with judo win

The 28-year-old Takato atoned for his disappointing bronze-medal performance in Rio de Janeiro five years ago with a hair-raising run to the Tokyo final.
Luzerne County

Pittston one of only two Pa. cities to receive Lowe's arts grant

Pittston is getting help from a major brand to build on its commitment to the arts. Newswatch 16's Chelsea Strub has more details.

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Monroe County

Fundraiser for MS research held in Monroe County

All proceeds from the event will help support those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Coronavirus

COVID-19 update for Saturday, July 24

State adds more than 500 new cases.

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Environment

No, NASA did not say the main cause of tidal flooding in 2030s will be the moon’s ‘wobble’

The moon’s “wobble” went viral after a NASA study predicted it would contribute to tidal flooding in the next decade, but climate change is the primary culprit.
Coronavirus

No, Biden didn’t order a door-to-door campaign to enforce COVID-19 vaccination, but there are plans to promote the vaccine

President Joe Biden has asked people to encourage unvaccinated Americans to get the vaccine, but he didn’t start a door-to-door push to force people to get the shot.