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  • Afghan presidents forces taking security lead

    KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan President Hamid Karzai says his country's armed forces are taking over the lead for security around the country from the U.S.-led NATO coalition.The handover of responsibility on Tuesday marks a significant milestone in the nearly 12-year war and marks a turning point for American and NATO military forces, which will now move entirely into a supporting role. It ...

  • Wallingford-Swarthmore honors six employees

    NETHER PROVIDENCE - A half-dozen Wallingford-Swarthmore School District employees were recently recognized for their performance during the 2012-13 school years.The district’s "Excellence in Service" awards are given to those who most demonstrate the following qualities: Go above and above and beyond for the school community; exceed expectations of the position; are respected and ...

  • Swarthmore will discuss plans for inn

    By SUSAN L. SERBINTimes Correspondent SWARTHMORE - The Swarthmore College Town Center West (TCW), otherwise known as the inn project, will be presented at the borough planning commission meeting tonight. After more than a dozen years on the college’s wish list, the inn has reached the official application stage. Councilwoman Elisabeth Knapp, Planning and Zoning Committees Chair, said the ...

  • Stantons HRs spoil Corbins strong bid for 10th W

    PHOENIX — Patrick Corbin had another chance to go to 10-0, and he certainly was good enough to do it. Arizona's offense wasn't up to the challenge, though, and one pitch to Giancarlo Stanton spoiled Corbin's night. Stanton homered twice, the second one off Heath Bell in the ninth inning, and the recently punchless Diamondbacks lost their fourth straight, 3-2 to the Miami ...

  • Norris touched up in 6th Astros lose to WSox 4-2

    HOUSTON — The Chicago White Sox couldn't get anything going against Bud Norris through five innings Monday night. The sixth was a different story. Dayan Viciedo's bases-loaded triple in a four-run sixth sent the White Sox to a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros. The victory snapped a four-game losing streak for the White Sox and allowed them to avoid being swept in a four-game ...

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Unbreakable [Blu-Ray]

Unbreakable [Blu-Ray]

There was no way for M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable to avoid comparisons to his previous film, The Sixth Sense, which surprised everyone in the summer of 1999 by becoming the 10th highest all-time domestic box-office earner and garnering six Academy Award nominations, inc ... ...

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  • Freemans homer in 9th lifts Braves over Mets 2-1

    Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off Dillon Gee, giving the Atlanta Braves a stunning 2-1 victory over the New York Mets on Monday night in a game that was delayed nearly four hours by ...

  • Deer’s visit could force changes at Apollo-Ridge High School

    The main entrance to Apollo-Ridge High School will get a look-over for possible improvements after a deer recently forced its way into the ...

  • LA Angels belt Seattle with 21 hits in 11-3 win

    Los Angeles Angels right fielder Josh Hamilton (32) follows through on a two-run home run as Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino (3) watches in the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2013 in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. ...

  • Pirates give up 4 solo homers lose to Reds 4-1

    Zack Cozart and Todd Frazier hit upper-deck homers off Liriano, and the Cincinnati Reds moved a season-high 15 games over .500 by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Monday ...

  • Keisel reels them in

    got to mix two of his favorite things, fishing and helping the kids at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, when he hosted a fishing event at Alpine Hunting and Fishing Club on Monday. Among those having the opportunity to fish with Keisel were patients from the hospital. Keisel hosts his annual Sheer 'Da Beard event to benefit Children's Hospital, is a frequent visitor ...

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