Topic: Scranton

James Spader takes over as new 'Office' boss

In July, NBC announced it had signed James Spader as a full-time cast member. He reprises his guest role as manipulative Robert California.

Strings Attached

Teens (and their parents) will love Judy Blundell’s stylish noir thriller set in 1950s New York.

Former Secretary of State Warren Christopher passes at 85

Christopher served as Secretary of State during Bill Clinton's first term and was an architect of the 1995 Bosnian peace accords.

State of the Union transcript 2011: Full text of the president's speech

State of the Union transcript 2011: President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday night. Here is the full text of the speech.

Bill Clinton swings through Pennsylvania to help Democrats

Bill Clinton is in eastern Pennsylvania to raise money and campaign for Democratic candidates.

400-pound black bear removed from roof of mall by forklift

Black bear removed from roof of mall in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Arlen Specter and Joe Sestak stump for votes across Pennsylvania

Arlen Specter, who switched parties last year to avoid a primary duel with a more conservative candidate, faces a tough election.

Obama gets grief for male-only basketball games

President Obama loves basketball. But his failure to include women in the basketball games is getting him criticism.

Charges against 'sexting' teenagers highlight legal gaps

The growing trend of teenagers sending seminude photos of themselves over cellphone presents a dilemma to parents and schools.

Biden's speech to AFL-CIO – who banned the cameras anyway?

President-Elect Barack Obama's acceptance speech

Forget Palin - McCain needs Joe the Plumber

Women voters could be key to presidential race

But for most, economic issues are more important than candidates' gender.

Indignation

Philip Roth's new novel just rails against religion in 1950s America.

With rousing convention speech, Palin becomes a force in McCain candidacy

Lukewarm before, conservatives are now ready to work for the GOP ticket, delegates say.