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What to know about Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the alleged arson at his official residence
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man is facing charges after authorities say he broke into the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion in the middle of the night, set a fire that left significant damage and forced Gov. Josh Shapiro, his family and guests to evacuate the building during the Jewish holiday of Passover. Firefighters extinguished the fire early Sunday morning and no injuries were reported. The...
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Pinwheels for prevention mark new merger
Advocacy centers merged to enhance child abuse prevention efforts with shared resources just in time for April, which marks Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Flood project now on hold in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A long-awaited flood project that would prevent damage to homes has hit a major roadblock in one local community. People living in Scranton's Green Ridge section have been dealing with damage from the crumbling Meadow Brook waterway for decades. While the project was supposed to begin soon, it's not going anywhere until property owners give their...
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Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard over campus activism
The first university targeted by the Trump administration was Columbia, which acquiesced to the government’s demands under the threat of billions of dollars in cuts.
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Man suspected of committing arson at Governor's Residence denied bail
Cody Balmer, the arson suspect, was arraigned Monday evening. He's facing additional charges such as terrorism, attempted homicide, and burglary.
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Police: Man charged after shots fired incident in Scranton
Scranton PD say Khalid Jones, 31, of Scranton, was arrested and charged after he fired shots that hit multiple vehicles back in late March.
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Confusion reigns after Trump exempts electronics from new tariff regime. Here's what we know
Officials have indicated that additional, sector-specific tariffs targeting electronics are on the way — which economists warn will raise costs.
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Intersection closed off in Wilkes-Barre after crash
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An intersection is closed down in Wilkes-Barre after a crash Monday night. Officials say the Wilkes-Barre Police Department was called to the intersection of North Pennsylvania Avenue and East Union Street shortly after 8:00 p.m. for a reported crash with injuries. 28/22 News on scene saw Special Operations Vehicles of Wilkes-Barre City...
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NY helicopter crash: CEO ousts director who suspended flights, FAA orders emergency grounding
A sightseeing helicopter broke apart in midair and plunged into the Hudson River Thursday, killing five tourists from Spain and the pilot.
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PepsiCo agrees to meet with Al Sharpton over DEI cuts, potential boycott
Sharpton threatened to lead a boycott against the company over its recent decision to roll back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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