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Local healthcare worker guest at State of the Union
(WBRE/WYOU) — Republican Congressman Rob Bresnahan attended the State of the Union with Lisa Phillips Chervanko as his guest. She is an RN with Commonwealth Health, which recently entered into an agreement with Tenor Health Foundation. "Healthcare right now is very busy environment, but the difference now is we have less people, and less financial [...]
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How long is the State of the Union usually? How Trump's record-length speech compares
Heading into Tuesday's speech, former President Bill Clinton and President Trump held the top seven spots for the longest modern State of the Union addresses.
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President Trump and Democrats spar during 'first duty' mention at State of the Union
During the State of the Union, Rep. Ilhan Omar was seen shouting at President Trump: "You have killed Americans."
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Police looking for Monroe County man after he allegedly set townhome ablaze to "kill the spiders"
Police say 36-year-old Sean McDermott was allegedly seen setting small fires throughout the day inside his townhome, eventually spreading to three other units.
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President Trump's State of the Union speech breaks time record
Trump set a new record for the longest State of the Union speech in U.S. history.
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Trump awards National Guard shooting victims Purple Hearts during State of the Union
The Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members and typically honors those wounded or killed while serving.
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US men's hockey team cheered at State of the Union; Trump says women's team will be honored 'soon'
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle not only stood and cheered but chanted “USA!” several times, many even pumping fists.
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Is it a crown? The story behind the silver display at Trump's State of the Union
The silver display in front of House Speaker Mike Johnson during Trump's speech is considered "the oldest surviving artifact of the House."
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Non-profit, PSP team up to support neurodivergent community
(WBRE/WYOU) — There is new support for families across northeastern Pennsylvania, both from a local non-profit and the state police. Efforts are expanding to better serve individuals on the autism spectrum. 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens explains how these resources are coming together. A new chapter for autism support in northeastern Pennsylvania. Supporting Autism and [...]
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Pet owner arrested, facing animal neglect charges
SHENANDOAH BOROUGH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Shenandoah man is in police custody after being accused by authorities of neglecting three dogs in his care. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say the animals were left without sufficient food, resulting in severe weight loss. All three dogs were surrendered to Hillside SPCA, and 45-year-old Christopher Slater now [...]
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