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Multiple tractor-trailers crash on I-80
SUGARLOAF TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A tractor-trailer pileup had traffic at a standstill on Interstate 80 Tuesday morning. PennDOT says the closure was on the westbound side of I-80 between Conygham/ Nescopeck Exit in Luzerne County and the Mainville/Mifflinville Exit in Columbia County. Pennsylvania State Trooper Petroski stated the crash happened around 4:00 a.m. [...]
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North Carolina teen dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba
The teen's death comes less than a month after an 8-year-old girl in Louisiana died from the same type of brain-eating amoeba.
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Comedian and actress Leanne Morgan previews 2nd season of Netflix comedy 'Leanne'
The 10-episode second season of "Leanne" is now streaming on Netflix.
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Person hit by vehicle dies from injuries, coroner says
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County Coroner confirmed a 27-year-old man hit by a vehicle in Scranton early Tuesday morning died from his injuries in the hospital. The man died in the emergency room around 4:00 a.m. Tuesday. One person was taken into custody, but police have not said if any charges will [...]
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Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
John Ternus will be forced out of his comfort zone in hardware engineering with the emergence of AI and supply chain issues in Apple's future.
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Mangoes recalled in at least 4 states due to risk of possible salmonella contamination
The FDA said no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled mangoes, as of Aug. 29.
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PA's first Chobani dairy operation brings 900 jobs
(WBRE/WYOU) — State officials announced a historic $1.2 billion investment from Chobani to establish its first dairy product manufacturing operation in Pennsylvania. This major project, the largest-ever private investment in Pennsylvania’s agricultural industry, will create 900 full-time jobs over the next five years in the Lehigh Valley and opportunities for more than 4,000 dairy farmers in...
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Labor Day weekend gas prices expected to surpass previous record high for the holiday
Gas prices could reach a record $4.03 per gallon over Labor Day weekend, driven by global oil and fuel market disruptions.
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Sunken World War II ship removed from river in Washington after leaking oil for years
The ship survived for decades after the war, and its last owner had planned to convert it into a bed and breakfast on the water.
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NWS issues Flood Warning for Luzerne County, parts of PA
(WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) announced on Tuesday that multiple counties in Pennsylvania were under Flash Flood warnings. ove to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from any flying debris. The NWS announced the following counties are under a Flash Flood Warning until 10:15 p.m. at the latest for Tuesday. Authorities say [...]
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