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Teen dies after suspected 'Russian roulette' game in Indiana
The boy was critically injured when the gun went off. The other players allegedly ran without calling 911 or helping him.
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Flags stolen from Luzerne County courthouse lawn
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) —The Luzerne County manager reports that flags were stolen from the courthouse lawn this week. "That is not mischief. That is not a prank. That is theft, and it is a disgrace," stated Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo. At some point this week, officials say someone walked onto the lawn of [...]
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'You are not on OUR side' | Actress Viola Davis criticizes Target's apology after pulling Halloween costume following backlash
Viola Davis rejects Target's apology over a Halloween costume criticized for evoking racist imagery.
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Forgery suspect turns himself in to police
BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man wanted for allegedly plotting a counterfeit check scheme in Luzerne County turned himself in to police. Butler Township Police Department said officers arrested a second man in an alleged forgery and check-fraud scheme. 26-year-old Waldys Javier Portes-Andujar turned himself in late Thursday afternoon after being identified as a [...]
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90 Americans still missing after deadly flooding in Nepal; we now know who some of them are
Nepal's tourism board said more than 500 tourists from 28 countries are among the missing, as loved ones plead for news about their fate.
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'It's heartbreaking': Florida family describes grief after townhome fire kills 3 children
The family says the children who died were 11-year-old twins and their 2-year-old brother.
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Lane restriction on I-80 due to crash
TURBOT TWP., NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A part of Interstate 80 is down to one lane due to a crash in Northumberland County. PennDOT is advising drivers of a lane restriction on Interstate 80 westbound in Turbot Township, Northumberland County, due to a vehicle crash. The left lane is restricted at mile marker 212, near [...]
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Suspects accused of over $1,000 Walmart theft
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) —Police are investigating a retail theft at Walmart where over $1,000 in merchandise was stolen. On August 23, the suspects pictured committed a retail theft valued at $1040.10, police reported. Police say the suspects loaded shopping carts with merchandise, then exited without paying. Anyone with information is asked to contact [...]
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Who won Miss USA? Winner became first mother, wife to take home tiara
The winner will go on to represent the United States against 90 other countries at the Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico.
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Pennsylvania weather: Cool, dry day for Football Friday
(WBRE/WYOU) — We have great weather for your Friday evening plans, especially for the first week of high school football. Temperatures will be in the lower 70s when the games start. Then, they'll fall into the upper 60s. No rain is in the forecast! It'll be clear and cooler overnight with low temperatures in the [...]
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