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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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Rep. Al Green escorted out of the State of the Union
The Texas congressman was escorted out of Trump's State of the Union address by the House Sergeant at Arms.
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Trout stocking taking place for ice fishers in Lackawanna County
BENTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It may still look like winter at Lackawanna State Park, but fishing season is already taking shape beneath the ice. Crews with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission rolled in trout trucks and began restocking the lake, sliding thousands of fish through tubes and into open holes in the ice. [...]
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Who is the designated survivor for President Trump’s State of the Union address?
The designated survivor tradition calls for a Cabinet member to be absent from speeches to Congress in case of a catastrophic disaster at the U.S. Capitol.
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Why are Democratic women wearing white to this year’s State of the Union address?
The wearing of white clothes has been done several times in recent years to quietly protest presidents or to bring attention to certain groups of people.
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State police updates 10 Most Wanted List
(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) updated its 10 Most Wanted List with two wanted out of Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. Eliezer Santana is wanted for a 2023 homicide in Hazleton. Johnny Campos-Coelho is wanted for a 2016 homicide by a vehicle in Dunmore. Anyone with information on these cases is asked to contact PSP [...]
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House Speaker Mike Johnson will display George Washington’s gavel during State of the Union
President George Washington's gavel will sit on the rostrum in honor of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.
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Shapiro to visit Islamic center after shooting
WESTFALL TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police need your help to find the person who opened fire on a house of worship in the Poconos. Investigators say someone took aim at an Islamic center near Matmoras on Sunday morning. No one was inside at the time, according to officials. If you have information about the [...]
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