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As heat waves strain power grids, an electric company stops residents from lowering their AC
In Colorado, energy utility Xcel can do more than suggest residents keep their thermostats at higher temperatures.
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'Forever the teacher' | Tedde Moore, best known as Miss Shields in 'A Christmas Story,' dies
As Miss Shields in 1983's "A Christmas Story," she plays the teacher who watches the boys' Christmas-themed antics.
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'Lioness' actor previews 3rd season of spy thriller
New episodes of "Lioness" are released Sundays on Paramount+.
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President Trump to visit Ohio for final day of 2026 Patriot Games
President Trump is set to attend the 2026 Patriot Games in Ohio, celebrating America's 250th anniversary with young athletes competing for $250,000 in scholarships
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Tamaqua man killed in Lehigh County crash
Authorities say Keith Staines was killed in the crash at Route 309 and Gun Club Road in Lynn Township near New Tripoli Friday afternoon.
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Some parts of the US may see a partial solar eclipse this week. Here's where
The path of total darkness will pass through Spain on Wednesday, but parts of the U.S. can get a glimpse of a partial solar eclipse.
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Perseids, one of the 'best meteor shower of the year,' peaks this week during a rare double celestial event
The peak of one of the best meteor showers of the year will coincide with a total solar eclipse and a planetary parade.
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Trial underway for man charged with killing coworker
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Courts are selecting a jury for a man accused of shooting and killing his coworker at Lowe's. Christopher Wasnetsky's jury selection started Monday, and opening statements are set to begin Tuesday as the trial is expected to go on for a week. Scranton police arrested Wasnetsky after they say he [...]
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Schuylkill Co. truck driver killed in Lehigh crash
LYNN TWP., LEHIGH COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner has identified the truck driver killed in a crash in Lehigh County as a resident of Schuylkill County. On August 7, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office responded to a deadly crash in Lynn Township involving a tractor-trailer and a tanker truck on State Route 309 and Gun [...]
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Alaska Airlines flight delayed after passenger threats prompt cockpit lockdown
Law enforcement responded after two passengers on a flight from Miami to Seattle allegedly threatened flight attendants while the plane was taxiing.
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