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Here's how many perfect March Madness brackets remain
The odds of picking a perfect bracket at random are 1 chance out of 2 to the 63rd power, which is 1 in 9,223,372,036,854,775,808, or about 1 in 9.2 quintillion.
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Justin Timberlake's 2024 drunken driving arrest bodycam video released
Timberlake's lawyers had sued to block the release of the video, arguing it would “devastate” his privacy.
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Residents feeling gas prices surge in Lackawanna County
Since the conflict in Iran began, gas prices have surged nationally by an average of a dollar. Folks in Lackawanna County are feeling the pinch at the pumps.
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Nicholas Brendon, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star, dies at 54
Brendon was best known for his role as Xander Harris in the beloved TV series.
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First day of spring celebrated with free gelati
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Spring is starting with something sweet, and it's free. Plenty of people took advantage of a free medium gelati at Josie's Italian Ice in Kingston. The shop served thousands of these icy delights through 9:00 p.m. Friday. Joise's offers a wide variety of flavors, including Swedish Fish and fudgesicle. For [...]
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Code Blue to be issued in Lackawanna County, Scranton
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County and the City of Scranton declared a Code Blue Frigid Weather Alert for Monday night. The Code Blue will be in effect Monday night, March 23, through Tuesday morning, March 24. St. Anthony’s Haven, Weston Field House, and the Community Intervention Center will serve as emergency shelters for vulnerable [...]
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'19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar and his wife face new charges in Arkansas
Joseph Duggar and his wife, Kendra, are now facing charges following investigations in Arkansas and Florida.
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Sheriff's department teaches gun safety to young kids
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Sheriff's Department visited Head Start in Pittston to teach students about gun safety. Deputies, along with their mascot, Eddie Eagle, spoke to dozens of 3- to 5-year-olds about the dangers of firearms. he talks come as teen gun violence continues to rise, and officials say it's important [...]
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Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines
The vast majority of employees at TSA are considered essential and continue to work during the government funding lapse, but they are doing so without pay.
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Lackawanna County closes bridge due to safety concerns
NEWTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Newton Township Bridge on Airport Drive and Route 307 is closed indefinitely due to safety concerns. The decision was made by the county following recommendation from its Roads & Bridges Department and County Engineer, as they say the structure's headwall is unsafe for traffic. A new traffic pattern [...]
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