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FAA flags possible issue affecting seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets
The seat installation issue would pose a safety concern to passengers during emergency landing or severe turbulence, according to the FAA.
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'Thought I could pull it off' | Indiana tenant accused of murdering, disposing of 89-year-old landlord's body
Court documents indicate eviction proceedings had recently been filed before a tenant allegedly murdered his landlord and tried to dispose of the body.
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Luzerne County appoints first woman sheriff
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County has appointed its first female sheriff, who is also the first Hispanic woman to serve as sheriff in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Genesis Arias is the first female to be appointed sheriff in the county and the first Hispanic woman to serve as sheriff in the commonwealth, county officials [...]
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Thyroid medication described as 'subpotent drug' recalled by FDA
As a Class II recall, the FDA warned that the thyroid drug could cause "temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences."
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Two arrested, accused of child trafficking crimes
PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men were arrested after separate cases of attempted child trafficking were investigated in Pike County. Charges have been filed against 51-year-old Jason Sidener of Erie and 49-year-old Michael McGuire of New Jersey, who are both accused of attempting to traffic children. Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin stated Sidener attempted [...]
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Federal agency's ER data push raises alarm, US sees most measles cases in decades and a heart health discovery
A product safety agency wants hospital records, measles cases hit a new high and researchers link gut bacteria to heart risk. Here's your daily dose of health news.
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Suspects with guns, ski masks charged after alleged threats
W. HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple people are facing charges after police say they found them inside a car making threats towards others with guns and wearing ski masks. On Monday, July 27, officers said a call was made by someone who was being threatened by a group of men inside a car. The [...]
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The 40th Annual Trot ’n Brew Returns to Conyngham
The 40th annual Trot ’n Brew combines fitness, refreshment, and community spirit on August 15 to raise funds for local children with special needs.
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LISTEN: Joe Biden interviews with ghostwriter reveal him discussing sensitive information
The audio is from before Biden was elected president in 2020.
WNEP Tue, Jul 28 [totalcount]
Scranton completes water main break repairs, boil advisory remains
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Repairs to the Scranton water main break issues are complete, but a boil water advisory remains in effect. On Monday, the break in front of the Federal Courthouse affected several Center City buildings. As water service returns, some customers may experience low water pressure and temporary discoloration. For discoloration, running [...]
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