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US military's mini space shuttle returns to Earth after orbiting for 434 days on a secret mission
The space plane blasted into orbit in December 2023 on a secret mission.
WNEP Fri, Mar 7 [totalcount]
FAA investigates fatal Arizona midair collision, identifies two victims
Police say 70-year-old Michael Reinath and 76-year-old Linda Gifford died in the Feb. 19 collision at Marana Regional Airport on the outskirts of Tucson, Arizona.
WNEP Fri, Mar 7 [totalcount]
Demonstrations planned across the globe for International Women's Day
Demonstrations are planned from Tokyo to Mexico City, and this year’s global theme is “Accelerate Action."
WNEP Fri, Mar 7 [totalcount]
Federal judge stops compounded copies of Eli Lilly weight loss, diabetes drugs
(The Hill) - A federal judge has effectively ended the ability of compounding pharmacies to make their own copies of Eli Lilly’s weight loss and diabetes drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro.  In a sealed decision filed late Wednesday, Judge Mark Pittman of the Northern District of Texas declined to issue an injunction to stop the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from declaring there was no longer a...
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Irish groups prepare for Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We’re just one day away from the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade, and hundreds of groups are getting ready to take part in the celebration. It’s a sight and sound popular during the month of March, bagpipes and Irish Step Dancing. Both Jimmy Losavich with the Black Diamond Pipe Band and students with the Joyce School of Irish Dance have put in nearly a...
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Braedon Willis and accomplices in alleged multi-county vehicle chase face attempted homicide charges
Braedon T. Willis is charged with attempted murder and related offenses, along with alleged accomplices Kadence Gooch, Christian Guerrero, Jr. and Jeremiah Begley.
WNEP Fri, Mar 7 [totalcount]
500 grams of meth seized, two facing charges
(WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are facing charges after investigators stated they seized 500 grams of methamphetamine and several guns from their possession. According to acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus, a federal grand jury indicted 34-year-old Craig Lee Hickson of Plymouth and 46-year-old Rasheeda Kelly of Wilkes-Barre on drug trafficking and firearms violations. Suspect wanted...
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Fish fries and Lenten dinners happening in NEPA
(WBRE/WYOU) — During the season of Lent many Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays and pick up fish, shrimp, pierogies, haluski, and more at fish fries and Lenten dinners. What to know about the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade The first Friday in Lent this year is March 7 and the last is April 18. Here is a list of fish fries and Lenten dinners happening in the area: The Harwood...
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Here's what to know about next week's total lunar eclipse
While it may not be as captivating as a total solar eclipse, the lunar eclipse still puts on quite a show.
WNEP Fri, Mar 7 [totalcount]
Homeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA staffers, an attack on worker rights
The TSA has about 50,000 staffers responsible for scanning hundreds of thousands of passengers a day for weapons or explosives.
WNEP Fri, Mar 7 [totalcount]