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Bucknell students rally around...
LEWISBURG — Bucknell University students Julius Catuogno and Dylan McCullough weren’t alive on September 11, 2001, but that didn’t stop them and hundreds of fellow Bucknell students from participating in the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium.
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Alaska teen rescued after boat capsizes, reportedly killing his brother and cousin 
(KTLA) -- Rescuers traversed through the frigid cold waters of the Bering Sea to rescue a teen who survived after a boat capsized, reportedly killing the teen’s brother and cousin.   The United States Coast Guard said in a preliminary statement that crews were alerted to an overdue vessel by Alaska State Troopers around 8:30 [...]
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to give safety measures time to catch up
Anthropic's CEO warned AI could be capable within six to 12 months of leading a swarm that could take over the entire internet, among other risks.
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AARP estimates Social Security checks could increase by $75 a month in 2027. Here's why.
AARP estimates a potential 3.6% Social Security COLA for 2027, possibly raising benefits by $75 monthly amid rising living costs.
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KBS Pathways opens new school for kids in Forty Fort
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Keystone Behavior Services held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday for the brand new KBS Pathways, a private academy in Forty Fort. Located on Wyoming Avenue in Luzerne County, the school serves students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The school was established to help close the gap for students needing behavioral and [...]
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Non-profit builds beds for children in Luzerne County
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Volunteers gathered in the Lowe's parking lot in Edwardsville on Saturday to build beds for children in need as part of a nationwide event called “Bunks Across America.” Participants drilled together wooden boards to construct frames aimed at ensuring local children have a place to sleep. The event was organized by [...]
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Multi-cultural parade celebrates 9 years of diversity
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The ninth annual Multi-Cultural Parade and Festival stepped off in downtown Wilkes-Barre Saturday, bringing colorful cultural performances to center city. Participants dressed in bright costumes representing their heritage and performed as they marched around Public Square. The annual event highlights diversity in Northeastern Pennsylvania, giving...
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Thousands ride across Lycoming County to honor 9/11 victims
Thousands of motorcyclists united to honor 9/11 victims, a tradition they have been doing for over two decades.
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Jessup Block Party brings families out for a day of fun
JESSUP BOROUGH, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Summer may be over. Still, the start of the fall season offers a great opportunity for the community to get together and enjoy the last few weeks of sunshine, which is exactly what Jessup Borough did on Saturday afternoon. Continuing from last year's tradition, the annual Jessup Fall Block Party [...]
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Police say more arrests coming in death of Mississippi woman found hanging from tree
Tasia Fortune was found hanging from a tree in Mississippi in August. A man was arrested in connection with her death, which was ruled a homicide.
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