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Scranton man to spend 'rest of his life behind bars' for sexually abusing children, DA says
"This defendant repeatedly preyed upon vulnerable children and a mentally disabled victim, causing unimaginable trauma and lifelong harm," says DA Brian Gallagher
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mRNA technology powers a better flu shot and what's behind those restless legs
A new flu vaccine, a surprising discovery about mice that sing and the sleep condition affecting 30 million Americans — here's today's health news.
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Heat stroke is suspected among 6 found dead in boxcar at a rail yard near Texas border
Workers at the Union Pacific rail yard notified police Sunday afternoon after they discovered the bodies inside the boxcar. The case is under investigation.
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Former church van driver sentenced for rape of multiple children
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to clarify the status of the case against a second suspect. SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man who worked as a church van driver in Scranton has been sentenced to 97 years for the rape of multiple children. The Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office announced that Tara [...]
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Starbucks' summer menu arrives this week: See what's new and returning for the season
The new menu features a tropical new Refresher and returning summer fan favorites.
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Hantavirus outbreak 'under control,' RFK Jr. says after cruise passengers return to the US
"We have this under control, and we're not worried about it," Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told the public on Monday.
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7-Eleven offering 50 cents off per gallon two days each month through July
Here is a step-by-step guide for what you need to do for 50 cents off per gallon at 7-Eleven a couple times each month.
WNEP Mon, May 11 [totalcount]
Under the influence, a wanted Scranton man hits a cop car at a red light, police said
No one was hurt in the pre-dawn collision, but Pablo Rivera ended up in handcuffs
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Where is Nancy Guthrie? It's been 100 days since kidnapping of 'TODAY' host Savannah Guthrie's mom
Experts say without any fresh leads, the investigation has stalled out while waiting for DNA matches through family genealogy.
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President Trump open to temporary federal gas tax suspension as prices soar
The Trump administration is weighing the idea of temporarily suspending the federal gas tax amid soaring prices.
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