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Misericordia University holds 9/11 memorial stair climb
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Sept. 11, 2001, the world changed forever. 2,977 lives were lost on that fateful day; their family and friends left were to grieve.  Now, 25 years later, the events of that day are being remembered in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Misericordia University came together for a memorial stair climb to remember [...]
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Judge Judy to retire from 'on-camera work' after three decades
The TV personality, whose real name is Judith Sheindlin, said she is putting down the gavel in October once her series "Judy Justice" comes to an end.
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Company recalls pork cracklings snack imported illegally
Federal inspectors found they were made in Colombia, a country barred from exporting meat to the U.S.
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Ceremony honors lives lost, inspires teens to never forget
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Honoring the innocent victims and heroes of 9/11 remains the mission of the Lackawanna County 9/11 Memorial Committee. On Friday, their solemn commemoration brought a crowd to their memorial service. By sharing the stories and memories from a moment in time, history can live on, even as the years go [...]
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Keeping promises to 'never forget'
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, memories of that day remain vivid for those who witnessed the tragedy unfold. Across the country, Americans are marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by remembering the nearly 3,000 people who were killed and honoring the courage and compassion shown in the face [...]
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'It was eerie, quiet,' Mayor recounts memories of 9/11 with students at Forest City Regional High School
Thomas M. Prince preserved original 9/11 publications, from newspapers to comic books. He shares the story of that day and recounts his own personal experience.
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$1.2 million in gold defrauded in fake ICE agent scam
WHITE DEER TWP., UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men were arrested Thursday during a traffic stop that resulted in the seizing of gold bars and coins obtained in a fraudulent U.S. Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement (ICE) scam, according to police. Gagandeep Singh, 24, and Ajaypreet Singh, 22, both of Elk Grove, California, were arrested at [...]
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'Come from Away' marks 9/11 with story of unity at Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre
A musical that tells the story of an act of kindness after 9/11 is taking the stage in Wilkes-Barre. But for one actor, this is more than a piece of history.
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Bob Bolus, Scranton businessman, dies at 83
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Bob Bolus, a renowned Scranton businessman and philanthropist, died Thursday night at 83, according to a longtime friend. Bolus was best known for his staunch political activism, his nationwide trucking and towing company, and his generous philanthropy. Notably, Bolus hosted his annual "Christmas Dinner" in Scranton for 32 years, an [...]
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CIA releases dozens of presidential daily briefs on bin Laden and al-Qaida before Sept. 11
These documents detail intelligence gathered about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida leading up to the hijackings.
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