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Newswatch 16's Emily Kress stopped by the polls in Monroe County to see what drove people out to cast their vote.

A UPS plane with three crew members aboard crashed in Louisville, Kentucky shortly after takeoff Tuesday evening, taking the lives of at least seven people and causing an extensive fire, officials confirmed.

The World Health Organization says chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide.

The lawsuit claims YouTube violated laws by collecting personal information from children who watched cartoons, nursery rhymes and other child-directed videos.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Now that the sun sets earlier in the evening, more drivers are on the road while deer are most active. The inevitable animal collisions are leading to pile-ups at auto body shops during this time of year. The Autumn months are considered the busy season for body shops. While back-to-school [...]

As the shutdown continues, uncertainty grows for those in education and child care services that are federally and state-funded.

Ahead of Election Day, New York City’s mayoral candidates made a final push in the race to lead America's biggest city.

The coroner has released the name of a 15-year-old boy killed over the weekend in Williamsport.

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teen who was shot and killed over the weekend has been identified. According to Lycoming County Coroner Charles Kiessling Jr., Brailynn Johnson, 15, of Williamsport died on November 1st at 1:27am from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Police say Johnson was reportedly shot at the intersection of Park Place [...]

One business in Lackawanna County is lending a helping hand to those in need.