Johnson & Johnson proposes $5.5 billion to settle lawsuits claiming its talc products caused ovarian cancer
July 28, 2026 at 14:29 EDTWNEP
Johnson & Johnson said that it previously settled about 95% of filed lawsuits for mesothelioma.
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Man sentenced for trafficking stolen human remains
July 28, 2026 at 13:47 EDTPA homepage
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been sentenced after admitting to illegally purchasing and selling stolen human remains, the FBI reports. Joshua Taylor, a 49-year-old man from West Lawn, PA, was sentenced on Monday after admitting his involvement with a wider network of individuals who bought and sold human remains, according to United [...]
Two adults and three children injured in Union County pile-up; tractor trailer driver struck cars stuck in traffic, state police say
July 28, 2026 at 13:43 EDTWNEP
Interstate 80 West was closed for hours while crews worked to clear road Monday. Two adults and three children were rushed to a hospital via helicopter and ambulance
FAA flags possible issue affecting seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets
July 28, 2026 at 12:50 EDTWNEP
The seat installation issue would pose a safety concern to passengers during emergency landing or severe turbulence, according to the FAA.
'Thought I could pull it off' | Indiana tenant accused of murdering, disposing of 89-year-old landlord's body
July 28, 2026 at 12:36 EDTWNEP
Court documents indicate eviction proceedings had recently been filed before a tenant allegedly murdered his landlord and tried to dispose of the body.
Luzerne County appoints first woman sheriff
July 28, 2026 at 12:32 EDTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County has appointed its first female sheriff, who is also the first Hispanic woman to serve as sheriff in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Genesis Arias is the first female to be appointed sheriff in the county and the first Hispanic woman to serve as sheriff in the commonwealth, county officials [...]
Thyroid medication described as 'subpotent drug' recalled by FDA
July 28, 2026 at 10:59 EDTWNEP
As a Class II recall, the FDA warned that the thyroid drug could cause "temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences."
Two arrested, accused of child trafficking crimes
July 28, 2026 at 10:58 EDTPA homepage
PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men were arrested after separate cases of attempted child trafficking were investigated in Pike County. Charges have been filed against 51-year-old Jason Sidener of Erie and 49-year-old Michael McGuire of New Jersey, who are both accused of attempting to traffic children. Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin stated Sidener attempted [...]
Federal agency's ER data push raises alarm, US sees most measles cases in decades and a heart health discovery
July 28, 2026 at 10:54 EDTWNEP
A product safety agency wants hospital records, measles cases hit a new high and researchers link gut bacteria to heart risk. Here's your daily dose of health news.
Suspects with guns, ski masks charged after alleged threats
July 28, 2026 at 10:27 EDTPA homepage
W. HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple people are facing charges after police say they found them inside a car making threats towards others with guns and wearing ski masks. On Monday, July 27, officers said a call was made by someone who was being threatened by a group of men inside a car. The [...]
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