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Ronaldo took the moment Sunday to repeat something he has said at least once before: this World Cup will be his last.

The U.S. men's leading scorer was initially set to miss the match after receiving a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The victims ranged in age from 6 to 37.

PINE GROVE TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A person was found dead on the road Saturday night in Schuylkill County, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Brian Staller, 42, of Pine Grove was found around 10:30 p.m. on Suedberg Road near Geary Wolfe Road in Pine Grove Township, state police say. Troopers explain that the [...]

LEHIGHTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A community is in mourning after officials confirm a longtime fire chief has passed away this Fourth of July weekend. Carbon County Coroner Mark Smith announced early Sunday morning that Fire Chief William George of the Aquashicola Fire Department had passed away. Smith said Chief George was pronounced dead Sunday [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — PPL Electric Utilities issued a statement Sunday about the heavy storms that have left tens of thousands without power across northeast and central Pennsylvania. In the statement Sunday, the company said hundreds of crews have been working "around the clock" to restore power, however the extent of the damage means they expect the [...]

Some seniors at B'Nai B'Rith Apartments in Wilkes-Barre say there's no escaping the dangerous temperatures, even in their own homes.

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After Middle Smithfield Township declared a Disaster Emergency, a Red Cross Emergency Shelter has opened for residents after storms caused significant damages, leaving residents them power for an extended period of time. Residents of Middle Smithfield and Smithfield townships, along with their pets, can take shelter at J.M. Elementary School at [...]

The shelter is for people in Smithfield and Middle Smithfield townships

NEWPORT, Pa. (WHTM)-- One adult and three juveniles were killed in a fire at a residence in Perry County on Sunday morning, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Firefighters responded to the scene of a "major fire" on North Front Street in Newport on Sunday morning, according to the Mifflintown Hose Company. State Police said it [...]