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No federal student loans have been referred for collection since March 2020, including those in default.

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with an attorney from Schuylkill County who not only met the pope several times, but also received a special honor from the pontiff.

(The Hill) — President Donald Trump on Monday directed all federal and state flags to fly at half-staff in commemoration of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 earlier that morning.

The president said he signed an executive order to put the flags at half-staff just before exiting the White House for the traditional Easter egg roll.

“He was a good man, he worked hard, he loved the world. And it’s an honor to do that,” Trump said, flanked by first lady Melania Trump and the White House Easter bunny.

The Easter Egg Roll is one of the oldest White House traditions.

Francis spent a good portion of his final years speaking out against war in Gaza and Ukraine, focusing on the most vulnerable.

The lawsuit also accuses Sharpe of using physical force on the unnamed accuser and inflicting emotional distress.

In 2020, a greater share of cancers were caught at later stages, when they're harder to treat. In 2021, these worrisome diagnoses returned to prepandemic levels.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday joined Catholics mourning Pope Francis, urging New Yorkers to carry on his call to protect the world’s most vulnerable from climate change a day after the pontiff’s death. Hochul last visited Vatican City on May 16, 2024, to speak at a three‑day climate summit where Francis called for urgent steps to blunt the worst effects of rising temperatures.

(WBRE/WYOU) — As people around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis, many are wondering what happens next. After his funeral, a new leader of the global catholic church must be chosen, a process that can take several days, even weeks.

Pope Francis lived a simple, humble life, and in his death, it will remain the same.

Traditionally, papal funerals have been elaborate, but Pope Francis didn't want that.

He requested his body not be put on a raised platform in the middle of Saint Peter's Basilica for public viewing.

BEAVER MEADOWS, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Getting through the teenage years can be challenging for many children, but some manage to channel their energies toward making a positive impact.

A Beaver Meadows teen is an example of the latter by making a joyful noise in his community.

"I've been interested in music and playing the piano for a long time," said Sam.

16-year-old Sam Parker has such confidence at the keyboard, it's as if the Immanuel Christian School sophomore was born to play.