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Federal inspectors found they were made in Colombia, a country barred from exporting meat to the U.S.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

These documents detail intelligence gathered about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida leading up to the hijackings.

Many of the participants still remember where they were when they heard the news that fateful day.

The man returning the 48,220-day overdue magazine said he wasn't sure how it got into his home.