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After the 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, the United States advanced to the World Cup Round of 16.

SANTA CLARA, CA (WBRE/WYOU) — The United States is heading back to Seattle for a showdown with Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The US Men's National Team survived the Round of 32, and a battle with Bosnia & Herzegovina. The U.S. scored just before halftime, and then again off a free [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It brought huge crowds to Scranton, and Wednesday morning it brought them back one more time. Big Boy 4014 left Steamtown after a rare two-week stop in the Electric City. "When they were testing the horn, I usually jumped back because they kind of jump scared me," William Balaj of [...]

AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Just in time for summer vacations, there's a new way to escape to the Sunshine State from Northeastern Pennsylvania. Breeze Airways started a new route from Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. One-way fares start at $79. Breeze began flying from the airport near Pittston two years ago and [...]

Geno Mueller, an 8-year-old from Avon Lake, Ohio, continues to defy medical odds, having survived multiple heart surgeries and strokes.

LAUREL RUN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The roar of the engines is almost back, and a beloved tradition near Wilkes-Barre is ready to take the spotlight for the 120th year. The Giants Despair Hillclimb returns to Laurel Run next week. Organizers are gearing up for one of the oldest motor racing events in the United [...]

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's not just people feeling the effects of this dangerous heat; pets are at risk, too. Veterinarians are urging owners to limit outdoor time and watch for signs of heat stress. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained how to keep your pets safe in the heat and calm during [...]

The New York Times had a panel of three judges compare eight regional hot dogs. You might be surprised which was named top dog.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 25 people from around the world officially became Americans in a historic ceremony at the Monroe County Courthouse. New citizens from 16 countries took the oath of allegiance, marking the first naturalization ceremony held there in more than 30 years. For many, the moment was especially meaningful as the nation [...]

FRACKVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was charged with homicide by vehicle following Wednesday morning's crash that resulted in the death of a Pennsylvania State Trooper. Michael Bon, 33, of Brockton, Massachusetts, faces homicide by vehicle and other related charges for the death of Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira Jr., 44, of Schuylkill County, [...]