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Santa Fe, TX Police Chief confirms 10 deaths in school shooting this morning - 9 students, 1 teacher. He also says "explosive devices" were found in and around the school but would not elaborate.
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BREAKING OVERNIGHT:
Authorities have recovered remains of Dean Finocchiaro, 1 of 4 young men missing in Bucks County over the past week.
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On today's PA live!, Haley and Chris spoke with @barstoolsports @stoolpresidente about @BarstoolFund.
Watch @HaleyBianco and @ChrisBohinski segment with Dave and learn how you too can help here: pahomepage.com/pa-live/the-b… 🤗
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The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has found the commonwealth’s no-excuse mail-in voting law, Act 77, is unconstitutional.
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ACTIVE SHOOTER IN PHILADELPHIA...
Philadelphia police were shot at Wednesday afternoon after responding to a shooting incident in a North Philly neighborhood. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pol…
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Restoring the name of the Central Scranton Expressway from Biden Expressway is being discussed by several state senators.
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Governor Wolf introduces law enforcement reforms. pahomepage.com/top-stories/g…
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People are continuing to call to remove President Joe Biden's name from highway signs in Scranton.
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The call for action stems from President Biden granting clemency to disgraced former Luzerne County Judge Michael Conahan, convicted in the infamous Kids for Cash scandal. trib.al/RdqgDaZ
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The founder of Gab.com?utm_medium=social&ut…, the social media site used by the Pittsburgh shooter, spoke exclusively with Eyewitness News Tuesday about free speech and social media. We've posted the entire, uncut interview. Watch it and tell us what you think
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Governor Tom Wolf has announced that businesses that have been affected by the pandemic will receive support in the sum of $145 million.
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JUST IN: Officials say a levee along the Arkansas River has breached, near the town of Dardanelle, about 60 from Little Rock, prompting an evacuation of a rural area in the western part of the state.
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Breaking News: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has spoken out against Biden’s decision to commute the sentence of disgraced former Luzerne County judge Michael Conahan during a visit to Scranton. trib.al/NA4VFtT
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Tornado Warning remains in effect in northeastern PA. Eyewitness News has a crew near the Arena Hub Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township. There are several reports of severe weather damage, collapsed structures, and overturned vehicles. We will bring you the latest in EWN at 11.
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The FDA says plasma from people who had COVID-19 is being investigated as a possible cure for the coronavirus. U.S. Senator Bob Casey donated plasma on Saturday in Taylor to do his part to help. pahomepage.com/top-stories/u…
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BREAKING: A source on scene sent us this picture of trooper shooting suspect Eric Frein in custody.
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Breaking: Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Wilkes-Barre Township Saturday, August 17. trib.al/1NVINiJ
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BREAKING: AP declares Democrat Matt Cartwright wins reelection to U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District.
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Who is your favorite Batman actor? According to this poll 1 in 3 Americans prefer this actor.
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Enter to win tickets to see @joshgroban at @MoSunArenaPA June 16th. Enter Here: bit.ly/2QauJu3
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Before figure skater Adam Rippon became a U.S. champion, he was a young boy from Clarks Summit dreaming of going to the Olympics. We spoke with him in 2002 when he was just 13 years old. Now, he's headed to the Winter Olympics.
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A new healthcare campus is being constructed in Monroe County and the final beam was raised.
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Calls are gaining traction to remove President Joe Biden's name from highway signs in Scranton since the Conahan sentence commutation.
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Republican nominee Rob Bresnahan Jr. is claiming victory in the battle with incumbent Democrat Matt Cartwright in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District.
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DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS? This is part of "Dick's Sporting Goods" sign out front. A viewer sent us this photo. The sign ended up in Bear Creek, around 6 miles away from the store. #WilkesBarre
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Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced criminal charges against four men in Pennsylvania for the sexual assault and exploitation of children of the Jehovah’s Witness congregations.
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Officials have announced former President Donald Trump is coming to Scranton. trib.al/HdhMKC8
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SENTENCED: Former District Attorney for Bradford County Chad Salsman has been sentenced to 1.5 to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of intimidation, promoting prostitution and obstruction of justice in May.
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“I had tears in my eyes in the 11th and 12th frames. I couldn’t tell you where that last ball went, I had so many tears just throwing it,” the bowler said.
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The international airline that flew monkeys into the U.S is based in Africa. According to PETA, that airline has agreed to stop exporting monkeys for research.
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3 MORE AWARDS FOR KNOEBELS...
For the second year in a row, the amusement park is home to the number one wooden roller coaster in the world. pahomepage.com/top-stories/k…
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Wallenpaupack Area HS is trying to get @jimmyfallon to visit, in the name of kindness! Tweet #jimmytakespaupack to help. #RachelsChallenge
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BREAKING: With 49 of 60 precincts reporting, Democrat Bridget Malloy Kosierowski declares over GOP candidate Frank Scavo - 61.83% to 37.74% in the State House 114 special election. Details on Eyewitness News at 11pm.
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Lt. Governor John Fetterman has launched his campaign for the United States Senate.
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Jessica Diggins and Kikkan Randall have become the first Americans to win an Olympic gold in cross-country skiing. Only one other American has ever won a medal in the sport, Bill Koch's silver 42 years ago at Innsbruck!
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Republicans now lead with voter registration in Luzerne County for the first time in over 50 years.
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Bernie Sanders fans have been lined up for hours in Scranton to hear the candidate speak at noon today.
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CAT NAP: These furry friends are resting at the Luzerne County SPCA after a long night. The tornado touched down where they were being housed in Wilkes-Barre Township at Petco and PetSmart. #WilkesBarre
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HAPPENING NOW: The National Weather Service is on the scene of the damage in Wilkes-Barre Township. #WilkesBarre
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Williamsport native Morgan Myles, the only female finalist on 'The Voice,' may not have won the competition, but she made her hometown proud.
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Sen. John Fetterman says that America “is not sending their best and brightest” to represent them in Congress. trib.al/nFCeYym
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Attorney General Josh Shapiro says this put a serious dent in the gun trafficking business but this is not the end.
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Bloomsburg University uses 3D printers to make masks. pahomepage.com/top-stories/b…
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People are speaking out this weekend, two weeks after President Joe Biden granted clemency to disgraced Kids for Cash judge Michael Conahan.
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JUST IN: Jill and Joe Biden will be joined by Jon Bon Jovi in Luzerne County on Saturday for a drive-in event, according to the Biden Campaign. trib.al/OQ5hGYv
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A plume of smoke from the Canadian wildfires is spreading into NEPA. Post your pictures in the comment section.
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BREAKING NEWS: Pennsylvania officials can certify election results that currently show Democrat Joe Biden winning the state by more than 80,000 votes, a federal judge ruled Saturday. trib.al/U1Fy6ai
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FOOD FOR FINES...
Food for Fines has been established where students can bring in three canned goods and police are dismissing their parking tickets. pahomepage.com/top-stories/h…
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Republican David McCormick has won Pennsylvania’s pivotal U.S. Senate seat, as the former CEO of the world’s largest hedge fund beat three-term Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in Tuesday’s election trib.al/s8uzvKX
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Congressman Tom Marino has introduced a bill that would make it a federal offense to leave an animal in a confined space, such as a car, that could potentially harm or kill them. What do you think of this bill? Should it be passed? pahomepage.com/news/congress…
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BREAKING NEWS: Republican Lou Barletta tells The Associated Press that he will run for governor of Pennsylvania.
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A local singing sensation has taken her talents to the big time. Morgan Myles is pursuing her dreams as a singer on the hit show 'The Voice.'
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A Representative announced plans to introduce legislation requiring voter identification in the Commonwealth. trib.al/ulheJTJ
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Fetterman is pulling ahead in the party’s nominating contest.
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STUDENTS FORM HEART: Seniors at Scranton High School have formed a heart and the number 17 inside the high school gym.
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Joe Biden has arrived at his former Scranton home.
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Though the traffic patterns may have caused some headaches, folks were excited to know Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a stop in Scranton.
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East Stroudsburg University announced the East Stroudsburg Field Hockey team was honored at the White House. trib.al/WJncHmF
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Trump's NEPA campaign office officially opens later this afternoon in Clarks Summit. We'll have details later today.
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West Pittston Police Officer honored for saving man attempting to commit suicide. Details @ 11pm!
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HEARTWARMING STORY: The elderly man didn't have any friends or family in the area to help him go see his wife in the hospital so Deputy Chief Bentley picked him up at his home in Mountoursville and gave him a ride to see her. pahomepage.com/news/an-elder…
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STREAMING NOW: Former President Donald Trump holds rally in Scranton. trib.al/eg2Goo7
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SALUTING OUR SOLDIERS...
A 7-foot tall sculpture of a Desert Storm soldier will be placed in the train station in downtown Olyphant. pahomepage.com/top-stories/h…
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Former Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman was formally sworn in as Pennsylvania's newest U.S. Senator on Tuesday.
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BREAKING: The National Weather Service confirms there was a tornado in Wilkes-Barre Township. #WilkesBarre
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BREAKING: State police confirm Frein is alive and in custody. Live report from @AndyMehalshick NOW on WYOU and WBRE.
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BREAKING NEWS:
All 12 boys and their soccer coach have been safely rescued from the flooded cave in Thailand. They are being evaluated at a temporary medical facility on site. Stay tuned to Eyewitness News for updates throughout the day.
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A big congratulations to our sports director AJ Donatoni on saying 'I do' today. We wish you and Victoria many healthy and happy years!
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It seems the incumbent Pennsylvania US Senator Bob Casey is going to need quite a surge of votes from a recount to hold onto his seat in Washington.
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Governor Wolf announces PA Schools closed for the rest of the year. pahomepage.com/news/governor…
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Sheetz announced it will celebrate Thanksgiving week by lowering gas prices to $1.99 a gallon. trib.al/oyoHK9B
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Detective Kyle Gilmartin, who was injured almost two weeks ago in a Scranton shooting has been released from the hospital. trib.al/L3adndO
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro proposed legalizing recreational marijuana during his budget address on Tuesday. trib.al/zzoTX5E
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Nearly 70% of voters in our Nexstar/@EmersonPolling/@theHill poll said @JohnFetterman’s May stroke makes no difference in their likeliness to support him. #PASenateDebate
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Democrat Matt Cartwright has conceded to Rob Bresnahan Jr. in the race for Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District. trib.al/br07qqR
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Jury finds Hugo Selenski guilty of First Degree as accomplice in Kerkowski and Fassett murders.
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AMBER ALERT CANCELLED - 3 yol Ava Byrne found SAFE in New York State - her father is in custody!
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Jury decides on death penalty in Eric Frein murder trial in the death of a Pennsylvania State Trooper & critically wounding another Trooper
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Taylor Thoryk receives an award for her inspirational fight against leukemia, tonight at 11. #PrayForTay @BrittSween
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A bittersweet morning as we say goodbye to @MonicaReports, join us as we wish her well on a move to Boston
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10 MORE YEARS...
It looks like the Penguin's AHL affiliate will be staying in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area for another 10 years. pahomepage.com/news/penguins…
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BREAKING: Eric Frein has been found guilty of all charges including the murder of Cpl. Bryon Dickson and injuring Trooper Alex Douglass.
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#PurpleForAPurpose raising awareness on #WorldPancreaticCancerDay @PanCAN @MonicaReports @TimKelchner @WBREWxDave
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President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
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Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti is announcing her campaign for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 8th District against Republican Congressman Rob Bresnahan. 2822news.com/election/your-l…
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Trooper shooting suspect Eric Frein is expected to be taken to the Blooming Grove State police barracks.
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Breaking: Former Luzerne County judge Michael Conahan, who was sentenced for his role in the infamous Kids-for-Cash scandal in September of 2011, had his sentence commuted Thursday by President Joe Biden. trib.al/l8HK2BA
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The Bucknell Men’s Basketball team is looking to bounce back after a down 2022 with a new head coach at the helm.
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Breaking News: Nine discarded military ballots have been recovered as part of a federal investigation in Luzerne County. trib.al/TrVyULS
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