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School District of Lancaster announces 3 finalists for superintendent
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Lebanon County · Lebanon CountyA three-vehicle crash has closed a road in Lancaster County. Traffic is currently being rerouted and drivers are being asked to plan accordingly. The conditions of those involved in the crash are unknown at this time. Police say an update will be provided once the road is opened.See the Story
Multi-vehicle crash closes Lancaster County road
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US & CanadaMariann Rott was taking trash to the burn barrel when she lost her balance and fell into the creek running through her backyard. Patrick Shore delivered Mariann's package and heard her cries for help. Patrick got Mariann inside, wrapped her in blankets and waited for first responders to arrive.See the Story
'Right time, right place': UPS driver saves woman who fell into frigid creek behind her home
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US & CanadaThe United States spends more on health care than any other-income country but still has the lowest life expectancy at birth. The Commonwealth Fund says that compared with peer nations, the U.S. has the highest rates of deaths from avoidable or treatable causes and the highest maternal and infant death rates.See the Story
US spends most on health care but has worst health outcomes among high-income countries, new report finds
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SmokingStudy: More than half of US adults support ending the sale of all tobacco products. Nearly two-thirds said they support banning menthol cigarette sales. Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the US. The FDA is still considering its proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.See the Story
Most Americans support stopping sale of tobacco products, CDC finds
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UPDATE: Missing juvenile in York County found safe
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US & CanadaThe first Groundhog Day celebration was held on Feb. 2, 1877, at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The tradition of using rodents to predict the weather dates back much earlier and was brought to the U.S. by German immigrants. According to tradition, when a groundhog leaves its burrow, if it sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If the groundhog does not see its shadow in early spring is predicted.See the Story
This Day in History: First Groundhog Day celebrated Feb. 2, 1887
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