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2 days ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 days ago in National

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.

3 days ago in National

North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure

Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.

3 days ago in National

Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination

Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.

3 days ago in National

Utility’s idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say

Sparks from an idle transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison caused the 2025 Eaton fire in the Los Angeles area that killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,400 homes and businesses, Los Angeles County fire officials said in a report released Tuesday.

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19 hours ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County Open Farm Day set for Sunday

Attendees can learn about day-to-day operations at local farms and what impact they have on the community and economy.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County launches info series to explain budget process

Tompkins County is releasing information on its website to keep the public informed about the 2027 spending plan.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

State reduces Tompkins County Code Blue funding by roughly 60%

After receiving roughly $2.1 million for Code Blue shelter operations last year, Tompkins County is only getting $841,000 for the upcoming winter.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.

3 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Cast Iron Cowboys to perform free show in Owego

The group will play blues, bluegrass, and country western songs.

Sports

14 hours ago in Sports

Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.

14 hours ago in Sports

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals

Maybe a team should've drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.

17 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Rumble Ponies set franchise records in dominant win

On Thursday, Binghamton put up a big number on the scoreboard.

2 days ago in Sports

New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Rumble Ponies win third straight game

Back view of a baseball player in a white pinstriped uniform running on the dirt infield, number 6 visible on jersey, during a game.

On Wednesday, Binghamton beat Hartford 3-1.

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3 hours ago in Community, Local

Police seek help locating missing 10-year-old in Ithaca

Ithaca Police say Kayleigh Eastman was last seen on August 7 around 3 p.m. in the 300 block of West Buffalo Street.

15 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

ReviveZone deal offers two virtual reality tickets, interactive golf simulator lesson

Now available on Cayuga Marketplace, the ReviveZone in Ithaca is offering a limited time deal for virtual reality experience tickets.

17 hours ago in Community, Food & Music, Local

Spencer Fire Company to host chicken barbeque

Meals will include baked beans and macaroni salad.

18 hours ago in Business, Community, Local, Politics

Ithaca committee continues work on employment law change

Alderperson Jorge DeFendini shared an update on work to create labor protections for people working in Ithaca.

19 hours ago in Community, Local

Tompkins, Cortland Counties receive cybersecurity funding for water systems

The grant awards will help municipalities assess cybersecurity threats and implement safeguards for wastewater and drinking water systems.

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15 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

ReviveZone deal offers two virtual reality tickets, interactive golf simulator lesson

Now available on Cayuga Marketplace, the ReviveZone in Ithaca is offering a limited time deal for virtual reality experience tickets.

17 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Rumble Ponies set franchise records in dominant win

On Thursday, Binghamton put up a big number on the scoreboard.

19 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Food & Music, Local

Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse open in Cortland

Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse offers a full bar, kitchen, and three state-of-the-art golf simulators.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo

On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Rumble Ponies win third straight game

Back view of a baseball player in a white pinstriped uniform running on the dirt infield, number 6 visible on jersey, during a game.

On Wednesday, Binghamton beat Hartford 3-1.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative

When CBS ended "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling.

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3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’

Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet

"The Odyssey" continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.