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National

14 hours ago in National

Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat.

15 hours ago in National

Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say

Penn State fraternity pledges were made to cut and package cocaine for a drug ring that was run out of two off-campus frat houses, authorities said.

6 days ago in National

Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order

The battle over the Kennedy Center's future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump's allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.

7 days ago in National, Trending

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

1 week ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

Lifestyle

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Ithaca band to perform in Newfield

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Lloyd's Boys will play music at Mill Park.

21 hours ago in Lifestyle

The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think

When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.

1 day ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Public meeting scheduled in Hector for NexGen 911 address changes

Schuyler County EMS/Fire badge with blue cross, center tools (axe, trumpet) and gray banners reading 'Schuyler' and 'County'

The Hector Fire Department will host Schuyler County Emergency Services on August 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

1 day ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland Memorial Foundation Golf Classic raises over $67k for GCMC

On August 10, golfers raised over $67,000 in support of equipment and services at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

5 days ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Webb delivers $50k for CCE Broome County’s Cutler Botanic Garden

On August 11, CCE of Broome County received a $50,000 grant to address long-standing needs at Cutler Botanic Garden in Binghamton.

Sports

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Syracuse Mets win third straight game

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Syracuse topped Worcester on Tuesday.

21 hours ago in Sports

LIV Golf to end season early and cancel the Michigan team event

LIV Golf is ending its season one week earlier than planned, announcing Monday it will not hold the team championship in Michigan next week and instead crown the team champion this week 20 miles north of Indianapolis.

21 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati

Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller, 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Rumble Ponies prepare for homestand against Altoona

Binghamton will host several baseball games this week.

2 days ago in Sports

‘This is probably my last year in football,’ says Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo says this Saudi Pro League season is likely to be the last of his professional career. The 41-year-old superstar's contract with Riyadh club Al-Nassr, signed in December 2022, expires next June, and he has told Vogue magazine that another is unlikely.

Local News from 607NewsNow

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Ithaca band to perform in Newfield

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Lloyd's Boys will play music at Mill Park.

1 hour ago in Community, Crime, Local, Politics

Tompkins County takes another step toward creating animal abuse registry

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A public hearing on adopting the law was set for Oct. 6.

2 hours ago in Crime, Local

Freeville man charged in alleged Walmart theft

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Police say 58-year-old Allen Little stole merchandise from Walmart on August 15 after previously being trespassed from the Cortlandville store.

2 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Years later, O’Connell family hopes for break in Ovid murder case

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The family of Kristin O'Connell is raising money for modern forensic testing of evidence in the 1985 Ovid murder investigation.

2 hours ago in Community, Local

Lawmaker pushing for updated public comment policy in Cortland County

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Brick office building with white trim and arched window, under a blue sky; foreground sign reads Cortland County Office Building, 60 Central Ave (partial).

Legislator Reed Cleland wants to change the policy that only allows the public to speak about agenda items at county meetings.

News

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Ithaca band to perform in Newfield

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Lloyd's Boys will play music at Mill Park.

21 minutes ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Syracuse Mets win third straight game

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Syracuse topped Worcester on Tuesday.

14 hours ago in Entertainment

Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickersonand his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.

15 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Madonna leads 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Taylor Swift

Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Award nominations, the network announced Tuesday. The pop superstar has been nominated in every decade of her musical career. She has 19 competitive MTV VMA wins and in 1986 became the first solo female artist to receive the Video Vanguard Award.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports