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4 hours ago in National

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week

Whenever historian Geoffrey Ward visits the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum to do research, he finds himself caught up in the spirit of FDR himself, the sense of landed contentment and cheerful disarray that helped define his public image.

20 hours ago in National, Trending

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.

20 hours ago in National

Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July, even as some Republicans remain undecided about whether to support him for the post.

20 hours ago in National

McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday

McDonald's is frying up some apple pies to honor America's 250th birthday. The company said Tuesday it's bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They'll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.

1 day ago in National

Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion

The struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands. Yum Brands said in February that it was considering selling Pizza Hut and the chain looked to close 250 U.S. restaurants.

Lifestyle

8 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Formula sold at Target recalled for infant botulism concern

According to the FDA, a variety of Nara Organics Whole Milk Powdered Infant Formulas may be contaminated with a bacterium that causes botulism.

20 hours ago in Lifestyle

Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail

Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.

1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Unified fire district being considered in town of Dryden

The town of Dryden is discussing establishing a fire district with the villages of Etna and Freeville.

1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Memorial golf tournament being held for late Tioga County investigator

The Ryan S. Bunce Memorial Golf Tournament is being held in Owego on Aug. 15.

1 day ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland Free Library to host kid-friendly cow event

At 4 p.m. today, children will make crafts and hear stories about cows.

Sports

2 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Rumble Ponies drop third straight game

On Tuesday, the Rumble Ponies fell to New Hampshire 4-1.

3 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics, Sports

$100K donation expected to benefit Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex

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Blue signboard for the Town of Cortlandville with its seal and 'Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal Building' text in front of shrubs on a cloudy day

The Cortlandville Town Board is planning to accept a $100,000 donation from the Cortland County Industrial Development Agency/Business Development Corporation.

3 hours ago in Sports

Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks’ first NYC parade

New York Knicks fans have waited forever for this. Thursday's ticker-tape parade for the new NBA champions will be a first. When the team won the title before, in 1970 and '73, they weren't honored with New York's signature procession.

4 hours ago in Sports

Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever

As reigning champions Argentina returned to the World Cup stage Tuesday, there was no drive too long and no ticket too pricey for its most fervent fans.

20 hours ago in Sports, Trending

France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th World Cup goal, breaking a tie with Pelé

Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal on Tuesday, one more than Pelé, to move the France forward into a tie for the fourth most in tournament history.

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15 minutes ago in Community, Crime, Local

Owego PD: 46-year-old man threatened gas station clerk with knife

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Police say Brian Fosdal stole several items from an Owego gas station on June 13 after threatening a clerk.

1 hour ago in Local

Ehrhart Energy to host Customer Appreciation Day and America’s 250th celebration ahead of July 4th

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Ehrhart Energy is inviting the community to join them on Wednesday, July 2nd, for a special Customer Appreciation Day celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary.

3 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local, Politics

Child summer camp safety bill lands on Hochul’s desk, Webb says

Sen. Lea Webb says the legislation makes sure kids going to summer camp have access to treatments when needed.

3 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics, Sports

$100K donation expected to benefit Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex

Updated
Blue signboard for the Town of Cortlandville with its seal and 'Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal Building' text in front of shrubs on a cloudy day

The Cortlandville Town Board is planning to accept a $100,000 donation from the Cortland County Industrial Development Agency/Business Development Corporation.

7 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Authorities: Minor injuries in multi-vehicle Dryden crash

The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash in Dryden.

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2 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Rumble Ponies drop third straight game

On Tuesday, the Rumble Ponies fell to New Hampshire 4-1.

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences

Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years, according to court filings. The complaint filed in Franklin, Tennessee, by the "Hard Fought Hallelujah" singer lists the reason for divorce as irreconcilable differences.

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married

Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and his longtime love Zendaya have already tied the knot. The actor may have ended months of speculation triggered by Zendaya's stylist Law Roach's claim in March that the couple had already held a wedding.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Luke’s ‘Empire’ light saber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction

A light saber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in ‘Hamilton’

Christopher Jackson, one of the original cast members of the megahit Broadway musical "Hamilton," is coming back to reprise his George Washington.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means

Days before "Obsession" opened in theaters, its 26-year-old director, Curry Barker, made a bet with his manager and agent. They said if the movie opened above $20 million, they would all get tattoos.

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Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

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France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th World Cup goal, breaking a tie with Pelé

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