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The Latest: After briefing, Johnson says he doesn’t expect US troops to deploy to Venezuela

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials briefed leaders in Congress late Monday on the striking military operation in Venezuela...

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NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial

NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States...

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Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213

Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California, has died, GOP officials said Tuesday. He was 65.

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Firefighting agreement under consideration in Cortland

Cortland Lawmakers are considering authorizing an agreement with the Crown City Ladder and Hose Company.

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Wall Street opens mixed as crude oil prices continue to climb

Stocks are off to a mixed start on Wall Street. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% in the first few minutes of trading Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was essentially...

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Security forces clash with protesters in Iran’s main market as at least 35 killed in demonstrations

Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing...

1 week ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026

Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was...

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Fatal crash under investigation in Richford

On January 3, deputies were called to Route 79 in Richford for a two-vehicle crash around 1:30 p.m.

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Giants’ Abdul Carter: Season had ‘a lot of ups’

New York Giants Linebacker Abdul Carter says he'll focus on the positives from this season.

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Open Mic Night offered weekly at Center for the Arts of Homer

Tonight, sing your favorite tune or tell some jokes at the Center for the Arts of Homer's Open Mic Night.

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Troopers: Painted Post man made ‘repeated’ fake 911 calls in 2025

State Police say 40-year-old Thomas Margeson repeatedly made fake calls to 911 and the New York State Child Abuse and Mistreatment hotline last year. 

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Homer to begin comprehensive plan review

Homer Town Supervisor Mike Park tells 607 News Now a state grant will help the town board update a plan that’s more than a decade old. 

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Tioga County Legislature elects new chair

Legislator Tracy Monell was unanimously elected Friday, Jan. 2 to lead the Tioga County’s governing body, the first change at the top in over a decade.

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Two charged with burglary, grand larceny in Cortlandville

On January 2, Richard Briere, of Cortlandville, and Miranda Simmons, of Lafayette, allegedly took items from Walmart without paying.

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Wayne County man charged with Ovid burglary

On January 2, deputies arrested Joseph Lamb, of Newark, around 6:30 p.m. and is facing three charges.

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Tompkins County Office for the Aging seeks nominees for outstanding volunteer awards

The Tompkins County Office for the Aging is looking for older adult volunteers to recognize for their impact on the community.

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Cayuga Lake Wine Trail receives grant for out-of-state marketing

Last month, Governor Hochul announced that nearly $64,000 in development funding is going to the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail (CLWT) for an out-of-state marketing program.

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On this day in rock history: January 5th

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Creedance Clearwater Revival, Guns…

1 week ago in National, Trending

The nation’s 250th anniversary arrives with a call for year-round community service

The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission wants to turn America's 250th birthday celebration into the country's single biggest year for volunteering.

1 week ago in Sports

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide, saying Monday that he isn't prepared to return to competition ahead of the year's first Grand Slam event.

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Actor Michael Keaton is named Man of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals

Actor Michael Keaton has been named 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. The theater group, which dates to 1844 and claims to be the world's third-oldest still operating, announced Wednesday that Keaton will receive his Pudding Pot award at a celebratory roast Feb. 6.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

Trevor Noah to host Grammys for the sixth and final time

Trevor Noah will be hosting the Grammy Awards for the sixth consecutive year, but this time, it's being billed as a farewell gig. The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that the South African comedian is returning "one final time" for the Feb. 1 show, for which he will also serve as an executive producer.

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Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting a ride-hail driver, police say

Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats early Monday morning after Los Angeles police say he assaulted a ride-hail driver.

24 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Community Foundation of Tompkins County names new chief development officer

On January 12, Steph Bailey was appointed as the new Chief Development Officer of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County.