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Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn’t known, AP sources say

A suspect is in custody in the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, police said.

3 weeks ago in World

3 arrested in Hong Kong, as a high-rise fire leaves at least 36 dead and 279 reported missing

Police in Hong Kong arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter, several local news media reported, in connection with a blaze that has killed at least 36 people and left another 279 missing in the city's deadliest fire in years.

3 weeks ago in National

National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists to popular US parks

The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular sites, while leaving them out of fee-free days that will be reserved for American residents.

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Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

How Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal found the emotional power of ‘Hamnet’

In "Hamnet," Chloé Zhao's adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's prizewinning 2020 novel, Paul Mescal plays William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley his wife, Agnes. It's a fictional, speculative drama with basis in historical fact.

3 weeks ago in Sports

More flag-planting celebrations could be in store for college football’s rivalry week

Coaches, players, administrators and maybe even security will be on high alert in hopes of dissuading or even preventing flag plantings that wreaked havoc during rivalry week in 2024.

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Barton highway crews prepare for winter

Barton Highway Superintendent Fred Schweiger said the salt barn is fully stocked.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.

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SUNY Cortland men’s basketball extends hot streak; Bills add playmaker

Find local and national sports updates here with the WHCU Sports Report.

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Turkey trot approaches in Ithaca

The Finger Lakes Runners Club is hosting a turkey trot tomorrow at 9 a.m.

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Cortland County man charged in alleged domestic dispute

State Troopers say 34-year-old Mark Young physically made contact with someone during an argument and tried to take the victim's phone to prevent them from calling for help.

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Armstrong School dancers to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Dancers from Ithaca’s Armstrong School of Dance will once again be featured in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Locke man injured, facing charges after standoff with police

62-year-old Michael Yaw is recovering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a standoff with Cayuga County deputies on November 23rd.

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Tioga County health professional recognized for contributions to rural health

On November 24, Dr. Eric Sarnicola of Tioga County Public Health was presented with the 2025 Senator Patricia McGee Award.

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TC3 adds new degree program in health sciences, rollout set for Spring 2026 semester

On November 24th, TC3 announced the impending rollout of an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Health Sciences degree program for the Spring 2026 semester.

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Running to Places Theatre Company receives NYS Senate Empire Award

On November 20, State Senator Lea Webb presented the Running to Places Theatre Company (R2P) with the New York State Empire Award.

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Cayuga County man accused of sex abuse at Virgil business

34-year-old Joel Shattuck of Auburn is being charged with misdemeanors of sex abuse and forcible touching.

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UPDATE: Child reported missing in Ithaca located safely

13-year-old Kaila Hobbs has been located and is safe after being reported missing on November 24th, 2025.

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On this day in rock history: November 25th

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

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4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.

5 hours ago in Sports

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes begins rehab after knee surgery with eye on Week 1 return in 2026

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Dolphins benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers, AP source says

The Miami Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers, a person with knowledge of the quarterback change told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

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Rob Reiner’s son Nick appears in court on 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner made his first court appearance Wednesday in Los Angeles on two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC

In a seismic shift for one of television's marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.

11 hours ago in Entertainment

Christine Baranski narrates ‘A Christmas Carol’ before returning for new ‘The Gilded Age’ season

Christine Baranski agreed to narrate a music-and-spoken word version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" last December at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York, which owns the original manuscript of the 1843 classic. A recording was made last June at the Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and released Dec. 4 on the LSO Live label.