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Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza, tour fallout after Macklemore dropped
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- Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza, tour fallout after Macklemore dropped
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- 2:39
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- 1 month ago
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- Ed Sheeran addressed the controversy surrounding his U.S. tour over the weekend, speaking publicly about the war in Gaza and free-speech concerns after rapper Macklemore was dropped from the tour and other opening acts withdrew in solidarity.
An emotional Sheeran spoke directly to roughly 50,000 fans Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, his first concert since the dispute erupted.
“I’ve never wanted to be an activist musician,” Sheeran told the crowd.
The controversy began after Macklemore, who had been opening for Sheeran, used performances at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey earlier this month to speak about the war in Gaza, including declaring, “Free Palestine.”
The remarks drew both support and backlash.
Macklemore was later removed from the remaining tour dates. Sheeran said the tour promoter, not he, decided after venues threatened to cancel upcoming concerts if Macklemore remained on the line...
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- Trump heads to UN summit as global crises take center stage
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- 2:01
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- 1 month ago
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- World leaders are converging on New York this week for the UN General Assembly, confronting a growing list of global crises with no shortage of urgency and few easy solutions in sight. For President Donald Trump, the gathering brings a packed schedule touching on nearly every major conflict currently facing the international community.
Chief among them is the ongoing war with Iran, which continues to drive up the cost of oil and energy for countries around the world, including the United States. With no clear end in sight, U.S. officials are signaling that pressure on Tehran will remain in place for the foreseeable future.
"I wouldn't necessarily put a timeline on it, but I think the president is focused on his clear objectives that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon and that they are welcome to come back to the table when they're ready to negotiate in good faith," said Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, on Sunday. "And meanwhile, maximum pr...
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- Man accused of killing man with metal pipe at Batavia addiction treatment center
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- 1:13
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- 1 month ago
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- A man has been charged with murder after beating another man to death with a 37-inch pipe at an addiction treatment center, according to the Batavia Police Department.
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- Rochester firefighter meets cancer survivor who received his stem cells
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- 2:18
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- 1 month ago
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- A stem cell donation connected two strangers hundreds of miles apart. Nearly two years later, Rochester firefighter Cody Duge and cancer survivor Crystal Cornelius finally met.
"I could just hug him and keep hugging him."
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- ICE agent shoots and injures man in Austin, Texas, officials say
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- 1:49
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- 1 month ago
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- A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas, local authorities said, and anti-ICE protesters quickly gathered at the scene.
The man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot once in the torso on the capital city's north side, Austin officials said at a news conference.
The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, confirmed the man was in stable condition and “in federal custody pending removal.”
Homeland Security Investigations, with FBI assistance, is investigating “the officer involved shooting of an illegal alien from Venezuela, who illegally entered our country under the Biden administration and had a final order of removal,” the department said in a statement.
City police officers were not involved in the operation or the shooting, which occurred after a traffic stop, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said while briefing repo...
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- Trump threatens to escalate Iran war, as gas prices skyrocket
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- 1:48
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- 1 month ago
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- President Donald Trump heads to the United Nations this week as he weighs what he has called a “big decision” on whether to launch new strikes against Iran’s ruling regime.
Trump recently said he is weighing whether to “annihilate” Iran’s regime, while Tehran has warned that any new U.S. attack would bring retaliation against American bases and interests across the region.
A senior official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels said the group has assured the Trump administration that it won’t attack U.S. vessels in the Red Sea, even as he warned countries against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen’s revived civil war.
The comments came as the Houthis fired a ballistic missile at Saudi Arabia's capital over the weekend.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned Monday that it would “change the geography of the war” if the United States escalates the conflict.
Meanwhile, the threat of escalation in the war has gas price...
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- Ed Sheeran apologizes to fans during show amid Israel-Palestine controversy
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- 2:03
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- 1 month ago
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- Ed Sheeran opened a concert Saturday in Philadelphia with comments about Gaza after controversy swirled around his tour and supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.
Sheeran began the concert alone on stage with no opener, but was joined by other musicians later in the show.
Sheeran said he wants his music and shows to be about unity and humanity, not politics. But he said the attacks in Israel of Oct. 7, 2023, were horrific and what is happening in Gaza “catastrophic and unjustifiable.”
“I don’t want to disappoint fans, and I’ve never wanted to be an activist musician, but this has put me in the middle of an important and passionate argument about freedom of speech and the most complex political issue on the planet,” Sheeran said during his performance at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
The comments before a nearly full stadium ca...
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- Stepmother of disabled man allegedly starved to death in Rochester speaks out
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- 1:45
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- 1 month ago
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- Timothy Green's death adds to a series of losses for his family, his stepmother said.
"I've had to deal with his father's death and my daughter's death and then his death. It's a lot to deal with."
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- McQuaid Jesuit honors alumni who died serving their country
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- 2:10
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- 1 month ago
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- McQuaid Jesuit High School paid tribute Wednesday night to 10 former students who died while serving in the military, dedicating a new memorial in their memory.
About 350 McQuaid alumni have served in the military, according to the school. The new installation features 10 sentinels displaying class photos and information about the lives and service of those who never returned home.
McQuaid President Steve Saluzzo said the Class of 1967 helped spearhead the project, which began taking shape about two years ago.
"Our class of '67 was a spearhead behind this, and they've been looking to do this type of memorial for a number of years," Saluzzo said. "But we really started about two years ago putting this whole thing together."
Relatives of those recognized joined students and other members of the McQuaid community for the dedication.
Mark Scholland, whose brother served in the Marines, said seeing the finished tribute brought...
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- Firefighter meets cancer survivor who received his stem cells
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- 2:47
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- 1 month ago
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- A Rochester firefighter who donated stem cells to a Tennessee woman battling cancer met her for the first time in Chicago, nearly two years after becoming her match.
Crystal Cornelius of Chattanooga was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2019. After undergoing treatment, including radiation and a transplant using her own stem cells, Cornelius said her cancer remained.
"As aggressive as the treatment was, it still did not get it all," Cornelius said. "So I returned home for radiation, and then that's when, also, following radiation, I did my autologous stem cell transplant."
An autologous stem cell transplant uses a patient's own healthy stem cells to replace those destroyed during cancer treatment, according to City of Hope Medical Center.
When that procedure was unsuccessful, Cornelius began searching for a donor for an allogeneic stem cell transplant, which uses cells from another person. Her family members were either not close...
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- WWII veteran celebrates 105th birthday, shares special secret to longevity
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- 2:02
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- 1 month ago
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- Our Bright Spot shines on a Rochester native and World War II veteran celebrating a remarkable milestone: his 105th birthday.
Jim Ingutti celebrated the occasion Monday surrounded by family and friends, along with a special performance from entertainer Mrs. Kasha Davis.
Ingutti was born and raised in Rochester and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He later worked several jobs in the area, including at Graflex, the West Irondequoit Central School District and Savoia's Bakery.
It was at Savoia's where he met his wife, Madeline. The couple was married for 57 years before her death in 2002. Their family grew to include five children, 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Monday's celebration also reunited Ingutti with Mrs. Kasha Davis, whom he met about five years ago at The Legacy at Clover Blossom.
"We were here at one of the performances and he got right up and started dancing wit...
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- WWII veteran celebrates 105th birthday, shares special secret to longevity
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- 1:53
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- 1 month ago
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- Our Bright Spot shines on a Rochester native and World War II veteran celebrating a remarkable milestone: his 105th birthday.
Jim Ingutti celebrated the occasion Monday surrounded by family and friends, along with a special performance from entertainer Mrs. Kasha Davis.
Ingutti was born and raised in Rochester and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He later worked several jobs in the area, including at Graflex, the West Irondequoit Central School District and Savoia's Bakery.
It was at Savoia's where he met his wife, Madeline. The couple was married for 57 years before her death in 2002. Their family grew to include five children, 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Monday's celebration also reunited Ingutti with Mrs. Kasha Davis, whom he met about five years ago at The Legacy at Clover Blossom.
"We were here at one of the performances and he got right up and started dancing wit...
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- Imagination Library sees surge in enrollment after Dolly Parton's death
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- 2:07
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- 1 month ago
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- Less than a month after Dolly Parton's death, a program close to the country music icon's heart is seeing a surge in enrollment in the Rochester area.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library provides free books to children, delivering them directly to their homes each month. The program has distributed more than 330 million books over the past 30 years, including thousands to children in the Rochester region.
Parton created the program in honor of her father, who could not read or write.
The United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes, which supports the local Imagination Library program, said enrollment has jumped since Parton's death. About 500 local children have joined the program over the past three weeks.
"What she has done for our children across our country, right here in Rochester, is just tremendous," United Way President and CEO Jaime Saunders said. "5,200 children every single month are getting books, free books, deliv...
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- TIMELINE: Disabled man's starving death leads to murder charges against woman & boyfriend
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- 14:31
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- 1 month ago
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- A woman and her boyfriend face murder and other charges after they stole her developmentally disabled son's SNAP benefits, starved him, restrained him and abused him until he died, according to the Rochester Police Department.
Police said a 911 call came in around 11 a.m. Feb. 17 reporting an unresponsive male inside an apartment at St. Paul and Andrews streets. First responders found Timothy Green, 33, dead on the floor, naked, emaciated, and covered in bruises.
Green's mother, 58-year-old Andrea Livers, and her boyfriend, 42-year-old Lancysa Harris, were in the apartment and had called 911. Police said the pair was uncooperative and the information they provided first responders was "minimal and nonsensical."
A search of the apartment found handcuffs, barbells and weights, and "an unusual amount of cleaning supplies," according to police. No clothing, bedding, or any of Green's belongings were found, even though he lived at the apartment.
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- New vet clinic aims to fill gap in emergency care
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- 2:44
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- 1 month ago
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- As Monroe County continues to face high demand for veterinary care, a new clinic in Penfield is preparing to open with a mix of general practice, urgent and emergency care services.
PetVet365, located on Penfield Road, is set to open Sept. 23. Veterinarians and owners Dr. Hannah Kinsella and Dr. Jessica Demers said the clinic will operate as a general veterinary practice while also offering urgent and emergency care within its capabilities.
“We’re just going to expand on, I think, the local need in the area,” Demers said.
PetVet365 will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon on weekends. While it will not operate as an emergency hospital, the clinic plans to handle some emergency cases, including certain surgeries depending on the situation.
“Emergency surgeries really just depend on a case-by-case basis, but we are open to doing various surgeries, foreign body, those sorts of things, bladder stone remova...
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- What to know about cychlorphine, a powerful new opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl
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- 1:14
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- 1 month ago
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- Health and law enforcement officials are warning about an emerging synthetic opioid known as cychlorphine, a drug believed to be significantly more potent than fentanyl and increasingly detected in the illicit drug supply.
Cychlorphine is part of a class of laboratory-made opioids that can cause severe respiratory depression, loss of consciousness and fatal overdoses. Officials say the drug may be several times more potent than fentanyl, meaning even a small amount can pose a serious overdose risk.
The drug has been detected in counterfeit pills and powders sold as other substances, raising concerns that people could take cychlorphine without knowing it is present.
Adding to the concern, standard fentanyl test strips do not detect cychlorphine. That means a substance containing the synthetic opioid could test negative for fentanyl while still carrying a potentially deadly opioid.
Naloxone, commonly known by the brand name Narcan, can ...
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- Protesters form human chain around Kennedy Center amid Trump demolition threat
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- 1:22
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- 1 month ago
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- Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Friday evening, with protesters joining hands around the venue amid its closure and concerns about its future.
The demonstration, called "Hands Around the Kennedy Center," was organized by the advocacy group Hands Off the Arts. It included performances and speeches before participants formed a human chain around the grounds.
The rally followed a tumultuous week for the Washington performing arts venue. The Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to close most of the facility for renovations, hours after a federal judge again blocked efforts to add President Donald Trump's name to the building without congressional approval.
Trump has said the building needs extensive repairs and has suggested it could be torn down rather than renovated. Speaking Friday, Trump declined to say whether he intended to demolish the center.
The possibilit...
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- Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House
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- 0:50
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- 1 month ago
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- President Donald Trump said Friday he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over coverage he described as "fake news," though it was not immediately clear how the ban would be implemented.
Trump announced the move on social media, saying it would take effect immediately. He later addressed the decision while speaking with reporters in the Oval Office, criticizing the three outlets' reporting.
Trump also suggested additional news organizations could face similar restrictions.
"There may be others to join them," Trump told reporters Friday.
Despite Trump's announcement, reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico remained on the White House grounds as of late Friday afternoon, according to The Associated Press. Trump did not provide details about what the restrictions would entail.
CNN criticized the announcement and said it stands behind its White House journalists and their reporting. The network argued tha...
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- Pentagon releases sixth batch of UFO files
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- 0:30
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- 1 month ago
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- The Pentagon released its sixth batch of records related to unidentified anomalous phenomena, commonly known as UFOs, on Friday, adding new videos, images and decades-old documents to a growing public archive.
The release includes footage of unexplained objects recorded by military sensors in several parts of the world, along with historical material related to government investigations of UFO sightings.
One video, recorded by a U.S. military platform in the Middle East in 2025, shows six small spherical objects grouped together. The accompanying report describes the objects as appearing agile and frequently changing direction, with their speed estimated at roughly 480 mph.
Other newly released footage includes an unidentified object recorded by an infrared sensor over the Yellow Sea in 2023 and another sighting captured over the East China Sea that year. Videos taken by local law enforcement in Colorado in October 2023 show flashing lights in the...
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- Trump unveils nationwide Medicaid prescription drug pricing plan
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- 1:02
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- 1 month ago
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- President Donald Trump announced Friday that all 50 states will join in on a program set to provide Most Favored Nation pricing to some drugs within the Medicaid program, bringing the net price of selected drugs down to prices paid in certain other countries.
The Trump administration claims that Medicaid will save billions on prescription drug costs as a result of the plan, dubbed the Medicaid “GENEROUS” model. Experts say the savings are unclear since the content of the deals isn’t public.
“This one thing alone should win us the midterms,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office Friday, flanked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz and others.
Friday’s announcement comes as cost-of-living issues are at the forefront of voters’ concerns ahead of the midterm elections in November. In a way to address affordability concerns, Trump has cut deals wit...
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- Clancy defense prepares double jeopardy challenge after mistrial
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- 4:18
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- 1 month ago
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- Lindsay Clancy’s legal team is preparing for its next steps after her first trial ended without a verdict, and a new attorney has been added as the case heads toward a potential retrial.
According to multiple reports citing court records, Clancy has hired attorney Martin Weinberg to be part of her legal defense team for future double jeopardy filings. Weinberg is also known for representing Karen Read, whose first trial similarly ended in a mistrial.
Former U.S. Attorney John Fischwick told The National News Desk a double jeopardy argument would be difficult for Clancy’s defense because the jury did not acquit her.
“I think a double jeopardy argument will be an uphill argument for Lindsay Clancy’s legal team,” Fischwick said. “After all, this was a hung jury. They didn't acquit her.”
Fischwick said a mistrial does not prevent prosecutors from trying the case again.
“But the fact that the jury did not decid...
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- Trump expands hunting access on federal lands, rolling back Biden-era restrictions
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- 1:05
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- 1 month ago
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- President Donald Trump signed two executive orders Thursday aimed at expanding hunting and recreational fishing opportunities on federal lands and waters.
The first order, titled "Reinvigorating America's Hunting Heritage," directs federal agencies to review and propose changes to policies that restrict hunting, fishing, shooting and other recreational activities on federally managed lands. National parks are generally excluded from the directive.
The order also calls for expanding hunting at certain national monuments, improving access to difficult-to-reach federal lands and allowing traditional lead ammunition and fishing tackle. It directs the Interior Department to encourage states to expand Sunday hunting opportunities on state and federal lands.
Other provisions focus on introducing more young people and veterans to hunting. The Labor and Education departments are directed to clarify how federal education funding can be used for archery and ...
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- Dramatic video shows aftermath of F-16 crash in Michigan
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- 0:41
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- 1 month ago
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- An F-16 pilot safely ejected before the fighter jet crashed Thursday in rural Michigan, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and triggering temporary evacuations for nearby residents after police said hazardous chemicals spilled from the wreckage.
Sgt. Derek Gutierrez, a public affairs specialist with the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, said the pilot was receiving medical treatment at a local hospital. Gutierrez declined to release details about the pilot’s identity or any injuries, citing military policy.
The pilot was conscious and speaking to law enforcement at the hospital, Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael D. Shea said in a press briefing.
The plane was participating in training exercises at a National Guard base in Alpena, about 190 miles (305 kilometers) north of Detroit.
Another pilot told air traffic controllers that he believes his wingman hit a bird and crashed, according to audio posted...
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- Man accused of killing fellow resident with metal pipe at addiction treatment center
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- 1:51
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- 1 month ago
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- Batavia, N.Y. — A man has been charged with murder after beating another man to death at an addiction treatment center, according to the Batavia Police Department.
Police said they received a call from Rochester Regional Health's Hope Haven Center on Bank Street shortly after midnight Thursday morning reporting a possible homicide involving two residents.
Officers found a 63-year-old man with serious traumatic injuries, according to police. He was pronounced dead. Frederick Scott, 53, was arrested, charged with murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon.
According to the felony complaint, Scott bludgeoned the victim in the head with a 37-inch metal pipe while the victim was sleeping.
Police said Scott was held in the Genesee County Jail without bail, with his next court appearance scheduled for Oct. 6.
No further information about the homicide has been released. Police said it remains under investigation.
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- Midterms enter final stretch as early voting begins
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- 2:09
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- 1 month ago
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- Voting is underway in the 2026 midterm elections as candidates enter the final six weeks of campaigning with affordability and the economy taking center stage.
Early in-person voting began Friday in several states, including Virginia, while absentee voting is underway elsewhere.
President Donald Trump highlighted his administration's efforts to lower prescription drug costs Friday, announcing an expansion of its most-favored-nation drug pricing initiative. The administration has pursued a model that seeks to align prices paid by Medicaid programs with those paid in certain other countries.
The announcement comes as Republican candidates seek to address voter concerns about affordability and the cost of living.
"Look, I feel it," Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Fla., said. "And I tell people, members of Congress have to gas up their cars too. So this is not anything that we're being insensitive to."
Vice President JD Vance also foc...
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- Congress moves closer to major overhaul of college sports
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- 2:02
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- 1 month ago
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- As college football kicks off another weekend of action on the field, supporters of the Protect College Sports Act are hoping Congress can score a win of its own, with final Senate passage of the bill expected as soon as next week.
Backers of the legislation, which aims to establish national standards for how schools and athletes operate on campuses across the country, brought in advocates including college coaches to Capitol Hill this week to build momentum.
"I think what we're talking about is putting some type of guardrails around... when you have players who are transferring five times and they're not going to get a meaningful degree," said Craig Bohl, executive director of the American Football Coaches Association.
The bill, authored by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has drawn strong bipartisan support in preliminary votes, clearing a recent procedural hurdle with 77 votes in favor on Thursday.
Still, o...
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- Gas prices hit $4.46 as new oil disruption threatens relief
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- 2:17
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- 1 month ago
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- Fuel costs have become a constant source of pain for American drivers. Relief isn't likely to come anytime soon.
Bloomberg was the first to report that Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company, told at least two European refiners that they won't receive any crude oil from it next month because a critical Saudi pipeline remains closed after a drone strike damaged it.
Without access to the pipeline capable of moving 7 million barrels of crude oil per day, and with the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait too dangerous for most oil tankers, petroleum consultant Andrew Lipow said Saudi Arabia has few options left.
"If Saudi Arabia is able to bypass the pipeline pump stations, then we may be able to see them restore operations at 50% capacity in the next few days. However, if they need to repair the pump stations in order to restart the pipeline, then it could be one to two months. The damage assessment is still underway, so it's unclear to t...
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- Trump threatens to tear down Kennedy Center if his name isn't added to building
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- 1:54
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- 1 month ago
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- A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolishing it as President Donald Trump has threatened.
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said his ruling would “avoid any confusion on that score given more recent events,” including the building’s sudden closure to the public on Wednesday.
Trump, who was named the Kennedy Center’s chairman last year by loyalists on the board, said Wednesday that his efforts to restore the aging building deserve recognition, “because frankly, if we don’t do that, it’s going to close. It’ll end up being ripped down. It’s in very, very bad shape, very dangerous shape.”
The announcement of the closure came in response to a court case filed by a Democratic congresswoman who is a trustee and sought an emergency court hearing to prevent what she called the building’s “unlawful closing.”
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- ARC Rochester: Friday, September 18, 2026
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- 1:30:10
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- 1 month ago
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- - Flower City Comic Con at Total Sports Experience in Gates
- Around Town: Nolan's in Canandaigua
- Registered dietitian Isabel Vasquez celebrate sHispanic Heritage Month
- Fringe Festival: Lost to Me by Circus EVO with Houston Odum
- Weekend Buzz: Jerk or Justified and First Try Friday
- Sound Stage: Cupid's Boomerang
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- 5 victims in bus, helicopter crashes in Los Angeles remembered, as SUV driver charged with murder
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- 1:31
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- 1 month ago
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- Mourners gathered Thursday night for a vigil to remember the two people killed in a bus crash Tuesday and three others killed when a news helicopter covering the incident crashed.
The chopper crash killed both people on board, pilot George Marciniw and reporter Eliana Moreno, and a man on the ground, Edy Gutierrez Mejia. At least four cars and two storage containers burned after the helicopter caught fire.
In surveillance footage obtained by NBC4 Los Angeles, the helicopter can be seen dropping out of the sky on a slight diagonal angle and landing behind a few trees and other objects. Moments later, a large plume of black smoke and flames erupt from the crash site.
The SUV driver involved in the bus crash, Bailee Lynn Rios, 36, has been charged with murder. The helicopter, which was used by NBC and Telemundo, crashed about two hours after police say Rios drove her 2004 Ford Expedition the wrong way down a busy avenue, ran a red light and struck a ...
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- Santa impersonator arrested, accused of attempting to rape children
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- 5:47
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- 1 month ago
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- Ticonderoga, N.Y. (WRGB) — A Santa Claus impersonator from Northern New York is facing attempted rape and child welfare charges after police said he drove about two hours to meet someone he believed was a mother offering her children for sex.
Ticonderoga police arrested Clarence V. Russell Jr., 75, also known as “Rusty,” on Sept. 5 in a municipal parking lot in Ticonderoga. Police said Russell was led there by underagent Eric Arthurs, who posed as a single mother offering her three children, ages 13, 12 and 8, for sexual acts.
Russell is charged with second-degree attempted rape of a victim less than 15 years old and attempted endangering the welfare of a child.
His estranged daughter, Kourtney Russell, said the arrest and charges are decades in the making. She said she experienced physical and sexual abuse growing up and believes there are other victims.
“I've grown up knowing that he was a creep,” Kourtney Russell said. ...
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- Iran war divides Congress as Americans face higher fuel prices
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- 1:28
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- 1 month ago
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- The debate over the U.S. war with Iran is intensifying on Capitol Hill as lawmakers clash over presidential war powers and Americans continue to feel the economic effects of the conflict.
The House voted 220-204 Tuesday to approve a War Powers resolution directing President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. Seven Republicans joined 213 Democrats in supporting the measure, while 203 Republicans and one independent opposed it.
It marks the latest congressional attempt to challenge U.S. involvement in the conflict. A similar resolution passed the House 214-208 in July, after an earlier measure ended in a 212-212 tie in May.
The debate comes as the financial costs of the war continue to mount. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the conflict had cost the U.S. about $38 billion through August, with costs projected to increase by roughly $3 billion for each additional month of fighting.
Consumers are also ...
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- F-16 fighter jet crashes in Michigan, pilot ejects
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- An F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training exercise in northern Michigan on Thursday, sending a plume of black smoke into the air and forcing nearby residents to evacuate.
The pilot ejected before the jet crashed in Grand Traverse County and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities said the pilot was conscious and speaking with law enforcement.
The aircraft was from the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Fighter Wing and was participating in a routine training exercise based out of Alpena when it went down.
Witnesses described hearing a loud crash and seeing thick black smoke rising from the area. Video from the scene showed a large plume of smoke above the crash site.
Authorities initially ordered people within a one-mile radius of the crash site to evacuate after hazardous chemicals spilled from the wreckage. F-16s carry hydrazine, a toxic chemical used in the aircraft's emergency power system.
No other...
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- Kennedy Center, Smithsonian face major changes amid Trump pressure
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Smithsonian Institution and the Kennedy Center are facing questions about the role of politics in America's cultural institutions. The Smithsonian's secretary is preparing to retire, while the Kennedy Center has closed for renovations under a board led by President Donald Trump. Recent court rulings have also placed limits on the Kennedy Center board's authority.
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III announced September 8 that he plans to retire at the end of 2026. Bunch has led the institution since 2019 and has spent nearly 38 years at the Smithsonian.
The announcement comes as the institution faces criticism from the Trump administration over how some exhibits present American history. Critics have accused the Smithsonian of promoting a progressive political perspective.
The Smithsonian's mission includes preserving and sharing American history, science, art and culture. Its museums cover subjects ranging from the founding of the United...
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- Trump says 'major crossroads' approaching in Iran war
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump says he is approaching a major decision over the future of the war with Iran, as the conflict continues to disrupt global energy markets.
Trump told Axios on Thursday that he is weighing whether to resume large-scale military attacks against Iran in an effort to bring the months-long conflict to an end.
"I have a big decision coming up," Trump said, adding that "anything could happen."
The comments come ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where Trump is expected to meet Tuesday with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman to discuss the conflict and potential next steps.
Trump said Wednesday that he hopes the war, now in its seventh month, is nearing an end. Iran has also indicated interest in reaching an agreement, though negotiations have stalled.
The Trump administration will allow top Iranian officials, including President Masoud...
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- ARC Rochester: Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:24:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- More Rochester Fringe Festival previews, some fall travel tips and the return of Truth or Trash!
- Title
- COVID relief fraud crackdown targets $245M in intended losses
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Six and a half years after the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or CARES Act, became law, more disturbing evidence is coming to light about just how much of the billions of dollars meant to help people was stolen.
During a news conference Monday, Attorney General Todd Blanche said, “For years, fraudsters got the message that Washington would look the other way. That era is over.”
The latest chapter in the White House fraud crackdown, dubbed "Operation Heartland Surge", conducted from June 12 to September 1, included $245 million in losses, resulting in action against more than 160 defendants.
Many of them received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans through the Small Business Administration.
“If you steal money from the American taxpayers that should go to American workers, we’re actually gonna prosecute you and we’re gonna try to send you to prison," said Vice President JD Vance.
It turns out...
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- Bills Mafia ready for first game at new Highmark Stadium
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The stadium might be new, but tradition runs deep for Buffalo Bills fans as they prepare for the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium.
For Bonnie Thiry and Karen Berner, it's is the third stadium the Bills have called home during their lifetime.
"Even though we're in our 70s, we're hanging in there," Thiry said. "We got the Bills fever, and we're here."
From bowling ball shots to pizza from a metal filing cabinet, Bills fans brought their traditions to the new stadium.
"People say I'm a legend, and I say 'No, I'm just a rodeo clown,'" said Peter "Pizza Pete" Chapman. "I'm here to make people laugh and cheer on the Bills."
Chapman arrived early Thursday to fire up the smoker.
"Just happy to be smoking and sharing the good food with everybody, get the spirits up, bellies full," he said.
For Scott Zukowski, Thursday's game will be one more checkmark on his list of stadiums.
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- Hasan Piker says U.S. worse than al-Qaida 'pound for pound'
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker is drawing fresh scrutiny after saying he believes the United States has caused more terrorism around the world than al-Qaida, reviving questions about his association with Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
In an Axios interview released Thursday, Piker was asked about his earlier description of the United States as the “top dog in terrorism.”
Asked whether he believes the U.S. is worse than al-Qaida, Piker responded, “Pound for pound, as far as the number of deaths, yes,” before saying the United States has caused “tremendous terror all around the world.”
The remarks quickly spilled into Michigan’s closely watched Senate race, where El-Sayed is running against Republican Mike Rogers for the seat being vacated by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich.
Piker campaigned with El-Sayed during the Democratic primary, an association Republicans have repeatedly highlight...
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- Congress grapples with AI safety as concerns grow over rogue agents
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Bills to create safety guardrails in AI development have piled up in Congress as top AI companies acknowledge incidents of agents going rogue and former employees warn time is running out to protect humanity from the consequences.
On Thursday, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the Stop Rogue AI Act, which would require the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology to create national standards for developing and maintaining control of AI agents.
“We can harness the benefits of AI and still know what is on our systems, who is responsible for it, and how to shut it down. And that’s just common sense," Lawler said.
In a joint press conference, Gottheimer said he and Lawler's joint effort was proof the issue doesn't have to be partisan.
“It’s frustrating because bills like this should be on the floor getting voted on," Gottheimer said.
On Wednesday, Hou...
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- Trump weighs next moves in Middle East as Iran leaders prepare for trip to U.S.
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Trump administration has approved visas for top Iranian officials, including the president and foreign minister, to attend next week’s U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting in New York even as the two countries are locked in a stalemated war.
The State Department said Thursday that it had approved visas for Iran’s “core delegation,” along with essential staffers to participate in the U.N. meetings. The core delegation includes President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to U.S. officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to visa privacy laws.
“Consistent with our host country obligations, the core delegation from the Iranian regime will be able to attend UN General Assembly High Level week. The delegation will be under travel restrictions and will face prohibitions on the purchase of luxury and other goods per our policy. The delegation is smaller than last year,” the statement said.
The mov...
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- McQuaid Jesuit honors alumni who died serving their country
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- McQuaid Jesuit unveiled a new memorial honoring 10 alumni who died while serving in the military.
"I didn't think it was going to hit me as hard, but then when I saw the monuments, they're amazing."
MORE: https://13wham.com/news/local/mcquaid-jesuit-unveils-memorial-honoring-10-alumni-killed-in-military-service
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- New Penfield vet clinic aims to fill gap in emergency care
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- As the Rochester area continues to face high demand for veterinary care, a new clinic in Penfield is preparing to open with a mix of general practice, urgent and emergency care services.
"There’s only one (24/7) place here. It's unfortunate, but it’s better than where we were before when we had no place."
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- Trump calls Canada's invitation to join European Union 'laughable'
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday embraced the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate member, saying closer ties with the continent would ensure no country could control Canada’s markets or undermine its sovereignty.
Carney’s speech to the European Parliament repeatedly extolled cooperation between Europe and Canada — but the relationship with the U.S., which has defined Canada’s economy for decades and has increasingly soured, hung over the address.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, demands for economic concessions, and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st state have pushed Ottawa to reduce its dependence on its neighbor and seek a far deeper economic, security and political relationship with Europe.
Carney told the parliament that he welcomed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal, unveiled Wednesday, though he acknowledged that “associate membership” r...
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- 1 million images recovered from 'house of horrors' tied to 5 missing women feared dead
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Philadelphia police and the FBI are reviewing more than 1 million images and videos recovered from a home in the city’s Olney neighborhood that is tied to five missing women.
Police said nearly 60 people appear in the digital evidence, with some shown injured, unconscious or appearing to be deceased.
Investigators publicly identified Gabrielle Amarando and Maribel Fresses as two missing women who appear in images dated to 2017. Police said the women appeared to be unconscious and had apparent injuries.
Authorities said digital evidence also captured three other people in similar conditions. One of them was identified as Nicole Fusaro, who police said appeared in a video with Raymond “R.C.” Horsch.
According to sources, Fusaro appeared to be drugged, handcuffed to a bed and later became unconscious after Horsch allegedly put a zip tie around her neck using a channel-lock tool. Police have not publicly identified another woman who...
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- Family honors 17-year-old killed in motorcycle crash with memorial parking spot in Newark
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A parking spot is something most people probably never think twice about, but for Ashton Kepler's family, it is now a place to remember a 17-year-old they say is impossible to forget.
"He was definitely the one to meet and the one to know, because he was the brightest light you will ever see."
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- LIVE: Authorities announce 'significant' homicide arrest in Rochester
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- 13:33
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Rochester police and the Monroe County District Attorney's Office are announcing a "significant" homicide arrest.
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- LIVE @ 13WHAM returns!
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- 21:27
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- 1 month ago
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- Live @ 13 is back! 🎉 Join Matt Molloy and Scott Hetsko for the return of the show!
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- Fringe Festival's Flotsam and Jetsam; Tea Party at End of the World (ARC Rochester, Sept. 16, 2026)
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- 2:58:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Fringe Festival attractions Flotsam & Jetsam, Tea Party at the End of the World and comedian Marcel Lucont; Make-A-Wish Wishathon continues
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- Hackers breach Flock camera data, share findings with media
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A group says it hacked a vandalized Flock Safety license plate reader and released data taken from the device, offering a glimpse at the amount of information the cameras can collect.
Flock cameras are used by law enforcement agencies and communities across the country to photograph passing vehicles and record information including license plates.
According to data highlighted in the report, one camera captured roughly 50,000 vehicles and 1.6 million images over a 21-day period.
Unlike a traditional traffic camera that may take a single image of a vehicle, the technology can capture dozens of photos in a single instance, documenting different portions of a passing vehicle.
The group behind the breach said it obtained the information from a Flock camera that had been vandalized and later released the data publicly.
The incident is adding to an ongoing debate over the growing use of automated license plate readers and the a...
