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3 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
Defending champion Sweden out of Olympic medal contention in men’s curling after ‘horrible week’
Defending champion Sweden was eliminated from semifinal contention in the men's curling competition at the Winter Olympics with two matches to spare Tuesday after what skip Niklas Edin described as a "horrible week."
3 hours ago in Entertainment
Madonna sends good luck message to American figure skater Amber Glenn at Olympics
Just before Glenn performed her short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday night, which is set to Madonna's song "Like a Prayer," she received a video from the "Queen of Pop" wishing her luck in the individual competition at the Winter Games.
3 hours ago in Sports
Tiger Woods isn’t ruling out a return to the Masters. Ryder Cup captaincy also uncertain
Tiger Woods did not rule out a return to the Masters just under two months away, even as his immediate future appears to include just about everything but golf.
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ US tour next month
The rock icon and the E Street Band announced Tuesday the launch of their "Land of Hope and Dreams" American tour starting March 31 in Minneapolis, kicking off a 20-date run that blends arena rock with a message centered on democracy, freedom and what Springsteen calls the defense of the American ideal.
3 hours ago in National
Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
Wine and Dine Radiothon raises over $11k for United Way of Tompkins County
The annual Wine & Dine Radiothon hosted by WYXL Lite Rock 97.3 raised $11,710 for the United Way of Tompkins County.
Temperatures cause Homer ice rink to temporarily close
There’s no skating right now at the Ralph Thornton Municipal Ice Rink in Homer.
Ithaca College musicians to celebrate Black History Month
Students will perform music by composers of color.
9 hours ago in Trending, World
Lunar New Year prayers, robots and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse
Traditional prayers, fireworks and fairs marked the Lunar New Year on Tuesday — alongside 21st-century humanoid robots. The activities ushered in the Year of the Horse, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, succeeding the Year of the Snake.
9 hours ago in Lifestyle
How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too
Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.
9 hours ago in National
Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded
A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said.
9 hours ago in Sports
Dolphins releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill in major roster cuts
The Dolphins released star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday, ending the All-Pro's four-year tenure in Miami. Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from a season-ending injury suffered in a game against the New York Jets on Sept. 29 that required surgery to repair significant damage to his left knee, including a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
10 hours ago in World
Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war
Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv met in Geneva on Tuesday for another round of U.S.-brokered peace talks, a week before the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor.
10 hours ago in National, Trending
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.
Deputy clerk running for Tompkins County Clerk
Tompkins County Deputy Clerk Rachel Graham is running to replace Tompkins County Clerk Maureen Reynolds, who is retiring.
Record-setting 13-pound baby born at CMC
The largest baby ever delivered at Cayuga Medical Center was born on the same day as a 4-pound baby, Jan. 31st.
Dryden officials look to ban data centers
A resolution under consideration in the town of Dryden would ban the development of data centers.
Cortland County Sheriff’s Office holds 2025 Corrections Division Awards
On February 9, Sheriff Mark Helms and Undersheriff Chad Burhans held the annual Corrections Division Awards ceremony.
Tompkins County releases Youth Wellness Survey
The Tompkins County Youth Services Department has released a survey to help inform planning, partnerships, and investments.
Pets of the week: February 16th
Mia, Chase, Penelope, and Dee-Dee from CNY Snap and the Cortland County SPCA are looking for their forever homes.
