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4 weeks ago in Entertainment

All I want for Christmas is the Olympics. Mariah Carey to perform at Milan Cortina opening ceremony

Mariah Carey is going to add some American pop-star pedigree to the opening ceremony for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise

A large study published by the science journal Nature Aging in November suggests that speaking multiple languages protects against more rapid brain aging, and that the effect increases with the number of languages.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL and Chiefs say he’s considering surgical options

Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee while trying to keep the Kansas City Chiefs' postseason hopes alive in the waning seconds of a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, and the two-time MVP quarterback was considering surgical options.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons feared to have torn ACL, AP source says

Micah Parsons is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, a person with knowledge of the All-Pro pass rusher's injury told The Associated Press on Sunday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78

Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who became one himself as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally …" and "This Is Spinal Tap," has died. He was 78.

4 weeks ago in World

Australia to tighten gun laws after Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre

Australian leaders promised Monday to immediately overhaul already-tough gun control laws after a mass shooting targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach.

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Ithaca College Football Coach Mike Toerper leaves team

Ithaca Football Head Coach Mike Toerper is departing the Bombers and will become the defensive coordinator for the Cornell football team.

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Dryden superintendent touts success of cell phone ban

The Dryden Central School District has observed 30% less course failure for the first quarter in their high school after a smartphone classroom ban.

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Cornell president calls Brown University shooting ‘unspeakable’

Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff encourages students to seek university resources after a shooting at Brown University.

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Riley introduces bipartisan bill banning bonuses for utility CEOs amid rate hikes

On December 10, Congressman Josh Riley introduced the No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act with Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02).

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Nasal spray recalled for potential contamination

According to the FDA, some ReBoost Nasal Spray may contain yeast, mold, or microorganisms, including one species identified as Achromobacter, at levels above specifications.

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Doug’s Fish Fry wins NYS Senate Empire Award

On December 12, State Senator Lea Webb presented Doug’s Fish Fry with the New York State Senate Empire Award.

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Ithaca College cuts ribbon on EV charging expansion project

On December 11, officials cut the ribbon to mark the culmination of the multi-year “Recharge at IC” initiative, which included the installation of 30 new electric vehicle chargers, bringing the campuswide total to 36.

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On this day in rock history: December 13th

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

4 weeks ago in Trending, World

King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening

King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year as he encouraged others to take advantage of screening programs that can detect the disease early when it is easiest to treat.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan football coach

Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair and threatened to kill himself after she reported the relationship to the school and he lost his job, prosecutors said Friday.

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On this day in rock history: December 12th

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

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Police cancel missing person report in Seneca County

The missing person report issued for 66-year-old Mark Taggarty earlier this week has been cancelled.

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Weekend top picks: Cookies & Cocktails, Photos with Santa, and more

Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.

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Integrity Partners, South Central to form New York’s largest rural behavioral health network

Integrity Partners for Behavioral Health IPA (Integrity Partners) and the South Central Behavioral Health Network (South Central) have announced a merger.

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19 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group

U.S. District Judge Denise Cote on Thursday sided with the recording giant, arguing that the Grammy-winning group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings and didn't transfer them to anyone else.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are officially divorced after 19 years of marriage

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are divorced and legally single. A Nashville, Tennessee, judge on Tuesday issued an order dissolving the 19-year marriage of the Oscar-winning actor and the Grammy-winning country singer.

4 days ago in National, Trending

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...

4 days ago in National, Trending

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...

4 days ago in Trending, World

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...