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Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA

Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.

2 days ago in Trending, World

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put international health authorities on alert.

Lifestyle

1 hour ago in Lifestyle

Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

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Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.

10 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Danby board to discuss skate park

The Danby Planning Board will consider granting approval for a public skate park.

13 hours ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local

Winning NY Forward projects unveiled in Dryden

Gov. Hochul announced the winning projects of the Village of Dryden's $4.5 million NY Forward grant award.

2 days ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local

Curbside food scraps pickup pilot program underway in Ithaca

A curbside food scraps pickup pilot program from Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) is underway in the City of Ithaca.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Intellectual and developmental disabilities resource fair tonight at Boynton Middle School

On May 19, the Tompkins County Whole Health Department, in collaboration with Unity House, will hold a Resource Fair.

National

1 day ago in National

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test

Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

1 week ago in National

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.

1 week ago in National

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.

1 week ago in National

Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress on Tuesday about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the conflict's costs and its impact on diminishing weapons stockpiles.

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4 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Police announce fourth arrest in SUNY Cortland Child Care Center investigation

According to SUNY Cortland Police Chief Mark Depaull, Heather Hurteau was charged on May 19 with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, which is a misdemeanor.

5 hours ago in Local

Cortland County Office for Aging names Susan Dovi as Senior Citizen of the Year

Susan Dovi has been designated as the Cortland County Office for Aging's Senior Citizen of the Year for 2026.

10 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Danby board to discuss skate park

The Danby Planning Board will consider granting approval for a public skate park.

Entertainment News

1 hour ago in Entertainment

As ‘The Boys’ ends, actors reveal their craziest stunts and what’s next for Vought

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After five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex, "The Boys" dropped its series finale Wednesday.

9 hours ago in Entertainment

Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void

On his very first time hosting "The Late Show" back in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into Donald Trump while gorging on Oreos, likening his inability to resist the cookies to his inability to resist going after the then-presidential candidate.

11 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Rumble Ponies top Richmond on the road

On Tuesday, Binghamton beat Richmond 10-7.

1 day ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell alums win National Lacrosse League title

Hugh Kelleher and CJ Kirst have won a National Lacrosse League title with the Toronto Rock.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Cannes standout ‘Paper Tiger’ reveals a new side to Miles Teller

James Gray's "Paper Tiger" has been one of the standouts of this year's Cannes. And at the center of the warm reception for "Paper Tiger" — which premiered Saturday and is one of only two films by American filmmakers competing for the Palme d'Or — is Miles Teller.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland softball eliminated from NCAA tournament

On Saturday, the Red Dragons were knocked out of the NCAA tournament after a 7-0 loss to Moravian.

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