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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says

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Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down.

24 hours ago in Trending, World

New book by Princess Diana’s brother prompts war of words with King Charles III

A book published Tuesday by the brother of the late Princess Diana has made headlines around the world with its damning allegations about Diana's ex-husband, now King Charles III, and reopened decades-old wounds within Britain's royal family.

Lifestyle

11 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Southern Tier AIDS Program raises over $125K

The 28th annual Finger Lakes Ride for Life was on Saturday, Sept. 19.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

There’s an easy way to get rid of all the reusable bags piling up in your home

The environmental impact of a reusable bag is relatively small, so ending up with a sizable stash isn't a significant problem. Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used. As for the excess, donate to food banks and thrift stores.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Ithaca alderperson proposes pay raises for Common Council, mayor

Alderperson Robin Trumble describes the pay bumps as cost-of-living adjustments.

5 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

DIA looking for more help during Apple Fest

The Downtown Ithaca Alliance says they need more volunteers.

6 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Portion of Fall Creek Gorge Trail closed for Stewart Ave bridge work

Officials say the affected section of the trail is scheduled to reopen on Friday, October 2.

National

1 day ago in National

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.

2 weeks ago in National

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.

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2 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Cortland County Sheriff warns about phone scam

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Sheriff Mark Helms is asking anyone who receives a similar call to contact the Cortland County 911 Center.

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Local

Hopshire Farm and Brewery’s Oktoberfest to host Stones of the North lifting competition

Brews, food, music, and a stone lifting competition are on the schedule for this year's Hopshire Farm and Brewery Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 3rd.

5 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

State Police seek help in Cortlandville larceny investigation

On September 10, authorities say a woman stole nearly $500 worth of merchandise from Walmart.

Entertainment News

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Local

Hopshire Farm and Brewery’s Oktoberfest to host Stones of the North lifting competition

Brews, food, music, and a stone lifting competition are on the schedule for this year's Hopshire Farm and Brewery Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 3rd.

8 hours ago in Entertainment

Robert Pattinson brings ‘To Catch a Predator’ to life in new film ‘Primetime’

When Robert Pattinson first got the script for "Primetime," a dramatization of NBC Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" and the controversial sting operation that would lead to its cancellation, he was amazed it hadn't been made into a movie already.

10 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell men’s soccer tops Binghamton

The Big Red beat the Bearcats 3-1.

24 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

How Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026's biggest hit.

24 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says

Hayden Panettiere had been released from a drug rehabilitation facility in Malibu, California, just weeks before her overdose death from a mixture of illicit and prescription drugs, according to a coroner's report obtained by The Associated Press.

1 day ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell men’s soccer to host Binghamton

Skies are expected to be cloudy during the game.

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