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06/04/2024

Garland to slam attacks on the Justice Department, telling lawmakers: 'I will not be intimidated'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland rebuked Republicans Tuesday for what he described as unprecedented attacks on the Justice Department, telling lawmakers who have sought to hold hi…

06/04/2024

Ex-husband of 'Real Housewives' star convicted of hiring mobster to assault her boyfriend

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The ex-husband of a “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast member was convicted Tuesday on charges he hired a reputed mobster to assault the woman’s boyfriend in exchange for a fr…

06/04/2024

Famine is possibly underway in northern Gaza despite recent aid efforts, a new report warns

JERUSALEM, Israel (AP) — An independent group of experts warned Tuesday that it’s possible that famine is underway in northern Gaza but that the war between Israel and Hamas and restrictions …

06/04/2024

Could we see our first day of strong thunderstorms soon? Meteorologist Tim Drawbridge has your rainy Eyewitness Weather Forecast at the link below:

Here is your Eyewitness Weather Forecast for Wednesday, June 5 from Meteorologist Tim Drawbridge: TONIGHT: Chance of an evening shower or thundershower.  Otherwise, partly cloudy and mild.&nbs…

06/04/2024

On Tuesday, June 4, the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) dropped its annual report for 2023. Find out more at the link below:

The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs dropped its annual report for 2023.

06/04/2024

Former protege sues The-Dream, accusing the hitmaking music producer of sexual assault

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former protege of The-Dream, a Grammy-winning writer and producer on some of biggest hits by Beyoncé and Rihanna, among others, filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing him of sexual a…

06/04/2024

Halsey reveals illness, announces new album and shares new song 'The End'

NEW YORK (AP) — Halsey has been privately battling illness, the singer revealed Tuesday. She shared the news on Instagram in a series of videos that appear to document the singer receiving infusion…

06/04/2024

How 'Eruption,' the new Michael Crichton novel completed with James Patterson's help, was created

When “Jurassic Park” author Michael Crichton died from cancer in 2008, he left behind numerous unfinished projects, including a manuscript he began 20 years ago about the imminent eruption of Mauna…

06/04/2024

There's a new furry member to the Oneida County Sheriffs, and he was introduced today in Yorkville! Find out more about K9 Mastro at the link below!

YORKVILLE, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office was in Yorkville today to introduce the first of three new furry members to the K9 Unit. “Mastro” is a 15…

06/04/2024

Security clearance is restored for ex-FBI employee who testified on politicization claims

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former FBI employee who accused the bureau of politicizing its work when he testified to Congress has seen his security clearance restored, his lawyers said Tuesday. Marcus Alle…

06/04/2024

Traveling in the village of Herkimer next week? Eyewitness News has a travel advisory that could affect your commute at the link below:

The village of Herkimer has announced that a bridge replacement project will close down a part of German Street in the village.

06/04/2024

You may see a new sign at New York gun-sellers soon, thanks to a new bill that has passed the New York State Legislature. More information about the new law can be found at the link below:

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC/WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – A bill requiring stores that sell or repair fi****ms to post warning signs has been passed in the New York State Senate and Assembly. The signs are meant to …

06/04/2024

New York State Police have arrested a Schuyler man after he broke into an apartment and threatened two people. The full story can be found at the link below:

New York State Police have arrested a Schuyler man after officers say he broke into an apartment and threatened two people — one of them a child — last Sunday, May 25.

06/04/2024

Gold and gunfire: Italian artist Cattelan's latest satirical work is a bullet-riddled golden wall

NEW YORK (AP) — The first thing that strikes you, arriving in the gallery that houses artist Maurizio Cattelan’s latest satirical work, is the gleam. The brilliant gleam of 64 panels coated with 24…

06/04/2024

Only 4 women received this high WWII honor. In the hallowed grounds of the Normandy American Cemetery, these women are honored as heroes. WATCH D-Day, The Greatest Victory: Wednesday June 5 at 7 pm on WFXV,

06/04/2024

Is there a cooldown coming in Central New York? Meteorologist Tim Drawbridge has your full Eyewitness Weather forecast at the link below!

Here is your Eyewitness Weather forecast for Tuesday, June 4 from Meteorologist Tim Drawbridge: TUESDAY: Partly sunny, warm, a bit humid.  HIGH: 87.  WIND: southeast to south 5-10 mph. WE…

06/04/2024

Could the Buffalo Bills be on the clock for the NFL Draft? Find out more at the link below!

Green Bay and Pittsburgh will host the 2025 and 2026 drafts, respectively.

06/04/2024

Environmentalists want to see single-use plastics reduced, and there is a bill in New York State to do that... but is it enough? Jamie DeLine takes a look at the bill at the link below:

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10/WUTR/WFXV/WPNY)–Cheese and snack wrappers are among the single-use plastics environmentalists would like to see reduced. A bill introduced in the New York State Legislatu…

06/04/2024

With its top editor abruptly gone, The Washington Post grapples with a hastily announced restructure

NEW YORK (AP) — The struggling Washington Post found itself in some turmoil on Monday following the abrupt departure of the newspaper’s executive editor and a hastily announced restructuring …

06/04/2024

Tuesday's primary in Montana will lock in GOP challenger to 3-term US Sen. Jon Tester

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana voters in Tuesday’s primary election will select a Republican challenger to three-term incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester and candidates for an open U.S. House seat b…

06/04/2024

Idris Elba helps uncover the WWII soldiers of color who never got their due

NEW YORK (AP) — One of Idris Elba’s grandfathers fought in World War II, but he doesn’t know what he endured. No pictures or stories survive. “That part of my family’s history has been erased…

06/04/2024

The Latest | 2 Palestinians are killed in the West Bank

The Israeli military said Tuesday it killed two Palestinians, who it claimed were attempting to launch a shooting attack toward Israeli communities from the occupied West Bank. Residents of Israeli…

06/04/2024

Hunter Biden's federal fi****ms case is opening after the jury is chosen

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Lawyers will make their opening statements Tuesday in the federal gun case against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter after a jury was seated for the trial while the first lad…

06/04/2024

A court might hear arguments before the election on Fani Willis' role in Trump's Georgia case

ATLANTA (AP) — An appeals court could hear arguments in October on the appeal of a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election inte…

06/04/2024

Justice Department's 'deepfake' concerns over Biden interview audio highlights AI misuse worries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Releasing an audio recording of a special counsel’s interview with President Joe Biden could spur deepfakes and disinformation that trick Americans, the Justice Department s…

06/04/2024

After guilty verdict, Trump will appear on the ballot in the last presidential primaries of 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s name will appear on the ballot Tuesday for the first time since his historic conviction on felony crimes as a handful of states hold the last Republican presidential …

06/04/2024

Ohio's Republican governor signs measure ensuring Biden appears on the fall ballot

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a measure to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the state ballot in November. DeWine, a Republican, signed the measure — which relaxes a state candidate fili…

06/04/2024

A Black medic wounded on D-Day saved dozens of lives. He's finally being posthumously honored

WASHINGTON (AP) — Waverly Woodson Jr., a medic who was part of the only Black combat unit to take part in the D-Day invasion of France during World War II, is being posthumously awarded the Disting…

06/04/2024

How Trump's deny-everything strategy could hurt him at sentencing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has had plenty to say since his hush money trial conviction last week. He’s claimed the case was rigged, incorrectly linked President Joe Biden to the state prosecuti…

06/04/2024

UN monitor says Russia recognizes it would be unsafe now to restart Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

VIENNA (AP) — Russia may eventually restart the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant that it seized in southeastern Ukraine but shares the view of international monitors that it’s not practical and pos…