Rochester man sentenced to 25 years to life in fatal

A 73-year-old Rochester man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison for the killing of a fellow resident at an East Main Street apartment complex. READ MORE: ...

5 Democratic states asking judge to keep Trump from withholding money for child care

Five Democratic-controlled states are asking a judge Friday to order President Donald Trump’s administration to keep money flowing for child care subsidies and other programs aimed at ...

Immigrants often don’t open the door to ICE, but that may no longer stop officers

Since coming to the United States 30 years ago from Mexico, Fernando Perez said U.S. immigration officers have stopped by his ...

Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest Friday despite dangerous cold

A vast network of labor unions, progressive organizations and clergy has been urging Minnesotans to stay away from work, school and stores Friday to protest against immigration ...

Kushner’s vision for rebuilding Gaza faces major obstacles

Modern cities with sleek high-rises, a pristine coastline that attracts tourists and a state-of-the-art port that jut into the Mediterranean. This is what Jared Kushner, President ...

An ancient forest in Ecuador is the last stand for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction

Deep in the Ecuadorian Andes, an ancient forest stands as a final sanctuary against the encroachment of human activity. This is the Yanacocha Reserve, the last refuge for the ...

Why freezing rain has millions at risk of losing power — and heat

Every morning this week, Newberry Electric Cooperative CEO Keith Avery walks into his office and turns on The Weather Channel. Then he starts making calls, lining up crews and ...

Sutherland girls advance to 12-0 with win over Mercy

The Pittsford Sutherland girls kept their unbeaten streak alive on Thursday night with a 51-42 win over Mercy. In a back-and-forth first half, Sutherland led 28-22 ...

Oklahoma’s Chavez earns Dawn Staley’s respect with 15 points in OT to stun No. 2 South Carolina

Aaliyah Chavez could barely hit anything. Then she couldn’t miss. Oklahoma’s freshman point guard scored 15 of her 26 points in overtime, and the 16th-ranked ...

Japan’s Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of Parliament on Friday, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election. The move is an attempt to capitalize on her ...

When big snow and ice blow in, most people reach for salt. There are ways to reduce its harms

Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice. It’s ...

RCSD officials near resolution to employee tax document errors

During the Rochester City School District’s regularly scheduled business meeting, school leaders gave an update on both the ongoing payroll issues and the ...