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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Putin meets Trump’s envoys as Kremlin says Ukraine settlement hinges on territory

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the settlement in Ukraine with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys during marathon overnight talks, and the Kremlin insisted that the territorial issue ...

Chavez scores 15 of her 26 points in overtime as No. 16 Oklahoma stuns No. 2 South Carolina 94-82

Aaliyah Chavez scored 15 of her 26 points in overtime, and No. 16 Oklahoma stunned No. 2 South Carolina 94-82 on Thursday night. The freshman guard made 4 of 14 field goals in ...

Thousands sign petition to bring back former Bills coach Sean McDermott

Bills Mafia remains in an uproar days after the team’s leaders announced they were firing their head coach Sean McDermott. Since then, dozens of online petitions ...

Sovereignty wins Horse of the Year at Eclipse Awards, Bill Mott named top trainer

Sovereignty won Horse of the Year at the Eclipse Awards on Thursday night, as well as 3-year-old male honors, and Bill Mott, who guided the colt to victories in the ...

Inconsistent Sabalenka advances to the fourth round at the Australian Open

Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka overcame several bouts of inconsistent play Friday to beat Anastasia Potapova 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) and advance to the fourth round at the ...

Ted Cruz defends flight from Texas ahead of winter storm

In a now-viral photo, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) was spotted on board a plane Tuesday, leaving Texas, ahead of a severe winter storm expected to hit the state over the weekend.