Two dead in medical helicopter crash in upstate New York
ELBA, N.Y. (AP) — A medical helicopter pilot and flight instructor have been killed in a crash during a training flight in western New York. State police said the Mercy Flight helicopter went down at around 1
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus
NEW YORK (AP) — Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus. Among Americans of all ages, more than half had signs of previous infection. The figures come from
Pope Francis again canceled daily meetings because of knee pain
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has again canceled his daily meetings because of acute knee pain that has greatly curtailed his mobility in recent months. The Vatican said in a statement Tuesday that Francis’ doctors had recommended
New York’s high court deciding whether to toss out new congressional district maps
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Judges on New York’s high court peppered attorneys with sharp questions as they considered whether to throw out new congressional district maps that Republicans charge are unconstitutionally gerrymandered. Court of Appeals judges heard
The MTA is going after fare beaters
NEW YORK, NEW YORK -(77WABC)- As if violent crime in the subway isn’t bad enough—-now the MTA is going after fare beaters. The MTA is putting together a so-called “Fareness” panel to look into the problem. MTA
Putin Gets What He Didn’t Want: Ukraine Army Closer to West
TORETSK, Ukraine (77WABC) — Russia has pounded eastern Ukraine as the U.S. defense secretary promised to “keep moving heaven and earth” to get Kyiv the weapons it needs to repel the new offensive. Moscow has warned such
Russia Removed as Host of 2023 Worlds in Men’s Ice Hockey
ZURICH (AP) — Russia has been removed as host of the 2023 world championship in men’s ice hockey. The tournament was to be played in Vladimir Putin’s home city St. Petersburg. The International Ice Hockey Federation cites
Housing Shortage, Soaring Rents Squeeze US College Students
BERKELEY, Calif. (77WABC) — College students squeezed by a massive housing shortage and rising rents are living in motels, commuting long distances or sleeping in their cars. Officials at some schools said the pandemic muddied projections for
France’s Victorious Macron Boosts Weapons, Stakes in Ukraine
PARIS (AP) — As he begins a second term as France’s president, Emmanuel Macron has given the green light for the delivery of artillery pieces to Ukraine. The truck-mounted Caesar cannons could help stem Russia’s new offensive
Fight Over Gerrymandering Moves to New York’s Highest Court
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The fight for control of the U.S. House moves Tuesday to New York’s highest court. Judges on New York’s Court of Appeals are set to hear arguments in a lawsuit claiming Democrats illegally
