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‘Zootopia 2’ roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening

The animated animal city sequel from the Walt Disney Company brought in $96 million in North America over the weekend, earned $156 million over the five-day Thanksgiving frame, and scored a staggering $556 million globally since its Wednesday opening, according to studio estimates Sunday.

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15 minutes ago in National

Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba disqualified as New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules

The Trump administration's maneuvers to keep the president's former lawyer Alina Habba in place as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor were illegal and she is disqualified, a federal appeals court said Monday.

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2 hours ago in Business, Community, Finance, Government, Local, National, Politics

TCAT ends free rides for EBT card holders

TCAT has ended their special transportation program on Saturday, Nov. 29 now that SNAP benefits have been restored.

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3 hours ago in Local, Sports

Bills beat Steelers; Knicks extend win streak

Find local and national sports updates here with the WHCU Sports Report.

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4 hours ago in Community, Local

Missing Dryden man found safe, sheriff says

Sheriff Derek Osborne says 44-year-old Nathan Cramer was safely located after he went missing around 7:15 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 28.

5 hours ago in Community, Government, Health, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Local nonprofits receive emergency funding to support food security

On November 24, State Senator Lea Webb announced $100,000 in Local Emergency Food Relief Equipment grants for groups.

5 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Colorado man receives 2 years for threatening Cayuga County resident

On November 24, 56-year-old Jerry Gordon was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison for the crime of transmitting a threat in interstate commerce to injure another person.

5 hours ago in Community, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

USCIS reinstates local naturalization ceremonies, Tompkins County awaits confirmation

Global citizens looking to complete their U.S. citizenship proceedings may once again be able to do so in Tompkins County.

5 hours ago in Community, Government, Health, Lifestyle, Local

Klein defends efforts, highlights Code Blue improvements

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – A Tompkins County lawmaker is defending efforts made to improve this year’s Code Blue shelter. On…

3 days ago in Entertainment, Holiday Guide

Weekend top picks: Holiday Window Display Competition, Antarctica Day, and more

Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.

3 days ago in Home & Garden, Local, Real Estate, Regional

Crews put out fire at Binghamton home

No one was injured after a Nov. 26 fire at a multifamily home in Binghamton.

3 days ago in Community, Health, Home & Garden, Local, Real Estate

No injuries after car crashes into Dryden home

A Dryden home was damaged after a car drove into it on Thanksgiving, authorities said.

3 days ago in Community, Crime, Local

Owego Police locate vehicle that allegedly damaged light pole

Owego Police are searching for a vehicle that was damaged after allegedly hitting a light pole on Nov. 23.

5 days ago in Entertainment

‘Rush Hour 4’ will be distributed by Paramount after Trump’s reported request

After President Donald Trump's reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour 4," a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.

5 days ago in World

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appear on state television saying they have seized power

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state television Wednesday saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace, three days after national elections. The president told French media he had been deposed and arrested.

5 days ago in Sports

Enhanced Games to offer performance enhancers … and stock … to the public

The Enhanced Games is going public in two ways — with a new listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange and also by offering a direct-to-consumer business focused on performance products in a move it says "aims to democratize access to performance enhancement tools and protocols."

5 days ago in National

Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn’t known, AP sources say

A suspect is in custody in the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, police said.

5 days ago in World

3 arrested in Hong Kong, as a high-rise fire leaves at least 36 dead and 279 reported missing

Police in Hong Kong arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter, several local news media reported, in connection with a blaze that has killed at least 36 people and left another 279 missing in the city's deadliest fire in years.

5 days ago in National

National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists to popular US parks

The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular sites, while leaving them out of fee-free days that will be reserved for American residents.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.

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5 days ago in National, Trending

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.

6 days ago in Sports, Trending

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other ex-NBA player.

6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more

The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.