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Former security guard at US Embassy in Norway convicted of spying for Russia and Iran
A former security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Norway has been convicted of espionage after a court in Oslo found that he spied for Russia and Iran
'This is not Gaza': Palestinians return to war-torn neighborhoods amid ceasefire
Many Palestinians said they found their old neighborhoods unrecognizable from the relentless fighting that reduced most of the buildings to rubble.
Local businesses work to preserve water during state of emergency in Ripley
RIPLEY, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The reservoir that supplies water to homes and businesses in Ripley has become dangerously low following a recent drought, and town officials say the situation is critical. “I think everybody's surprised. I've lived here my entire life and never heard of a water problem ever,” said Bob Bentley, manager of Meeder’s [...]
Sabres discover scoring touch in first win of season
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Pregame cries for management upheaval gave way to "Let's Go Buffalo" chants, cheering for more and more goals, and applause from the KeyBank Center crowd as the Sabres skated past their early scoring struggles for their first victory of the season. Jack Quinn, Ryan McLeod, Jason Zucker each scored twice and [...]
I-5 may be shut down due to concerns over live-fire military event at Camp Pendleton
Gov. Gavin Newsom's office is weighing whether to close parts of Interstate 5 beginning Friday amid concerns over what it says is a White House-directed plan to use live ordnance during a military anniversary celebration off Camp Pendleton's coast — where Navy ships are expected to fire over the freeway onto the base.
Catholic Health, CWA union vote to ratify 4-year contracts
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A four-year contract has been reached between Catholic Health and Communication Workers of America (CWA) Locals 1133 and 1168, Catholic Health announced Wednesday. Over 2,800 staff members at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, and Sisters of Charity Hospital St. Joseph Campus voted to ratify the contract. Worth an additional [...]
Oct 15, 2025
2 rescued from boat near Peace Bridge
USC grad student accused of serial rapes, drugging women in Southern California
LAPD police began investigating the student in January after German authorities reached out pertaining a similar investigation in Europe involving a Chinese national who they learned was a student living in Los Angeles for several years.
Water levels 'critically low' at Ripley Reservoir, State of Emergency declared
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Water levels described as "critically low" in the Ripley Reservoir in Chautauqua County has prompted a State of Emergency, the Chautauqua County Health Department said Wednesday. Ongoing drought conditions have caused the levels in the reservoir to decline. Officials said that water supplied to customers remains safe to drink, but residents [...]
WATCH: Cartels issuing bounties up to $50,000 for hits on immigration officials, DHS says
There is credible intelligence that members of Mexican drug cartels have offered a "tiered" bounty system for hits against ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, according to DHS.
Small property tax cut part of proposed Erie County 2026 budget
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A small property tax cut highlights the proposed 2026 budget in Erie County, county executive Mark Poloncarz said Wednesday. If the proposed budget goes through the rate will be $3.09 per thousand dollars on the assessed value of the house, a decrease from $3.29 in the 2025 budget. Poloncarz did note [...]
WATCH: Trump presents Erika Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom for Charlie Kirk
President Trump on Tuesday posthumously awarded conservative activist Charlie Kirk the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, presenting the medal to his widow Erika Kirk.
Here's how the 2025 legislative session closed: The lowdown on the environment
Among the newest laws in California are efforts to limit planet-warming pollution, accelerate clean energy projects and advance the state's position as a climate leader.
Oct 16, 2025
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Beyond Meat's stock collapses after debt deal
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