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Grandparents taking care of their grandkids is nothing new. But the surging cost of childcare in the U.S. has made familial support even more critical for some parents who struggle to afford it.
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Robert Brooks' beating death was captured on corrections officers' body-worn cameras.
Beth Adams
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With 51 measles cases reported as of Sept. 12, New York surpasses 2025 totals. New Cornell research reveals hidden outbreak risks in school vaccine data. -
A new report analyzes the state of New York’s sports gambling industry, including during the Knicks’ title run. -
Lawyers for Hediberto Ramirez Perez are asking a federal judge to order his return from Guatemala following an illegal deportation from Cayuga County.
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Catie Dull
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In the Lower Ninth Ward, an old Family Dollar stands covered in graffiti. It looks abandoned. But inside, it's a treasure trove — clothing, home goods, toys and books. And everything is free.
Andriy Andriyenko
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Students: It's time to turn on the mic and hit 'record.' Send us your podcasts and we'll pick the best ones. It's $5,000 for our grand prize and $500 for our finalists. -
Saudi Arabia on Saturday said that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, the first time the Saudi capital has been targeted since the escalation in fighting with the Iran-backed rebels opened a new front in the Iran war. -
Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert Saturday with comments about Gaza after controversy swirled around his tour and supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.
