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DeSantis will NOT bend the knee to Trump: Fla. gov. says backing ex-president for 2024 now ‘is too much to ask’

Volcanic ash delays aid to Tonga as scale of damage emerges

Sinema, Manchin slammed as Senate begins voting bill debate

Double humiliation for Andrew and Harry: Palace seeks to strip both princes of their prized royal status as Counsellors of State

National/World News

Live: Pacifica, CA

Tonga reveals 50 FOOT tsunami destroyed ALL houses on one island while just two are left on another in ‘unprecedented disaster’

Distrust in political, media and business leaders sweeps the globe

Here’s why airlines are sounding the alarm over 5G service

‘Robbed of your most precious gift’ – mourners gather for funeral of Ashling Murphy

Man arrested in Ashling Murphy murder investigation

Aldi opens its first checkout-free store where shoppers will be followed by cameras as they shop – and facial age assurance technology used to authorize alcohol purchases

Shocking video shows NYC school bus fatally striking 15-year-old

These rare photos show Tom Brady from his baseball days

North Country FORD dealerships: Inventory, hours, contact info

French skier investigated over fatal collision with 5-year-old British girl

Happy Birthday! John Boorman (89), Kevin Costner (67), Alison Amgrim (60), Jonathan Davis (51), Jason Segel (42)

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Today’s NY Times front page

Omicron sends COVID cases soaring across U.S.

Sky News Breakfast Jan 18

Prime Minister: “Nobody told me” Downing Street party was “against the rules”

Runway ash hampers Tonga tsunami relief efforts as scale of damage emerges

Major cleanup underway after massive storm along the East Coast

Live Winterwatch: Day 2

Reality star speaks passionately on drink spiking epidemic and shares her experiences

Deadly winter storm sweeps across East Coast

Richard & Susanna clash over whether the BBC license fee should be scrapped

Michael Phelps: NCAA’s Lia Thomas issue shows need for level playing field

Hawaii will require visitors to the state to have received a COVID-19 booster if they want to skip quarantine and be considered ‘fully vaccinated’

Trump trashes DeSantis, TikTok’s unhinged Nyquil chicken recipe

Dems get nowhere on voting rights | Census Bureau heroes blocked neddling T**** Adm

Trump’s ranting rally filled with screaming, shouting & outlandish COVID conspiracies

Cowboys and 49ers fans pummel each other in wild playoff brawl

Preparing for the ‘endemic’ stage of COVID-19: What this looks like

This 93-mile cross-Vermont trail will be finished in 2022

North Korea appears to launch fourth successful missile test this year

Today in history: January 18

Today’s famous birthdays

How Hugh Hefner demanded orgies five nights a week, drugged women with ‘leg spreader’ Quaaludes and hosted weekly ‘Pig Nights’ with ‘ugly’ prostitutes, new doc reveals

Unfazed woman takes selfie from her car sinking through the ice in Rideau River

Study: Some COVID patients still infectious after over 2 months

In battle against far-right extremists, an old strategy re-emerges: Bankrupt them

Texas synagogue siege: Rabbi describes escape from gunman

Milley tests positive for COVID-19

Wolf Moon: First full moon of 2022 rises Monday night

Your wooden spoon might be dirtier than you think

One of the US Navy’s most powerful weapons makes a rare appearance in Guam

Trump dogs “dull” DeSantis ahead of potential 2024 matchup

Russia holds sniper drills and ‘sends two short-range ballistic missile systems to the Ukrainian border’ amid warnings that war is ‘imminent’

Fauci says it’s still an ‘open question’ whether omicron spells Covid endgame

Don’t miss the wolf moon light up the sky this week

Conservative pundit Ann Coulter says Trump ‘is done’

Florida is hit by FOUR tornadoes with speeds of up to 118mph that have left hundreds homeless

Lawyer for Baltimore DA slams her indictment over false mortgage applications for Florida summer homes as ‘racist witch hunt’ as she asks for God’s help while addressing Sunday’s congregation

On MLK Day, Yellen says US economy is unfair to Black people

CBS News poll shows growing frustration with President Biden’s handling of pandemic

Dangerous storms bring snow, ice and wind to Northeast after hitting Southeast

Police yet to establish motive for murder of 23-year-old Ashling Murphy

Should you throw your used COVID-19 rapid test in the trash?

Major blizzard slamming Greater Toronto Area

Much of Ontario and Quebec buried under heavy snow as major storm hits

UCLA grad student, 24, is stabbed to death while working in LA furniture store: Homeless man kills her in random attack before calmly walking out of back door

Nine of the 10 highest-paid musicians of 2021 were men

Condom sales limp during pandemic

Tractor-trailer falls from Durham overpass during wintry weather

Cost of masks and tests deepens a pandemic wedge between the haves and the have-nots

Happy Birthday! James Earl Jones (91), Maury Povich (83), Steve Earle (67), Steve Harvey (65), Susanna Hoffs (63), Jim Carrey (60), Michelle Obama (58), Kid Rock (51), Calvin Harris...

After Biden’s first year, the virus and disunity rage on

Dangerous winter storm to impact nearly 80 million Americans

New COVID-19 cases top 800,000 nationwide

How to beat your sleep saboteurs: From low iron levels to an afternoon cuppa, our major series reveals the many triggers that can wreck your rest

Wealth of world’s 10 richest men doubled in pandemic…

Could these $50 omakase strawberries revolutionize American produce?

Embattled Rep Matt Gaetz’s ex-girlfriend is granted IMMUNITY by prosecutors after she testified about 2018 trip to Bahamas with girl, 18, he denies trafficking

Lara Logan dropped by talent agency after comparing Fauci to Nazi doctor

‘Full House’ star is engaged for the fifth time

A plea from a NYC paramedic: Only call 911 for true medical emergencies

Cardinals’ Budda Baker stretchered off field after scary collision with Cam Akers

The best things to do in Dublin, Ireland

New treats at Magic Kingdom

Football coach cancels weightlifting, tells team to shovel driveways instead

Photos: Jennifer Aniston and co-star Adam Sandler spotted for the first time on the set of their film Murder Mystery 2 in Hawaii

Woman who binged 32 sushi rolls at all-you-can-eat buffet rushed to hospital

Photos: Jennifer Aniston and co-star Adam Sandler spotted for the first time on the set of their film Murder Mystery 2 in Hawaii

Christina Haack wears a band next to her engagement ring while fiancé Josh Hall rocks new ‘infinity’ tattoo on his finger fueling wedding speculation …

What war with Kanye? Kim Kardashian shares bikini snaps from getaway with Pete Davidson… after ex West lifted lid on ugly battle over access to their kids

COVID deaths increase 36% and hospitalizations are up 60% over past two weeks even as growth of cases slows:

Freezing cold? Temperatures to take big dip in Central Florida

Love Letters: Do I call out my ex for posting insults?

Christina Haack responds to criticism of her relationship with Josh Hall

Photos: Addison Rae in Turks & Caicos

Blue Monday: Why the third Monday in January is said to be the most depressing day of the year

Bruins to honor NHL’s first Black player by retiring No. 22

Boston mayor responds to early-morning protests outside her home

Detroit restaurant employee who was stabbed shoots attacker dead inside steakhouse

How’s he doing? Americans weigh in on Biden’s performance

Are you ready for a year of great TV? Here’s what to watch

Atlanta church service will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.

Cowboys shriveling again shows why they are perpetually Next Year’s Team

Masterpiece will receive new frame at Chicago’s Art Institute

Today’s NY Post cover

Today’s NYDN cover

Snow, ice blast through South with powerful winter storm

Sky News Breakfast Jan 17

Seahawks’ Russell Wilson wants to explore his options this offseason

Our 48 hours in DUBLIN, Ireland! Best things to see and do!

Kara and Nate: My 86 year old grandpa is starting van life

Toll from tsunami unclear from isolated Tonga

Jill Biden: I didn’t expect ‘healing role’ as first lady

LA nurse, 70, dies at hospital where she worked for 38 years after being beaten to death by homeless man, 48, then falling and hitting her head while waiting...

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs rout Steelers in Ben Roethlisberger’s likely last game

Charles McGee, member of Tuskeegee Airmen and ‘American hero’, dies at 102

Potent winter storm to bury interior Northeast under mountains of snow

JetBlue drops 17 leisure markets

Want to eat at Disney’s most popular restaurant? Prepare to wake up at 3 a.m.

Shoeless Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham, 30, is pinned to the sidewalk and arrested after ‘SLAPPING security guard’ while dining at LA club

Farrah Abraham arrested for allegedly slapping club security guard

DirecTV to drop One America News Network, provider says

Local/State News

Live: Gov. Hochul presents budget

NYT: Hochul outpaces foes by raising record-high $21.6 million for campaign

Zeldin: I’ll remove all COVID related vaccine and mask mandates on day 1 if elected governor

Binghamton newspaper ENDING Saturday print edition

Elmira Star-Gazette ENDING Saturday print edition

Live Coverage: Hochul to give her first budget address Tuesday

NYS Fire Academy abandons older mask-confidence training prop

Bill de Blasio announces he’s not running for governor of New York

Sell us your vehicle

Weather cancellations

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -10.

Jake Johnson Properties: Live view of American Corner on Public Square

Potsdam woman accused of kicking deputy at hospital following DWI arrest

Lowville man accused of throwing flower urn at car windshield, deputies say

Watertown woman accused of violating order of protection involving 2 boys

What happened overnight? Police blotter report for Tuesday, Jan. 18

Photo: Don’t be this guy! It’s not only dangerous, it’s also illegal in NYS

Photos: Measuring snowfall by using Labatt’s Blue Light beer cans

Gov. Kathy Hochul leads Democratic primary challengers by over 30 points: poll

88-year-old Boonville woman killed in head-on crash

New COVID-related guidance for child care centers

Traveling to Kansas City?

Carl Heastie gets ‘called out’ after going maskless in Albany store

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Minor lake effect snow today

More winter chill heading our way the rest of January

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Lewis County Sheriff asks for leniency for Jan. 6th protester

Are you in the market for a new car this year? Here’s what you need to know

Booster mandate for healthcare workers not expected to be as controversial as initial vaccine order

PRE-ORDER: A customized Ford F-150 truck, Ford Explorer or Ford Escape

9 things to watch for in Hochul’s budget plan

State surplus will ease Hochul’s first budget address

WWNY Sports: Watertown boys’ hoops on the upswing

Watch: 7-News this Morning

Watch: Beth Hall’s latest forecast

CNY Central’s Jan 18 forecast

Current wind chill at Watertown International Airport

New York road conditions

Live: U.S. wind chill map

WSTM map: Current temperatures

Live: Peace Bridge in Buffalo

Live: Hancock Airport south cam

Live: Downtown Old Forge

Search tool: NNY homes for sale

Search: New & used vehicle inventory

Latest births at Carthage Area Hospital

‘Wow’: Fast snowfall shocks even forecasters in snowy Buffalo

Record breaking snow in Rochester

A night of digging out from record snow

WSTM: Big differences across NY State for snow totals so far

Biggest snowfalls ever in Rochester, Monroe County

Storm update: The latest snowfall totals across Rochester

13 latest births at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown

Mega Millions jackpot analysis: Lump sum after taxes in NY nets $124,764,445

One-stop shopping in NNY

Job openings at local schools

Job: Director of Food Services at Pulaski Academy

Job: Teacher aide at BRCSD

Career: Vice President of Academic Affairs at JCC

Rep. Tom Suozzi has raised $5M+ for governor run while fellow Dem Hochul boasts $12M

Some NY Republicans pushing back on new absentee ballot measures

Stefanik reflects on 2021

Bills fans book their tickets to head from Buffalo to Kansas City for playoff game

What to know before booking your trip to Kansas City

Tickets: Bills at Chiefs (-2)

Photos: Plow truck fire in SLC

Chartock: When will Cuomo get back in the game?

Aging prison population means higher costs for New York

Deputies: Two men accused of damaging veterans’ memorial in Camden on Christmas Eve

Some Canadian travelers want to know why those entering from the U.S. face less stringent rules

81 divorces filed in January

DBAs filed in January at Jefferson County clerk’s office

29 property transactions in the city of Watertown in January

10 property transactions in town of Clayton in January

4 property transactions in town of Watertown in January

DIRECTORY: Real estate agents

Live: WSTM morning news

New Ford inventory has arrived!

CDL school eager to get more students on the road as New York looks to ease restrictions

Syracuse bowling league brings together blind community

Snowblower safety reminders

State audit / safety report of Copenhagen Fire Dept. reveals several things needing change

Massena trustees seek public input on proposal to restrict parking near schools

City Council agenda Jan. 18

WHS Announcements Jan 18

HarmoNNY Performing Arts Community celebrates first year, looks to the future

WIBX: Firefighter accused of theft lighting up his own bank account with public funds

When Bills face Chiefs ‘all the cameras come out’: KC players react to facing Buffalo

Lake Placid vacation rental lawsuit dismissed

Jobs: ARC Jefferson – St. Lawrence

The north country’s premier churches

Sabres fans brave snowstorm for Monday’s game

Big ticket items and drugs found in stolen stash, police say

Paul Gait’s company eyes a bigger prize after signing top recruit: Gary Gait’s Syracuse men’s lacrosse team

Carthage firefighters respond to townhouse fire in subzero temperatures

#1 Facebook business page in the region with over 84,000 followers

Tax season tips and changes: What New Yorkers need to know before they file

Potsdam police blotter Jan. 16

Famous ice volcano growing in NY state park

Audio: Car traveling 90 MPH entering the city of Watertown (2:21am Jan. 15)

Councilmembers Olney and Hickey tour Alteri Pool to inspect the filter; here’s what they saw

GOP governor hopefuls slam millionaire’s donation to ‘pro-criminal’ Manhattan DA Bragg

New to NNY? Need dental care?

Gov. Hochul storm briefing

Ryan Fitzpatrick shows love for Bills, braves cold & goes shirtless at Highmark Stadium playoff game vs. Patriots

Hochul advises against travel as winter storm approaches

How much snow will you get in Upstate NY coastal storm Jan. 16/17? (map)

Gov. Hochul urges New Yorkers to prepare for heavy snow, ice and wind through Monday night