Russia issues arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham over Ukraine comments

Russia issues arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham over Ukraine comments

Russia’s Interior Ministry has issued an arrest warrant for U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham following his comments related to the fighting in Ukraine.

8 hrs 11 mins ago
What's in the Biden, McCarthy Debt Ceiling Deal

What's in the Biden, McCarthy Debt Ceiling Deal

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A deal on the debt ceiling has been agreed on by President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R- CA). Now it’s up to the House and Senate to pass the legislation before June fifth. “We’ve got good news,

11 hrs 4 mins ago by Rachel Knapp
Biden and McCarthy reach a final deal to avoid US default and now must sell it to Congress

Biden and McCarthy reach a final deal to avoid US default and now must sell it to Congress

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an “agreement in principle” to resolve the looming debt crisis.

May 28th, 9:50 PM EDT
Fight still ahead for Texas' Ken Paxton after historic impeachment deepens GOP divisions

Fight still ahead for Texas' Ken Paxton after historic impeachment deepens GOP divisions

The historic impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is plunging Republicans into a bruising fight over whether to banish one of their own in America’s biggest red state.

May 28th, 9:10 PM EDT
Biden says debt deal 'very close' with default deadline now set at June 5

Biden says debt deal 'very close' with default deadline now set at June 5

Days from a deadline, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are narrowing in on a two-year budget deal that could unlock a vote for lifting the nation’s debt ceiling.

May 26th, 10:53 PM EDT
Ithaca police close 1987 cold case murder

Ithaca police close 1987 cold case murder

The Ithaca Police Department announced on Friday, May 26th that the department has closed a murder case from 1987 that has been investigated on and off for more than 35 years.

May 26th, 9:42 PM EDT by Benjamin C. Klein
American Heart Association Advocates to Keep SNAP Benefits, Nutrition Programs Strong in Farm Bill

American Heart Association Advocates to Keep SNAP Benefits, Nutrition Programs Strong in Farm Bill

Every five years congress has to pass something called the Farm Bill. The bill is a massive piece of legislation that covers everything from agriculture to food programs.

May 26th, 7:39 PM EDT by Rachel Knapp
What to expect from Corning's GlassFest this weekend

What to expect from Corning's GlassFest this weekend

Dave DeGolyer, the communications director from Explore Steuben joined Good Morning Twin Tiers to discuss all the events happening this weekend at GlassFest 2023

May 26th, 3:42 AM EDT
Pentagon says allies will unite to train Ukrainians on F-16s, but warns jets aren't 'magic weapons'

Pentagon says allies will unite to train Ukrainians on F-16s, but warns jets aren't 'magic weapons'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he hopes that training for Ukrainian pilots on American-made F-16 fighter jets will begin in the coming weeks.

May 25th, 11:18 PM EDT
GOP field in Pennsylvania Senate race still wide open as hard-right state lawmaker says he won't run

GOP field in Pennsylvania Senate race still wide open as hard-right state lawmaker says he won't run

The GOP primary field in Pennsylvania to challenge Democratic Sen. Bob Casey remains wide open, with the hopes of top party officials hanging on the potential entry of a high-profile candidate in a top-tier 2024 race.

May 25th, 10:13 PM EDT
Republicans Begin to Doubt June First Debt Ceiling Deadline

Republicans Begin to Doubt June First Debt Ceiling Deadline

WASHINGTON, D.C. - We are now one week away before the Treasury Department’s June First deadline for the debt ceiling. If congress and the president cannot reach an agreement before then, we could go through a recession and millions of jobs could be

May 25th, 4:31 PM EDT by Rachel Knapp
Ithaca Starbucks locations set to close on May 26th

Ithaca Starbucks locations set to close on May 26th

The last two Starbucks locations in Ithaca are set to permanently close at the end of May.

May 25th, 10:00 AM EDT by Benjamin C. Klein
Trump and DeSantis' rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race

Trump and DeSantis' rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race

Ron DeSantis’ entry into the 2024 White House race against former President Donald Trump sets up a clash of the Republican Party’s two leading figures.

May 25th, 12:54 AM EDT
Tributes for Tina Turner, the global music superstar, after her death at 83

Tributes for Tina Turner, the global music superstar, after her death at 83

From Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger to NBA legend to Magic Johnson, many paid tribute to music superstar Tina Turner following her death on Wednesday.

May 24th, 11:34 PM EDT
McCarthy says debt ceiling standoff 'not my fault,' as White House warns of economic risks

McCarthy says debt ceiling standoff 'not my fault,' as White House warns of economic risks

Debt ceiling negotiations are locked on a classic problem that has vexed Washington before: Republicans led by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy want to roll back federal government spending, while President Joe Biden and other Democrats do not.

May 24th, 9:26 PM EDT
Stock market today: Wall Street sinks as stocks tumble worldwide

Stock market today: Wall Street sinks as stocks tumble worldwide

Asian stock markets have slid as the U.S. government creeps closer to a potentially disruptive default on its debt.

May 24th, 4:30 PM EDT
One Year Anniversary of Uvalde Elementary School Shooting

One Year Anniversary of Uvalde Elementary School Shooting

WASHINGTON, D.C. - One year ago at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, 19 children and two teachers were killed in a mass shooting. The shooting was one of the deadliest school shootings in America. The community and Americans were horrified and heartb

May 24th, 4:26 PM EDT by Rachel Knapp
Typhoon Mawar flips cars, cuts power on Guam as scope of damage emerges in US Pacific territory

Typhoon Mawar flips cars, cuts power on Guam as scope of damage emerges in US Pacific territory

A spokesperson for Naval Base Guam says officials are preparing for what could be the most powerful typhoon to hit the U.S. Pacific territory in two decades.

May 24th, 4:14 PM EDT
One person dead after drowning at Taughannock Falls

One person dead after drowning at Taughannock Falls

ULYSSES, N.Y. (WENY) -- A Syracuse-area man is dead after reportedly drowning at Taughannock Falls. According to New York State Police, officials were notified of a reported drowning at the base of Taughannock Falls around 4:34 p.m. Troopers from SP Ithac

May 24th, 7:56 AM EDT by Katerina Belales
Man accused of ramming U-Haul into barriers near White House praised Hitler after his arrest, court filings say

Man accused of ramming U-Haul into barriers near White House praised Hitler after his arrest, court filings say

By Hannah Rabinowitz, Mary Kay Mallonee and Josh Campbell, CNN

May 23rd, 10:45 PM EDT
World leaders warn China and North Korea on nukes as Ukraine's Zelenskyy travels to G7 summit
World leaders warn China and North Korea on nukes as Ukraine's Zelenskyy travels to G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in Hiroshima on Thursday as he prepared to welcome world leaders to the Group of Seven meeting in the western Japanese city that was the site of the world’s first atomic bomb attack.

May 18th, 3:10 AM EDT
Guardsman Jack Teixeira, Pentagon leak suspect, to remain jailed as he awaits trial
Guardsman Jack Teixeira, Pentagon leak suspect, to remain jailed as he awaits trial

A judge is poised to decide whether a Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of leaking highly classified military documents will remain behind bars while he awaits trial.

May 19th, 12:22 AM EDT
Proposed Legislation to bring Students to Agriculture Industry with Student Loan Forgiveness
Proposed Legislation to bring Students to Agriculture Industry with Student Loan Forgiveness

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Like many industries, the agriculture industry is facing a labor issue. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said there are thousands of job openings each year and more people need to replace those who are changing careers or retiring. One Pe

Salman Rushdie honored at PEN America gala, first in-person appearance since stabbing
Salman Rushdie honored at PEN America gala, first in-person appearance since stabbing

Salman Rushdie has made his first in-person public appearance since being stabbed repeatedly and hospitalized nine months ago.

May 18th, 7:58 PM EDT
Debt ceiling negotiators pushing for weekend deal, but much work remains
Debt ceiling negotiators pushing for weekend deal, but much work remains

Negotiators from the White House met over the debt limit with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s emissaries at the Capitol.

May 18th, 2:22 PM EDT
Senate Hearing Focuses on Judicial Ethics Following Supreme Court Ethics Questions
Senate Hearing Focuses on Judicial Ethics Following Supreme Court Ethics Questions

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following reports of potential ethical violations by Supreme Court justices in recent months, a Senate committee held a hearing on judicial ethics. Members were split on whether this is a congressional issue or not. In April, ProPublica

Republicans, Democrats More Optimistic to Reach Agreement on Debt Ceiling as Deadline Approaches
Republicans, Democrats More Optimistic to Reach Agreement on Debt Ceiling as Deadline Approaches

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The clock is ticking for lawmakers to reach a deal on the debt ceiling. There seems to be some optimism in Washington that an agreement can be made before the June deadline. After meeting with congressional leaders and just before Presi

Latest Election Results - May 16, 2023
Latest Election Results - May 16, 2023

Get the latest election results from WENY News for the Pennsylvania primary election and New York state school district budget and board of education elections.