A new VA policy covers fertility treatments for more vets, but some are still excluded
The Veterans Administration now pays for IVF treatment for unmarried and LGBTQ veterans. But they still must prove their fertility problems are service-related.
Progress stalled at Frontier Town due to frontier-era land title issue
Development around the DEC's Frontier Town campground has stalled on 300 acres of land because of a legal issue dating back more than a century.
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Salmon River Central School District wants to build solar panels to make its own electricityThe district is holding an election on Tuesday, May 21. Voters will decide if the school can build a 16-acre solar array on unused district land.
The district is holding an election on Tuesday, May 21. Voters will decide if the school can build a 16-acre solar array on unused district land.
What the increase in Northern Lights mean for Earth's power gridEarth experienced the largest geomagnetic storm in years over the weekend, with the display of the Aurora Borealis. Scientists are paying close attention because the intense currents could have big impacts on the power grid.
Earth experienced the largest geomagnetic storm in years over the weekend, with the display of the Aurora Borealis. Scientists are paying close attention because the intense currents could have big impacts on the power grid.
TAUNY exhibit celebrates Mohawk art and culture one bead at a timeMohawk artist Marlana Thompson shares the story about an exhibit at TAUNY in Canton that celebrates indigenous beadwork and regalia. "My Family" includes bead art, baskets and clothing created by Marlana and her daughter.
Mohawk artist Marlana Thompson shares the story about an exhibit at TAUNY in Canton that celebrates indigenous beadwork and regalia. "My Family" includes bead art, baskets and clothing created by Marlana and her daughter.
Watertown's Thompson Park is asking for donations to honor former mayor's legacyThe Friends of Thompson Park is seeking at least $50,000 in donations to build a roof for the park's historic stone bandstand.
The Friends of Thompson Park is seeking at least $50,000 in donations to build a roof for the park's historic stone bandstand.
Major construction starts in downtown Saranac LakeA portion of Main St. in downtown Saranac Lake is now closed until the end of June for a major construction project.
A portion of Main St. in downtown Saranac Lake is now closed until the end of June for a major construction project.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill that strikes climate change from state law
Under the new law, climate change will largely disappear from state statutes. Critics say the move ignores the risks of climate change facing Florida, including rising seas, flooding and extreme heat.
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Those sickened by U.S. nuclear testing program take their fight to CongressPeople who live near the areas where nuclear weapons were tested say their communities still suffer harm and are pressing Congress to renew funding to help them.
People who live near the areas where nuclear weapons were tested say their communities still suffer harm and are pressing Congress to renew funding to help them.
Here's what's holding back Medicaid expansion in Mississippi and other Southern statesMore than a million people could get health care if these states would pass laws expanding Medicaid. Most residents want the expansion but entrenched politics stands in the way.
More than a million people could get health care if these states would pass laws expanding Medicaid. Most residents want the expansion but entrenched politics stands in the way.
Taylor Swift joked that 'jet lag is a choice.' A sleep expert has thoughts about thatPlus, six tips on how to stay alert and minimize sluggishness when traveling rapidly across multiple time zones.
Plus, six tips on how to stay alert and minimize sluggishness when traveling rapidly across multiple time zones.
White House cites executive privilege over tapes of special counsel's Biden interviewHouse Republicans want to hold the attorney general in contempt over the department's refusal to hand over an audio recording of a special counsel's interview with the president.
House Republicans want to hold the attorney general in contempt over the department's refusal to hand over an audio recording of a special counsel's interview with the president.
'Whale Fall' centers the push-and-pull between dreams and responsibilitiesElizabeth O'Connor's spare and bracing debut novel provides a stark reckoning with what it means to be seen from the outside, both as a person and as a people.
Elizabeth O'Connor's spare and bracing debut novel provides a stark reckoning with what it means to be seen from the outside, both as a person and as a people.
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Israel has no plan for Gaza after Hamas rule, the Israeli defense chief says
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's harsh public critique of Israel's war strategy set off a political firestorm that could threaten Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hold on power.
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Georgia appeals court will review decision on Trump case DA, bringing another delay
The Georgia Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments after former President Trump appealed a decision allowing Fulton County DA Fani Willis to stay on the criminal case involving him and others.
Migrants claiming asylum can be allowed into the U.S. Here's how it works
Asylum rules in the U.S. paired with millions of cases backing up immigration courts are causing a major headache for the country.
How a U.S. Customs and Border Protection veteran sees his agency's mission
Ryan Riccucci, a 17-year agency veteran, says he feels the agency is misunderstood by the U.S. public.
Violence erupts at UCLA as protests over Israel's war in Gaza escalate across the U.S.
Members of pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups in Los Angeles clashed, with reports of fireworks and pepper spray use. Elsewhere, universities are tearing down encampments and arresting students.