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Buffalo Public Schools face scrutiny for disproportionate suspensions
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For years, parents, students and advocates have argued Buffalo Public Schools rely too heavily on suspensions. Now, they're asking the Buffalo Common Council to help make sure promised reforms don't stop on paper. This all stems from the New York Attorney General's investigation into Buffalo Public Schools. In February, the attorney [...]
Woman charged with aiding terror group
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Irondequoit woman is facing federal charges after she was accused of "attempting to provide material support and resources" to a designated foreign terrorist organization, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Tuesday. Catherine Beth Washburn, 37, is accused of making roughly 80 cryptocurrency transfers, totaling more than $30,000 to a person [...]
Tips on maximizing gas mileage from AAA
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Despite the rising prices of rentals and gas, more than 72 million people are expected to travel over the upcoming week to celebrate Independence Day. That number is up from last year's travel rate. AAA projects that of that number, more than 61 million people will travel by car. AAA representatives [...]
Woman tumbles the length of 5 football fields down a California volcano. She's OK
The woman was found resting on Mt. Shasta 'alert' and 'in good spirits' by rescuers traveling on foot.
How Airbnb uses AI to thwart disruptive parties during the Fourth of July holiday
Airbnb says the "anti-party system" it deploys ahead of major holiday weekends flags bookings with characteristics indicating guests are likely to use properties for unauthorized parties.
1 injured in incident involving purported fireworks, officials say
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Several people were injured after an incident involving purported fireworks in Buffalo, city officials said on Tuesday. The Buffalo Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 200 block of Lathrop Street around 8 p.m. Officials said when fire crews arrived on scene, they found no fire, but several [...]
Jun 30, 2026
City resources help residents beat the heat
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14-pound baby stuns parents, hospital staff in WNY
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Heat advisories throughout WNY
'Quack Quest 250' scavenger hunt throughout Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The World's Largest Rubber Duck is making a return to Buffalo's Canalside for Independence Day weekend -- and leading up to the weekend, you might spot some customized ducklings throughout town. "In Erie County and Western New York, we are celebrating all 250 years of history, not just what happened 250 [...]
WATCH: New dating trends like 'chalance' and 'kittenfishing' reshape modern romance
Dr. Bruce Y. Lee explains emerging dating terms including "chalance," "kittenfishing" and "hat-fishing," and how evolving language reflects shifting norms in modern dating culture.
California may soon test children on math as early as kindergarten in effort to curb dismal scores
A bill moving through the California Legislature would assess students as early as kindergarten on math. It's part of an effort to curb troubling math scores and is similar to a literacy screener already underway.
Toddler found dead in SUV outside Florida preschool
Police are investigating after a 23-month-old boy was found dead inside an SUV outside a Plantation preschool.
California couple recount witnessing fatal crocodile attack during Mexican vacation
A San Clemente couple on vacation in Puerto Vallarta sprung into action Friday night when they heard a man get attacked by a crocodile.
WATCH: The quest to visit all 50 states
As "GMA" completes its journey to all 50 states ahead of America's 250th birthday, Alicia Rovey of the All Fifty Club and Louise Story, CEO of Atlas Obscura, discuss exploring the country and its hidden gems.
Jul 1, 2026
Damar Hamlin nominated for ESPY Award
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Woman charged with aiding terror group
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