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Salman Rushdie attacker found guilty on terrorism charge
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The man who attacked author Salman Rushdie at the Chautauqua Institution in 2022, leaving Rushdie blind in one eye, was found guilty on federal terrorism charges, officials said. Hadi Matar, now 28, attacked Rushdie on stage on Aug. 12, 2022, when Rushdie was about to give a talk at the institution. [...]
Iran live updates: US begins retaliatory strikes against Iran, CENTCOM says
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Thursday vote on Blanche's confirmation as AG is postponed, Grassley's office says
Thursday vote on Blanche's confirmation as AG is postponed, Grassley's office says
4 takeaways from rainy start to Bills training camp
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills "put the ball down," to borrow a catchphrase from elevated head coach Joe Brady, beginning their 25th training camp in suburban Rochester by dodging persistent rainfall during the first of seven practices open to spectators at St. John Fisher University. Here are WIVB News 4's top takeaways from Wednesday's [...]
Multiple football coaches, players charged over alleged hazing at high school
The grand jury indictment follows a lengthy investigation into hazing allegations in the Cheltenham High School football program.
WATCH: Renovations uncover wallet lost decades ago with cherished family photos inside
More than five decades ago, librarian Kathleen Regan lost her wallet at Lowell High School in Massachusetts. Now, 54 years later, workers found the lost item and returned it to her grateful family.
WATCH: 'Jumanji,' BTS and wedding drama top the pop culture buzz
ABC News' Rocsi Diaz breaks down the latest entertainment headlines, from the new 'Jumanji' trailer to BTS’ Grammys decision.
Manhattan DA challenges Trump's appeal of his 2024 hush money conviction
The Manhattan DA's office is urging an appellate court in New York to reject President Trump's challenges to his 2024 criminal hush money conviction.
Americans are down on the economy and concerned about costs: Polls
July polls show the depth of Americans’ economic pessimism.
UC accepts record number of Californians, but some select campuses out of reach for most
UC admissions data for fall 2026 show a record number of Californians were admitted, even as acceptance rates diverged sharply between its most and least selective campuses.
Winning lottery ticket worth $3 million sold in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A winning Mega Millions ticket worth a cool $3 million was sold in Buffalo in Tuesday night's drawing. The lucky ticket was sold at the Corner Market on Potters Road. The Mega Millions drawing is done twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. To see winning numbers, click here.
WATCH: Latest fitness fashion trends
Fitness expert and coach Ciara Lucas shares the latest activewear trends and workout styles for the gym, the court and outdoor activities.
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Explore and More announces new plans for museum
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Land along Buffalo River protected from development
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