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Jul 15, 2026

Local golfers take center stage at prestigious Porter Cup

LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — On the amateur golf scene, it doesn’t get much better than the Porter Cup. Held annually at the Niagara Falls Country Club, the prestigious tournament has served as a proving ground for 68 major champions, boasting an alumni list that includes legends like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka. While [...]

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Jul 15, 2026

Nation's largest landlord accused of Section 8 discrimination in California

A housing watchdog group has filed a complaint against Greystar, the nation's largest corporate landlord, accusing the company of 53 instances of Section 8 discrimination in California.

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Jul 15, 2026

CLA says conditions are improving at Chautauqua Lake

LAKEWOOD, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Following last summer's July 4 weekend, homeowners on Chautauqua Lake reached out to WIVB News 4. This year, we're hearing the conditions were much different. "We saw a lot of boat traffic for the 4th of July, it was wonderful to see all those boats out there, smiling faces, you could [...]

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Jul 15, 2026

How to eat safely amid outbreak of diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis

An outbreak of diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis has prompted warnings from experts about how to clean and prepare fruits and vegetables.

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Jul 15, 2026

Why public health officials are 'cautiously optimistic' about Trump's CDC pick

Dr. Erica Schwartz has the skills for the job running the CDC, doctors say. They just hope she'll be allowed to do it.

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Jul 15, 2026

Maine governor urges Congress to reform or abolish ICE after fatal shooting

As a new video emerged capturing gunshots and yelling in a fatal shooting in Maine involving federal immigration officers, the governor called on Congress to reform ICE.

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Jul 15, 2026

Yale faces backlash for talks with the Justice Department regarding its admissions

Legal experts weigh in on Yale's decision to negotiate with the DOJ for a potential resolution over alleged race discrimination in their admissions processes.

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Jul 15, 2026

Trump admin replaces slavery memorial at President's House in Philadelphia

The National Park Service installed new panels at the slavery memorial at the President’s House in Philadelphia -- a move that drew criticism from advocates.

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Jul 15, 2026

Photos: Canadian wildfire smoke rolls into Western New York

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Smoke from Canadian wildfires has filled the air in Western New York on Wednesday afternoon. You can see a gallery of viewer-submitted photos below. An air quality alert across Western New York is in effect until at least midnight, but could be extended into Thursday. The Canadian wildfires are mostly situated [...]

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Jul 15, 2026

Argentina advances to the World Cup final with 2-1 win over England

Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19.

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Jul 15, 2026

Ways to celebrate 716 Day in Western New York

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thursday is 716 Day in Western New York, and there are plenty of events throughout the area to mark the occasion. BFLO Store The BFLO store will host autograph signings with Bills linebacker Dorian Williams and former Sabre Patrick Kaleta at its Transitown Plaza location (4199 Transit Rd. in Williamsville). Anyone [...]

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Jul 15, 2026

Dr. Erica Schwartz faces vaccines questions at CDC director confirmation hearing

Dr. Erica Schwartz appeared before a Senate committee on Wednesday for her confirmation hearing as the next director of the CDC.