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Iran election: Hardliner Raisi set to become president

North Carolina tubing tragedy

Judge sides with Florida, soon lifting CDC no sail order on cruises

Vegas Golden Knights’ Peter DeBoer: ‘No doubt’ Marc-Andre Fleury’s miscue carried over into OT loss

Mega Millions jackpot

Catholic bishops back document that could lead to limits of Communion for Biden

Extreme heat warnings issued for five states as record heat scorches the West

Chris Harrison got $9M payout from ABC amid ‘Bachelor’ exit

WHO says delta is becoming the dominant Covid variant globally

One Covid vaccine dose cuts hospital risk by 75%

National/World News

Monologue: I, Q | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)

Panic in Washington Square Park: Resident is SLASHED in the face ‘by out-of-control reveler after confronting mob about partying’

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Today’s NY Times front page

11 U.S. mayors commit to develop reparations pilot projects

Biden warns unvaccinated about threat of Covid delta variant

New Rule: Getting It in the Nuts

Former U.S. Army Captain urges Biden to evacuate Afghan interpreters before troop withdrawal ends

The Rosenbergs were executed for spying in 1953. Can their sons reveal the truth?

Conservative Christians jeer ‘traitor’ Pence for refusing to overturn election

Shocking video shows masked gunman opening fire on NYC sidewalk as kids duck for cover

Why seagulls are making their homes in our cities

Chick-fil-A worker exposes chain’s food waste on TikTok

North Korea: Why doesn’t it have enough food this year?

Officials: Child playing with sparkler to blame for fire that heavily damaged five buildings in York, PA

‘America should get a NEW flag’: Singer Macy Gray says US should ditch the Stars and Stripes because it is ‘tattered, dated, divisive, and incorrect’ and compares it to...

Man slashed on the head at Times Square subway station during evening rush

Pentagon pulls missile defense, other systems from Saudi Arabia and other Middle East countries

‘They All F—–g Hate Me’: Book reveals Trump remark on black voters

Haberman: Trump is preparing for an indictment

What’s going on with the U.S. recovery? Former Obama economist explains

Today in history: June 19

Today’s famous birthdays

CDC director says she expects the Indian ‘Delta’ variant to become dominant in the US in ‘one or two months’ as the number of people infected with strain in...

THIRTY Tesla crashes including 10 deaths linked to assisted driver system are being investigated by U.S. safety agency

States, cities and agencies scramble to arrange new holiday that now gives federal staff up to 44 DAYS OFF a year

Americans are heading back to gyms as interest in at-home workouts wanes

Covid: Israel to send one million vaccines to Palestinians in swap deal

Republicans point to inflation in bid to retake Congress

New Yorkers demand action as 8,000 homeless remain in hotels in Midtown where crime has spiked 170%

Photos: Kate Middleton

STOP! Buy your next FORD here

‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ star John Paragon dead at 66

How Roku used the Netflix playbook to beat bigger players and rule streaming video

8-foot shark attacks Florida man swimming near fishing line

Joe Rogan savages CNN’s Brian Stelter and his ‘f–king terrible’ show

System in Gulf expected to become Tropical Storm Claudette

Happy 79th birthday Sir Paul

Who broke up The Beatles?

New Covid study hints at long-term loss of brain tissue, Dr. Scott Gottlieb warns

Five years before a vaccine can ‘hold the line’ against Covid variants, England’s medical chief says

Cocaine-snorting driver, 31, who left nursery nurse brain damaged after running her over at 63mph in 30mph zone – while on her phone – escapes jail because it would...

Iran votes in presidential poll with few choices, high apathy

Modesty shorts for girls spark heated debate about ‘victim blaming’

To keep your brain young, take some tips from our earliest ancestors

Gaza fire balloons draw renewed Israel air strikes

Texas Rep. on front lines of fight for parental leave in America

Ronaldo’s Coca-Cola snub: sports stars are ‘reclaiming their voice’

Stefanik: ‘What is John Kerry actually doing’ as Biden ‘climate czar’?

Courts struggling with massive backlog because of pandemic

UK’s Friday front pages

BBC Breakfast June 18

Child tax credit calculator: Check how much money your family will get starting in July

Tucker Carlson doubles down on claim that undercover FBI agents were involved in Jan. 6 riot and challenges agency to PROVE otherwise

Yankees vs. Blue Jays game highlights (6/17/21)

Spin rate down, Cole struggles with grip on windy night

Clemson to add women’s lacrosse, targets 2023 debut

Lori Lightfoot declares racism a public health crisis and allocates $10M of COVID funding to fight it – weeks after she refused to be interviewed by white reporters

Tornadoes are hitting more frequently and dealing more deaths in the South

The tide is turning against the woke-liberal blob that misrules us

CNN’s Chris Cuomo ripped on Twitter after asking for examples of his bias

Hope for women with the ‘Angelina Jolie’ gene as scientists find drugs that can kill cancer cells but leave healthy ones unharmed

Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep INVENTORY

14 Republicans vote against Juneteenth holiday, Jared Kushner somehow inks book deal

Trump lashes out at Canada & windmills while Texas builds terrible wall

Song of the Summer: Opal Lee rejoices as Juneteenth becomes a national holiday

Cruise giant Carnival says data breach may have exposed customers’ personal information

Photos: Heather Locklear goes makeup-free while grabbing a bite to eat

Tax experts slam Biden’s mess of a ‘double death’ tax that will make bereaved families pay TWICE, wipe out value of inherited properties and ‘crush’ small businesses and farms...

Harry Styles reveals his heavily tattooed physique as he showers at an Italian beach

Teenager, 18, who spends 20 minutes a DAY on sunbeds reveals she’s been accused of ‘blackfishing’ and ‘trying to change race’

He lost his fantasy league. 15 hours at Waffle House and 9 waffles later, his punishment was complete.

Photos: Actor Eiza Gonzalez

New Florida law allows emergency vehicles to transport injured K-9s

Foo Fighters to release disco album as the Dee Gees

Photos: Kimberley Garner

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Meanwhile… Olympic swimmer’s warmup dance goes viral

Bills Coach Sean McDermott’s ride with the Blue Angels

David Guetta sells his songs for a nine-figure sum

Tornado tears through crops in western Canada

Howard Stern producer Gary Dell’Abate selling $3.2M Greenwich mansion

Biden makes ‘Juneteenth National Independence Day’ a federal holiday to remember the ‘moral stain’ of slavery

Women reveal the most staggering examples of mansplaining they’ve ever encountered

Most federal workers to observe Juneteenth on Friday

Biden to sign bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday

Video: Massive fire destroys Daytona Beach church

US to spend $3.2B for antiviral pills for COVID-19, Dr. Fauci says

Rose Byrne & Margot Robbie are all-star Australians

Arizona State’s football program is under investigation by the NCAA ‘after hosting recruits for in-person visits in violation of pandemic-era rules and even HIDING some in suites at games’

Supreme Court upholds ObamaCare in 7-2 ruling

Could the Boston area’s Uber nightmare be coming to an end?

50 years ago today…

Victoria’s Secret replaces its racy catwalk show with ‘diverse spokeswomen’ including Priyanka Chopra and Megan Rapinoe along with transgender and plus-size models

How to watch the 2021 US Open: Tee times, channel, streaming and odds

Video: Massive fire destroys Daytona Beach church

Time to ditch the 5:2? Fad fasting diets don’t help you lose weight quicker, and limiting daily calories is more effective, experts claim

Our travel day out to Hawaii summer 2021 | checking in at Aulani | room tour

‘RHOBH’ star Erika Jayne downgrades to LA rental after divorce

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‘A good day for Russia’

How Hawks pulled off epic 26-point comeback win vs. 76ers

Kim Jong Un warns of ‘tense’ food situation in North Korea

Biden abroad: Pitching America to welcoming if wary allies

House approves Juneteenth holiday, sends bill to Biden’s desk

Photos: Model Irina Shayk

Photos: Margot Robbie in Mexico

Biden threatens cyber response against Putin and gives him a ‘red-line list’ of 16 no-hack infrastructure locations

Rapist who faked his death on Carmel beach jailed for 15 years

NBC is trying out a funky broadcasting arrangement for SF Giants-Phillies this Father’s Day weekend

Calif. roadside stop may be in hot water over items on display

Putin: Russia, US to return ambassadors to posts

Local/State News

What happened overnight? Police blotter report for Saturday, June 19

How friends describe Billy Fuccillo

‘He changed my life:’ Billy Fuccillo’s legacy lives on in CNY car dealers and beyond

‘Huuuuuge’ started as an ad-lib for Billy Fuccillo, became iconic Upstate NY catchphrase

FUCCILLO Calling hours 3-7 p.m. Thursday, June 24, in North Syracuse. The funeral Mass will be held Friday at Our Lady of Pompei/St. Peter’s Church

Billy Fuccillo and the impact he left on the Capital Region

His generosity was often unpredictable

P-S: Billy Fuccillo dead at 65; built car sales chain with a huge TV persona

‘When he made the offer, he didn’t want publicity for it’

Fuccillo leaves huge legacy in Tampa Bay

Need paint for the weekend?

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Stefanik says decision to extend US-Canada border closure to July 21 was ‘misguided’

‘Another month’s delay is bull shit!’

Today: Partly sunny, high near 79

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Northeast radar loop

Live: Madison Barracks Marina

Live: Hancock Airport south cam

Live: Mirror Lake in Lake Placid

Search tool: NNY homes for sale

Search: New & used vehicle inventory

NNY garage sales

OPEN 10AM-6PM: Mattresses, couches, tables, dressers, recliners…

VOTE 9AM TO 2PM TODAY at 175 Arsenal St. in Watertown: City Council primary sample ballot

Watkins Glen International to Fully Open Grandstands For NASCAR “Go Bowling at The Glen” weekend in August

Urgent care? Hours and locations

CNY Central: Warm and humid

Rochester sees 30th homicide of 2021, third this week

FastLube at 1552 State St. in Watertown open today for oil changes

CNY Farmers Market 7am-2pm

WSB drive-thru lanes in Watertown and Adams open 9am to noon today

#1 Facebook business page in the region

Jefferson County police, fire & EMS

WWNY: ‘Significant new jobs’ possible under deal to sell Massena’s old GM property

Bills to build new stadium in Orchard Park

Watertown man, accused of rape, acquitted on all but one charge

Early voting is here in New York, but push is on to expand it

Is it too soon to name a GOP frontrunner in the race for New York governor?

Castorland Fire Company unveils new home

Jake Johnson Properties: Live view of American Corner on Public Square

Big pay raises announced for some at Lewis County’s nursing home

Blast from the Past: 1955 Eleanor Roosevelt visit to Potsdam

Candidates face off for second time in Lewis County legislature primary

The north country’s premier churches

Oneida County Fair to safely re-open in July

‘Huge’ car dealer and philanthropist Billy Fuccillo has died

Legendary car salesman Billy Fuccillo, known for ‘HUGE’ commercials, dies at 65 at Florida home

Billy was bigger than life

2007 Fuccillo commercial

2008 Fuccillo commercial

Fuccillo’s health had declined over the past year, and he’d sold his Cape Coral home last year for $2.25 million

Higgins calls B.S. as US-Canada border to remain closed through at least July 21

Restrictions at U.S. border to remain in place until end of July, Blair says

Jeff Graham Show June 18

Watertown City Council primary: 70 ballots cast as of 5pm Thursday

What happened overnight? Police blotter report for Friday, June 18

Canton police blotter June 17

Friends of Thompson Park volunteer day event 9 a.m. Saturday

WFD: Carelessly discarded cigarette listed as cause of fire on S. Rutland St.

CNY may see severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail tonight and Saturday

Gypsy moth caterpillars in Upstate NY strip trees, rain poop: ‘the stuff that nightmares are made of’

Body of missing 31-year-old man found in Oswegatchie River

City Council agenda June 21

15 latest births at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown

City Council candidates Amy Horton, Ben Shoen and Robert Schorr are UNDECIDED about allowing marijuana stores in Watertown

City of Watertown: Sales tax revenue and hydro electricity revenue

NY State Fair adds Motown and polka to free concert lineup

Elise Stefanik’s Democratic challenger registered to vote in district just 2 weeks before entering race

Six Flags Darien Lake: Guests no longer need reservations, temperature checks, social distancing

Mental health experts respond to new CDC report on attempted suicides by teen girls

Experts urge caution during deadly driving season for teens

Update: Watertown duplex fire caused by cigarette, officials say

Watertown Golf Club to host city championships

SHOP LOCAL: Hours of operation

Vaccinated outside of New York State? You can still get the Excelsior Pass

Colton’s “Black Fly Diva” battles the biting bugs for 35 years

Juneteenth in the north country: Celebrating freedom, promoting healing

School board delays vote on retiring their “Indians” name and mascot again

Senator: Military justice changes must go beyond sex cases

Schedule your driveway/parking lot sealing: Call (315) 836-5888

WATCH LIVE: New Life Church Sundays at 9:30am and 11am

Potsdam police blotter June 17

BOCES employment opportunities

Jobs: ARC Jefferson – St. Lawrence

Lyme Central announces Class of 2021 academic leaders

South Jefferson Central School announces Class of 2021 honor graduates

Is your current bank branch CLOSING? Now is the time to SWITCH to a local bank

Ruggiero: I’m not a YES person on Watertown City Council

Ruggiero: My supporters like that I don’t go along with…

Ruggiero: The ‘overdose triangle’ in the city of Watertown

Curry: Is this the best the Dems can do to challenge Stefanik? Give me a break! Tell him to call me so I can talk him out of it

Curry: Tedra Cobb had MILLIONS and couldn’t win St. Lawrence County

Why do local businesses choose to work with Watertown Savings Bank?

JCC Center for Community Studies: 22nd annual survey released

State Street Market LIVE

Inventory: New Volkswagens

What happened overnight? Police blotter report for Thursday, June 17

CNY Central: Weekend forecast

Gov. Cuomo: 5 deaths June 16

SUNY Canton north country and sustainabilityadvocate receives SUNY Chancellor’s Award

Barclay: ‘Blessings In A Backpack’ drive a huge success

Kinney Drugs announces ‘VaxtoIt!’ contest to encourage vaccinations to get back to normal

High school sports recovering from pandemic only to face worsening referee shortage

Major League Fishing comes to Massena next week

Bail fail criminal sentenced to 11 years in state prison

SU lifts restrictions on in-person gatherings, building capacity

Caprara golf tourney back after a year’s hiatus

Marylou Whitney’s 36,000-acre Adirondacks estate on sale for $180 million

Relatives of prominent Capital Region family searching for long-lost artwork

Obituaries

Margaret K. Smith, 96, Adams

Benjamin W. Piazza, 69, Syracuse

Graveside service: Carol S. Lawlee

Memorial service: Gary A. Loomis

Dorothy E. Durham Carlson, 67, Reading, PA

Vita Messina, 104, Watertown

Mark L. Smith, 69, Cape Vincent

Robert W. Jeffries, 74, LaFargeville

Graveside service: Leonard T. DeCecchis

Celebration of Life: Aldene Rose Bostic Klock

Gary W. Estes, 65, Florida

Celebration of Life: Mayferd B. Rogers

Francine Root Petersen, 82, Watertown

Beulah M. Bellville, 84 formerly of Lacona

Tamarra A. Plante, 37, Watertown