A harmful algal bloom detected on Cayuga Lake in late April is the earliest on record. A Cornell expert says nutrient pollution is the driving cause.

Donating blood may not be at the top of your summer to-do list. But the American Red Cross is urging every eligible person to consider donating at this critical time.

On Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, they’ll be competing in a variety of sports, including basketball, powerlifting, swimming, tennis, track and field and volleyball.

The recently passed state budget included $135 million for fiscally distressed cities. The city of Syracuse is getting an extra $20 million to help balance its budget.

Onondaga County lawmakers approved ballot proposals to limit the county executive's terms and vacancy powers, setting up a potential veto showdown.

Because of the ruling, Jeffrey Lee's execution will be delayed. He still faces the death penalty.

President Trump had previously been amping up his rhetoric against Iran.

The announcement follows Trump's decision to nominate an ally and political attack dog to serve as acting director. The pick sparked a backlash that doomed efforts to renew a key intelligence tool.

The DRC has improved testing capacity for Ebola, with two facilities operating in or near the epicenter. But this still may not be enough to keep up with a rapidly expanding disease.

A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' brain development.

The administration imposed mandatory quarantine orders on two passengers from the cruise ship hit by hantavirus and is blocking Americans who catch Ebola from returning home for treatment.

Cheng's comments come as Taiwan awaits approval on a $14 billion arms package from the U.S., and as uncertainty lingers over Washington's long-term commitment to the island's defense.

Ariana Grande is about to release her eighth album, Petal. With "Hate That I Made You Love Me," she continues an impressive and unusual streak on the charts.

The reboot highlights a dire problem for the country's nuclear program. Japan is running out of space to store spent nuclear fuel and lacks plans for radioactive waste disposal.

The National Museum of Korea is home to the Room of Quiet Contemplation, which features two of South Korea's most treasured artworks: gilt-bronze bodhisattva statues from the sixth and seventh centuries.