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WPTZ-TV Channel 5 Local News Headlines
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- Here are the victims of the Washington, DC, plane crash
Here are the victims of the Washington, DC, plane crash -A group of figure skaters, their coaches and family members were among the passengers of the flight.
- Arrest warrant issued for New York doctor indicted in Louisiana for prescribing abortion pill
Arrest warrant issued for New York doctor indicted in Louisiana for prescribing abortion pill -The case appears to be the first instance of criminal charges against a doctor accused of sending abortion pills to another state, at least since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
- Some 30-second Super Bowl commercials this year are selling for $8 million
Some 30-second Super Bowl commercials this year are selling for $8 million -Fox sets new high with $8 million Super Bowl ads.
- Chilly Sunday, light snow arrives late
Chilly Sunday, light snow arrives late -More rain and snow likely Monday evening
- Groundhog Day 2025: Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction
Groundhog Day 2025: Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction -For the 139th time, Punxsutawney Phil took his stance on winter weather from Gobbler's Knob.
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs dangled victim over a balcony, prosecutors say as they add details to case
Sean 'Diddy' Combs dangled victim over a balcony, prosecutors say as they add details to case -Prosecutors have added details to their indictment against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
- How often should you shower? Advice from a doctor who bucked social norms
How often should you shower? Advice from a doctor who bucked social norms -We like to keep our skin squeaky clean, especially in the United States.
- Long-awaited winter carnivals: Things to Do
Long-awaited winter carnivals: Things to Do -Meteorologist Andrew Grautski takes you through some icy festivities this weekend
- Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths -Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1.
- Saranac Lake Winter Carnival 2025 kicks off with ice palace lighting and fireworks
Saranac Lake Winter Carnival 2025 kicks off with ice palace lighting and fireworks -The annual tradition runs through Feb. 9 with a new "Music Legends" theme.
- Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, expects retaliation
Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, expects retaliation -Mexico’s president immediately ordered retaliatory tariffs and Canada’s prime minister said the country would put matching 25% tariffs on up to $155 billion in U.S. imports.
- Luka Doncic to the Lakers, Anthony Davis to the Mavs in blockbuster trade, AP source says
Luka Doncic to the Lakers, Anthony Davis to the Mavs in blockbuster trade, AP source says -Luka Doncic is being traded by the reigning Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.
- 4 home games set up busy Saturday afternoon for Plattsburgh State Athletics
4 home games set up busy Saturday afternoon for Plattsburgh State Athletics -Women's hockey and women's basketball grab wins, taking two out of the four games with victories.
- USAID website goes offline in Trump admin's 2-week-old aid freeze
USAID website goes offline in Trump admin's 2-week-old aid freeze -USAID's website has dropped offline without explanation in the Trump administration's two-week-old funding freeze of U.S. foreign aid and development funding.
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- MEGA CONTRAST: Automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast; It reduces the difference between light and dark areas so that objects on screen stand out more
- HDR: Take in an impressive spectrum of colors and fine details, even in the darkest scenes; Brightness and contrast are automatically dialed into their ideal levels in every frame so you can see your content as it’s meant to be seen
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