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Psychiatric defense to be used in Allentown double murder case

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The attorneys of a man accused of killing two prominent Allentown artists on March 4 intend to use a psychiatric defense in the double murder case, according to a New York State Supreme Court filing. Bryan Chiclana, 34, pleaded not guilty in late March to one count of first-degree murder and [...]

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Hidden magma cap discovered at Yellowstone National Park

Geoscientists have discovered a magma cap at Yellowstone National Park that is likely playing a critical role in preventing a massive eruption.

WATCH: Baby Galápagos tortoises make debut at Philadelphia Zoo

After a 97-year-old Galápagos tortoise named Mommy gave birth, David Muir reports on the debut of four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo.

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The science behind the EF scale: How we measure tornado strength

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — When a tornado tears through an area, the main question after the fact is, "How strong was it?" That's where the Enhanced Fujita Scale, more commonly known as the EF scale, comes into play. The EF scale is the scale that meteorologists use to survey damage and estimate a tornado's maximum [...]

RFK Jr. wants to phase out synthetic food dyes, alleging harm. Experts weigh in

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert. F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a plan on Tuesday to start phasing out eight synthetic food dyes. Are they unsafe? Experts weigh in.