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• Wayne County man accused of murdering acquaintance in driveway with shotgun

  06-10-2015 23:53
  
  Around 1:25 a.m. Wayne County sheriff's deputies responded to Ontario Center Road in the town of Ontario for a report of a home invasion during which someone had been shot.
  
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• GPS app directs couple to Brazil slum; woman dies after shots fired at car

  06-10-2015 23:14
  
  Regina Murmura, 70, and her husband Francisco had been using the Waze app.
  
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• Packed courtroom for murder trial of Syracuse man shot in head

  06-10-2015 23:06
  
  Isiah Graham is on trial for first-degree murder in Marquell Givens' death.
  
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• ‘How to C’ Auto-Completes to ‘How to Cancel Apple Music’ on Google

  06-10-2015 22:25
  
  The post ‘How to C’ Auto-Completes to ‘How to Cancel Apple Music’ on Google appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Hollywood mother dies while feeding baby who then chokes to death, police say

  06-10-2015 22:04
  
  A second young boy was found in the Hollywood apartment suffering from severe dehydration.
  
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• Litter of puppies killed in Manlius house fire; 2 adult dogs rescued

  06-10-2015 21:55
  
  Firefighters saved two dogs from the burning Broadfield Road home.
  
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• 25 Percent of Instagram’s Top Accounts Are Music-Related

  06-10-2015 21:35
  
  Instagram’s @music launched about five months ago, with somewhat limited uptake.  The basic idea of the channel was to feature a developing artist with a re-posted photo and interview, instead of blasting bigger celebrities.  That channel has drawn a bit less than half-a-million followers, which by Instagram followers is modest.“…25% of our top [most followed] accounts are music related.”But according to Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom, music has be
  
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• American Airlines pilot was 1 of 8 US pilots to die in flight since 1994

  06-10-2015 21:30
  
  Flight 550 was diverted to Syracuse Monday after Michael Johnston, the plane's captain, fell ill and died.
  
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• Onondaga County woman accused of welfare fraud

  06-10-2015 21:28
  
  Nicole Sinda, 29, is facing two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge in connection with the alleged fraud, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office
  
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• Philadelphia college lockdown: Police say teen pulled gun on student

  06-10-2015 21:04
  
  Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey said there were no reports of gunfire or injuries.
  
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• Will Joe Biden announce his 2016 presidential campaign soon? Friends, visitors say 'yes'

  06-10-2015 20:35
  
  Vice President Joe Biden may finally announce his presidential campaign for 2016.
  
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• Brawl between women outside courthouse leads to drug arrests; officers honored

  06-10-2015 20:22
  
  More than a dozen court officers will be honored today for responding to a brawl in South State Street that led to drug arrests.
  
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• MP3skull Getting Wiped from the Internet In 3… 2…1…

  06-10-2015 20:17
  
  Last month, we witnessed ShareBeast get completely wiped from the internet by the RIAA, US Department of Justice, FBI, National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (NIPRCC), and US Department of Homeland Security, with a US District Court judge authorizing the TLD (‘Top Level Domain’) removals.
  This month, the teardown is happening in Florida, where Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and the Recording Industry Association of A
  
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• Study: Child care costs more than rent in most of U.S., especially in Upstate NY

  06-10-2015 20:12
  
  If Jimmy McMillan thinks the rent is too damn high, wait 'til he sees this.
  
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• Support group for friends, family of addicts launches in Oswego

  06-10-2015 19:54
  
  Central New York community members are welcome to attend the meetings. No reservations are required.
  
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• If you want a resident hiring law in Syracuse - or not - speak up tonight

  06-10-2015 19:29
  
  A public hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. at city hall.
  
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• Fayetteville sets tentative date to start proposed deer bait-and-kill program

  06-10-2015 19:23
  
  Village officials expect to start program just before Christmas.
  
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• Police: Drunk driver on NYS Thruway pretends to be sister

  06-10-2015 19:22
  
  Troopers say Jada Puorto told police she was her sister to avoid more charges.
  
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• Know an unsung hero? Syracuse University is looking for a few

  06-10-2015 18:25
  
  Syracuse University is accepting nominations for its 2016 Martin Luther King Unsung Heroes Award.
  
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• Solvay sex offender rejects 15-year plea offer in new child sex case

  06-10-2015 18:18
  
  Charles "Chuck" Graham could face trial or a new indictment.
  
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• Man charged with robbing Rome gas station

  06-10-2015 18:00
  
  Anthony D.Lapoint was arrested the day after he robbed Kekis Citgo, police say.
  
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• Syracuse driver indicted for speeding at police; officers cleared for shooting him

  06-10-2015 17:56
  
  Kadeem Arrindell-Martin faces charges including
  
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• Condom maker comes to Syracuse University to promote 'Yes Means Yes'

  06-10-2015 17:27
  
  Trojan, the condom company, will be handing out freebies at Syracuse University today while promoting "Yes Means Yes."
  
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• Relativity Bankruptcy: Judge Approves Sale of TV Assets

  06-10-2015 17:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  The TV assets are being sold to an investment group for $125 million.read more
  
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• FAA fines drone operator $1.9 million for taking New York aerial photos

  06-10-2015 17:19
  
  SkyPan International took 65 unauthorized flights for aerial photos in NY state and Chicago, the FAA says.
  
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• HBO Producer Questioned By Police After N.Y. Doctor's Apparent Cocaine Overdose (Report)

  06-10-2015 17:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Marc Henry Johnson, a producer of the upcoming porn drama 'The Deuce,' was seen dragging 38-year-old Kiersten Cerveny's body after she reportedly partied with cocaine all Saturday night.read more
  
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• U.S. Figure Skating coaches, stars of 'Halloween on Ice' to give free lessons

  06-10-2015 16:51
  
  U.S. Figure Skating coaches, members of Nancy Kerrigan's "Halloween on Ice" tour to host free ice skating lessons for all ages at the Lysander Ice Arena.
  
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• HBO's John Oliver throws Syracuse under the bus while discussing mental health

  06-10-2015 16:31
  
  The "Last Week Tonight" host took a light-hearted jab during the mostly serious segment.
  
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• New industrial laundry in Clay given tax breaks

  06-10-2015 16:00
  
  Cintas Corp. will save nearly $4 million in taxes over 10 years.
  
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• Man dies weeks after fatal Cicero crash

  06-10-2015 16:00
  
  Oan Yos, 75, died two weeks after his minivan was struck by a tractor-trailer in Cicero.
  
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• Belgian Director Chantal Akerman Dies at 65

  06-10-2015 15:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The European auteur last month debuted her latest film, 'A Home Movie,' in Locarno. read more
  
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• Al Roker apologizes for smiling selfie in front of car wreck amid S.C. floods

  06-10-2015 14:03
  
  The SUNY Oswego alumnus admitted the photo was "insensitive."
  
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• Today's obits: Christopher J. Arnault Jr. worked at Tassone's Wine Garden in Baldwinsville

  06-10-2015 12:53
  
  Arnault, 28, lived in Syracuse and graduated from Liverpool High School.
  
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• A landmark presence missing: The Hotel Syracuse says goodbye to legendary waiter

  06-10-2015 12:53
  
  He lived long enough to know the hotel he loved was coming back.
  
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• Meryl Streep's 'Suffragette' T-Shirt Sparks Backlash

  06-10-2015 12:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The slogan 'I'd rather be a rebel than a slave,' taken from a speech by British women's rights icon Emmeline Pankhurst, has been attacked for its historical U.S. connotations. read more
  
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• MIPCOM: 'Criminal Minds' Producer Mark Gordon: "I Don't Think There's Too Much Good Television"

  06-10-2015 11:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The prolific producer said he wants to do more procedurals with international partners, including 'Darkness Falls' with Germany's ProSiebenSat 1 TV Deutschland.read more
  
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• I’m Imogen Heap. And This Is Why I’m Releasing My Music on Blockchain

  06-10-2015 08:46
  
  Blockchain technology allows for instant, private, and totally transparent transmission of artist royalties, including realtime distributions to co-writers, producers, technology partners, publishers, and even labels.  In a presentation at Guardian Live, Imogen Heap explained why she’s releasing her latest song, “Tiny Human,” via the Bitcoin delivery platform.  I’ve been in the music industry for 20 years.
  Officially I got signed when I was 17, and I’ve s
  
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• China Box Office: 'Lost in Hong Kong' Leads Huge Week for Local Films

  06-10-2015 07:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hollywood movies took less than 5 percent of box office during the National Day holiday period, one of China's biggest movie-going weeks of the year.read more
  
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• The Largest Music Publisher In the World Is Cracking Down on BitTorrent Piracy

  06-10-2015 06:11
  
  Music publishing was once a comfortable cash cow, with pennies piling in from a myriad of licensing sources like radio, CDs, and iTunes downloading.  Unfortunately, those days are sliding into the ether: ‘mechanical’ royalties are sinking alongside CDs and downloads, while radio replacements like Pandora are paying virtually nothing for some of the largest songs in the world.
  On top of all that, major labels are taking limited action against copyright infringement, de
  
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• Winning New York Lottery numbers for Monday, Oct. 5, 2015

  06-10-2015 05:54
  
  These numbers were drawn Monday.
  
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• Hillary Clinton's First National TV Ad Slams GOP Over Benghazi, Email Scandals

  06-10-2015 05:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "Republicans have spent millions attacking Hillary because she's fighting for everything they oppose."read more
  
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• American Airlines identifies flight 550 captain, praises 'extraordinary' crew

  06-10-2015 05:10
  
  American Airlines CEO, in note to employees, said Michael Johnston, 57, 'fell ill' and died during flight, praised crew for service
  
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• Oregon shooter rants in writings about having no girlfriend, thinking everyone else was crazy

  06-10-2015 04:35
  
  The gunman who executed nine people at an Oregon community college before killing himself ranted in writings he left behind about not having a girlfriend and thinking everyone else was crazy, a law enforcement official said Monday.
  
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• Wall Street Is Totally Unimpressed With Streaming Music…

  06-10-2015 04:13
  
  “A flat line for U.S. streaming subscribers is quite a worrying signal for music industry investors.”
  Seeking Alpha analyst Pim Keunsler.
  It’s been a rollercoaster for Pandora on Wall Street, but IPO hopefuls like Spotify may never get to ride.  And one huge concern for traders and investors, according to sources to Digital Music News, are soggy numbers around paid subscriptions.
  In the US, streaming subscriptions rose a scant 2.5% to 8.1 million in the United St
  
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• McDonald's all-day breakfast: Missing hash browns, regional menus, more to know

  06-10-2015 03:33
  
  Bummer alert: Not all McDonald's stores will be offering hash browns.
  
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• Onondaga medical examiner says flight 550 pilot died of 'natural causes'

  06-10-2015 03:19
  
  The Onondaga medical examiner said the pilot whose medical episode diverted American Airlines flight 550 from Phoenix to Syracuse, not Boston, died in-flight
  
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• Onondaga County medical examiner says flight 550 pilot died of 'natural causes'

  06-10-2015 03:19
  
  The Onondaga County medical examiner said the pilot whose medical episode diverted American Airlines flight 550 from Phoenix to Syracuse, not Boston, died in-flight
  
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• F. Gary Gray Enters Exclusive Talks to Direct 'Fast and Furious 8'

  06-10-2015 03:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hot off the success of Universal's 'Straight Outta Compton,' the helmer is set to lead the Vin Diesel action franchise's latest installment.read more
  
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• California Gov. Jerry Brown signs hard-won right-to-die legislation

  06-10-2015 02:38
  
  California will become the fifth state to allow terminally ill patients to legally end their lives using doctor-prescribed drugs after Gov. Jerry Brown announced Monday he signed one of the most emotionally charged bills of the year.
  
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• Donald Trump Escalates Marco Rubio Feud by Gifting Water Bottles

  06-10-2015 02:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "Since you're always sweating, we thought you could use some water. Enjoy!"read more
  
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