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• Jared Kushner Defends Father-in-Law Donald Trump Against Anti-Semitism Claims

  06-07-2016 23:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "If my father in law’s fast-moving team was careless in choosing an image to retweet, well part of the reason it’s so shocking is that it’s the actual candidate communicating with the American public rather than the armies of handlers who poll-test ordinary candidates’ every move," the Observer publisher writes in an open letter.read more
  
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• Near-drought conditions threaten CNY

  06-07-2016 23:21
  
  Bone-dry conditions persist and threaten Central New York as its been nearly a month since significant rainfall has satiated the region, and drier than normal conditions are forecast through next week.Bone-dry conditions persist and threaten Central New York as its...
  
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• Clinton: Atlantic City proves Trump's no great businessman

  06-07-2016 22:44
  
  Clinton's remarks were part of a growing effort by her campaign to undercut Trump's business reputation, which Democrats believe is greatly overhyped.
  
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• Baby Maddox's dad takes witness stand, admits confessing to brutal murder

  06-07-2016 22:44
  
  He said he told the detective he had killed her while he and the detective were alone in a police car. Lawrence said he then proceeded to detail how he had killed his daughter.
  
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• Read judge's decision: Syracuse letter-to-editor case dismissed as 'political'

  06-07-2016 22:38
  
  An ally of the mayor received "disparate treatment for reasons related to political feuds,'' the judge wrote.
  
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• Cazenovia man's trial begins over charges of defrauding investors out of $2 million

  06-07-2016 22:30
  
  James Griffin is accused of using two schemes to bilk investors through his 54Freedom Cos.
  
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• Ryan Reynolds Shares Fan-Made 'Deadpool 2' Poster That May Hint at Possible Release Date

  06-07-2016 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The original movie was a critical and commercial hit, going on to become one of the highest-grossing R-rated films ever.read more
  
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• Police accuse Auburn man of identity theft, using stolen credit card

  06-07-2016 21:43
  
  Jack Ferrin is in the Cayuga County Jail.
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 May Be Delayed

  06-07-2016 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss revealed that production is starting later.read more
  
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• New Yorkers spent almost $9 million in one day on Mega Millions tickets

  06-07-2016 21:38
  
  No one won the jackpot
  
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• Update: Route 31 in Clay open again after gas main break

  06-07-2016 21:27
  
  The gas main break occurred around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, the DOT said.
  
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• I-481 exit, part of Route 31 in Clay closed due to gas main break

  06-07-2016 21:27
  
  The gas main break occurred around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, the DOT said.
  
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• Clay gas main break closes part of Route 31 in front of Great Northern Mall

  06-07-2016 21:27
  
  The gas main break occurred around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, the DOT said.
  
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• Hillary Clinton advocates free tuition at public colleges -- with restrictions

  06-07-2016 21:19
  
  Clinton's new plan would allow for families with incomes up to $125,000 to send their children to public colleges and universities tuition-free.
  
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• Auburn police say check your wallet for fake bills after catching counterfeiters

  06-07-2016 21:13
  
  Police have charged two men with passing counterfeit bills in Auburn and are looking for a third suspect.
  
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• Restaurant opens on site of former Cici's Pizza in DeWitt

  06-07-2016 21:00
  
  The Asian restaurant is now open at 3237 Erie Blvd. E. in DeWitt.
  
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• Baby Maddox's dad said he prayed before hitting her with bat, burning her for 3 hours

  06-07-2016 20:51
  
  Ryan Lawrence said he brought Maddox alive to Labrador Hollow and put her down and thought "God, if I'm not meant to kill her, let her stumble," Syracuse Detective Mark Rusin said this afternoon during a hearing in Onondaga County Court.
  
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• Gretchen Carlson Lawyer Says Fox News May Be Added to Roger Ailes Harassment Lawsuit

  06-07-2016 20:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "It’s not clear to us yet that Fox is going to stand with Ailes," says Carlson's attorney, adding that more women have come forward claiming harassment by the network's leader.read more
  
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• Chelsea Manning hospitalized after suicide attempt in prison (reports)

  06-07-2016 20:17
  
  Manning is service a 35-year prison sentence.
  
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• Syracuse psych center's outpatient clinic integrates mind, body

  06-07-2016 20:13
  
  Clinic at Hutchings gets $2 million renovation.
  
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• What are the luckiest Mega Millions numbers?

  06-07-2016 19:42
  
  See most frequently drawn numbers since 2013
  
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• Cops: Baby Maddox's dad first claimed fictitious couple took her to Bolivia

  06-07-2016 19:41
  
  Ryan Lawrence was charged with first-degree murder in his daughter's Feb. 20 death.
  
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• Central NY farmers struggle with bone-dry weather: 'It's getting serious' (video)

  06-07-2016 19:34
  
  Syracuse has had a third of an inch of rain in 24 days
  
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• FDA approves 'bulimia machine' weight loss device; doctors 'appalled' (video)

  06-07-2016 19:28
  
  The device allows users to drain food directly from their stomachs through a surgically implanted tube.
  
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• Police seek to ID man who robbed Nice N Easy store clerk

  06-07-2016 19:18
  
  An undisclosed amount of cash was taken in the robbery, police said.
  
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• Judge throws out criminal charge in letter-to-editor case as 'serious injustice'

  06-07-2016 19:16
  
  Judge James Metcalf said Bruce Conner was treated differently than other defendants.
  
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• Cicero police arrest man with machete after short foot chase in North Syracuse

  06-07-2016 19:09
  
  Cicero police were called to 309 N. Main St. in the village of North Syracuse at about 1:30 a.m. this morning for a disturbance.
  
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• Former Fox host Gretchen Carlson sues Roger Ailes; claims sexual advances

  06-07-2016 18:54
  
  Carlson, the former host of a daytime show at Fox, alleged a pattern of discriminatory behavior at Fox.
  
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• Red House Arts Center terminates executive director's contract, appoints interim

  06-07-2016 18:28
  
  The board of directors terminated Stephen Svoboda's contract on June 29.
  
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• Hollywood Reacts to Police Killing of Alton Sterling: "Something Is Horribly Wrong"

  06-07-2016 18:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "That's murder."read more
  
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• Syracuse man indicted for sexually abusing 4 children; more victims possible, DA says

  06-07-2016 18:16
  
  Kim Soriano is accused of sexually abusing four children during the summer of 2014 through November 2015, according to authorities.
  
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• Obama to slow pace of Afghanistan troop withdrawal

  06-07-2016 18:16
  
  There are currently about 9,800 troops in Afghanistan, and Obama had planned to pull that back to 5,500 by year-end.
  
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• Florida may spend millions battling reeking, 'guacamole-thick' algae blooms

  06-07-2016 18:03
  
  Part of the blame for the bloom has been placed on discharges from Lake Okeechobee.
  
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• Republicans to investigate FBI decision on Clinton emails

  06-07-2016 17:56
  
  House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said Comey's decision defies explanation and leaves many questions unanswered.
  
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• Disguised Baby Maddox's dad tells cops he's 'Rlo Rivers,' later admits: 'You got me'

  06-07-2016 17:47
  
  Ryan Lawrence was disguised when he was caught in Baldwinsville two days after authorities say he murdered his 21-month-old daughter.
  
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• Box-Office Preview: 'Secret Life of Pets' to Bite Off $70M-Plus Debut

  06-07-2016 17:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The weekend's other newcomer is Zac Efron and Adam DeVine's R-rated comedy 'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.'read more
  
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• Baby Maddox hearing: Follow testimony on whether dad's confession can be used in trial

  06-07-2016 16:56
  
  Witnesses are testifying on interviews with Ryan Lawrence who stands accused of killing his daughter, Maddox Lawrence.
  
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• Feds make it easier for addicts to get medication help

  06-07-2016 16:27
  
  Doctors allowed to prescribe more buprenorphine.
  
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• Inside the Heavy Hitters: Alexander & Catalano client never saw a lawyer

  06-07-2016 16:16
  
  Caitlyn Brooks says in a lawsuit that she spoke only to a case manager who never revealed he wasn't a lawyer.
  
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• Mila Kunis Defends Refugees Against Donald Trump: "I'm Not Going to Blow This Country Up"

  06-07-2016 16:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The actress who'll next be seen in 'Bad Moms,' explains to Glamour that her family came to the U.S. on a religious-refugee visa.read more
  
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• Rep. John Katko, former prosecutor, says he'd take Clinton emails to grand jury

  06-07-2016 15:54
  
  FBI Director James Comey says "no reasonable prosecutor would bring such a case" over Hillary Clinton's emails.
  
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• Rep. John Katko, former prosecutor, says he'd charge Hillary Clinton over emails

  06-07-2016 15:54
  
  FBI Director James Comey says "no reasonable prosecutor would bring such a case" over Hillary Clinton's emails.
  
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• Driver apologizes for leaving crash that killed Syracuse man: 'It just happened'

  06-07-2016 15:41
  
  Arthur Branch, 25, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison.
  
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• Watch 30-person Walmart fight near Rochester (video)

  06-07-2016 15:21
  
  Teen faces felony assault after the melee at a Monroe County Walmart.
  
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• Deputies find missing Moravia man

  06-07-2016 15:21
  
  The 60-year-old man was found unharmed, deputies say.
  
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• Only 10 summers in Syracuse have had longer dry stretches than this one

  06-07-2016 15:12
  
  The longest dry stretch in summer is 25 days.
  
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• 'The Bachelor's' Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell: Why We're Returning to Reality TV

  06-07-2016 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Bachelor and his fiancee preview their spinoff series to THR and explain why they aren't tuning in to 'The Bachelorette.'read more
  
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• Deputies seek man who set Oneida County Courthouse doors on fire

  06-07-2016 14:39
  
  The doors did not sustain "extensive" damage, deputies say.
  
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• Rose McGowan Pens Response to Critic of Renee Zellweger's Face: "Vile, Damaging, Stupid and Cruel" (Guest Column)

  06-07-2016 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "You are an active endorser of what is tantamount to harassment and abuse of actresses and women," the 'Charmed' actress and social activist writes of critic Owen Gleiberman's attack on the 'Bridget Jones's Baby' actress' looks, adding, "It also reeks of status quo white-male privilege." read more
  
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• Today's obits: Garret 'Gavin' Van Ness graduated from Pulaski High School, worked for AT&T

  06-07-2016 13:07
  
  Van Ness, 35, lived in Pulaski from 1986 to 2002 and had attended Pulaski Wesleyan Church.
  
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