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• Watch John Legend's 'Sesame Street' message to baby Luna that had Chrissy Teigen gushing

  08-12-2016 23:01 via today.com
  
  John Legend sent a sweet message to Luna with the help of Bert, Ernie, and company, and it made Chrissy Teigen emotional.
  
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• See list of Central New York projects getting $62 million from state

  08-12-2016 23:01
  Antibiotic manufacturer will receive a $3 million grant to expand its plant in Syracuse.
  
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• Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger welcomes 8th child at age 73

  08-12-2016 22:45 via today.com
  
  The legendary singer welcomed a baby boy with his 29-year-old girlfriend, ballet dancer Melanie Hamrick, on Thursday.
  
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• Syracuse Catholic diocese puts priest on leave as it reviews 27-year-old abuse allegation

  08-12-2016 22:34
  
  The Rev. Paul F. Angelicchio, pastor of St. John the Baptist and Transfiguration parish in Rome, has been placed on administrative leave.
  
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• 'Jeopardy!' contestant dies of cancer just 8 days before episode airs

  08-12-2016 22:23 via today.com
  
  After 'Jeopardy!' contestant Cindy Stowell died from cancer on Monday, her boyfriend shared a moving message.
  
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• Morrisville State students charged with ID theft in liquor store purchases

  08-12-2016 22:07
  
  Jamaal R. Adams and Andrew L. Spivey-Harris were each charged with second-degree identity theft, second-degree possession of a forged instrument and unlawful possession of personal identification information.
  
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• Upstate NY man charged in Binghamton University student hit-and-run death

  08-12-2016 21:37
  
  Authorities in Binghamton say Wednesday that Aizaz Siddiqui is due to be arraigned.
  
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• John Glenn dead: Former astronaut, US Sen. of Ohio was 95

  08-12-2016 21:36
  
  Former astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn has died in Ohio. He was 95.
  
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• School closings in Central New York: Several districts cancel after-school activities Thursday Dec. 8

  08-12-2016 21:32
  
  The districts are to the north of Syracuse.
  
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• Cops: Suspect was armed when killed in Upstate NY home invasion; homeowner IDed

  08-12-2016 20:59
  
  Police said the identify of the dead suspect is still unknown.
  
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• One of Destiny USA's original stores is set to close next month

  08-12-2016 20:45
  
  Of the more than 120 original businesses, about two dozen remain open at Destiny USA.
  
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• David Rubin, long-time former dean of Newhouse School, retires from Syracuse University

  08-12-2016 20:18
  
  The champion for the arts and the First Amendment served as dean of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications for 18 years.
  
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• State to give Central New York $62 million in economic development aid

  08-12-2016 20:12
  Details on how the money will be spent will be released later today.
  
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• Lawsuit challenges New York's rare ban on Tasers, other stun guns, by civilians

  08-12-2016 20:00
  
  The federal lawsuit says stun guns should be protected under the Second Amendment for self-defense purposes.
  
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• School district in CT pulls book that taught slaves were treated 'like family'

  08-12-2016 19:53
  
  A district spokeswoman said the decision to remove the book has prompted positive feedback.
  
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• Jenna Dewan reveals when she fell for Channing Tatum on 'Step Up' set

  08-12-2016 19:51 via today.com
  
  Dewan wasn't about to let things heat up with her hunky "Step Up" co-star. But then Tatum let her know, in no uncertain terms, how he felt.
  
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• Buffalo man, 19, sentenced to 131 years to life in prison

  08-12-2016 19:35
  
  Diamond Lewis was convicted of murder, attempted murder and weapons charges.
  
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• Have mercy! See the 'Fuller House' gang's best throwback photos

  08-12-2016 19:25 via today.com
  
  Who doesn't love Throwback Thursday — especially 'Fuller House' style!
  
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• Upstate NY airport to offer flights as low as $69 to Europe

  08-12-2016 19:12
  
  Anders Lindstrom of Norwegian Air says the official announcement will be made next year.
  
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• Restaurant inspections by the Onondaga County Health Department from Nov. 20 to 26

  08-12-2016 19:00
  
  Restaurant inspections from November 20 to 26
  
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• Witness: Armory Square shooter was on top in fatal Thanksgiving Day fight

  08-12-2016 18:56
  
  Sangsouriyanh Maniphonh's case will now be presented to a grand jury.
  
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• With help from a robot, police convince suspect in fatal Ithaca shooting to surrender

  08-12-2016 18:55
  
  The man surrendered peacefully after a more than seven-hour-long standoff at his Dryden home, police said.
  
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• Drop-off food, toys and books for the Christmas Bureau Monday

  08-12-2016 18:50
  
  The Salvation Army Christmas Bureau's drop-off day is Dec. 12 at the Oncenter. If you missed the sign-up, there is one today at the Oncenter until 5 p.m.
  
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• Oneida County man charged after leading police on car chase

  08-12-2016 18:34
  
  The vehicle was eventually stopped when deputies deployed spike strips, police said.
  
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• Disney's Live-Action 'Cruella' Finds Director

  08-12-2016 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Emma Stone is attached to star in the origin story of the Dalmatians-obessed villain first seen in '101 Dalmatians.' read more
  
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• Boy, 14, killed trying to jump from NYC train to platform

  08-12-2016 18:19
  
  Police say with the train still pulling into the station, the teen missed his mark and landed on the tracks.
  
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• Save81 poll: Majority say keep it in Syracuse, but re-routing highway gaining ground

  08-12-2016 17:51
  
  A majority of those polled say they want to keep I-81 in the city.
  
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• How Tim McGraw and Faith Hill brought holiday cheer to Walmart customers

  08-12-2016 17:47 via today.com
  
  Country music stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw sent a special Santa to spread Christmas cheer with an act of kindness for customers at a Florida Walmart.
  
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• Munchies clerk robbed at gunpoint in Syracuse; suspect at large, police say

  08-12-2016 17:39
  
  The Syracuse Police is looking for a man who robbed a small store on the city's Far West side.
  
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• How Will Smith's latest movie helped him cope with his father's death

  08-12-2016 17:30 via today.com
  
  In his new movie, "Collateral Beauty," Will Smith's character suffers a tragic loss, and it's a part he understood all too well.
  
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• Report: Suspect in custody in Binghamton University student's death

  08-12-2016 17:24
  
  Stefani Lineva, 20, was found on Route 434 around 2 a.m. Saturday.
  
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• How much snow will you get in Central NY lake effect storm? (interactive map)

  08-12-2016 17:00
  
  Tug Hill could get three feet of snow
  
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• State police seeking man using cloned credit card information across Upstate NY

  08-12-2016 16:58
  
  State Police out of Oneida are asking for the public's help to find him a man wanted on identity theft.
  
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• 11 most available jobs for December in NY's North Country

  08-12-2016 16:55
  
  See NYS labor department listings
  
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• SU supports undocumented students, but can't ignore federal laws, chancellor says

  08-12-2016 16:36
  
  Students raised the idea of creating a "sanctuary campus" at SU in the days after Republican Donald Trump was elected president.
  
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• Fuel, outage workers arrive to refuel FitzPatrick nuke plant

  08-12-2016 16:21
  
  The plant was once slated to be shut down.
  
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• School closings in Central New York: Early dismissal announced in at least one district, Thursday Dec. 8

  08-12-2016 16:10
  
  Snow up north had some North Country districts delaying and/or closing school this morning. Now an Oswego County district has decided to send students home early.
  
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• Cayuga County man hid in cornfield to escape police; 2 arrested, deputies say

  08-12-2016 15:57
  
  Authorities used K-9 unites to quickly locate the two suspects, according to the sheriff's office.
  
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• Oops: Albany postcards actually depict Indiana State Capitol

  08-12-2016 15:49
  
  The postcards found at New York State Thruway rest stops have been sold since 2012.
  
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• Ryan Gosling teaches Jimmy Kimmel how to waltz — and 'the world melts away'

  08-12-2016 15:48 via today.com
  
  The "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" host wasn't so sure of the moves, but he was definitely in good hands with Gosling.
  
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• 'Elf on the Shelf' turns 11: The secret history of Santa's little scout

  08-12-2016 15:43 via today.com
  
  Love or hate him, the Elf of the Shelf has changed the Christmas season. So why was the book originally turned down by every publisher?
  
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• Pantone's 2017 color of the year is a lovely shade of 'greenery'

  08-12-2016 15:22 via today.com
  
  Get ready to go green in 2017!
  
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• The Heroin-Addict Actress, The Interventionist and a Grieving Mother's Court Fight: "She Didn't Want to Die"

  08-12-2016 15:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Eight months after Warren Boyd took on aspiring actress Amy Breliant, the young woman was dead. Now Boyd and Carrie Fisher face a civil lawsuit.read more
  
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• Police: Suspect shot, ran over UPS driver in Ithaca before fleeing officers

  08-12-2016 15:13
  
  The suspect is in a standoff with police in Tompkins County.
  
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• Martin Scorsese's Journey From Near-Death Drug Addict to 'Silence'

  08-12-2016 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  50 years after fighting for his life, Martin Scorsese talks bringing his passion project 'Silence' — a Japanese novelist's masterpiece — to the screen.read more
  
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• Peek inside long-vacant Addis department store in Syracuse as redevelopment starts (photos)

  08-12-2016 14:56
  
  Time has not been kind to the former department store, but a $5.6 million transformation into apartments, office and retail space is underway.
  
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• Watch Madonna dance her way through Carpool Karaoke

  08-12-2016 14:33 via today.com
  
  The Material Girl sure knows her material!
  
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• Back to the beach! TODAY debuts exclusive first look at 'Baywatch' trailer

  08-12-2016 14:12 via today.com
  
  It might not feel like beach weather outside, but we've got a sneak peek at summer right here.
  
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• Cold temperatures and snow showers for Central New York this weekend

  08-12-2016 13:30
  
  Temperatures will be below normal this weekend with chances for light snow.
  
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• Lake effect snow totals downgraded, but some parts of CNY could still get a foot

  08-12-2016 12:49
  
  The lake effect snow watch for CNY has been dropped to an advisory
  
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