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• Mass confusion grinds Syracuse murder trial to a halt for entire day

  28-06-2018 23:05
  
  Hanza Muhammad's murder trial was nearly sabotaged by mass confusion that led dozens of people to believe the courtroom was closed when it was not.
  
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• Facing Cuomo, Cynthia Nixon looks to Ocasio-Cortez win for inspiration

  28-06-2018 22:26
  
  Up against an entrenched incumbent with a $30 million war chest, Cynthia Nixon is taking inspiration from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's long-shot victory.
  
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• List of 10 more Sears, Kmart stores company announced it will close

  28-06-2018 22:10
  
  Sears has announced nine more Sears and one Kmart store will be closing.
  
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• Former New York state lawmaker pleads guilty to federal charges

  28-06-2018 22:10
  
  The U.S. attorney's office in Buffalo says 53-year-old Marc Panepinto, a Buffalo Democrat, pleaded guilty Thursday to government corruption charges.
  
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• GOP gubernatorial candidate Marc Molinaro on crowded race: 'The more the merrier'

  28-06-2018 22:08
  
  Molinaro is one of five people running against Andrew Cuomo this year
  
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• 5 killed, others wounded at Maryland newspaper shooting

  28-06-2018 21:53
  
  The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said it was responding to reports of the shooting.
  
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• Sears at Great Northern Mall in Clay to close; CNY soon will have no Sears

  28-06-2018 21:19
  
  The announcement means there are no more Sears stores in Central New York.
  
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• 61 sworn in as new citizens in Syracuse

  28-06-2018 21:11
  
  61 new citizens in Central New York.
  
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• More details about Anthony Bourdain's life to be chronicled in new biography

  28-06-2018 20:42 via today.com
  Those who knew him best will share stories from the celebrity chef’s extraordinary career.
  
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• Mayim Bialik would've done this part of her 'Big Bang Theory' romance differently

  28-06-2018 20:16 via today.com
  The road to romance for Amy Farrah Fowler and Sheldon Cooper has never been a conventional one and, frankly, actress Mayim Bialik prefers it that way.
  
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• Lobbyist Todd Howe was 'eyes and ears' for Cuomo's office, former aide testifies

  28-06-2018 19:20
  
  Howe kept track of Alain Kaloyeros for the governor's office, former SUNY Poly vice president says,
  
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• Restaurant inspections by the Onondaga County Health Department from June 10 to 16

  28-06-2018 19:06
  
  Restaurant inspections from June 10 to 16
  
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• Half of New York is 'abnormally dry,' and a big heat wave is coming

  28-06-2018 18:54
  
  The lack of rain is already affecting crops in Upstate New York.
  
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• Police: Onondaga County pair had $25,000 worth of cocaine in vehicle with child

  28-06-2018 18:02
  
  Kevin Bullock, 50, of Camillus, and Jessenia Velazquez, 32, of Syracuse, face charges, police said.
  
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• Fayetteville reverses decision to pull Rt. 5 apartment-retail proposal; conditions set

  28-06-2018 18:02
  
  The project is again being considered by the Fayetteville village board.
  
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• Kim Kardashian West shares adorable 1st photo of babies True and Chicago together

  28-06-2018 17:52 via today.com
  How cute are the little cousins?!
  
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• Judge orders probe into Solvay man accused of hate crime in road-rage case

  28-06-2018 17:25
  
  David Brooks, 38, is facing a charge of criminal mischief as a hate crime, accused of damaging another driver's car while hurling racial slurs.
  
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• Why Upstate New York will feel hotter than Las Vegas this weekend

  28-06-2018 17:19
  
  The air will be nearly six times as humid in Upstate New York than in Las Vegas.
  
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• Tess Holliday fills us in on beauty tips: 'Whatever makes you feel good'

  28-06-2018 17:16 via today.com
  For her, beauty is a journey.
  
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• John Legend shares secret to his happy marriage: ‘Love and respect’

  28-06-2018 17:15 via today.com
  TODAY contributor Lilliana Vazquez headed to Beverly Hills to sit down with music superstar John Legend, who's launching a ros? with his wine brand, LVE. Family man Legend -- dad to Luna, 2, and Miles, 1 month -- said the secret to "wedded bliss" with wife Chrissy Teigen is their mutual "love and respect" for each other. "We actually enjoy each other's company," he added.
  
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• The easiest-ever ways to fire up the grill this July Fourth

  28-06-2018 17:13 via today.com
  In the studio demonstrating ways to up your grilling game this Fourth of July, fourth hour co-hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones are joined by Loreal Gavin, host of CMT's "The Downtown Farmer," Matt Abdoo, executive chef of New York's Pig Beach and Pig Bleecker, and Megan Day, pitmaster at Burnt Finger BBQ in Kansas City. Jenna even tries out some "meat perfume," which she says "smells like the Fourth of July."
  
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• What’s IGTV? ‘Donnadorable’ learns about Instagram’s new video feature

  28-06-2018 17:04 via today.com
  Donna Farizan -- also known as TODAY's own Donnadorable -- talks to Instagram's co-founder, Mike Krieger, to learn more about the launch of IGTV, which will connect users to the platform through long-form vertical video.
  
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• See this woman get her Ambush Makeover 10 years after her mom’s!

  28-06-2018 17:03 via today.com
  Courtney Fielk's mother received an Ambush Makeover with TODAY 10 years ago -- and now it's Courtney's turn! In this extra special edition of Ambush Makeover, Courtney receives a transformation she'll never forget by stylist Louis Licari and style expert Jill Martin.
  
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• Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones share their favorite commercials!

  28-06-2018 16:49 via today.com
  In light of Budweiser bringing back its iconic "Wassup!" commercialfrom the 1990s, Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones were inspired to look back on other old ads they loved growing up. Jenna's favorite is one from Folgers Coffee, while Sheinelle loves the jingle from a Clairol ad, which she used to sing in the tub with her sister.
  
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• After 34 years, CNY restaurant that gained fame for 'world's best wings' to close

  28-06-2018 15:46
  
  The restaurant has been owned and operated by three siblings.
  
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• After 34 years, CNY restaurant that gained fame for the 'world's best wings' closes

  28-06-2018 15:46
  
  The restaurant has been owned and operated by three siblings.
  
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• Deputies: Fulton teen charged with sexually abusing child under 11

  28-06-2018 15:31
  
  Evan M. Groff, 18, was charged with first-degree sexual abuse, Oswego County Sheriff's deputies said.
  
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• What did Upstate Medical ask former exec to do for $660,500 pay? Zilch, records show

  28-06-2018 14:19
  
  No evidence high-priced consultant was asked to do any work for Upstate, according to documents obtained by Syracuse.com
  
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• Paris Jackson honors grandfather Joe Jackson: 'The legend that started it all'

  28-06-2018 14:15 via today.com
  Michael Jackson's daughter Paris posted a sweet tribute on Instagram to family patriarch Joe Jackson after his death at 89.
  
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• Dangerous heat wave enters Central New York this weekend.

  28-06-2018 14:01
  
  Heat Index values will climb above 100 degrees, resulting in a risk for heat related illnesses.
  
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• Why was NY-24 poll so off? Dana Balter finished strong, pollster says

  28-06-2018 14:00
  Siena College poll showed Juanita Perez Williams with 13-point lead two weeks before Tuesday's primary election.
  
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• Cor bid-rigging trial: Lobbyist Todd Howe out, ex-mayor's son in

  28-06-2018 14:00
  The prospect of convicted lobbyist Todd Howe taking the witness stand lingered over a bid-rigging trial for about 24 hours.
  
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• Missing Syracuse teen found safe, police say

  28-06-2018 13:48
  
  Annjali Figueroa was located Wednesday in the city of Syracuse, police said.
  
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• Julia Roberts joins Instagram with a simple message of love

  28-06-2018 13:38 via today.com
  Social-media shy Julia Roberts has finally dipped a toe into the waters with a friendly photo and greeting.
  
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• With gun conversation, we're learning to listen to each other

  28-06-2018 13:00
  
  Advance Local and Spaceship Media have crafted a journalism project -- "Guns: An American Conversation" -- to promote connections and curiosity between Americans who see one another as an enemy when it comes to talking about guns and gun violence.
  
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• We asked people on both sides of the gun debate for proposals they all could live with: Here's what happened

  28-06-2018 13:00
  
  Many ideas for new gun laws and policies were rejected by the other side. But there was common ground, too.
  
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• To move from outrage to courage: Why we need to talk

  28-06-2018 13:00
  
  What changes as a result of people talking with each other?
  
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• Tell us: What would be 1 thing America could do to reduce gun violence?

  28-06-2018 13:00
  
  Participants in our month-long project "Guns, An American Conversation" told us what they believed will help reduce violence. What's your solution?
  
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• How to join a Reddit conversation about guns

  28-06-2018 13:00
  
  You can engage with some of the participants in Guns: An American Conversation on Reddit coming Tuesday, July 17
  
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• 'Guns: An American Conversation': Share your story, join the conversation

  28-06-2018 13:00
  
  Important points on starting a constructive talk with those who have differing viewpoints
  
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• 'Guns: An American Conversation' How the project came together

  28-06-2018 13:00
  ABOUT THIS PROJECT A coalition of American newsrooms owned by Advance Local launched "Guns, an American Conversation" with the journalism organization Spaceship Media. The project convened people on opposite sides of the social and political spectrum to engage in a...
  
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• From banning them to embracing them, a group of Americans got together to talk about guns

  28-06-2018 13:00
  
  "Guns: An American Conversation" Participants from across the country came together in Washington, D.C., and started an on-going discourse about guns, gun violence and personal rights.
  
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• Today's obits: Catherine Higgins-Kapilla attended Liverpool schools

  28-06-2018 12:56
  
  37-year-old earned a nursing degree from OCC in 2017.
  
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• Powerball numbers: Did you win Wednesday's $50 million lottery jackpot?

  28-06-2018 05:00
  
  Here are the winning numbers in Wednesday's Powerball lottery drawing.
  
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• Police: Boat trailer stolen from Boy Scouts of America property in Oneida County

  28-06-2018 04:15
  
  The boat trailer was stolen between May 5 and May 26, police said.
  
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• Police: Oneida County man killed in car crash in Westmoreland

  28-06-2018 03:48
  
  Charles T. Hast, 71, of 6271 Bartlett Road in Westmoreland, was struck and killed, police said.
  
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• Police: Oneida County man checking his mailbox hit by car, killed

  28-06-2018 03:48
  
  Charles T. Hast, 71, of 6271 Bartlett Road in Westmoreland, was struck and killed, police said.
  
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• Cor trial: Kaloyeros touted transparency but snubbed press, used secret messaging app

  28-06-2018 02:31
  
  Kaloyeros' former press liaison told the jury how "Dr. K." responded to reporters, often by ignoring them, and went to great lengths to keep his communications secret
  
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• New York State Police looking for man in surveillance photo from Cicero Lowe's

  28-06-2018 02:01
  
  Police say a victim's purse was stolen in Schroeppel and the victim's credit card was used at several Lowe's locations in Cicero.
  
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