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• Local firefighter mysteriously injured, investigation continues

  26-10-2015 23:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police are investigating how a firefighter was injured while training over the weekend. And the leader of the firefighter’s union is questioning whether someone took a shot at one of his men.
  The rookie firefighter from Buffalo’s Ladder 13 was training Saturday evening on the roof of a house in the Riverside area when he felt a sharp pain in his left side.Thinking nothing of it, he ignored it, and continued his work, according to Thomas Barrett, p
  
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• Buffalo awarded $18M for 'Cars Sharing Main Street'

  26-10-2015 23:54
  
  The U.S. Dept. of Transportation on Monday awarded Buffalo $18 million to continue the "Cars Sharing Main Street" project.        
  
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• Attorney Hochul, Senator Schumer announce new push to fight heroin epidemic

  26-10-2015 23:53
  
  Two federal officials introduced plans to fight Western New York's heroin epidemic on Monday.        
  
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• Buffalo Peacemakers check is expected this week

  26-10-2015 23:50
  
  Buffalo gives $125,000 to Peacemakers        
  
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• Man convicted of sex trafficking sentenced to 30 years in prison

  26-10-2015 23:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An Amherst man, convicted of trafficking two underage girls for sex, will spend three decades behind bars and pay out more than $300,000 in restitution.
  In 2013, a jury convicted Kenneth Graham of sex trafficking by force, sex trafficking of a minor by force and sex trafficking of a minor. On Monday, a judge sentenced him to 30 years in prison and to pay $366,000 in restitution and forfeit $80,000 of proceeds from his criminal behavior.
  Officials say Graham recr
  
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• World Health Organization: Processed red meat causes cancer

  26-10-2015 23:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The cancer research agency of the World Health Organization said Monday like cigarettes, hot dogs, or any processed red meat or even pork, causes cancer. That’s a bold statement, and one to which medical experts say consumers should pay attention.
  “It’s probable that heavily processed meats are linked to increased risk,” said Dr. James Marshall, vice president for cancer prevention and population science at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute.&r
  
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• Amherst man sentenced for sex trafficking

  26-10-2015 23:37
  
  A 27-year-old man from Amherst was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking on Monday.        
  
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• Amherst wants funds to fix "potentially hazardous" bridge

  26-10-2015 23:10
  
  Amherst wants funds to fix "potentially hazardous" bridge        
  
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• 18-year-old killed after shooting on Broadway

  26-10-2015 22:37
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Police say an 18-year-old died after a shooting on Monday afternoon.        
  
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• Teen dies, man injured in Buffalo shooting

  26-10-2015 21:51 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gunfire rang out in the City of Buffalo Monday afternoon, leaving a teen dead and a man injured.
  Police say they responded to the area of Broadway and Clark where two men suffered gunfire wounds at about 1:15 p.m. First responders rushed the two men to the Erie County Medical Center where the 18-year-old died from his injuries and a 24-year-old is currently recovering.
  Officers in Buffalo are investigating the shooting but are asking for anybody with information
  
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• Restaurants to fight NY’s $15/hr wage

  26-10-2015 21:51
  
  A national restaurant organization is challenging New York’s move toward a $15-an-hour minimum wage for fast-food workers.        
  
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• Depew Police investigating Key Bank robbery

  26-10-2015 21:48
  
  Police are looking for the suspect in a bank robbery that occurred in the Village of Depew Monday morning.        
  
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• Police respond to reports of gunman near recruiting center in Iowa

  26-10-2015 21:13 via wivb.com
  
  BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) – Police are responding to calls of a possible shooter in Iowa’s Bettendorf. An event appears to have sparked near the Marine recruiting office located at 710 E. Kimberly Rd. in Davenport around 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015.
  A witness says that he was in the Marine recruiting center when he heard shots fired at a nearby law office. He says he heard screaming and then heard the gunman try to reload his gun. A Marine recruiter told everyone t
  
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• Gunman in Iowa takes his own life, investigation ensues

  26-10-2015 21:13 via wivb.com
  
  BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) – Police are investigating two locations in Iowa after original reports suggested the Marine recruiting office in Davenport was targeted.
  Police say several shots were actually fired inside a law firm in a building shared with the recruitment center, however nobody was shot in the incident. Two people were treated for injuries that weren’t related to gunfire, however.
  While investigating the shooting, police in nearby Bettendorf received a call of a gunma
  
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• Preliminary reports suggest husband and wife in Wyoming County died in murder/suicide event

  26-10-2015 21:05 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF SHELDON, N.Y. (WIVB) — Reports of a missing married couple in Wyoming County led police to investigate the couple’s home. What police found inside sparked a full on investigation.
  After entering the home of Edison Barber, 67, and Ellen Barber, 64, on Sunday evening police say they found both people dead, killed by a single, fatal gunshot. Wyoming County Sheriff’s Deputies called for help from New York State Police as they started their investigation.
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• Wyoming County Police investigating Murder/Suicide

  26-10-2015 20:56
  
  WYOMING COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Wyoming County Sheriff’s office is investigating what appears to be a murder/suicide of a husband and wife.        
  
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• News chopper aids 1 injured in small Florida plane crash

  26-10-2015 20:15 via wivb.com
  
  WESTON, Fla. (AP) — Fire rescue officials say a small plane has crashed in the Florida Everglades, and one person is injured.
  Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue spokesman Mike Jachles says the multi-passenger plane crashed around 12:30 p.m. Monday in southwest Broward County, west of Fort Lauderdale.
  Jachles says a news helicopter landed nearby and the crew assisted the injured person. The person was being airlifted to a hospital in Broward County as a trauma alert.
  There was no word on what
  
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• Troopers: Man who tailgated a police cruiser drove drunk over twice the legal limit

  26-10-2015 20:02 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF NIAGARA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Troopers in Niagara County say tailgating a police cruiser led one man to being charged with drunken driving.
  Officers say a New York State Police officer pulled over Michael T. Gertz, 25, after he reportedly felt like the driver followed him too closely. After performing field sobriety tests, police say they learned he drove drunk.
  Additional tests showed Gertz allegedly drove with a .20 percent blood alcohol content. Police ticketed Gertz for speeding,
  
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• Wheatfield man accused of hitting another man in the head with wooden club

  26-10-2015 19:52 via wivb.com
  
  WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Wheatfield man is facing felony charges after police responded to an altercation in Niagara County.
  Police say they arrested 30-year-old Jamie S. Kraft after they say a man required medical attention from an altercation both men were involved in. Officers arrested Kraft on charges of felony assault and criminal possession of a weapon after Kraft allegedly beat a man in the head and shoulders with a wooden club.
  Following his arraignment in the Town of Niaga
  
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• Sabres forward Kane out 4-6 weeks with left knee injury

  26-10-2015 19:45
  
  Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane will be out approximately four to six weeks because of an injury to his left knee.        
  
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• NY state attorney general probes broadband speed claims

  26-10-2015 19:29 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state’s attorney general has asked three major Internet providers to validate claims that customers are getting the access speed promised, especially for premium services.
  The attorney general’s office says it’s “concerned” consumers paying for service from Time Warner, Cablevision and Verizon may not be getting the speeds advertised.
  The request seeks the providers’ total broadband customers since 2011 and respective service
  
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• Sabres forward Kane out four to six weeks due to knee injury

  26-10-2015 18:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP Modified) — Buffalo Sabres forward, Evander Kane, will be out for four to six weeks due to an MCL injury, coach Dan Bylsma announced after practice on Monday.
  Goaltender Robin Lehner will also be out four to six weeks and defenseman Zach Bogosian, also injured, has yet to play in 2015.
  In the Sabres’ most recent game, Saturday, against the New Jersey Devils, Kane was taken out partway through the third period due to an injury to his left knee. He needed to be h
  
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• Kane, Lehner, out four to six weeks due to injuries

  26-10-2015 18:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Sabres forward, Evander Kane, will be out for four to six weeks due to an MCL injury.
  Goaltender Robin Lehner will also be out four to six weeks and defenseman Zach Bogosian, also injured, has yet to play in 2015.
  In the Sabres’ most recent game, Saturday, against the New Jersey Devils, Kane was taken out partway through the third period due to a knee injury. He needed to be helped off the ice.
  More information will become available as the story de
  
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• Bills in London stream attracts millions worldwide

  26-10-2015 17:46 via wivb.com
  
  LONDON, ENGLAND (WIVB) — Even though the Bills lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars this past Sunday in London, there’s still some good news for the NFL.
  This past Sunday’s game was available in a limited amount of television markets — specifically, the areas of western New York and Jacksonville, Florida.
  Because of this, many fans’ only option was to watch the game live online through Yahoo!
  Now here’s the good news.
  Online, the game was viewed 33.6 million
  
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• East Aurora pharmacy held up at gunpoint

  26-10-2015 17:14
  
  Police search for two suspects in connection with hold up at East Aurora pharmacy.        
  
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• Local company creating an app to make it easy to call for help

  26-10-2015 17:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WVIB) – A team of entrepreneurs, developers, and designers are hitting the ground running after winning Buffalo Startup Weekend.
  It’s a 3-day event that brings together startup enthusiasts with the intention of building a business.
  Pro Shepherd impressed the judges with their innovative idea and took home the top prize last weekend.
  It’s an app and online tool designed to let you call for help if you doing a charity run or biking event,.
  “If it’s a bi
  
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• Thousands of city properties up for auction

  26-10-2015 16:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The City of Buffalo plans to auction off some 2,400 properties this week starting Tuesday.
  The list, as of Monday, included 2,402 properties listed for in-rem sale because of failure to pay city property taxes, water bills, sewer rents and other user fees. The auction begins at 9:30 a.m.  The properties are sold as is to the highest bidder.  A list of the properties can be found below.
  Owners have right up to the sale to satisfy outstanding debt and remove
  
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• Police: Sex offender fails to register, faces a felony

  26-10-2015 16:38 via wivb.com
  
  WELLSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Rexville sex offender is charged with felony failing to register and pot possession, according to Wellsville Police.
  The felony charge against Gregory Anthony, 51, stems from a Maple Avenue incident.
  He was found and arrested on Park Ave. in the village.
  Following his arrest, Anthony was arraigned and committed to the Allegany County Jail on $1,500 bail.
  He’ll be back in court next month.
  
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• Thieves demand pills and a purse during East Aurora armed robbery

  26-10-2015 16:18 via wivb.com
  
  EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) — East Aurora Police say Larwood’s Pharmacy on Oakwood Ave. in the village was robbed at gunpoint on Saturday.
  Just before 9 p.m., two people entered the store, pushed two customers to the ground at gun point and forced one employee into the bathroom.
  After this, one of the two suspects showed a black handgun, climbed over the display cases and demanded narcotics from the Pharmacist.
  The suspects stole a plastic bin with unknown amounts or types of
  
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• Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas coming to Buffalo

  26-10-2015 15:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Multi-platinum pop artists Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas will be performing in Buffalo as part of “FUTURE NOW: THE TOUR”.
  The concert will happen on July 17, 2016 at First Niagara Center.
  Tickets go on sale November 7th at 10 a.m. with prices ranging from $29.95 to $79.95 (not including service charges and fees).
  They can be purchased at the First Niagara Center Box Office, online at tickets.com or by calling 888-223-6000.
  A little number of handbills a
  
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• Woman faces 2nd-degree murder charges in homecoming parade crash

  26-10-2015 15:03 via wivb.com
  
  STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — A 25-year-old woman accused of driving her car into a crowd of spectators at the Oklahoma State University homecoming parade is scheduled to appear in court Monday, two days after she allegedly struck the victims with such force that their bodies went flying into the air.
  After the crash, Adacia Chambers was initially arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. But late Sunday, police said she was also being held on four counts of second-degree murder.
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• Lockdown lifted at North Carolina college after student shot, shooter still at large

  26-10-2015 14:35 via wivb.com
  
  DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A 40-minute lockdown was put in place at North Carolina Central University after Durham Police said a student was shot on campus Sunday night.
  “Active shooter. If safe, seek shelter away from gunfire. Active shooter. Lock your door,” the EagleAlert Tweet said.At first, in what was called an “NCCU University Police Emergency,” the school tweeted that there was “active gunfire” around 11:15 p.m. Sunday.
  Durham Police told WNCN that a
  
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• Study: Eating a light meal during labor may be OK

  26-10-2015 13:44 via wivb.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A new study says most healthy women would benefit from eating a light meal during labor.
  The American Society of Anesthesiologists analyzed hundreds of studies that found moms in labor need the same kind of energy and calories as marathon runners.
  Researchers said when women don’t get the energy and calories needed, their bodies turn to fat for energy. They said that can reduce contractions, causing a longer labor and lowering health scores in newborns
  
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• Family distraught after their show horse was found dismembered, likely harvested for meat

  26-10-2015 12:54 via wivb.com
  
  PALMETTO, FL (WFLA) — It’s a heartbreaking case of animal abuse, so cruel that even longtime Manatee County, Florida, investigators were shocked by what they saw Sunday morning. A prize-winning show horse, described as incredibly gentle and trusting, was found dismembered on the property of Imperial Farms Equestrian Center in Palmetto, Florida. The 12-year-old Chestnut, who loved people, was led to his death, forced to suffer unimaginable pain.
  Steve Stephens, the horse’s owner
  
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• Finalists named in 43North start-up contest

  26-10-2015 12:47
  
  43North is a state-sponsored business contest that awards money to start-up companies. A total of $5 million in prizes will be awarded to winning businesses.        
  
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• “Haunted” ships spur investigation at Buffalo Naval Park

  26-10-2015 12:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — John Branning is a retired Navy Senior Chief and now, the superintendent of the Buffalo Naval Park.
  He watches over the two ships and surbmarine docked there — but he may not be alone.
  “They averaged a crew of about 1600 men, all told. And, like I say, you’re just bound to leave something of yourself behind — if that’s personality, or fear, or just, whatever,” says Branning.
  The TV show, “Ghost Hunters” recently fe
  
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• Cuomo, Nixon to have friendly wager on Mets Royals World Series

  26-10-2015 11:59 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (NEWS10) – Governor Andrew Cuomo and Missouri Governor Jay Nixon announced Sunday that they will have an interstate wager on the World Series match up between the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals which starts Tuesday, October 27th.
  If the Mets win, Governor Nixon will wear a Mets jersey to work for a full day. If the Royals win, Governor Cuomo will do the same, wearing a Royals jersey.
  “This year’s World Series is a match up between two truly great teams &ndash
  
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• Woman escapes after her house explodes

  26-10-2015 11:48 via wivb.com
  
  TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) — Fire officials are investigating what may have caused a home in Taunton, Massachusetts to explode Sunday afternoon.
  The explosion happened around 4 p.m. and the home collapsed after going up in flames, officials said.
  Witnesses said they heard a huge explosion and saw the home on fire when they went outside.
  “So strong that I thought a tree fell on my house. The house shook,” said neighbor Paul Saltalamacchia. “The windows were bursting out it
  
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• Buffalo mom shares story of twins’ survival

  26-10-2015 11:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-    Adam and Theresa Roma smile at their children, Estelle and Louis, as the 3-year-old twins chase each other in the waiting room at Sister’s Hospital in Buffalo.
  They look like any other parents of toddlers, wondering how long the kids’ good moods will last before they get hungry, or tired, or bored.
  The Romas agreed to meet in the place where they spent so many sleepless nights, so they can help spread a message.
  “We th
  
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• Powerful earthquake in Afghanistan shakes region, kills 105

  26-10-2015 11:17 via wivb.com
  
  KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A strong earthquake in northern Afghanistan was felt across much of South Asia on Monday, shaking buildings from Kabul to Delhi, cutting power and communications in some areas and killing at least 105 people.
  The United States Geological Survey said the epicenter of the 7.5-magnitude earthquake was in the far northern province of Badakhshan, which borders Tajikistan and China. It said the epicenter was 213 kilometers (130 miles) deep and 73 kilometers (45 miles) s
  
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• Death toll rises to 180 after powerful earthquake hits in Afghanistan

  26-10-2015 11:17 via wivb.com
  
  KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A strong earthquake in northern Afghanistan shook buildings from Kabul to Delhi, cut power and communications in some areas and caused more than 150 deaths, mainly in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
  Pakistani officials that at least 147 people were killed and nearly 600 others wounded across the country, while Afghan officials said 33 people were killed and more than 200 wounded.
  The U.S. Geological Survey said the epicenter of the 7.5-magnitude earthquake was in t
  
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• GM, UAW reach new contract agreement

  26-10-2015 10:32 via wivb.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union and General Motors have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.
  The agreement avoids a strike for now. The UAW had set a deadline of 11:59 p.m. EDT Sunday to reach a new agreement or go on strike.
  Details of the proposed contract weren’t immediately available.
  The UAW said local union leaders will meet in Detroit Wednesday to vote on the agreement. If they approve it, workers at GM’s U.S. plants will then vote on it.
  The pro
  
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• Sesame Street introduces character with autism

  26-10-2015 04:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Julia, the newest character on Sesame Street, is starting conversations across the nation. That’s because she is autistic.
  Julia debuted on the show when she appeared at a playground with Elmo.
  Elmo tells one of the other characters that his dad told him Julia has autism.
  “So sometimes she does things a little differently,” said Elmo in the show. “Sometimes Elmo talks to Julia using fewer words and says the same thing a few times.”
  
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• 'Blue Mass' honors first responders

  26-10-2015 03:54
  
  Two On Your Side's Danny Spewak explains why this new tradition has taken hold in Western New York.        
  
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• Five dead after whale watching boat carrying 27 sinks

  26-10-2015 02:40 via wivb.com
  
  VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Five people died after a whale watching boat with 27 people on board sank off Vancouver Island, and one person remained missing, Canadian authorities said.
  The vessel made a mayday call late Sunday afternoon on a calm, clear and sunny day off the tourist community of Tofino, a popular destination for whale watchers, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre said. The cause of the sinking remained a mystery.
  A search by the rescue agency staffed by Canadian mil
  
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• Canadian authorities: Whale watching boat carrying 27 sinks

  26-10-2015 02:40 via wivb.com
  
  VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canadian authorities say there have been multiple fatalities after a whale watching boat with 27 people on board sank off Vancouver Island.
  The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre confirmed that the vessel made a mayday call shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday near Tofino, British Columbia.
  Brandon Hilbert from Tofino Water Taxi says local companies were helping with the rescue effort.
  The B.C. Coroner’s Service says more than one person died. The exact numbe
  
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• United Airlines apologizes after disabled man crawls off flight

  26-10-2015 02:27 via wivb.com
  
  A man returning from a meeting about disabled accessibility policies arrived home with a very personal example of the problem.
  D’Arcee Neal, who has cerebral palsy, took a five-hour flight from San Francisco to Washington last week. A mix-up at the gate meant there was no wheelchair to help the 29-year-old off the plane, so he was told to wait for one to be found.
  The problem was Neal needed to use the restroom. His disability made it too difficult to use the one on the plane. He had alrea
  
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• Car crashes into house near MLK Park

  26-10-2015 00:22
  
  A car crashed into a house near the corner of Fougeron and Kehr streets.        
  
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