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• Local group plans 'Solidarity Rally' at Lafayette Square Sunday

  14-11-2015 22:16
  
  The Alliance Française de Buffalo, a local organization dedicated to promoting the French language and culture, is hosting a silent vigil in Lafayette Square, Sunday at 2 p.m.        
  
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• Prosecutor: Death toll in Paris attacks hits 129; 352 hurt

  14-11-2015 20:08 via wivb.com
  
  PARIS (AP) — Three teams of extremists carried out the coordinated gun-and-suicide bombing attacks acrossParis that left 129 people dead and 352 injured, a French prosecutor said Saturday.Paris prosecutor Francois Molins said 99 of the injured were in critical condition after the “act of barbarism.” He said the attackers in the Bataclan concert hall, where 89 people died, mentioned Syria and Iraq during their deadly rampage.
  French President Francois Hollande has vowed that Fra
  
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• Foo Fighters, Natalie Portman cancel events in Paris

  14-11-2015 19:14 via wivb.com
  
   NEW YORK (AP) — The Foo Fighters, Natalie Portman, U2 and other entertainers have canceled events in Paris following deadly terrorist attacks in the city.
  The Foo Fighters canceled the remaining dates of their European tour, including a planned show in Paris on Monday. Film distributor Mars said Saturday it had canceled promotional appearances for the film “Jane Got a Gun” starring Portman.
  The Oscar-winning actress was scheduled to appear at the film’s premier
  
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• Cuomo orders enhanced security measures following Paris attacks

  14-11-2015 18:57
  
  At governor's direction, stepped up security from Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, State Police, National Guard, Port Authority and MTA        
  
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• Soon-To-Be District Attorney To Target Corruption

  14-11-2015 18:23
  
  He's not Erie County D-A yet, but Mike Flaherty plans to target corruption when he gets the post in January.        
  
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• UB confirms study abroad students are safe

  14-11-2015 17:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- The University at Buffalo confirmed in a statement Sunday morning that all four students studying in Paris are safe and accounted for.
  The University made contact with the students overnight and they have been in touch with their families. UB will continue to monitor the situation. 
   
  
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• UB students studying abroad accounted for

  14-11-2015 17:13
  
  The University of Buffalo issued a statement on Saturday saying that all of the students studying abroad in Paris are safe and accounted for.        
  
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• Wrong way driver on I-190 dies Saturday morning

  14-11-2015 15:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-  At 3:14 a.m. Saturday morning State Police began investigating a multiple vehicle accident on I-190.
  An Audi A8 was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes near Exit 8 Niagara Street. The Audi collided head on with a Toyota Tundra while a third vehicle attempting to avoid the accident struck the Toyota.
  The male driver of the Audi was deceased at the scene. The sole male driver of the Toyota was extricated from his vehicle and t
  
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• IS group claims Paris attacks, says France at ‘top’ of list

  14-11-2015 14:30 via wivb.com
  
   CAIRO (AP) — The Islamic State group on Saturday claimed responsibility for a wave of attacks in Paris that killed 127 people and said France would remain at the “top of the list” of its targets.
  An online statement said eight militants armed with explosive belts and automatic weapons attacked carefully chosen targets in the “capital of adultery and vice,” including a soccer stadium where France was playing Germany, and the Bataclan concert hall, where an Amer
  
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• Police called to auto repair shop in Buffalo

  14-11-2015 13:22
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. - Buffalo Police were called to an auto repair shop late Friday afternoon. The shop, ARB Automotive is located on Hinman Avenue, right near the Buffalo-Kenmore border.        
  
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• Prep Football Friday: Monsignor Martin Semifinals

  14-11-2015 05:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A week after Ralph Wilson Stadium hosted the Section VI championships, it once again played host to some high school football playoff action.
  Canisius, St. Joseph’s, St. Francis and Bishop Timon all took part in the Monsignor Martin semifinal round Friday night, with Canisius and St. Francis advancing to the finals.
  Highlights in the video above!
  
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• City crime rates: the safest and most dangerous places to live

  14-11-2015 04:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo’s East Side including Fillmore, East Ferry and Bailey, have some of the city’s highest crime rates.
  “A lot of people [in these areas] live their lives with a great deal of uncertainty and that places individuals on edge,” said Dr. Henry Taylor, an urban planner. “It also increases the number of people who might potentially choose crime as a way of life because they don’t see other options.”
  Dr. Taylor said t
  
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• Buffalo Teachers Federation says state went too far during meeting

  14-11-2015 04:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A meeting between State Education Commissioner, Mary Ellen Elia, and the Buffalo School Board could become an important part of the legal challenge to the state placing five schools under receivership.
  Elia met with members of the Buffalo School Board on July 17, 2015 to go over the newly adopted receivership legislation.
  Phil Rumore, the President of the Buffalo Teachers Federation, learned about the details of that meeting when News 4 showed him the video. He
  
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• Locals with connections in Paris say the city, nation will rebound

  14-11-2015 04:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It may be half a world away, but it’s not hard to find a local connection to the attacks in Paris.
  “People are in touch with each other. It’s like 911, you know it’s the same atmosphere,” said Dr. Jean Gounnard, director of International student affairs at Buffalo State College.
  His entire family lives near Paris.
  “When I talked to my mother, everybody had talked to everybody. People are scared, people are afraid,people are checkin
  
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• Photos: Snow invades western New York

  14-11-2015 04:03 via interactives.wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Winter is coming as November marches on. Although this snow will melt away, it reminds us that heavy snow is around the corner.
  APP USERS | Click here to see the photo gallery. 
  
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• Facebook offers safety checks for those in Paris

  14-11-2015 03:29 via wivb.com
  
  PARIS, FRANCE (MEDIA GENERAL) — Facebook is making it easy for people to check on their loved ones who were in Paris during the deadly attacks.
  Safety Check allows users who are in the affected area to mark themselves as safe. It also allows users to see if anyone on their friends list is in the affected area, and if they are safe.
  The Safety Check is one of Facebook’s newest features to be rolled out. To get an update on your friends, click here.
  
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• San Francisco tour bus crash leaves 20 injured

  14-11-2015 03:04 via wivb.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Crews are working the scene of a major crash involving a runaway San Francisco tour bus on Friday afternoon.
  San Francisco police Ofc. Albie Esparza said it’s unclear what caused the crash, but police are investigating whether it was a mechanical failure, a medical emergency or the influence of drugs and alcohol.
  Esparza said the bus started picking up speed in the 500 block of Post Street, and then ran into the scaffolding and cars shortly thereafter.
  The inci
  
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• Photos: France reels after bloody terror attacks in Paris

  14-11-2015 02:59 via interactives.wivb.com
  
  PARIS, FRANCE (WIVB) — Deadly attacks in Paris claimed dozens of lives and forced France to close its borders.
  PHOTOS | App users can see the gallery here. 
  
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• Fans stay calm amid chilling atmosphere at Stade de France

  14-11-2015 02:34 via wivb.com
  
  PARIS (AP) — As news of bloodshed filtered through the crowd and police sirens wailed outside, thousands of soccer fans milled around the Stade de France, reluctant to leave the seemingly safe stadium.
  The spectators didn’t panic, despite hearing the sounds of explosions from outside — part of the carnage unfolding in the city that left dozens killed in multiple acts of violence. But there was plenty of unease and tension.
  During the first half of France’s soccer match ag
  
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• Manager trying to confirm safety of band in hostage crisis

  14-11-2015 02:21 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Management for the Eagles of Death Metal, scheduled to perform Friday night at a Parisvenue where at least 100 people were killed, say they are “trying to determine the safety and whereabouts” of the band and its crew.
  The American rock band was supposed to perform at the Bataclan, a theater located in eastern Paris near the trendy Oberkampf area. People inside were taken hostage.
  It was unclear how many were inside but French police say at least 100 were killed
  
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• Police investigate shooting on Hinman Avenue

  14-11-2015 01:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Officers rushed to scene of a shooting in north Buffalo on Friday afternoon.
  Police say they at least four officers responded to the 400 block of Hinman where a man was grazed by gunfire.
  The wounds were minor, and officers say the man declined medical assistance.
  An investigation is continuing into the gunfire.
  
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• Flooding and debris at Canalside

  14-11-2015 01:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB-TV) – High winds and rising water from Lake Erie flooded the historic Commercial Slip tourist attraction at Buffalo’s Canalside.
  It happens at least several times a year, leaving debris behind in the slip. The Commercial Slip was where canal boats unloaded their goods after journeying up the Erie Canal.
  There was little if any damage to the site. Periodically the ruins of the old warehouses are re-pointed after taking yearly batterings from Mother Nature.
  Tom Dee,
  
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• Consumer watchdog suing Cheerios

  14-11-2015 01:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A familiar food at the breakfast table is coming under fire. A consumer watchdog group is suing General Mills, taking aim at Cheerios new “Protein” cereal, accusing the company of false advertising.
  The Center for Science in the Public Interest accuses General Mills of false and deceptive packaging of the new Cheerios Protein cereal claiming, gram-for-gram, they added more sugar to the new Cheerios than protein.
  The class action lawsuit claims General Mi
  
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• Lawmaker wants daytime curfew

  14-11-2015 00:48
  
  3 teens charged with daytime burglaries when they were supposed to be in school. A lawmaker wants a daytime curfew        
  
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• FAA: FedEx Flight Hit By Laser Near Jamestown Airport

  14-11-2015 00:47
  
  FAA: FedEx Flight Hit By Laser Near Jamestown Airport        
  
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