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• CDC report card shows a rise in STDs across the nation, especially in men

  25-11-2015 23:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – This year’s STD report card from the Centers for Disease Control is in, and it doesn’t bring good news.The number of cases of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea are up.  Reported cases of three STDs, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, have increased for the first time since 2006. The report found that the highest proportion of chlamydia and gonorrhea cases were in people between 15 and 29 years of age.  Most syphilis cases we
  
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• Buffalo man charged with a second rape

  25-11-2015 23:27
  
  He was arraigned in Buffalo City Court on the second rape charge.He was denied bail.        
  
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• Buffalo Boy makes a big delivery to the Buffalo City Mission

  25-11-2015 23:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A 7-year-old boy from Buffalo is making a big delivery to the Buffalo City Mission. He wants to give back this Thanksgiving, so he collecting pies to feed local families.
  Michael Brennan is donating 221 pies. News 4 caught up with him and his proud parents as they made the big hand-off. This all started because Brennan wanted to volunteer with the City Mission this Thanksgiving.
  The good news is, they already had enough volunteer on Than
  
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• No decision Wednesday from New York Supreme Court Judge on daily fantasy draft in New York

  25-11-2015 22:51 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Is fantasy sports based on skill or chance? A New York Judge weighed in on that debate today in Albany.
  The New York Supreme Court Judge, Manuel Mendez declined to issue an immediate ruling on the Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s request for an injunction. That injunction would effectively end the ability to play daily fantasy here in the state.
  Judge Manuel Mendez told the court, “you will get my decision. It will come very soon.&rdquo
  
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• Consumer IQ Quiz: Learn how consumer-savvy you are

  25-11-2015 22:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — We’re finding, in our Call 4 Action stories, we are often answering the same questions over and over, or viewers might be falling victim to the same kinds of scams.
  So we decided to give you a challenge you can also go back to.  We are going to test your “Consumer IQ” with a quiz.
  First question on our Consumer IQ test might be the scariest because it’s about the taxman:  The IRS calls saying they have audited your 2013 tax return, a
  
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• Thanksgiving political guide: 5 factoids to sound smart

  25-11-2015 21:17 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – Thanksgiving dinner invariably presents unlimited opportunities for two things: caloric sins and painfully uncomfortable political talk.
  The trick is to know the facts and stick to the basics.
  To get you ready, here are the five stories you need to know about before sitting down to dinner.
  No. 1: Syrian refugees
  President Obama plans to admit 10,000 refugees fleeing Syria’s civil war and ISIS.
  Following the ISIS terror attacks in Paris that killed 129 peo
  
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• Adele’s ‘25’ already sold 2.3 million copies, shoo-in to set all-time one-week record

  25-11-2015 21:01 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Adele’s new album “25” has sold more than 2.3 million copies in the United States alone during its first three days on the market, a stunning number for a music industry that has seen sales steadily fall in the digital era.
  To put that into perspective, only Taylor Swift’s “1989,” (released late last year) Drake’s “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” (released in April) and Ed Sheeran’s “x&rdquo
  
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• Hottest Toys of the Holiday: Get a jump on Black Friday

  25-11-2015 20:29 via wivb.com
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — We’re days away from Black Friday and the start of the holiday shopping season. Your little one is probably already working on a wish list.
  Virginia’s 8News anchor Morgan Dean talked to two family experts and a child to take a look at some of the top toys of the season.
  “It seems like it’s more about table top games for families or crafts for kids to do on their own.”
  Carissa Garabedian with RichmondMacaroniKid.com says Christmas is
  
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• PETA offering $5,000 reward for info on puppies found sealed in aquarium

  25-11-2015 19:50 via wivb.com
  
  UPDATE
  Puppies found cemented in an aquarium have garnered international attention according to Debra Boswell of the Mississippi Animal Rescue League.
  Boswell says the puppies are doing well physically and they are working daily to socialize them.
  They are about 8 weeks old.
  MARL would like for the pair to be adopted together.
   
  JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — The People for Ethical Treatments of Animals are offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the ar
  
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• PHOTOS: 18 recipes you need this Thanksgiving

  25-11-2015 19:14 via interactives.wivb.com
  
  (MEDIA GENERAL) — Thanks to bloggers, we’ve rounded up everything you need — from cakes to casseroles — to make Thanksgiving meal planning easy.
  APP USERS | See the gallery here.
  
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• Lockport man accused of assaulting, injuring 1-year-old twice

  25-11-2015 19:03 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF ROYALTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State Police in Lockport charged a man with 1st and 2nd degree assault after they say he broke a child’s ribs and caused them other internal injuries.
  State Police say two separate incidents occurred where Samuel Figueroa, 32, assaulted a child.
  Figueroa admitted to kicking the 22-month-old child from behind while caring for them at his girlfriend’s home, according to State Police. Authorities say he also injured the child’s r
  
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• Thanksgiving decorating on a dime

  25-11-2015 18:38 via wivb.com
  
  CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – Inexpensive, festive and incredibly simple to create — we’ve got ideas to decorate on a dime! Rebecca Niemiec-Costa joined Mass Appeal with tips.
  
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• Obama: No credible intelligence about plot against US

  25-11-2015 18:18 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says there’s currently no specific, credible intelligence that would indicate a potential terrorist plot in the U.S. during the holidays.Obama says his administration is taking “every possible step” to keep the country safe. He says that if there were to be a credible threat, the public will be informed.
  The president says it’s understandable that the public is worried that attacks like the ones in Paris this month could happ
  
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• PHOTOS: Thanksgiving turkeys become pets

  25-11-2015 17:36 via interactives.wivb.com
  
  (MEDIA GENERAL) — These birds found new lives as pets instead of becoming the holiday feast.
  
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• GALLERY: Stores closed on Thanksgiving Day

  25-11-2015 16:00 via interactives.wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Some stores have decided their workers deserve a day off on one of the nation’s most celebrated holidays.
  APP USERS | App users click here to see the gallery of stores closed. 
  
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• Fatal car crash on Buffalo’s east side

  25-11-2015 14:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) – We’re working to learn more about a fatal car crash on Buffalo’s east side.
  Shortly before 7 a.m. Wednesday morning a car crashed into a house on Davidson Avenue.
  We know that there has been one fatality. The home’s residents were not injured in the crash.
  Buffalo fire and city engineers are working to stabilize the house.
  Police are on the scene investigating the incident.
  We will continue to update this story with more information as it be
  
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• Driver killed when vehicle crashes into Buffalo house

  25-11-2015 14:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) – One man was killed when the vehicle he was driving crashed into the front of a house on Davidson Avenue Wednesday morning.
  Buffalo police and city leaders are still working to piece together exactly how it happened. “It’s inexplicable, just from looking at it at the scene right now, trying to imagine what might have occurred here,” said Buffalo Fire Commissioner Garnell Whitfield.
  Surveillance video from the neighbor’s house shows the vehicle co
  
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• Color blind man sees vibrant colors with the help of new glasses

  25-11-2015 13:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Imagine going through life not realizing that the stop light is red, yellow, and green.
  National statistics show that 8 percent of men and .5 percent of women have a common form of red-green color blindness.
  Newly developed glasses by a California based company can help some color blind people, see color. The company has created lenses that use high-tech optics to enhance color before it reaches the eye.
  A Tonawanda man, Chris Setlock, put on the EnChroma glasses and
  
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• Driver killed after hitting horse in Cattaraugus County

  25-11-2015 12:34 via wivb.com
  
  LEON, N.Y. (WIVB) – Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s say a driver was killed after her car hit a horse.
  The crash happened Tuesday night on Mosher Hollow Road in the town of Leon.
  Deputies say 43-year-old Lerlene Rumsey’s car hit the horse and then hit an embankment and rolled over several times.
  The crash is still under investigation.
   
  
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• Travelers head out of town on one of busiest travel days of the year

  25-11-2015 12:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Nearly 47 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home, according to AAA, and Wednesday is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year.
  TSA officials at Buffalo Niagara International Airport say they’re expecting about 10 percent more people to come through security Wednesday than they usually see. They expect 15 percent more on Sunday and Monday after Thanksgiving.
  And, with TSA workers doing stricter screenings in light of
  
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• Chicago police officer charged with murder in 2014 shooting

  25-11-2015 12:23 via wivb.com
  
  Chicago, Ill. (AP) —Hundreds of protesters gathered outside a Chicago Police Department building in demonstrations following release of a squad-car video that shows a white police officer shooting a black teen 16 times.
  Officers on Tuesday night formed a line in front of the department’s District 1 headquarters in the South Loop, blocking anyone from entering.
  Protesters yelled at police, with some chanting, “Don’t shoot me.”
  A police spokesman said earlier Tuesday
  
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• St. Bonaventure Holds Off Canisius, 77-73

  25-11-2015 06:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y (WIVB) — Marcus Posley scored 35 points as St. Bonaventure handed Canisius its second loss of the season Tuesday night, 77-73.
  Canisius was led by Malcolm McMillan, who scored 22 points on just nine shots. Dion Wright chipped in a double-double for the Bonnies (3-1) who will host Hofstra this Saturday. Canisius will play at UB that same day.
  
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• South Park football team prepares for historic state championship game

  25-11-2015 05:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- A Buffalo high school football team is making history. The South Park Sparks will play for a state title on Friday.
  The team put on its red and black and took to the practice field Tuesday at All High Stadium.
  “Watching a lot of film on the opposing team, studying their schemes,” said Tyree Brown, the quarterback. “Just having a good practice.”
  The team ran drills for more than an hour.
  “Preparing for our opponent like we would most any ot
  
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• Cattaraugus County Lawmakers Push for 219 Extension

  25-11-2015 05:50
  
  SALAMANCA, N.Y. -- There's a renewed push by lawmakers in Cattaraugus County to extend the 219 expressway.        
  
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• Cheaper Gas Prices Means More Travelers On Thanksgiving

  25-11-2015 05:30
  
  Cheaper gas prices will translate to more drivers on the roads during Thanksgiving.        
  
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• Laser pointer aircraft strikes on the rise

  25-11-2015 05:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A green laser aimed at a cargo plane Nov. 11 near the Jamestown Airport may be the closest such incident to happen in western New York.
  But whether it’s at the hand of a criminal or prankster, aircraft laser strikes are growing increasingly common, officials say, threatening the lives of pilots and people on the ground.
  “Flying is challenging enough, and when we as pilots are distracted  by something like a laser shot from the ground, it can be enorm
  
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• Professionals share their secrets to save during the holidays

  25-11-2015 05:03 via wivb.com
  
  (KIMT) — It’s that time of year to give back to the ones you love. However, that shouldn’t mean you have to burn a hole in your wallet to do so.
  This time of year can cause many people stress looking for those perfect gifts for that special person and still try to save a few bucks.
  “For me the stress is just getting it all done, getting it all done on time and then making sure that everyone has an enjoyable time,” said Ann Schmidt, Customer.
  Customers are not the on
  
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• Amtrak adds more security, perks for Thanksgiving travel

  25-11-2015 04:59 via wivb.com
  
  LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – Nicole Killian and her family have made a Thanksgiving trip to Philadelphia a tradition for nearly the past decade.
  “We go down, just the three of us, and we spend the holidays exploring the city,” Killian said. “We see the parade and visit museums.”
  The Lititz family prefers the train. They said they noticed an increased police presence at the Lancaster station on Tuesday.
  “This year we came in and we saw the (police)&nb
  
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• Avoiding scams during the holiday shopping season

  25-11-2015 04:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With the upcoming holiday season, many are going to open their pockets, but unfortunately, some unwelcome hands may attempt to grab New Yorker’s wallets.
  That reality prompted the officials at Governor Cuomo’s office to encourage online vigilance from New Yorkers who may shop or give to charities during the holiday season, especially on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Small Business Saturday.
  “Today’s technology makes online shopping
  
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• Students deliver burritos to the homeless

  25-11-2015 04:31
  
  Canisius College students spent Tuesday night delivering burritos to the poor and homeless.        
  
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• UB names Greene Director of Athletics

  25-11-2015 04:24
  
  Allen Greene has been named as the University at Buffalo's Athletic Director.        
  
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• Camera captures clear shot of bank robbery suspect

  25-11-2015 04:17 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — A bank robbery in Niagara Falls has police reaching out to the public for assistance.
  Officers say a man robbed the Key Bank on 800 Main Street in Niagara Falls on Tuesday by handing a threatening note to a teller. The note promised violence if the teller didn’t comply, and police say the man made movements indicating he had a weapon.
  The bank teller handed over cash and police say the man fled on foot on Main Street. Police say he’s a 5’
  
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• Police search for thieves who steal Xbox video games

  25-11-2015 04:12 via wivb.com
  
  CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) — After multiple thefts at a store in Clarence, police are asking the public for help.
  Officers in Clarence say they captured security footage of two people who drive up to the Best Buy store on Transit Road in Clarence in a grey colored Toyota Prius and make off with Xbox video games.
  Police say they’re looking for any potential help in identifying the two people. Anybody with information is asked to call (716) 759-6834.
  
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• NY Attorney General settles with fitness club over tanning practices

  25-11-2015 03:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Changes are coming to Planet Fitness gyms across the state.Upscale are members losing the benefit of unlimited tanning, due to health concerns.
  New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Tuesday Planet Fitness has agreed to improve its indoor tanning practices, due to health concerns, which Schneiderman said were not being sufficiently addressed.
  The Attorney General said the agreement centered on warning fitness club users about the dangers of indoor tan
  
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• State Police search for missing Ontario County teen

  25-11-2015 03:53 via wivb.com
  
  CANADAIGUA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police in Ontario County searched for a missing teen on Tuesday afternoon.
  New York State Police say 14-year-old Edward R. Pitcher went missing at about 2 p.m. The 5’1″ teen weighs roughly 111 pounds and was las seen wearing jeans, a black coat with a neon green stripe and black sneakers.
  Police say the teen was last seen at about 12 p.m. at his Center Street home in Manchester. The teen suffers from seizures and reportedly has not taken his medic
  
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• State Police locate missing Ontario County teen

  25-11-2015 03:53 via wivb.com
  
  CANADAIGUA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police in Ontario County searched for a missing teen on Tuesday afternoon.
  New York State Police say 14-year-old Edward R. Pitcher went missing for a time at about 2 p.m. The 5’1″ teen weighs roughly 111 pounds and had last been seen wearing jeans, a black coat with a neon green stripe and black sneakers.
  Police say before locating the teen, he had last been seen at about 12 p.m. at his Center Street home in Manchester. The teen suffers from
  
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• Car involved in hit and run found in local collision shop

  25-11-2015 03:37
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – A man from Niagara Falls was arrested after fleeing from the scene of a car accident on Nov. 20.        
  
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• Police searching for Key Bank robbery suspect

  25-11-2015 02:47
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- Police are looking to identify the suspect who robbed a Key Bank on Tuesday afternoon.        
  
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• Officer charged with murder in teen’s death; video released

  25-11-2015 01:47 via wivb.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — A white Chicago police officer who shot a black teenager 16 times last year was charged with first-degree murder Tuesday, hours before the city released a video of the killing that many people fear could spark unrest.
  City officials and community leaders have been bracing for the release of the dash-cam video, fearing the kind of unrest that occurred in cities such as Baltimore and Ferguson, Missouri, after young black men were slain by police or died in police custody.
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• First grader donates 1,300 socks to hospital

  25-11-2015 01:25
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A first grader who was collecting socks for children in the hospital, dropped off more than 1,300 socks at Women & Children’s on Tuesday.        
  
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• First of Low Level Sex Offenders Could Soon Be Removed From Registry

  25-11-2015 01:20
  
  20 years will elapse for the first Level One offenders listed in 1996        
  
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• Senator Schumer asks FDA to ban green lasers

  25-11-2015 01:01
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Recently a green laser targeted a FedEx airplane that was flying over Western New York, now Senator Charles Schumer is calling on the FDA to ban those lasers.        
  
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• Diversity, but few jobs for African Americans at Riverbend

  25-11-2015 01:01
  
  Diversity hiring goals set for the construction of the SolarCity plant in South Buffalo have not translated into a lot of jobs for African-American workers.        
  
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• Pastor among 8 indicted in fatal New York church beating

  25-11-2015 00:58 via wivb.com
  
  UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — The pastor of an insular New York church where a young man was beaten to death and his younger brother seriously injured was among seven people charged Tuesday with murder.
  Pastor Tiffanie Irwin’s mother, Traci Irwin, also was charged in a 13-count indictment, as were Irwin’s two brothers, Joseph and Daniel Irwin. Also named were the victims’ father, Bruce Leonard; their half-sister Sarah Ferguson; and two other church members — Linda Morey and he
  
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• Buffalo boy, 7, gets community to donate pies to Buffalo City Mission on Thanksgiving

  25-11-2015 00:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A seven-year-old boy from Buffalo is on a mission to make those less fortunate smile this Thanksgiving.
  For Thanksgiving this year, Michael Brennan wanted to volunteer. The good news is, The Ciity Mission already had enough help. What they do need? Pie.
  Brennan’s Step-Dad, Scott Van Alstine said, “He’s a great kid, and he’s got a really good heart, and he just wanted other people to feel joy.”
  There are too many pies to co
  
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• South Buffalo rape suspect to be charged in third attack

  25-11-2015 00:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- The man who jumped out of a third story window at Buffalo Police headquarters is now accused of attacking a third woman in South Buffalo.
  News 4 has learned that Timothy DiCenzo will be charged in connection to a rape in South Buffalo in 2013. He had already been charged with Rape and Robbery for an attack at Hillery Park on November 3, and for forcible touching of a woman who was waiting at a bus stop last year.
  Dicenzo, 33, is still being held at the Erie County Holding C
  
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