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• Run game propels Buffalo forward, has a bright future

  27-12-2015 23:19 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Despite multiple failures throughout the 2015 season, one aspect of Buffalo’s game has flourished throughout the year — the run game.
  Despite Rex Ryan’s allegiance to defense, he can at least be partially credited for the success, putting intense focus on the run game from day one.
  But Buffalo’s off-season moves also augmented the run, starting with the selection of Karlos Williams in the 2014 Draft at the 155th position. Williams se
  
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• Bills hang on to beat the Cowboys 16 to 6

  27-12-2015 21:56 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — In a game that meant more about draft positioning than playoff positioning, the Buffalo Bills took the field against a Dallas Cowboys team that has found little success throughout the 2015 season.
  Dallas has had less success than even Buffalo, with their first string quarterback Tony Romo injured, and their backup quarterback in Matt Cassel playing poorly.
  The Cowboys turned to Kellen Moore, a journeyman quarterback, to guide their team through the end of the se
  
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• 75 year-old struck by car in Amherst

  27-12-2015 21:56 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB)- Amherst police were called to an accident involving a pedestrian Sunday morning.
  A 75 year-old Amherst man was crossing Main street at Eggert around 11:30 a.m. when he was struck by a car. Police say the driver was making a left turn when the car hit the man causing head, hip and arm injuries.
  Twin City Ambulance transported the victim to ECMC where he was listed in stable condition.
  No charges have been filed and the accident is under investigation.
   
   
  
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• Mother Teresa to become a Saint in September

  27-12-2015 20:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –  Mother Teresa , the Albanian nun who dedicated her life to the poor is set to become a saint next September.
  Sister Mary Johnice of the Response To Love Center in Buffalo says she models her life after Mother Teresa. She said, “Through her inspiration and following her through the years, I’ve really learned not to be like her, but to follow her example.”
  Sister Johnice says she met Mother Teresa while studying in Philadelphia. She asked h
  
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• ‘Force Awakens’ becomes fastest movie to $1 billion

  27-12-2015 20:11 via wivb.com
  
   LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has reached $1 billion at the box office, reaching the milestone with record-setting hyper speed.
  The Walt Disney Co. said “The Force Awakens” crossed the billion-dollar mark Sunday, accomplishing the feat in just 12 days. The previous movie to reach $1 billion the fastest was Universal’s “Jurassic World,” which did it in 13 days in June. “Jurassic World” also had the benefit
  
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• Free concussion testing with ticket stub from new movie

  27-12-2015 13:34 via wivb.com
  
  Niagara Falls, N.Y. (WIVB) — A special offer provides baseline concussion testing to Western New York athletes who have a ticket stub to a new film about the effects of concussions on football players.
  From December 28, 2015 through January 8, 2016, athletes between the ages of 12 and 30 will be offered a $20 ImPACT baseline concussion screening for $10 at UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine’s Summit Healthplex office, 6934 Williams Road, Niagara Falls. Those athletes who bring a
  
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• Lockport woman charged under Leandra’s Law Saturday

  27-12-2015 07:10 via wivb.com
  
  Town of Lockport, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lockport woman is in the Niagara County Jail accused of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol with a baby in her car.
  Lisa Summerlee, 46, was driving west on Rochester Road in Royalton Saturday evening, according to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies followed a car after receiving reports it was moving erratically, and stopped the car in the Town of Lockport.
  Police determined Summerlee was under the influence of drugs and alcoho
  
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• Eichel shines in return to Boston; Sabres rally for 6-3 win

  27-12-2015 05:13 via wivb.com
  
  BOSTON (AP) — Jack Eichel scored twice in his return to Boston, Jamie McGinn had the go-ahead goal with 5:36 left and the Buffalo Sabres rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period for a 6-3 win over the Bruins on Saturday night.Ryan O’Reilly also scored twice for the Sabres, who broke loose for five goals in the third to win for the fourth time in six games. Chad Johnson stopped 30 shots, and Evander Kane had the other Buffalo goal.
  Matt Beleskey, Patrice Berg
  
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• Shoppers, retail executives give tips for those returning, exchanging

  27-12-2015 04:53 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The holiday shopping doesn’t have to end just yet – retail experts say the day after Christmas includes some of the best offers for shoppers.  This year, in particularly, many stores are offering discounts on winter wear as the mild temperatures are causing the items to sit on the shelves longer than usual.
  “We’re major league shoppers,” joked Holly Ellis, a shopper from Dunkirk who is hitting up multiple malls with her hu
  
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• Death toll at least 8 in Texas storms that spawned tornadoes

  27-12-2015 04:41 via wivb.com
  
   DALLAS (AP) — Tornadoes swept through the Dallas area leaving substantial damage and at least eight people dead either from the storm or related traffic accidents. It’s the latest of a succession of freakish winter weather events across the country that on Sunday also could include heavy snow and massive flooding.
  The Texas tornadoes that touched down after dark on Saturday followed days of tumultuous weather in the Southeast including unusual winter tornadoes that left 18
  
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• At least 7 dead near Dallas in storms that spawned tornadoes

  27-12-2015 04:41 via wivb.com
  
  DALLAS (AP) — Tornadoes swept through the Dallas area after dark on Saturday leaving substantial damage.At least seven people died, including four from traffic accidents during the storm, the latest in a succession of freakish winter weather events across the country.
  The latest three deaths happened in Collin County, about 45 miles northeast of Dallas, according to Chris Havey, Sheriff’s Deputy.
  The Texas tornadoes followed days of tumultuous weather in the Southeast including unusu
  
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• Neighbors help woman escape burning house

  27-12-2015 00:34
  
  A woman who was asleep when a house on C Street caught fire Saturday afternoon is safe, and she may have a few good Samaritans to thank for it.        
  
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