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• Local Cyber Security Expert: “The internet is under attack”

  15-01-2017 20:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –  In light of recent online attacks from Russia, and on the DNC, cyber experts are weighing in, saying the internet is under attack.Some say a hack called “spear phishing” is damaging the foundation of the democratic system, and the attacks are only getting more frequent.
  Cyber Expert Arun Vishwanath says, the attacks are becoming more sophisticated and more frequent. He said, “What started as North Korea now we have the Russians&rsquo
  
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• Ringling Bros. circus to close after 146 years

  15-01-2017 16:09 via wivb.com
  
  ELLENTON, Fla. (AP) — After 146 years, the curtain is coming down on “The Greatest Show on Earth.” The owner of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus told The Associated Press that the show will close forever in May.
  The iconic American spectacle was felled by a variety of factors, company executives say. Declining attendance combined with high operating costs, along with changing public tastes and prolonged battles with animal rights groups all contributed to its d
  
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• Chillabration at Canalside draws large turnout

  15-01-2017 05:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thousands of people flocked to Downtown Buffalo Saturday for various winter events.
  One of the events that received a lot of attention, was the 2nd Annual Chillabration at Canalside.
  Chillabration is a four-day event and is free for everyone.
  People can enjoy ice skating at the Canalside rink, ice biking, curling, activities for children, ice carving, live music and food trucks.
  The event drew locals and people from out of town as the event has something for everyone
  
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• Man injured in east side shooting

  15-01-2017 04:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Hours after a man was seriously injured in a Saturday afternoon shooting, police respond to another shooting.
  This one happened just before 6 p.m. at Walden Avenue and Bailey Avenue in Buffalo.
  Detectives say a male in his 30’s was struck by gunfire.
  He was transported to ECMC where he suffered apparent non-life threatening injuries.
  Anyone with information is asked to call or text the confidential tipcall line at 847-2255.
   
  
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