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Bell Verdict: What's Next? Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:13:42 EDT
Sean Bell's family vows to continue its fight to have someone held accountable for his death.

Bell Fiancée: 'They Killed Sean All Over Again' Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:37:36 EDT
Nicole Paultre Bell speaks publicly for the first time since Friday's not-guilty verdict for the three detectives who gunned down her groom-to-be.

Boy, 6, Hit By Car While Getting Ice Cream Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:30:10 EDT
A 6-year-old boy got hit by a car Saturday afternoon after he stepped out from behind an ice-cream truck on his street, police say.

Firefighter Charged With DWI, Larceny In Truck Crash Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:04:52 EDT
An Orange County volunteer firefighter is facing charges after police say he took a fire-station station truck out for a drunken joy ride and crashed it into a phone pole.

Jets Choose Gholston With No. 6 Pick Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:46:57 EDT
New York picks the Ohio State defensive end in the NFL draft, hoping the 6-foot-4, 264-pounder will improve their pass rush in a big way.

Police Identify Homicide Victim, 24 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:00:14 EDT
The 24-year-old man who was fatally shot in Rochester this week is identified as Dwayne Simmons, police say.

Paterson Orders State Agencies To 'Go Green' Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:47:15 EDT
Gov. David Paterson wants state agencies to buy more "green" products and to develop sustainability programs.

Girl, 17, Killed As Driver Swerves To Spare Others Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:30:13 EDT
Police say a driver who hit and killed a teenage girl was swerving to avoid running into three other people on a Brooklyn street.

Which State Leads In Federal Corruption Arrests? Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:24:15 EDT
New Jersey leads all states in federal corruption arrests, with more than 100 public employees convicted on such charges since 2002.

L.I. Disaster Drill Simulates 'Dirty Bomb' Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:41:07 EDT
More than 600 emergency workers rehearsed a response to a simulated radioactive "dirty bomb" attack in what authorities are calling the largest such simulation in Long Island's history.

NY Energy Official Resigns Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:40:58 EDT
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority head Paul Tonko is resigning.

Clinton Urges Debate Sans Moderator Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:06:35 EDT
Hillary Rodham Clinton is taking the debate dispute to a new level, challenging her opponent Barack Obama to face off with her in a debate without a moderator, Lincoln-Douglas style.

13 Dead In Mexico Border Shootouts Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:13:28 EDT
Mexican police have gathered up more than 1,500 spent shell casings following massive gun battles in Tijuana that left 13 dead and nine injured.

Bell's Fiancee Says 'System Let Me Down' Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:34:46 EDT
The fiancee of an unarmed man killed by police on his wedding day says "the justice system let me down" after the detectives were acquitted.

Wisconsin Struck By Storm, Possible Twister Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:19:55 EDT
A series of storms that included a reported tornado causes significant damage in central Wisconsin.

Factory Fire Kills 55 In Morocco Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:39:33 EDT
Morocco's official news agency says 55 people have been killed in a fire at a mattress factory in Casablanca.

Deadly Crash Into Chicago Station Probed Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:23:16 EDT
Police question a man who was at the wheel of a semitrailer that plowed into a crowded bus shelter and elevated train station stairwell.

NFL Draft Gets Off To Long, Long Start Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:00:29 EDT
The Miami Dolphins and St. Louis Rams took Jake Long and Chris Long with the first two picks in the NFL draft.

SoCal Waters Scoured For Signs Of Shark Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:59:06 EDT
Beaches will be closed in parts Southern California throughout the weekend as searchers look for a shark blamed in a swimmer's death.

Winehouse Released After Night In Jail Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:48:12 EDT
Amy Winehouse is released by London police after a night in custody for questioning about an assault.

Another Quake Shakes Reno Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:32:42 EDT
Another earthquake in the Reno area dumps cans off shelves, knocks pictures off walls and sends rocks off hillsides.

Bell Verdict: The Day After Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:12:32 EDT
The Rev. Al Sharpton promises to shut the city down over the next two weeks in response to the Friday acquittal of three NYPD detectives who gunned down 23-year-old Sean Bell the day of his wedding.

Officials Search For Missing After Norwich Blaze Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:15:26 EDT
A fast-moving fire swept through a multi-family apartment complex in Norwich, Conn., Saturday morning, and at least 40 people have not been accounted for.

Bicyclists Get Manhattan Blessing Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:10:48 EDT
Hundreds of bicyclists had their bicycles blessed with holy water Saturday as part of the 10th Annual Blessing of the Bicycles, a prayer service for the safety and protection of cyclists from the dangers of the road.

Sharpton Speaks Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:41:21 EDT
The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks to supporters at a rally for "justice" in the Sean Bell case Saturday.

Sharpton, Bell Family Rally For 'Justice' Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:24:27 EDT
The Rev. Al Sharpton leads a 20-block march as part of his rally for "justice."

Sharpton, Bell Family, Fiancée Plan Rally For 'Justice' Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:32:27 EDT
The Rev. Al Sharpton, Sean Bell's fiancée Nicole and Bell's family prepare for a rally for "justice."

How Much Will NY Thruway Tolls Cost You? Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:19:04 EDT
The Thruway Authorities board approved a series of toll hikes that are expected to raise about $375 million over the next three years.

Blaze Leaves 150 Homeless Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:44:20 EDT
About 150 people are displaced and up to 70 tenants are unnacounted for after a fire destroyed a Norwich apartment building.

NASCAR Crash Sends Franchitti To Hospital Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:39:28 EDT
NASCAR driver Dario Franchitti, last year's Indy 500 winner, is injured in a Nationwide Series race.

Bobcats' Vincent Out As Head Coach Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:49:19 EDT
The Bobcats relieved the first-year head coach Sam Vincent of his duties.

Security, Protests At Torch Relay In Japan Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:25:35 EDT
Minor scuffles break out along the Olympic torch route in Nagano, Japan.

Boys Feuding Over Beckham Jersey Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:47:05 EDT
Two families are fighting over a jersey that David Beckham gave to two young boys.

Pickup truck crash in Chautauqua County kills driver
Hanover, N.Y. (WIVB) - - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department is investigating a deadly one-vehicle crash.

Police blame 7 year old for SUV joyride in Florida
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -- Police say a 7-year-old Florida boy faces grand theft auto charges after taking his grandmother's sport utility vehicle for a joyride.

High School baseball players charged after alleged hazing on bus
WILSON, N.Y. (WIVB) - - Three Wilson High School baseball players have been charged after an alleged hazing incident on a team bus.

Buffalo Police clean up city to break down barriers
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - - Buffalo's finest found a different way to serve their community today. Dozens of officers with the Buffalo Police Department joined several other organizations to clean up vacant lots on the east and west side. News 4's Alysha Palumbo has the story.

Little League recovering after misuse of $30,000 by treasurer
GENESEE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) - - It's back to the ballpark for a Genesee County Little League, whose former treasurer is accused of stealing $30,000 from the organization. News 4's Rob Macko has the story on how they're coping.

Electronics collected at Central Park Plaza to be taken to contractor for proper handling
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - - It's trash day by the car load at the Central Park Plaza in Buffalo. Andrew GoldsteinErie County recycling coordinator, "Bring your computers, your computers parts, keyboards, mice. Computer monitors, TV's DVD players."

Elma youths not eating for 30 hours to raise food
ELMA, N.Y. (WIVB) - - Some local kids are getting a taste of what it's like to go hungry. Youth from my Fathers House Church in Elma are going without food for 30 hours.

Cattaraugus County state of emergency remains in effect
CATTARAUGUS COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) - - A state of emergency remains in effect this morning for Cattaraugus County.

Lead paint causing temporary closing of North Park Branch Library
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - - One branch of the Buffalo and Erie County public library system remains closed this morning, until further notice.

Ralph Nader in WNY today
Fredonia, N.Y. (WIVB) - - Perennial presidential candidate Ralph Nader plans to speak in Western New York tonight.

Lip Balms and Glosses May Boost Skin Cancer Risks
SATURDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- Shiny lip balms and glosses may attract ultraviolet rays and increase the risk of skin cancer, warns a dermatologist at Baylor University...

Cola May Be Bad to the Bones
By Serena Gordon, HealthDay Reporter SATURDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- While enjoying a cola or two every day might seem harmless enough, recent research...

1 in 4 Uninsured Are Eligible for Aid But Aren't Enrolled
FRIDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- One in four Americans -- about 12 million people -- who don't have health coverage are eligible for Medicaid and the State Children's Health...

FDA Panel Urges Stronger Warnings for LASIK Surgery
By Amanda Gardner, HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- Golf great Tiger Woods lauds vision-correcting LASIK surgery as "life changing." NASA...

Bills get secondary help in McKelvin
Associated Press - April 26, 2008 4:33 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - The Buffalo Bills have added Leodis McKelvin to their team, getting the Troy defensive back with the 11th pick in the NFL...

Buffalo G Robinson suspended for Internet ad
Associated Press - April 24, 2008 9:15 PM ET BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Guard Andy Robinson was suspended indefinitely by the University at Buffalo for posting an advertisement on the Internet...

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