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10 Struck By Lightning Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:42:54 EDT
A lifeguard and a young girl are the tenth people to be struck by lightning on Sunday. The severe weather has claimed one man's life and seriously burned two people in their 20s in New York and New Jersey.

Currents Kill 4 In N.Y., Others Missing Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:26:53 EDT
At least 10 swimmers have gotten caught in the ocean's treacherous grip in the last two days -- seven are feared dead -- and the latest victim is just 10 years old.

Man Drives Away With Wife On Roof Of Car Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:02:35 EDT
A man has been arrested after his wife was seriously injured when he drove off with her on top of the car, police say.

'Dark Knight' Wins Box Office, Passes $300M Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:47:17 EDT
The superhero crime drama "The Dark Knight" earns an estimated $75.6 million over the weekend, propelling it past the $300 million mark in 10 days -- a new box office record.

They're How Old? Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:16:39 EDT
Several stars are celebrating a birthday this week. See which celebrities are a year older the week of July 27-August 2.

Fan Plunges 25 Feet At Shea Stadium Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:55:50 EDT
A Mets fan is hospitalized in critical condition after falling 25 feet from the haindrails of an escalator at Shea Stadium during Saturday's game.

Gunman Kills Man, Shoots Self In Police Confrontation Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:07:01 EDT

PSE&G To Offer Inspections Near Fatal Home Explosion Site Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:36:18 EDT
Public Service Energy & Gas will be offering in-home inspections to houses near the site of a fatal home explosion in Teaneck.

NYC Subway Cars Dumped Off S.C. Coast To Build Reef Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:40:29 EDT
South Carolina environmental officials have dumped 44 retired New York City subway cars into the ocean off Murrells Inlet to build an artificial reef for fish.

Housing Relief On The Way? Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:30:33 EDT
President George W. Bush is expected to sign housing legislation early next week aimed at helping struggling Americans at risk of losing their homes and patch up the battered housing market.

Man, 59, Trapped Under Excavator, Dies Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:52:59 EDT
A 59-year-old Hudson Valley man dies after the excavator he was operating flipped over and he got trapped beneath it, police say.

Sly Cell Service Gives Callers Easy Out Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:56:39 EDT
Ever have to make a call but just wish you could leave a message? A new phone service lets you dial directly to voicemail -- and it's free.

Body Found Inside Burning Pickup Truck Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:35:24 EDT

Pilot Hurt In Banner Plane Crash Near Cape May Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:21:54 EDT

Man, 65, Accused Of Sodomizing Teen Boy Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:44:00 EDT
Police say they have arrested a man who they observed sodomizing a 16-year-old boy between two parked vehicles in Brooklyn.

Second Church Shooting Victim Dies Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:21:20 EDT
A city official says a second victim has died following a shooting at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville, Tenn.

Yosemite Park Blaze Claims 8 Homes Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:38:30 EDT
The blaze near an entrance to Yosemite National Park has destroyed eight homes and is threatening thousands more.

Favre No-Show At First Day Of Packers' Camp Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:15:13 EDT
The drama keeps building in the on-going saga between Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers as Farve doesnt show at training camp.

Report: Mich. Last In Black Male Grad Rates Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:21:23 EDT
A national report says Michigan is the worst in the nation when it comes to graduating black male students from high school.

Blasts Kill 13 In Istanbul Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:28:32 EDT
Two consecutive explosions in an Istanbul suburb have killed 13 people and injured at least 70.

Shia LaBeouf Arrested On DUI Suspicion Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:09:25 EDT
Officers in Los Angeles say "Indiana Jones" co-star Shia LaBeouf has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving following an early Sunday morning car accident in Hollywood that left the actor injured.

Republicans Block Senate Heating Aid Bill Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:22:12 EDT
Republicans block the Senate from considering a bill that would nearly double federal aid to the poor to help with their heating and air-conditioning bills.

Sastre Holds On To Win Tour De France Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:39:07 EDT
One of the closest finishes in the history of the Tour de France goes to a first-time winner.

Lightning Strikes 10 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:41:16 EDT
A lifeguard and a young girl are the tenth people to be struck by lightning on Sunday. The severe weather has claimed one man's life and seriously burned two people in their 20s in New York and New Jersey.

Severe Weather Rocks Tri-State Area Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:31:57 EDT
Severe thunderstorms, strong winds and flooding causes major delays at area airports -- more than five hours at JFK -- and headaches for travelers and residents on Long Island, more than 36,000 of whom lost power.

More Drownings, Missing Swimmers In NYC Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:27:59 EDT
The toll of swimmers caught up in treacherous ocean currents in the metro region over the weekend grew to at least 10 Saturday as two more men drowned, a 10-year-old girl disappeared and another beach-goer had to be pulled from the water.

Manning, Beck Huddle Up At Giants Training Camp Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:14:44 EDT
Bruce Beck sits down at Giants training camp in Albany with the most famous Manning since February to talk about what to expect this year from Big Blue, his new leadership responsibilities and to find out if success has gone to his head or if he's the sam

Fan Falls 25 Feet At Shea Stadium Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:14:54 EDT
A fan was seriously injured after plunging 25 feet from the handrails of an escalator at Shea Stadium during Saturday's New York Mets game, police and team officials said.

Slydial Gives Cell Phone Users Easy Out Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:54:22 EDT
A new cell phone service allows you to make calls straight to people's voicemail, getting users out of awkward situations -- cancelling dates, talking to angry moms -- with a convenient excuse.

Santana Tosses Complete-Game Gem As Mets Blast Cardinals Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:17:11 EDT
Johan Santana hurled his first complete game as a member of the Mets and the New York bats backed the effort in a 9-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, in the rubber match of a three-game set.

One person dead across the border after boat overturn
(WIVB) - Across the border in Canada tonight, one person is dead and another had to be pulled from the water after their boat overturned.

Man's body found by cell phone tower in North Tonawanda
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) - Police are now looking for answers after a man's body was discovered at the base of a cell phone tower in North Tonawanda.

Accidents in Lewiston and Chautauqua brings three people to hospital
(BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Two people are in the hospital after the car they were in flipped over, and a woman was flown to ECMC after an accident in Chautauqua County.

Two men sent to Niagara County Jail after allegedly stealing scrap metal
NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) - Police nabbed a pair of suspected metal thieves in Niagara County.

Legendary figure bringing hundreds of people to Lackawanna
LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB) - Western New Yorkers are celebrating the life of a man who unselfishly served others.

Man reportedly stabbed in throat on Ontario Street
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Police are investigating an overnight stabbing in Buffalo.

Cheektowaga man arrested after allegedly threatening wife with shotgun
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) - A Cheektowaga man has been arrested after allegedly threatening his wife with a loaded shotgun.

Couric Blames News Blues on "Acceptable" Sexism
Veteran newswoman Katie Couric says that she and Sen. Hillary Clinton have had their career trajectories stymied by sexism, which she claims is more tolerated than racism. Positing that she, as the

Mouse Study May Offer Better Diagnosis for Preeclampsia
SUNDAY, July 27 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they have found a way to prevent preeclampsia in mice that might eventually help pregnant women with this potentially deadly...

Ramirez, Ortiz lead 15-hit attack, Sox win finale
Associated Press - July 28, 2008 12:13 AM ET BOSTON (AP) - The David Ortiz-Manny Ramirez combo struck again - though for the first time in a while - shifting the focus from Ramirez's talk about...

Fernandez sets race walk record
Associated Press - July 27, 2008 11:13 PM ET SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Canary Islands (AP) - Francisco Javier Fernandez set a world record in the 10,000-meter race walk Sunday, with a time of 37...

Dodgers beat Nats 2-0 with Kershaw's 1st win
Associated Press - July 27, 2008 7:53 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Clayton Kershaw outpitched Jason Bergmann for his first major league victory and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Washington...

Arrests in Scrap Metal Thefts
Two Niagara county men are accused of stealing metal in Lockport.

Cops Make Busts at Concerts
Nearly a dozen people are arrested at two Darien Lake concerts.

Some Drivers Avoid Ethanol
Some say ethanol blends give them worse gas mileage.

Fatal Car Crash
One dead, one injured in Orleans County crash.

State of Emergency in Cairo Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:26:40 -0400
A State of Emergency has been declared for the town of Cairo in the Greene County. Around 8:00 PM the county decided to declare the emergency because of conditions produced by extremely high winds and/or tornatos, flooding, road, bridge and property damage, wide spread power outages and downed trees and power lines. The Resurrection Luteran Church on Route 32 and Route 23 has been declared the designated shelter for an individuals who have been adversely affected by the storms on Sunday. There are about 1,300 Central Hudson customers without power. The shelter will remain open till midday Monday for anyone in need. If anyone has questions they should call the Supervisor's office at 518-965-1267..

Fatal Car Accident in Pittsfield Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:55:14 -0400
A fatal car accident occurred Saturday in Pittsfield at approximately 3:51pm in front of 700 South St, Berkshire Life.

Hudson Valley Man Dies in Excavator Accident Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:27:59 -0400
A 59-year-old Hudson Valley man is dead after the he was operating flipped over and he got trapped beneath it.

Ulster County Find Burned Body in Pickup Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:26:18 -0400
Authorities in Ulster County suspect foul play in the death of a man whose body they found inside a burning pickup truck.

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