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Bills rally to close out preseason with perfect record, beating Steelers 28-27 after early errors
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Ian Wheeler scored on a 2-yard run with 1:06 left, Steve Buechele completed an off-balance pass to Dante Pettis for a 2-point conversion and the Buffalo Bills beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-27 in the preseason finale for each team Thursday night. The Steelers' last chance to pull ahead ended with [...]
California lawmakers reach deal to tweak childhood sex abuse law — but rebuff damage caps
State legislators said Thursday that they plan to make "modest" changes to a controversial law that extended the statute of limitations for lawsuits over sexual abuse, resulting in billions of dollars in payouts from local governments.
Irene Elia, first female mayor of Niagara Falls, dies at 95
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Irene J. Elia, the first female Mayor of Niagara Falls, died on Aug. 21 at the age of 95, the M.J. Colucci and Son Niagara Funeral Chapel announced. Elia, a Niagara Falls native, was elected to office in 2000, following a history of involvement with the City of Niagara Falls and [...]
Lewiston residents facing multiple animal cruelty charges
LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people are facing animal cruelty charges in Niagara County after more than 100 animals were rescued from their property Friday, following an anonymous tip. Niagara SPCA animal cruelty investigators told WIVB News 4 Mitchell and Terri Ross of Lewiston are now facing seven misdemeanor charges each after 109 rabbits and [...]
Trump signs proclamation to pause some beef tariffs despite backlash from base
Farmers, ranchers and GOP lawmakers have expressed public outrage over the plan.
California lawmakers push bill to ban shock gloves for federal agents
Assembly Bill 2760 seeks to ban the use of "shock gloves" by the Department of Homeland Security and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica comes to Lockport
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WATCH: Car lands on Georgia home in deadly crash
Historic Newhall survived so much calamity. Then a fire ripped out its heart
Downtown Newhall dates back more than 100 years and the business district is considered the cultural and historic heart of the Santa Clarita Valley. On Monday, a fire ripped through the district, destroying some of its most cherished landmarks.
WATCH: Inside the largest private collection of Dolly Parton memorabilia
Harrell Gabehart and Patric Parkey, owners of the world's largest private Dolly Parton collection, discuss their memorabilia and the moment Dolly saw it herself.
Bodysurfer dies after being pulled from water in Laguna Beach
A man was unconscious when lifeguards pulled him out of the water Wednesday at Laguna Beach's South Crescent Bay. He died after being taken to a nearby hospital.
Insurance executives warn that Newsom plan to shift utility wildfire liability would raise premiums
Insurance company executives warned Gov. Gavin Newsom in a letter Wednesday that his plan to shift utility wildfire liability to property insurers would raise premiums.
'Halo Top' ice cream manufacturer unveils new upgrade at Dunkirk facility
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Strawberry, chocolate and mint chip. An American ice cream manufacturer is mixing up these fan-favorite flavors -- and more -- inside a newly renovated facility in Dunkirk for consumers across the country to enjoy. But here's the scoop: the facility's $425 million transformation will bring more than 200 jobs to the [...]
How an alleged fake 49ers wideout wooed women and took $1.3 million: 'That's Google, not me'
Federal prosecutors say two men led a multistate scam, posing as a San Francisco 49ers player and adviser to steal $1.3 million from at least 26 women.
