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Lackawanna man accused of killing roommate
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lackawanna man has been accused of killing his roommate on Saturday, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Shawn McDonnell, 50, was arraigned on one count of second-degree murder on Sunday afternoon, officials said. McDonnell is accused of killing his roommate, a 55-year-old man, at a residence on Maple Street. [...]
Trump administration pays $765M to kill more offshore wind projects, including one off California
The Trump administration on Wednesday said it will pay developer Invenergy $765 million to walk away from four U.S. wind leases, including one off the coast of California, and invest instead in geothermal and fossil fuel projects.
Los Angeles mom who killed her two young children was legally insane, court finds
Jasmine Hickman, who admitted Tuesday to killing her 7-year-old daughter and newborn baby in 2017, was sent to a state hospital rather than prison after a court found her to be legally insane at the time of the crime.
Springville man sentenced for attempted child sexual abuse
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Springville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 15 years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to attempted child sexual abuse, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Joseph Decker, 66, attempted to engage in sexual acts with a child under 13 years old on at least [...]
Ex-officer for L.A. firefighters union charged with stealing from charity
Adam Walker has been under scrutiny since 2024, when the local union's parent organization suspended him from his union position and accused him of improperly depositing more than $75,000 of the charity's funds into his personal accounts.
Riverside city manager steps down amid turmoil in City Hall
City Manager Mike Futrell is departing Riverside, capping off months of political turmoil in the Inland Empire's largest city.
WATCH: Knicks superfans celebrate at kids ticker tape celebration
Three-year-old New York Knicks superfan Rya talks about her love of Jalen Brunson and how she plans on celebrating their historic win.
8 victims killed in B-52 crash identified by Edwards Air Force Base
The eight people killed in an Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crash this week have been identified.
US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud -- or face penalties
The U.S. Department of Labor is telling states they have to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs
Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing for DNI postponed by Trump
Wednesday's confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence has been postponed by President Donald Trump.
Trump-endorsed Collins wins GOP runoff to take on Georgia Dem. senator: AP projects
Trump's 11th-hour endorsement of Collins in the Georgia Senate runoff put him at odds with popular Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, who endorsed Dooley.
WATCH: Record travel predicted for Fourth of July
AAA’s July 4th forecast projects more than 72 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday.
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Assemblymember Burke proposes Open Appointments Act
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Kennels full at the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter
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Sunday tornado confirmed in Potter County
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Black bear spotted in West Seneca neighborhood
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