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15 fired for reading octuplet mom's files
BELLFLOWER, Calif., March 31 (UPI) -- Sneaking peeks at the medical records of octuplet mom Nadya Suleman has gotten 15 California hospital workers fired, company officials say.
Obama kicks out Wagoner as GM chief
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The good news: Rick Wagoner is gone at last from the helm of General Motors (NYSE:GM) Corp., the great U.S. automaker he ran into the ground. The bad news: It was the U.S. government that kicked him out. What does this mean for the future of the capitalist system, the U.S economy and investor confidence? ...Snow falling on flooded Red River valley
FARGO, N.D., March 31 (UPI) -- Flood-weary residents in Fargo, N.D., watched snow fall Tuesday from a blizzard forecasters predict could dump more than 1 foot of snow in North Dakota. ...
BREAKING NEWS: Bissell charged in West Utica beating death
UTICA, N.Y., March 27, 2009--A Utica man was charged today with the beating death of Walter Bak, 66, of Utica, police said....
Suspect in beating death a level 3 sex offender
UTICA, N.Y., March 26, 2009--A level-three sex offender was identified as the man suspected of beating a West Utica man to death....Goodell wants to reduce NFL preseason
DANA POINT, Calif., March 26 (UPI) -- The National Football League could expand its regular season to 17 or 18 games and eliminate some preseason contests. ...
Sabathia to open season, stadium for N.Y.
TAMPA, Fla., March 26 (UPI) -- Pitcher C.C. Sabathia has been given the starting assignments for both the New York Yankees' season and home opener, the team said. ...Owens skipping voluntary workouts
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y., March 26 (UPI) -- Wide receiver Terrell Owens says he won't attend workouts with the Buffalo Bills until he's required to be there....Intel may show N. Korea has missile at pad
PYONGYANG, North Korea, March 26 (UPI) -- Intelligence reports indicate North Korea put a long-range missile on a launch pad for test firing, an act several countries say violates a U.N. resolution. ...Mass grave found in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA, March 25 (UPI) -- Archaeologists have uncovered what they say they believe are the remains of Irish immigrants in a mass grave some 20 miles west of Philadelphia. ...Chamber of Commerce opposes executive budget
UTICA, N.Y., March 26, 2009--The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce board of directors has approved a resolution opposing the presented executive budget....
Arcuri: More than $7M in recovery money coming to area
UTICA, N.Y., March 25, 2009--U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri, D-24, announced more than $7 million of Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds are marked for Central New York communities....Hamill victory party at Cavallo's
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y., March 25, 2009- UFC fighter Matt "The Hammer" Hamill will be hosting a post victory celebration party tonight at Tom Cavallo's Restaurant in New Hartford....Johnny Blanchard, former NY Yankee, dies
ROBBINSDALE, Minn., March 25 (UPI) -- Johnny Blanchard, who played eight seasons in the major leagues and appeared in five World Series, died Wednesday at the age of 76. ...Mass. towns penalize public pot smoking
BOSTON, March 25 (UPI) -- Massachusetts cities and towns are passing laws to crack down on public use of marijuana in the wake of a state law that decriminalized marijuana use. ...HCCC announces faculty promotions, tenure
HERKIMER, N.Y.--Herkimer County Community College's Board of Trustees, at its March 19 meeting, recognized the following faculty through promotion in rank, effective Sept. 1. ...HCCC names male athlete of the week
Herkimer, N.Y.—Herkimer County Community College lacrosse player JP Finn, of Huntington Station, N.Y., was named Region III Male Athlete of the Week by the National Junior College Athletic Association....
Colbert wins NASA name poll
WASHINGTON, March 24 (UPI) -- U.S. talk show host Stephen Colbert was the top vote getter in a poll to name a new wing of the International Space Station, CNN said Tuesday. ...Gandolfini stars in Broadway's 'Carnage'
NEW YORK, March 24 (UPI) -- James Gandolfini admits preparing to star in the new Broadway play "God of Carnage" was a bit nerve-racking, but says he's now having fun with it. ...'War on terror' being deleted from lexicon
WASHINGTON, March 25 (UPI) -- A tiff is surfacing between the Pentagon and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget over whether excising phrases such "global war on terror" was ordered. ...Deadly apartment fire puzzles fire chief
TORONTO, March 25 (UPI) -- Toronto's fire chief says it doesn't make sense that four people didn't flee a high-rise fire that killed two of them and left two others in critical condition. ...Roadside blast kills nine in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan, March 25 (UPI) -- A roadside bomb tore through a minibus in southeastern Afghanistan Wednesday, killing nine Afghan civilians and injuring seven others, officials said. ...
8,900 NY State workers to be laid off
ALBANY, NY, March 24, 2009--Gov. David Paterson is ordering state workers to be laid off after unions refused concessions, The Albany Times Union reports....Governor Patterson asks Power Authority for rate cut
ALBANY, N.Y., March 23, 2009--Gov. David Patterson has issued an open letter to New York Power Authority President and CEO Richard Kessel urging the NYPA to reconsider any rate increases and raises during the current economic ...Somali pirates fire on Japanese ship
MOGADISHU, Somalia, March 23 (UPI) -- Two boats of pirates fired upon a Japanese cargo ship off the Somali coast but no one was injured, the Japanese Transportation Ministry said. ...Teen dies after police use stun gun
BAY CITY, Mich., March 23 (UPI) -- A 15-year-old boy died after police in Bay City, Mich., used a stun gun to subdue him, say state police who are investigating the death. ...Fox News clip mocks Canada's military
OTTAWA, March 23 (UPI) -- A Fox News video clip posted on the Internet YouTube site suggesting Canadian soldiers are weak and effeminate has raised ire among Canadians. ...Alaska's Mount Redoubt has 5th eruption
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, March 23 (UPI) -- Mount Redoubt, a volcano in southern Alaska, spewed anew Monday, the fifth eruption since it rumbled back to life, the U.S. Geological Survey said. ...Family says jealousy motivated arson
NORTH LAWRENCE, N.Y., March 23 (UPI) -- A man charged with setting a fire that killed four people in Nassau County, N.Y., was motivated by jealousy, a relative of the victims claims. ...U.S. role alleged in UAE torture case
WASHINGTON, March 23 (UPI) -- The case of a U.S. citizen who says he was tortured in the United Arab Emirates as a terror suspect shows Washington's sway over foreign arrests, critics say. ...Tribe sues New Jersey for $1 trillion
TRENTON, N.J., March 23 (UPI) -- A New Jersey tribe has filed a federal lawsuit against the state to reclaim its ancestral land. ...Mount Redoubt erupts, spews ash
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, March 23 (UPI) -- Mount Redoubt, a volcano in Alaska, erupted three times over two hours, prompting an ash advisory for Susitna Valley, weather officials said. ...
Utica man injured as car drives through storefront
UTICA, NY, March 20, 2009 -- A Bleecker Street business was damaged Friday afternoon after a car drove over the curb, slamming into the storefront sending one person to the hospital....Syracuse 59 Stephen F. Austin 44
MIAMI, FL, March 20, 2009- Syracuse men's basketball team cruises to a first round win in the NCAA Tournament over Stephen F. Austin....
Obama apologizes for joking about 'Special Olympics' on Tonight Show
LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2009-- Barack Obama, in an unprecedented move by a sitting U.S. president, appeared Thursday on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" during his trip to California. The event was marred by an 'off the cuff' comment he made comparing his bowling score to the "Special Olympics."...Utica mayor calls for gun law change
UTICA, N.Y., March 20, 2009--Mayor David Roefaro is sending a letter today urging lawmakers to reform “The Tiahrt Amendments” and vowing to do his part to stop illegal guns. ...Russia hopeful of U.S. agreement
MOSCOW, March 20 (UPI) -- Russia and the United States have a good chance of negotiating an agreement on a missile defense shield, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Thursday. ...
Mister Rogers statue arrives in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, March 19 (UPI) -- A 7,000-pound, nearly 11-foot-tall bronze figure of late children's TV star Fred Rogers has arrived in Pittsburgh, Family Communications Inc. said Thursday. ...Dreyfuss helps unveil Civil War report
WASHINGTON, March 19 (UPI) -- Richard Dreyfuss helped members of the Civil War Preservation Trust unveil its annual report on the most threatened U.S. Civil War sites. ...
'Wanted' ad banned in Britain
LONDON, March 19 (UPI) -- Britain's Advertising Standards Authority says it has banned a TV commercial for the DVD version of the action flick, "Wanted," because it glamorizes gun use. ...Geithner defends bonus language in bill
WASHINGTON, March 19 (UPI) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner Thursday said his department requested executive pay language in the stimulus bill that led to controversial bonuses. ...Canadian Taliban hostage pleads for help
BANNU, Pakistan, March 20 (UPI) -- A Canadian woman being held captive by the Taliban in Pakistan says in an Internet video she will be beheaded by the end of the month if ransom isn't paid. ...Utica man charged in robbery at knife point
UTICA, N.Y., March 19, 2009--A Utica man was charged Thursday in connection with a robbery at knife point, Utica Police said....
Utica Boxing has lost their lease- looking for new home
UTICA, N.Y., March 19, 2009--For the first time in 14 years, the old St. Francis de Sales building in downtown Utica is no longer the home of the Utica Boxing Association. ...COL BKB: Kansas St. 83, Ill. State 79 (OT)
MANHATTAN BEACH, Kan., March 19 (UPI) -- A seven-point effort in overtime by Jacob Pullen Wednesday carried Kansas State to an 83-79 NIT victory over Illinois State. ...WBC: Venezuela 10, United States 6
MIAMI, March 19 (UPI) -- Henry Blanco delivered one of three RBI doubles in a six-run second Wednesday, igniting Venezuela to a 10-6 WBC win over the United States. ...
Report: Richardson autopsy under way
NEW YORK, March 19 (UPI) -- The New York City medical examiner is conducting an autopsy on the body of film and stage star Natasha Richardson, E! News reported Thursday. ...Proctor security guard assaulted, sent to hospital
UTICA, N.Y., March 19, 2009--A Proctor High School security guard was sent to the hospital after an altercation with a teen who is not a student at that school, police said....Israel investigates army's conduct in Gaza
JERUSALEM, March 19 (UPI) -- Israeli military officials Thursday announced an investigation into charges of misconduct by troops involved in the 22-day incursion into Gaza. ...
Teen charged with arson in Erie St. fire
UTICA, N.Y., March 19, 2009--A teen was charged Wednesday with arson in connection with a fire earlier this month at 1043 Erie St., Utica Police said. ...Utica man charged with burglary
UTICA, N.Y., March 19, 2009--A Utica man was charged with burglary after taking a laptop from an East Utica apartment, Utica Police said....Wedding melee prompts police suspensions
GALVESTON, Texas, March 19 (UPI) -- The police chief of Galveston, Texas, says nine police officers have been suspended over a melee at a 2008 wedding, despite a lack of formal complaints....'Round' is No. 1 on the U.S. record chart
LOS ANGELES, March 19 (UPI) -- Flo Rida's "Right Round" is No. 1 on the U.S. record chart for a fifth week, Billboard.com reported Thursday. ...CBS orders more 'Men,' 'Bang'
LOS ANGELES, March 19 (UPI) -- CBS Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television say they have reached a multi-year broadcast agreement regarding two popular U.S. sit-coms. ...China encourages U.S. economic steps
BEIJING, March 19 (UPI) -- China reiterated Thursday that it hopes the United States will guarantee the security of Chinese investments in U.S. securities. ...
Sources say Netanyahu set to visit U.S.
JERUSALEM, March 19 (UPI) -- Israeli Prime Minister-designate Binyamin Netanyahu wants to meet with U.S. President Barack Obama during his upcoming U.S. visit, sources say. ...Minister says Iraq has $74B in reserves
BAGHDAD, March 19 (UPI) -- The Iraqi government has more than $70 billion in hard cash reserves thanks to two years worth of oil sales, Iraqi Finance Minister Baqer Jaber Solagh says. ...
3.31% tax increase passes; UMN could get $25k after city sees finances
UTICA, N.Y., March 18, 2009--The Utica Common Council approved Mayor David Roefaro's budget Wednesday night, unanimously passing a 3.3 percent tax increase....3 charged with felony drug possession after raid
UTICA, N.Y., March 18, 2009--The Oneida County Drug Enforcement Task Force, along with the Utica Police Department, charged three people Wednesday with felony drug possession after executing a search warrant....
Level three sex offenders arrested in Utica
UTICA, N.Y., March 18, 2009--The Utica Police Department Sex Offender Unit arrested 2 level-three sex offenders Wednesday for failing to notify authorities that they changed their address....A half-time tweet from Bucks' Villanueva
MILWAUKEE, March 17 (UPI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks acknowledged Tuesday that forward Charlie Villanueva tweeted on Twitter during half-time in Sunday's game with the Boston Celtics. ...No Stallworth charges before Friday
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., March 16 (UPI) -- It will be at least Friday before authorities decide whether to charge Cleveland Browns receiver Donte Stallworth in a Miami Beach traffic fatality, police say. ...
Utica Music Fest continues to grow
UTICA, N.Y., March 18, 2009--The 2nd Annual Utica Music Fest is growing this year. The event now has a sponsor and added the Utica Greens Fest as well as an art exhibit to the three-day music festival....
Aaron Boone to have heart surgery
KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 18 (UPI) -- Houston infielder Aaron Boone said Wednesday he will undergo heart surgery that will keep him out of the lineup this season. ...Tidal wave of rage at AIG's Liddy hits hard at Obama too
WASHINGTON, March 18 (UPI) -- American International Group Inc. Chairman Edward Liddy was in full damage-control mode Wednesday over the $165 million in retention bonuses his gigantic financial firm paid executives after receiving $170 billion in U.S. government bailout money. ...Two Suleman octuplets go home
LA HABRA, Calif., March 18 (UPI) -- Two of Nadya Suleman's newborn octuplets are at their La Habra, Calif., home after being discharged from the hospital, where six siblings remain. ...
Congressman calls on Geithner to resign
WASHINGTON, March 18 (UPI) -- A Republican congressman from Florida Wednesday called upon U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner to resign or be fired in the wake of the AIG bonus scandal. ...Man admits to all charges in incest trial
ST. POELTEN, Austria, March 18 (UPI) -- The Austrian man accused of raping his daughter for 24 years and fathering her children pleaded guilty Wednesday to all charges, including murder and slavery. ...'Life on Mars' to wrap up next month
NEW YORK, March 18 (UPI) -- The series finale of the 1970s-set, sci-fi New York cop drama "Life on Mars" is scheduled to air next month, ABC announced. ...Winehouse pleads innocent to assault
LONDON, March 18 (UPI) -- British soul singer Amy Winehouse has pleaded innocent to a charge of common assault, stemming from an incident in which she allegedly hit a fan. ...Traffic stop leads to DWI and drug charges
UTICA, N.Y., March 18, 2009- -A traffic stop on Dudley Avenue today leads to multiple charges, according to the Utica Police Department....
Heart Run & Walk participants may help find missing Whitesboro woman
WHITESBORO, N.Y., March 17, 2009--Anyone who attended last weekend's America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk may be able to help police locate a missing Whitesboro women, police said....
Local morning radio show host resigns; station looks for new morning guy
UTICA, N.Y., March 17, 2009--Listeners tuning in to KISS-FM this morning were left wondering what happened to the familiar voice behind the microphone....Verona man's body found in lake
ONEIDA, N.Y., March 16, 2009--A joint investigation has been launched between the Oneida County Sheriff's and the Oneida Indian Nation Police Department involving a suspicious death in the Town of Verona....Louisville beats Syracuse in Big East
NEW YORK, March 14 (UPI) -- The fifth-ranked Louisville Cardinals earned their first Big East Tournament title Saturday with a 76-66 victory over 20th-ranked Syracuse. ...
Video: Public reaction to death of former Mayor Ed Hanna
Utica, March 13, 2008-- The death of former Utica Mayor Edward A. Hanna drew reaction from people in the city. Mark Piersma, of Utica Daily News asked people downtown for their reaction to his passing....Former Utica Mayor Edward Hanna, dies at age 86
UTICA, N.Y., March 13, 2009--Former Utica Mayor Edward A. Hanna died earlier this morning, a spokesperson for the Mayor’s office said. ...Traffic stop leads to multiple drug felonies
UTICA, N.Y., March 13, 2009--A routine traffic stop ended with multiple drug charges against a Utica man after police found cocaine, marijuana and a large sum of money in the car, Utica police said....
Syracuse wins epic six-overtime game
NEW YORK , March 13 (UPI) -- A 3-pointer by Andy Rautins in the sixth overtime Thursday ignited Syracuse to an epic 127-117 win over Connecticut in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals. ...
Varick St. shuts down early on St. Patrick's parade day
UTICA, N.Y., March 12, 2009--Last call is coming a bit earlier than usual Saturday on Varick Street. City officials and business owners announced that the drinking establishments located on Varick Street will be shutting their doors at 6 p.m. after the St. Patrick's Day Parade....Police: New Hartford teen charged with making terroristic threat against BOCES
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y., March 11, 2009--A New Hartford teen was charged today with making terroristic threats after he repeatedly threatened to blow up the BOCES Special Education Building, New Hartford Police said....
Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston split up
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, March 11 (UPI) -- The 18-year-old daughter of former U.S. vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has broken up with the father of her 2-month-old son, People.com said. ...Herkimer man charged with sexually abusing child
HERKIMER, N.Y., March 10, 2009--A Herkimer man was charged Monday for allegedly sexually abusing a child younger than 11, Herkimer police said....Newport man found guilty of attempted murder
HERKIMER, N.Y., March 10, 2009--A Herkimer County jury found Michael Caldwell, 42, guilty of attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon today....2 charged in marijuana bust in Herkimer
HERKIMER, N.Y., March 10, 2009--Officers conducted a home patrol on North Main Street Thursday night when they found more than eight pounds of marijuana, packing supplies, and a scale in the house, Herkimer Police said....Flooding closes roads in Oriskany
ORISKANY, N.Y., March 10, 2009--Portions of local roadways are closed because of flooding, according to Oneida County Sheriff's Office....Gov. Paterson to freeze salaries for executive chamber staff
ALBANY, N.Y., March 10, 2009 --A $14 billion budget gap in New York state has Gov. David A. Paterson eliminating state employee salary increases and freezing pay to his Executive Chamber staff. ...Students compete for lunch with state's first couple
March 10, 2009--Middle school students in the cities of Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Albany and Yonkers will compete to win a lunch with Gov. Paterson and his wife, Michelle Paterson....Satewide rail plan announced
March 10, 2009 - The first comprehensive update of New York State's railway system in over two decades was announced on Monday by Governor David A. Paterson and Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn of the New York State Department of Transportation. If the proposal is approved the high-speed railway will have a stop in Utica, state officials said. ...Diabetes program offers free podiatry clinic
UTICA, N.Y., March 9, 2009--Faxton - St. Luke’s Healthcare's Community Diabetes Program will host a free podiatry clinic--“Knock Your Socks Off"-- for people with diabetes. ...Head-on collision sends 7 to hospital
BROOKFIELD, N.Y., March 6, 2009--A two-car collision sent seven people to area hospitals, according to police. Tina M. Riley, of West Winfield, swerved to avoid a dead deer in the road, and crossed into the southbound lane resulting in a head-on collision with an oncoming pickup truck, State Police said....Reese Road Elementary closed
FRANKFORT, N.Y., March 6, 2009--The Frankfort Central School district shut down Reese Road Elementary School in the village today because of illness, according to school officials....High school girls basketball results
UTICA, N.Y., March 5, 2009--Little Falls, Mohawk, and Cooperstown were competing for girls high school basketball championships. The winners will move on to the sectional finals this weekend at the Utica Memorial Auditorium....
Man collapsed at Council meeting; Utica Monday Nite discussion cut short
UTICA, N.Y., March 5, 2009--Common Council members were planning on discussing funding for Utica Monday Nite at Wednesday's budget hearing, but the night was cut short when someone collapsed at the podium. ...
Utica woman charged with pot possession
SALINA, N.Y., March 5, 2009--A Utica woman is accused of driving on the Thruway with marijuana in her car....
City Hall to fly Irish flag for 1st time
UTICA, N.Y., March 4, 2009--St. Patrick's day is right around the corner and City Hall is getting in the spirit....County Executive's State of the County Address
UTICA, N.Y., March 4, 2009--Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. delivered the State of the County address today. Here is the transcript:...Police identify woman killed in Waterville fire
WATERVILLE, N.Y., March 3, 2009--State police identified the woman who died in the Monday night house fire here....Visitors Bureau hires new President
UTICA, NY, March 3, 2009--A new year means new leadership as the Oneida County Convention & Visitors Bureau looks to improve local tourism numbers....Fire in Waterville leaves 1 dead, 4 homeless
WATERVILLE, March 3, 2009--A fire ripped through a Waterville house Monday afternoon, killing one person and leaving four others homeless....DOT senior engineer charged with grand larceny
ALBANY, March 2--A state Department of Transportation employee is accused of charging $8,300 in personal items on his state-issued credit card....SUNY IT's men's basketball team heads to Division III dance
UTICA, March 2--For the first time in the college's history, a team from SUNYIT is heading to the Division III NCAA Tournament...Murphy to play Pryor in new film
LOS ANGELES, March 1 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Eddie Murphy will play Richard Pryor in a new movie about the late cutting-edge stand-up comic, industry sources say...'Madea' still No. 1 in U.S. theaters
LOS ANGELES, March 1 (UPI) -- "Madea Goes to Jail" was No. 1 in U.S. theaters for a second weekend in a row, Box Office Mojo figures showed Sunday. ...Siegfried & Roy on stage one last time
LAS VEGAS, March 1 (UPI) -- The magic act Siegfried & Roy made a brief farewell appearance on a Las Vegas stage this weekend with Montecore, the white tiger that almost killed Roy Horn. ...
Chris Brown working on a new album
MIAMI, March 2 (UPI) -- Singer Chris Brown has been recording tracks for a new album in Miami where he recently reunited with his estranged girlfriend Rihanna, E! News said. ...Girl rescued after father, niece die
PALM BEACH, Fla., March 2 (UPI) -- An 8-year-old girl managed to tread water for 20 minutes after a boat accident in which her father and a niece died, authorities in Palm Beach, Fla., said. ...Congress sees higher approval rating
PRINCETON, N.J., March 2 (UPI) -- A Gallup survey indicates Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Congress have seen a boost in popularity in recent weeks. ...Girl Scouts attempting to modernize
WASHINGTON, March 2 (UPI) -- A Girl Scouts official says attempts are under way to modernize the U.S. youth organization in an attempt to stop a decline in enrollment. ...Author info
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