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Today at 9:24 AM  Authorities say a body has been found inside a burning barn after an armed confrontation with police in western New York.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  State and Seneca Indian Nation leaders have announced a deal to resolve a long-running dispute over western New York gambling rights and revenue.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo announced the birth of a Chinese muntjac fawn, Fang. He is the first muntjac fawn born in Syracuse in 15 years.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The state's highest court is weighing in on the murder of a Fulton baby.

Monday, June 10, 2013  It does not appear that there is enough support in the New York State Assembly to pass a bill legalizing professional mixed martial arts (MMA) events this year. The New York Daily News is reporting that 35 Assembly Democrats have signed a letter opposing the legalization of MMA that was delivered to Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.

Friday, June 07, 2013  The FBI says a Texas woman admitted sending ricin-tainted letters to President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, but only after trying to pin it on her husband.

Friday, June 07, 2013  A Texas woman who told FBI agents her husband had sent ricin-tainted letters to the president and New York City's mayor has been arrested.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  President Barack Obama's top national security adviser Tom Donilon is resigning and will be replaced by U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice, marking a significant shakeup to the White House foreign policy team.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Stone Resort Casino’s new "Exit 33" is holding a career fair at the Liverpool Holiday Inn from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m Monday. Interviews will be conducted on-the-spot.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Starbucks is defending its tip-sharing policy in New York, with its attorney telling the state's top court that baristas and shift supervisors divide up the cash jar weekly because they essentially provide the same customer service.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  President Barack Obama says his administration informs Congress about every drone strike America orders.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  President Barack Obama says he is instructing his disaster response team to get tornado victims in Oklahoma everything they need "right away."

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended lowering the DWI blood alcohol count level from .08 to .05.

Monday, May 13, 2013  An upstate New York post office is being named in honor of a Marine corporal killed in Afghanistan

Sunday, May 12, 2013  State Police in Remsen are looking for a man they say robbed the Rite Aid Pharmacy in Barneveld on May 12 at about 11:20am.