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Thursday, February 28, 2013  Former Fort Drum solider Bradley Manning, charged in the largest leak of classified material in U.S. history, says he sent the material to WikiLeaks to enlighten the public about American foreign and military policy.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Syracuse councilors will hold a future public hearing on a proposal to force employers to do away with criminal history questions on job applications.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  A museum in New York's Finger Lakes has returned a number of artifacts to the Onondaga Indian Nation.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Standing behind a podium at Auburn High School, Doris Kearns Goodwin told the sold out crowd she turned down an invitation for a private screening of the film "Lincoln" at the White House with President Obama, instead choosing to speak in Auburn Thursday evening.

Friday, August 17, 2012  In life, Mark Twain liked a good cigar and a sip of whiskey. In death, his fans are supplying the smokes and booze.

Saturday, May 26, 2012  Auburn native invented sound on film, made 'talkies' possible

Thursday, January 05, 2012  Civil War flags and other artifacts from New York's military past are on display in a newly opened exhibit at the state Capitol.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Rome native Syl Puccio survived Pearl Harbor. As he looks back 70 years later, he says the tragic memories haven't faded.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  Prosecutors say the gunfire that claimed the life of a Syracuse toddler last year stemmed from a street gang feud dating back to a teenager's slaying in 1997.

Friday, May 06, 2011  Flooding can occur rapidly. Here are some important facts, tips and definitions you need to know.

Sunday, April 17, 2011  Daily updates from 'the front' by CNY soldiers

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  Cannons are booming around Charleston Harbor today, to recreate the bombardment of Fort Sumter that plunged the nation into the Civil War on April 12, 1861.

Saturday, March 05, 2011  History, and vintage food and cookbooks

Sunday, January 16, 2011  Survivor of DeWitt's 1953 outbreak says it could strike here, again

Thursday, January 06, 2011  Heavy snow could be a reality in the northeast as soon as Friday afternoon and Friday night!