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Thursday, February 14, 2013  In the gaming world, death is often celebrated.   Players receive points for kills and head-shots, but does violence on screen lead to aggression in real life?

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Joe Biden appears to be keeping his options open for 2016.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  President Barack Obama is announcing a $500 million package of executive actions and legislative proposals aimed at reducing gun violence a month after a mass shooting in Connecticut killed 20 elementary school children.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Sen. Charles Schumer says retailers that sell assault weapons should stop offering them for purchase while Congress discusses gun regulation legislation

Friday, January 11, 2013  Vice President Joe Biden is reaching out to the video game industry as the White House seeks to assemble proposals to combat gun violence in response to last month's massacre at a Connecticut elementary school.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The nation's largest gun-rights lobby says some participants at its White House meeting seemed more interested in demonizing the Second Amendment than keeping students safe

Monday, December 31, 2012  A Democratic aide says the White House and congressional Republicans have reached an agreement to avert the so-called fiscal cliff.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Friday is the last day to register to vote in New York state for Nov. 6 election.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  A surprise visit by Vice President Joe Biden meant an unusual opportunity for a Fort Drum solider.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010  Vice President Joe Biden traveled to Fort Drum to welcome 10th Mountain Division soldiers home from Iraq.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010  A man with false accreditation was able to get within several yards of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden before being arrested at the Olympics' opening ceremony, police said Wednesday.

Monday, November 02, 2009  Vice President Joe Biden campaigned for democrat Bill Owens in the 23rd congressional district.  He recalled his days in Syracuse for having intimate knowledge of the people in the district.

Wednesday, September 09, 2009  Vice President Joe Biden says the Obama administration is dedicated to making college more affordable for working American families.

Monday, May 11, 2009  Vice President Joe Biden told more than 3,000 college graduates that they are at a watershed moment with a chance to shape history that few generations ever encounter.

Thursday, April 16, 2009  If you are planning to attend or participate in this year's commencement at Syracuse University, you'd better plan on more time to get to the Carrier Dome.