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Friday, April 26, 2013  A Fayetteville native has died following a car crash on Monday in Northern Virginia.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A Rutgers University lawyer who approved a decision to suspend the men's basketball coach rather than fire him last year has resigned.

Monday, April 08, 2013  A person familiar with the situation tells the Associated Press that the FBI is investigating whether a former employee of the Rutgers basketball program tried to extort the university.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Tim Pernetti has resigned as Rutgers athletic director, two days after the basketball coach he hired was dismissed for abusive behavior during practices - actions that prompted nationwide outrage once a video went public.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Two Ohio high school football players who were found guilty of raping a drunken 16-year-old girl have been sentenced to at least one year in juvenile jail.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Two Syracuse Orange football players, along with two other SU students, were in Syracuse City Court Monday morning for a hearing on charges they burglarized a neighbor’s home last month.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Two Syracuse University football players are among four students charged in connection with three burglaries. Markus Pierce-Brewster and Davon Walls are accused of stealing electronics from a South Campus apartment. Coach Scott Shafer has issued a statement on the arrests.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Add cranked-up earphones to the list of health dangers Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants New Yorkers to quit.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  A pianist trains himself to play again after losing three fingers in a tragic accident.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  A story that Notre Dame Heisman finalist Manti Te'o's girlfriend had died of leukemia turned out to be a hoax apparently perpetrated against the linebacker.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A typical Hall of Fame induction weekend brings in 15,000 to 20,000 guests. Businesses expect that number to drop significantly this year.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is opening up at 8 PM on Thanksgiving Day to help alleviate Black Friday anxiety.

Friday, October 19, 2012  Many young people are too busy texting or talking to bother looking both ways before they cross the street.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  It was a star-studded night in Syracuse Wednesday for the world premiere of "Crooked Arrows."

Monday, April 23, 2012  The Principal at Christian Brothers Academy confirms that he is investigating complaints against the Boys Varsity Lacrosse Coach and allegations of possible drug use by teammates.