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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.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Jim Boeheim invites dad of critically injured toddler to watch practice after hearing about family's ordeal.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The Liverpool Community Chorus remembered Lori Bresnahan at Tuesday evening's practice.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Syracuse University plans to begin construction on a new indoor practice center later this year.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The National Rifle Association released an iPhone and iPad app called "NRA: Practice Range" that is rated ages 4+.

Friday, September 14, 2012  An elderly man accused of running a makeshift dental office out of his Miami, Florida home walked out of jail early Thursday after posting bond.

Monday, July 09, 2012  "Concierge medicine" is becoming popular with some doctors who are frustrated with having to deal with insurance companies. So what exactly is this new medical trend?

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Testimony is under way in the trial of three men charged in connection with the alcohol-related death of a Cornell University student.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Members of the Cornell Crew Team found a body floating in the water at Allen Treman State Park during their practice this morning.

Friday, February 10, 2012  A Syracuse man was sentenced to 1.3 to 3 years in state prison for stabbing three people during a fight near a cheerleading practice at a Syracuse school.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is set to announce an enforcement initiative to protect the religious rights of increasingly diverse New Yorkers at work and elsewhere.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  A government panel is recommending that young boys also get the controversial HPV shot. That's the vaccine now given to girls to prevent cervical cancer.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  Emanuel Harper, 26, says he stabbed three people after a fight broke out near the Frasier school Monday evening.