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Cat found 'marinating' in New York man's trunk has a new home; former owner charged with cruelty
L.A. UnleashedAnimal lovers across the country were shocked this week to learn the story of a New York cat who was subjected to a bizarre act of cruelty. Police stopped Gary Korkuc, 51, of Cheektowaga, N.Y., when he allegedly failed to...... -
Transplant center survival statistics: Kidney-pancreas
Below are transplant centers whose patient survival rates exceeded or fell short of expectations. Not listed are transplant centers that met survival expectations--which factor in the condition of patients and donated organs. SOURCE: Scientific...Tags: Health, Colleges and Universities, University of Minnesota, Hospitals and Clinics, Education
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As DNA test backlogs soar, U.S. cuts funding
Last summer, the Los Angeles Police Department was dealt a rude shock. Expecting nearly $1 million in federal grant money to help cover the cost of analyzing DNA evidence in rape cases and other violent crimes, the department was awarded only half that...Tags: Politics, DNA, International Law, Laws, Los Angeles Police Department
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PENN STATE-ABUSE Ex-PSU prez seeks dismissal of criminal charges HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former Penn State President Graham Spanier is asking a county judge to throw out criminal charges accusing him of helping to cover up abuse allegations against...Tags: Tim Curley, Elections, Transportation Accidents, Protest, Punishment
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Thirty years after Bethlehem, Lackawanna leaders talk progress
The Buffalo NewsIt stood as an ornate symbol of steel industry might and job opportunity. But as the Bethlehem Steel Administration Building languished for decades -- empty and without purpose -- it became a different symbol altogether for Lackawanna. A sad shell...Tags: Bankruptcy, Bethlehem Steel, Employment Opportunities
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Former Congressman LaFalce resigns from Erie County IDA board
The Buffalo NewsFormer U.S. Rep. John J. LaFalce has stepped down as chairman of the Erie County Industrial Development Agency, ending his 14-month tenure overseeing the economic development agency. LaFalce, who submitted his resignation late Friday, was appointed by...Tags: Politics, National Fuel Gas Company, International Organizations
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State buying property for bridge plaza at $3 million more than appraised value
The Buffalo NewsNew York State is finalizing purchase of the Episcopal Church Home property on Busti Avenue that it has long coveted for expansion of the Peace Bridge plaza, surprising Canadian members of the binational authority that runs the span and possibly ramping...Tags: Politics, Christianity, Sam Hoyt, Property, Anglicanism
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Students at five local colleges earn degrees
The Buffalo NewsGraduating from college is a landmark in anyone's life. But for Matthew Faulkner, graduating Saturday from Canisius College took on a more special meaning. That's because he was not expected to survive following a car crash in 2009 that left him...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Graduation, University at Buffalo, Corporate Officers
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DNA blitz to continue Saturday at Erie Community College City Campus
The Buffalo NewsThe effort to collect an estimated 1,100 DNA samples from criminal offenders living in Erie County will resume at Erie Community College City Campus on Saturday, county officials said Thursday. No tallies were publicly released Thursday at the end of...Tags: Chemical Industry, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Criminals, Lawyers
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Business dispute may have triggered Falls shooting
Niagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, N.Y.A Falls man, accused of trying to gun down a business rival, has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and almost a dozen weapons and related charges. Timothy Depetris entered his pleas during a hearing before Niagara County Court Judge Sara Sheldon...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Criminals, Shootings, Trials, Murder
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