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By Mark ScottBuffalo, NY – It was one year ago that state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo named a leading environmental attorney as his special deputy for…

By Mark Wozniak Buffalo, NY – The City of Buffalo is the third poorest city in America with populations of over 250,000, according to U.S. Census data…

Saturday's 21st annual Ride for Roswell was a rousing success. More than 7,100 people participated in the fundraising bicycle ride over local courses…

By Mark ScottBuffalo, NY – It's another successful end for the United Way. This Fall's campaign wrapped up Thursday, raising a total of $18,942,212,…

By Bert GambiniBuffalo, NY – A small Catholic institution in Olean once again tops the Business First rankings of Western New York elementary schools. For…

Pakistani authorities say they believe their troops have cornered Osama bin Laden's top deputy, Ayman al-Zawahiri, near the Afghan-Pakistan border. Pakistani forces are engaged in a fierce battle there with tribal leaders and al Qaeda fighters. U.S. officials say they cannot confirm the reports. Hear NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.

The Pentagon is expected to replace Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez as the top U.S. commander in Iraq. President Bush called Sanchez "exemplary," and officials say his transfer is part of a long-planned reorganization. Nevertheless, the move leaves the impression in some quarters that the administration is not satisfied with Sanchez's performance in Iraq. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.

Songwriter Felice Bryant dies at age 77 at home in Gatlinburg, Tenn. She collaborated with her husband to pen some of the best-known tunes in country music and early rock 'n' roll. Her songs Bye Bye Love and Wake Up Little Susie were Everly Brothers standards, just as Rocky Top became a country standard. NPR's Melissa Block offers a remembrance.

The highway bill signed by President Bush Wednesday is nearly $30 billion richer than what Bush proposed -- and it tops the figure he said he'd veto. The president has said he expects to cut the federal budget deficit in half by 2009, warning that Congress must control spending.

By Eileen BuckleyBuffalo, NY – It was in the works for more than 10 years, but finally a brand new Tops Supermarket has opened on Buffalo's East Side.…