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Amid calls from Republican leaders to back off criticism of Mitt Romney for deals he made at Bain Capital, Newt Gingrich defended the attacks and called on Mr. Romn…

(Reuters) – A federal judge has ordered the immediate removal of a Christian prayer mural displayed in the auditorium of a Rhode Island high school, saying it violated a constitutional ban on state-sponsored prayer in public schools.

Body discovered early Thursday afternoon in the city’s Bailey Avenue-Delavan area, according to police.

Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) wants answers from the United States Postal Service and he’s going to the top.  Frustrated by the lack of data to justify closings and drastic job cuts in Western New York, the Congressman is asking the U.S. Postmaster General for a …

First Niagara Bank, N.A. announced Thursday that it has reached an agreement for Key Corp  to purchase 37 HSBC locations and assume approximately $2.4 billion in deposits and approximately $400 million in loans in the Buffalo and Rochester markets. Under the terms of the agreement, …

NEW YORK — Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars both have six Grammy nominations, including album of the year. And now both acts will perform at the award show.The Recording Academy announced Thursday that Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Jason Aldean and…

Refresh to Update: @Spndnchz: RT @NickelCityIan: The #Sabres are 7-1-2 (two ties) all-time in the home portion of their home-and-home series vs. TOR. Their only loss came on 12/20/70 (4-2). @deviner92: RT @NHLInsights: #Sabres have interest in #Getzlaf and #Parros. @BellaSchenn: I thought the #leafs …

The International CES, the world’s largest consumer technology trade show, is happening through Friday in Las Vegas. Streaming Live by Ustream Refresh to Update: @davisesq212: RT @PixelOptics: Reminder! The iPad winner will be chosen tonight! Tweet #emPower #CES at us and connect on Facebook to …

A group of local construction union leaders and members first indicted in 2008 are now facing additional federal charges. The Buffalo News is reporting that the president of Operating Engineers Local 17 and nine others were named Tuesday named in a new racketeering indictment. Those …

Still image from Newt Gingrich’s appearance on Fox earlier this morning
 

Credit where credit is due: earlier this morning on Fox & Friends, Newt Gingrich did a pretty good job of explaining it’s baloney for Mitt Romney to dismiss questions …

Denver Broncos quarterback just the 11th athlete to top the list since it was introduced in 1994.

By Kyle Gunn-Taylor:The Buffalo Sabres opened the doors of the First Niagara Center and extended their hospitality to some of the team’s biggest fans, Wednesday.Approximately 20-bloggers from across the city were invited down to the arena and allowed a one-on-one question-and-answer session with team President, Ted Black.Despite being limited to a "live suggestion box" format, many bloggers came loaded with questions for all different aspects of the franchise.From the Time Warner v. MSG dispute, to the use of empty space in the arena for different amenities, the only topics truly off-limits were the organizational questions all Sabres fans really want…

By Kyle Gunn-Taylor:Pulling into an empty parking lot at a South Buffalo establishment during a Sabres game is like Maple Leafs goaltender Jonas Gustavsson giving up a goal to the slumping Buffalo attack, it just doesn’t happen.Actually it happened Tuesday, however, because of a dispute that has two wealthy companies putting Sabres broadcasts, and fans, in the dark.The squabble between Time Warner Cable and MSG is a feud that mirrors the recent NBA and NFL lockouts, two entitled entities fighting over what should be pennies to them, but an insulting fortune to the general masses.Time Warner posted profits of over…

WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says the Supreme Court ruling that led to formation of super PACs was “one of the worst decisions I have ever seen.”McCain, whose name has been synonymous with the push for campaign finance reform, also says, q…

Katy Perry is the clear choice of the American people, but she recently received a sharp rebuke from a head of state across the pond.Perry, who Wednesday earned five People’s Choice Awards for her music and acting, was last week slammed by B…