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Saturday, November 21, 2009

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Churchgoers fall prey to thefts

Updated: 11:59 PM /
An ecumenical thief stole purses and wallets Sunday from four worshippers in downtown and North Buffalo churches, prompting a warning from Buffalo police.

Bringing private grief out into the open

12:02 AM /
Denise and Brian Skrzypek don't like to discuss the details of their son's death, yet it's not as though they're denying what happened. In the 10 months since Joshua Skrzypek committed suicide, the Wheatfield couple have fought to turn their private grief into a public mission to raise awareness about mental illness.

March found guilty of attempted murder

12:04 AM /
A jury in Erie County Court convicted Adrienne S. March of first-degree attempted murder and she now faces a mandatory minimum prison term of at least 15 years to life.

The Rev. Thomas Yorty, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where one of the thefts occurred, speculates that current economic conditions may be contributing to crimes.
Robert Kirkham/Buffalo News

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News & Opinion

In defense of Frank Sedita

No reporter in town likes to hoist politicians by their petards more than I do. But I just don't buy into the grief…

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New era for New Era

News that one of the Buffalo area's signature companies is cutting back -- way back -- is serious and disappointing…

— from Strictly Business

Sports

This Day in Buffalo Sports History: A not-so-perfect 10

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— from Sports, Ink

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Life & Arts

Ha Jin on the writer as migrant

"...No matter where we go, we cannot shed our past completely - so we must strive to use parts of our past to…

— from ArtsBeat

A world of make-ahead dishes from Mark Bittman

New York Times food writer Mark Bittman has published a list of 101 dishes you can make ahead for Thanksgiving,…

— from Hungry for More

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Event Listings

City & Region

Medians divisive on Main

Updated: 12:07 AM /
Traffic islands in reconstructed sections of Main Street between Bailey Avenue and Humboldt Parkway attempt to create quaint streetscapes. But some motorists and neighbors say they pose an obstacle course for drivers.

Sports

Bergeron's OT goal tips the balance against Sabres

Updated: 12:44 AM /
The way the goaltenders were playing, it was going to take a special shot to win the game. Boston got it. The Bruins' Patrice Bergeron tipped a shot and sent it careening past a hard-luck Ryan Miller, giving Boston a 2-1 overtime victory over the Sabres on Friday night.

Business

Barnes & Noble warns of delay in shipping new e-readers

Updated: 11:53 PM /
Nook, the Barnes & Noble's device for reading digital versions of books, has sold out, and new orders won't ship until after Christmas.

World & Nation

Oprah’s emotional goodbye

Updated: 7:07 AM /
CHICAGO—For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-life champion who reigned over daytime television much like Johnny Carson once ruled late night.

Opinion

Davis departs

Updated: 11:55 PM /
Ellicott Council Member Brian Davis dodn't leave the Common Council until he was shoved, but he delivered the right apology about the missteps that led him to plead guilty to misdemeanor campaign-finance charges. Now the Council, tasked with filling his slot without the consent of voters, must choose a replacement carefully.

Life

Tips for a safe and healthful holiday

5:11 PM /
Turkey Trotters, when is the last time you ran 4.97 miles? Touch football players, you know you'll dive for at least one ball. Domestic chefs, partygoers, shoppers … the last place you want to spend your Thanksgiving is in the hospital emergency room with a burned hand or twisted ankle.

Entertainment

J-Lo, Lambert and Jackson top AMA roster

Updated: 5:05 PM /
Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards on Sunday. "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert will incorporate leather, chains and handcuffs into his.