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Friday, July 3, 2009

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Suspect arrested in beating death of Sudanese teen

Buffalo detectives have arrested a suspect in the beating death of 15-year-old Sudanese refugee Kowat Rual, whose body was found at the edge of a canoe launch June 9. (Updated: 04:24 PM)

Blitzer video to Ken West grads a lesson in perseverance

The video of Wolf Blitzer’s address to Kenmore West’s Class of 2009 arrived at Kelly Ball’s doorstep in a FedEx box. Her persistence had paid off — even if she still couldn’t believe it. But it would take a special effort by the school’s faculty and staff to get the video shown at graduation. (Updated: 07:48 AM)

Financial woes facing figure after FBI search

Michael Wilson, the 22-year-old businessman whose company shelled out $2 million and agreed to pay an additional $4.3 million for two Hamburg mansions last year, appears to be having money problems. Which is in addition to the search of the houses by FBI agents Wednesday.  (Updated: 10:57 AM)

Police say Julian L. Christopher, 21, of Zelmer Street, confessed to killing 15-year-old Sudanese refugee Kowat Rual.

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News & Opinion

Old Advertisements Prove Ironic in Time

Doctors recommending Camel cigarettes? Safe driving tips from James Dean? The Consumerist has compiled the "Top 10…

— from MoneySmart

State OKs change at CWM allowing more waste to be landfilled

State environmental regulators have approved a proposal for a thinner cap on CWM Chemical Services' landfill in…

— from Niagara Views

Sports

Update: Rain stopped, tarp coming off

The Bisons can't catch a break. It's been bright and sunny for the last three hours here at Coca-Cola Field but as…

— from Inside Pitch

Roster suggestions for 411 Basketball Game

For hoops junkies looking for a fix, the 411 All-Star game that will be held on Saturday, August 8 at Villa Maria…

— from Sports, Ink

Life & Arts

Z plays Z, absolutely free!

Dweezil Zappa started bringing to Buffalo his Zappa Plays Zappa - a repertory ensemble dedicated to preserving and…

— from Miers on Music

Turn up the music

Looking for some music to play at your Fourth of July gathering? Here is a list I found from McClatchy Newspapers…

— from Susan Martin From the Home Front

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City & Region

‘Extremely troubling’ deficiencies cited in audit of Erie Basin Marina operator

When a yacht rumored to be owned by Ivana Trump cruised into Erie Basin Marina a year ago, the private operator of the city-owned facility decided to give the Gran Finale a break. (Updated: 07:14 AM)

Sports

Redefining fantasy football

Krystal Gray first turned heads as a football player when she was 4 years old. That's not about to stop when she suits up in the Lingerie Football League. (Updated: 12:34 AM)

Business

As economy drops jobs, paychecks drop some weight

WASHINGTON -- Employers cut 467,000 jobs in June, far more than expected, and the jobless rate hit a 26-year high of 9.5 percent. Just as worrisome, wages shrank to their lowest level in nearly a year. (Updated: 07:58 AM)

World & Nation

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home

The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service. (Updated: 04:01 PM)

Opinion

Hurray, Yahoo!

The successful bid to land a new $150 million Yahoo! data center in Lockport comes with a steep discount-power price tag, but the investment will be worth it if the iconic Internet company's decision spurs other new-economy firms to take a closer look at what this area has to offer. It's also a sobering reminder, though, that this state needs to provide incentives just to offset the business-unfriendly climate it has created. (Updated: 08:02 AM)

Life

Niagara Gorge-eous

Our Home of the Month is a charming 1923 house with Colonial Revival/Craftsman detailing on Orchard Parkway in Niagara Falls. "I've had all kinds of different houses Victorian, Federal and the Craftsman always feels warm and welcoming," says co-owner Scott Akdogan. He also loves that homes on the street have front porches. (Updated: 08:29 AM)

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