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In the NBA, the Boston Celtics held on for a 71-69 win over the Chicago Bulls last night. Kevin Garnett scored eight of his 12 points in the fourth quarter and added 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the New York Knicks 92-88 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.

ALBANY – The state has decided to hold off on issuing a decision on whether to allow hydrofracking, instead announcing that because of the complexities of the issues, they will require more time to study.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is emphasizing the need for more background checks for gun buyers in his State of the Union address, saying that overwhelming majorities of Americans favor the proposal as a way to keep firearms from criminals.

Last night Obama said that senators from both parties are working on legislation to prevent people from legally buying guns and then giving them to criminals.

In the NBA, the latest LeBron James shooting streak has reached record-setting proportions.

James is the first player in NBA history to score 30 points and shoot at least 60 percent in six straight games after finishing with 30 on 11-of-15 shooting in Miami's 117-104 win over Portland.

Elsewhere, Toronto 109, Denver 108. Houston beat Golden State 116-107 and the Lakers 91, Phoenix 85.