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President Trump set the process in motion to ease federal restrictions on marijuana. But his order doesn't automatically revoke laws targeting marijuana, which remains illegal to transport over state lines.
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Parts of the region could see a total of between six and 12 inches of snow Friday night into Saturday morning. A state of emergency is in effect in Broome, Otsego, Delaware, Chenango and Cortland counties.
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The last Western New York naturalization ceremony of the year welcomed 38 people from 18 countries to a courtroom in downtown Rochester. -
Christmas Midnight Masses are a tradition for many Western New York Catholics. But one of the region’s most prominent churches will celebrate its centennial this particular Christmas. -
The election to fill the State Senate seat being vacated by Buffalo Mayor-Elect Sean Ryan has another candidate. Dan Gagliardo is entering the race with the backing of the Republican Party.
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These stunning photos include a polar bear in a Chinese zoo, a teen in Zambia facing an uncertain future, Mongolian kids watching TV in a tent, a chef prepping a bowl of good-for-you soup.
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Myanmar's military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country's civil war. The head of the U.N. says the vote will be anything but free and fair. -
In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side's airspace for military purposes. -
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