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Cornell Grad To Head IRS

Just one day after sacking IRS Commissioner Steven Miller, President Obama has already found a replacement. >>

Obama Backs Media Shield Law

President Barack Obama is defending investigations into government leaks, saying they are necessary for national security. >>

Schumer To Revive Media Shield Law

Sen. Chuck Schumer seeks to put the media shield law. >>

Stem Cell Human Clone

Scientists have recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for illnesses like Parkinson's disease and diabetes. >>

US Justice Department Seizes AP Phone Records

The Justice Department has secretly obtained two months of telephone records of journalists for The Associated Press in what AP's top executive says is an "unprecedented intrusion" into newsgathering. >>

Parade Shooting: New Orleans

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is urging witnesses to come forward after gunmen opened fire on a neighborhood Mother's Day parade. >>

Barbara Walters Announces Retirement

The veteran ABC News anchor is set to announce Monday morning on "The View" that she will retire from TV journalism during the summer of 2014. >>

Plastic Gun From 3D Printer

A technological breakthrough is raising eyebrows on capitol hill. >>

Shumer Pushes For Undetectable Weapons Ban

A technological breakthrough is raising eyebrows on capitol hill. >>

Legislation in DC Aims to Help Wounded Vets

Wound cut down time it takes for vets to access Social Security Disability >>

Congress Ends FAA Furloughs

Local Air Traffic Control Tower to Remain Open >>

FAA Cuts Cause Travel Delays

As part of a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff, Congress approved budget cuts that forced many federal agencies to cut services and staff hours. Today those budget cuts kicked in for air travelers. >>

Delay to Small Knives on Plane

The U.S. government is temporarily delaying the start of a rule that would permit passengers to carry small knives on commercial flights >>

P.A. Wind Energy

Northern Tier (WENY) - Wind energy installations almost doubled in Pennsylvania last year, but the industry still only provides about 1 percent of the states electricity. >>

"I Run for Boston"

Across the nation runners came out in support of the Boston marathon victims and for the city as a whole. >>

Two Arrested in Al-Qaeda Linked Attack

Canadian authorities have arrested two men accused of plotting to attack a passenger train. >>

BREAKING NEWS: Boston Bombing Suspect in Custody

Boston Police tweet suspect is caught >>

Putin Expresses Condolences On Behalf of Russian People

President Barack Obama has spoken by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the investigation into the Boston Marathon attacks. >>

BREAKING: Gunshots Fired In Watertown

The City of Boston is no longer on lock-down, however the 2nd suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings remains on the loose. >>

BREAKING NEWS: 1 Bombing Suspect Dead, Another at Large

Police have a suspect in custody in Watertown, Mass. >>

FBI Releases Bombing Suspects’ Pictures

At a late afternoon press conference, FBI Special Agent releases pictures of Marathon Bombing suspects and asks for help from public. >>

Boston Marathon Update

Officials in Boston are saying surveillance video that has been found has become significant in the search for whoever bombed the marathon on Monday. >>

U.S. Secret Service Intercepts Tainted Letter To President

The U.S. Secret Service says it has intercepted a letter addressed to President Barack Obama that contained a "suspicious substance." >>

CNN Reports: Arrest Made In Boston Bombings

CNN reports that an arrest has been made in the Boston Bombings. >>

Suspect Arrested in Ricin Case

45 year old Mississippi man accused of sending poison to Obama, lawmakers >>

Obama Slams Senators Opposing Gun Measures

President Barack Obama says the Senate's opposition to a bill that would have expanded background checks for gun buyers marks a "shameful day for Washington." >>

Latest Developments In Boston Marathon Explosions

Police and reporters have converged on the federal courthouse in Boston amid conflicting reports on whether a suspect is in custody in the bombings that killed three people and wounded more than 170 at the Boston Marathon. >>

Background Check Vote: Gun Control

The sponsors of a Senate proposal to expand background checks for gun buyers say a vote is likely this week and it's too close to call. >>

Verizon Wireless Phone Upgrades

Verizon Wireless announced contract phone upgrades will increase from 20 to 24 months. >>

Fight on Synthetic Marijuana

The federal government went another step further to fight the sale and distribution of three forms of synthetic marijuana. >>

Rep. Glenn Thompson on Background Check Amendment

U.S Senate takes step foward in gun debate >>

Major Car Makers Recall Millions Of Cars

Three major automakers are recalling millions of vehicles around the world due to faulty airbags. >>

Stores May Have Toxic Products

Ten national big box stores are under the microscope this morning and health officials are asking the major retailers to clear their shelves of products containing hazardous chemicals >>

Rep. Marino Introduces "One Subject" Bill

Bill would increase transparency in voting >>

Arsenal of Weapons found in Newtown Gunman’s Home

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - Warrants released in the investigation of the Newtown school shooting reveal that an arsenal of weapons including guns, a gun safe with shotgun shells, a bayonet and several swords were found in the home of the gunman. >>

Plans to Demolish Flooded Homes in Athens Move Forward

Athens township is moving forward with plans demolish homes that were ruined by the flood of 2011; however, not all town supervisors are pleased with how it's going to be paid for. >>

Amanda Knox Acquittal Overturned

Amanda Knox says it's "painful" to have her acquittal on murder charges overturned by Italy's highest criminal court but she's confident in the truth, and says remaining questions about her case must now be examined by objective and capable prosecutors. >>

Senate Passes $3.7 Trillion Budget

Reed says there is a lot of work to find a common ground between the House and Senate budgets. >>

Reed Touts Local Ingenuity

Congressman invites Finger Lakes CC to DC to Show Off Manufacturing Program >>

Facebook Trial: Lawyer Unable To Withdraw

A lawyer who wanted off the case of a New York man suing for an interest in Facebook has been denied his request to withdraw. >>

Congress Passes Continuing Resolution

Government shutdown averted for remainder of fiscal year >>

Sen. Gillbrand Calls For Federal Minimum Wage Increase

With Nearly 1.8 million New Yorkers earning minimum wage or just above, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing for an increase to federal minimum wage. >>

Drug Recall

The Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care providers of a recall of all products produced by MedPrep Consulting of Tinton Falls, New Jersey. >>

Hillary Clinton Announces Support for Gay Marriage

Says all people deserve equal rights >>

Reaction to Sen. Portman’s Support for Gay Marriage

GOP group says there's growing support among Republicans >>

Schumer: Cruise Ship ’Bill of Rights’

New York Senator Charles Schumer wants the cruise ship industry to adopt a so-called "bill of rights" for passengers aboard its ships. >>

Republican Senator Comes Out in Support of Gay Marriage

Says gay son helped him evolve his views >>

Toyota Recalling 209,000 FJ Cruiser Models

Seatbelt retractors could fall off >>

Trouble at High Seas for Carnival Cruises

Another Carnival ship experiences problems and passengers are frantic. >>

Argentine Cardinal Named Pope

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argetina chosen as Pope; takes name Pope Francis >>

Tuna Recall Expanded

Two of the three biggest players in the U.S. canned-tuna industry, Bumble Bee and Chicken of the Sea, have both expanded voluntary recalls. >>

Corning Cable Subsidary Caught In Kickstart Scheme With CIA

We start this morning with news of a Corning Inc. Subsidiary that's been linked to a kickback scheme with the CIA. >>

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Dead at 58

Venezuelan officials call for unity after Chavez' death. >>

Rep. Thompson, Sen. Toomey on Sequester Threat

Toomey submits legislation to allow Obama to make necessary cuts >>

Sobering Stats on Wrong-Way Crashes

They're usually high speed and head on... and often fatal >>

Pork Sausage Recalled for Plastic

Sold in NY, PA >>

Mindy McCready Found Dead At 37

Country Singer Mindy McCready was pronounced dead at her Arkansas home Sunday. >>

Massive Meteor Strikes Russia Overnight

A meteor crashed into Russia overnight injuring more than 500 people. >>

Local Meteor Analysis

An air blast in Russia caused by a meteor rocks the country; injures 1,000. >>

Olympic Runner Arrested for Murder

South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been charged in the shooting death of his girlfriend. >>

American Airways-US Air Merger

US Air and American Airlines have made a deal. >>

U.S Airways, American Airlines to Merge

Deal expected to be announced Thursday >>

Penn State To Consider Settlements

Penn State is considering offers from most of the people who have told the school they suffered damages related to the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal. >>

President Obama Delivers State of the Union

Obama looks to leave legacy >>

Nike Co-Founder Backs Paterno

Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight has issued a statement blasting Louis Freeh report in the Penn state sex abuse scandal. >>

Pope Benedict XVI: Plan to Resign

Pope Benedict XVI announces plans to resign at the end of the month. >>

20% of Credit Reports Contain Errors

Errors can affect interest rates on loans >>

Previewing State of the Union Address

Washington Bureau looks at potential issues in Obama's annual speech >>

USPS Posts $1.3 Billion Loss in 1st Quarter

Holiday package delivery, political ad mailings not enough >>

Boy Scouts Delay Vote on Accepting Gays

Vote could now occur in May >>

U.S. Postal Service Set to Cut Saturday Mail

The financially struggling U.S. Postal Service says it plans to stop delivering mail on Saturdays, but continue delivering packages six days a week. >>

PA Joins In Lawsuit Against Standard & Poors

Pennsylvania has become the 17th state including the District of Columbia, to join in legal actions taken against an International Credit Ratings Agency. >>

NYC Says Farewell To Ed Koch

Funeral arrangements are set today for former Mayor, Ed Koch. >>

Former NYC Mayor Ed Koch Dies

Former New York Mayor Ed Koch, the combative politician who rescued the city from near-financial ruin during three City Hall terms, has died at age 88. >>

Oscar-Nominated Actor Visits DC to Discuss Mental Health

Bradley Cooper of "Silver Linings Playbook" says role spurred him to take action on mental health issue >>

Police: Suicide Bombing At US Embassy, 2 Dead

A police official says a suicide bomber has detonated an explosive device at the entrance of the U.S. Embassy in the Turkish capital and at least two people are dead. >>

Hagel To Face GOP Critics

Republican Chuck Hagel is to be the lone witness today as the Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on his nomination for defense secretary. >>

Toyota to Recall Corolla, Matrix, Lexus models over airbags and wipers

Faulty airbags could deploy, wipers may not work >>

Boy Scouts to Reconsider Ban on Gays

Would lead decision up to individual troops, civic groups >>

House Raises Debt Ceiling, Passes "No Budet, No Pay" Measure

Calls on Senate to Pass Budget >>

Victim 6 Sues Penn State, Sandusky, And Charity

A young man who testified at the child sex abuse trial of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky last summer is suing him, his charity and the university. >>

Obama Sworn In To 2nd Term

Lays out vision for next four years >>

The Stage is Set for President’s Inauguration

President Barack Obama has prepared a second inaugural address that broadly lays out his vision for the country's future while leaving the details of the policy fights over taxes, guns, immigration and other divisive issues for another day. >>

Honda to Recall Pilots, Odyssey Over Airbag Issue

2009-2013 model years affected >>

Miss New York Crowned Miss America

Miss York takes home the crown in the Miss America Beauty pageant. >>

Presidential Inauguration Preps Underway

NY food and wine products to be featured >>

Miss America Contestant To Undergo Double Mastectomy

Miss America Contestant Allyn Rose is pursuing double mastectomy surgery to prevent getting breast cancer. >>

Little Expected From Lanza Autopsy

Little is expected to be revealed about Adam Lanza' s actions from an autopsy and toxicology exam. >>

What’s Next for the Farm Bill?

New Congress has to work on deal before temporary extension expires >>

Worst Flu Season In Decades

Hospitals in nearly every state are scrambling to deal with a flood of flu patients. >>

Lew For U.S. Treasury

President Barack Obama's likely nominee for Treasury secretary, Jack Lew, is a premier federal budget expert, an administration insider also known as a tough bargainer. >>

Importance on Weatherization Program Funding

Senator Kirstin Gillibrand visited Owego this afternoon to talk about the importance of the federal Weatherization Assistance Program. >>

Senator Gillibrand on Gun Cotnrol

During her time in Owego today, we spoke to Senator Gillibrand about the gun control debate in Washington following the tragedy in Newtown Connecticut. >>

Mold Concerns for Fisher-Price Infant Sleeper

Users warned to check for mold >>

Sec. of State Clinton Returns to Work

Illness, concussion, blood clot kept Clinton away fron duties >>

113th Congress Sworn In

Rep. Boehner re-elected House Speaker >>

New Congress Sworn In

Politicians representing the people of the Twin Tiers were sworn in to Congress. >>

Reed on Fiscal Deal

Republican Congressman from Twin Tiers explains yes vote on controversial "Fiscal Cliff" agreement. >>

House Won't Vote to Avert Fiscal Cliff by Deadline

Did agree to block across-the-board tax cuts >>

Farm Bill Extension

Lawmakers in Washington, D-C have managed to come up with a one-year extension on the farm bill, averting the so-called 'dairy cliff'. >>

Senate Reaches Fiscal Cliff Deal

A very happy New Year for the Senate closing out 2012 with a deal. >>

75W Light Bulbs to be Phased Out

60W, 40W next to go >>

Top 5 Political Stories of 2012

2012 was a very busy year in politics. WENY-TV's Washington Correspondent Ted Fioraliso breaks down the Top 5 political stories of the year. >>

GM Announces Truck Recall

Hoods can fly open unexpectedly >>

Obama Wants Assault Weapons Ban Reinstated

Appoints VP Joe Biden to Lead Task Force >>

Dick’s Sporting Goods to Suspend Rifle Sales

Suspension in light of Newtown, CT shooting >>

27 Dead in Connecticut School Shooting

Children, suspected gunman among the dead. >>

Shooting Fuels Gun Control Debate

Sen. Carl Levin Speaks Against Non-Sporting firearms >>

Honda to Recall 800,000 Minivans, SUV’s

Ignition issue could cause vehicle to roll away >>

Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting

In the midst of a partisan debate over how to avoid going over the fiscal cliff, lawmakers in Washington came together Tuesday night to light the Capitol Christmas Tree – officially ushering in the holiday season. >>

Palace Confirms Duchess is Pregnant

Prince William, wife expecting a baby >>

Odds of Winning the Powerball Jackpot

The Powerball jackpot is up to $500 million and if you think the dollar figure is breathtaking, wait till you hear about your odds of winning it all. >>

Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in Washington

WENY TV's Washington Bureau was there >>

Hostess to Officially Shut Down

Bankruptcy judge approves closure, after failed negotiations >>

Voice of Elmo Resigns from Sesame Street Amid Allegations

Resignation comes in wake of allegations of sexual relationship >>

Walmart Workers Could Stage Black Friday Strike

Some workers angry over Thanksgiving night opening >>

President Barack Obama Wins Re-Election

Will serve four more years in White House >>

Lookback of Romney’s Road to the White House

Washington Correspondent Ted Fioraliso at Romney Campaign >>

Helping Sandy Victims in New York

A group of parents and kids from a local church are coming together to help the victims of hurricane sandy, using an empty bus to bring supplies down to Manhattan. >>

Nissan to Recall 2012-2013 Altima Sedans

Bolts could come lose, cause crash >>

Third and Final Presidential Debate

WENY-TV Political Analyst Dr. Jim Twombly joins the Late Edition team to dissect the third Presidential debate between President Obama and Governor Mitt Romney. >>

Preview of Tonight's Final Presidential Debate

President Obama, Mitt Romney to Debate Foreign Policy >>

Tech Connection: "Fearless" Free Fall

In this week's Tech Connection, WENY-TV's J.B. Biunno takes you all the way up to the stratosphere and back down again for a look at "Fearless" Felix Baumgartner's incredible journey. >>

Federal Court Rules DOMA Unconstitutional

Case expected to be taken up by U.S. Supreme Court >>

Obama, Romney in a Heated Debate

In their second Presidential debate, President Obama and Mitt Romney clash at Hofstra University on Long Island. >>

Obama, Romney Prepare for Town Hall Debate

Candidates will answer questions from undecided voters >>

Kindle E-Book Buyers to Get Credit

Part of settlement over publisher price-fixing scheme >>

Biden, Ryan Exchange in a Spirited Debate

Biden takes aim at Romney's 47 percent comments. >>

Unemployment Rate Dips Below 8-percent

The U.S. unemployment rate has fallen below 8 percent for the first time in nearly four years. >>

Obama Loses The First Debate?

WENY-TV's Washington Correspondent and Political Analyst join the Late Edition team to break down the first debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney. >>

The Political Impact of Twitter

Thanks to social media, viewers across the country and the world were able to react to what the candidates said instantaneously. >>

Honda Recalls Civic, Pilot Models

Recall due to headlight failure >>

NFL Referee Deal Reportedly Near

Refs could be on field this weekend >>

Toys R Us to Hire 45,000 for Holiday Season

Hiring managerial and sales associate positions >>

Romney Caught On Tape: Comments Spark Debate

Comments about 47% of Obama Supporters Draws Ire from Both Sides >>

Complaints About Telemarketing Calls Surge

Most calls now pre-recorded "robocalls" >>

Obama Speaks at DNC

WENY-TV Washington Correspondent joins J.B. Biunno on the Late Edition to discuss President Obama's speech. >>

DNC Delegates Prepare for Roll Call Vote

Dems will nominate Obama for 2nd term >>

Romney Makes Promises at the RNC

WENY-TV Washington Correspondent Ted Fioraliso joins the Late Edition team live from Tampa after Romney speaks at the RNC. >>

Pennsylvania’s Role at RNC and in Nov. Election

Fomer GOP Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum weighs in >>

NY Delegates Back Romney-Ryan

Tuesday night, the Twin Tiers delegation became part of history - helping to secure the nomination for Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan. >>

New mileage standards would double fuel efficiency

New mileage standards would double fuel efficiency >>

Isaac Reaches Category 1 Hurricane

Storm reaches Hurricane status with 75mph winds >>

RNC Events Pushed Back

The first official day of the Republican National Convention wrapped up almost as fast as it began. WENY-TV Washinton Correspondent Ted Fioraliso explains why from the RNC floor. >>

New York Delegates Excited at RNC

Visit summer training camp home of New York Yankees >>

Stage Set For Political Conventions

WENY TV to Cover RNC & DNC Conventions >>

Tired of Campaign Ads? It’s Only Just Begun

Be prepared to see more than you’ve ever seen before -- more negative campaign ads. >>

Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Michigan

The Michigan Lottery says the ticket was sold in Lapeer, about 45 miles north of Detroit. >>

Child Seats Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Four million Bumbo baby seats recalled >>

Romney Defends VP Pick, Washington Reacts

Romney Taps WI Congressman as VP Pick >>

Tech Connection: Landing on Mars

In this week's Tech Connection, WENY TV's J.B. Biunno takes a closer look at how the Mars Rover "Curiosity" landed on the red planet. >>

Who Will Romney Choose As His VP?

VP App will notify users immediately after choice >>

Postal Service Reports Losses

Losses total $2.1B from April to June >>

Gas Prices on the Upward Trend

The National Average for a gallon of gas surged 13.7 cents, making it the biggest one week increase since May of 2009. >>

Obama Leads Romney in Key Battleground States

Obama ahead in polls in PA, OH, FL >>

Toyota Recalling RAV 4s to Fix Suspension Issue

Issue could lead to crashes >>

Thompson Bill Aims to Expand Access to Veterans Health Care

Thompson bill aims to expand access to veterans health care >>

Toomey Defends Deficit Reduction Plan

Senator Pat Toomey talked about his plan to tackle the nation's deficit. He called the state of the economy chilling. >>

Presidential Candidates, Gun Lobbyists React to Colorado Shooting

The incident is thrusting the messages of pro-and-anti-gun lobbies back in to the spotlight. >>

Mass Shooting At Colorado Mall

A gunman opened fire early Friday at a movie theater in a Denver suburb, killing 14 people and leaving at least 50 other injured, Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates said. >>

Lawmakers Push for Farm Bill Passage

U.S. Farm Bill Passes House; Now in Senate >>

Needles Found in Sandwiches on Delta Flights

FBI now investigating >>

US Olympic Uniforms Made in China

Lawmakers call for future uniforms to be made by American workers >>

Yahoo Security Breach

User Accounts May Be Compromised >>

AHCA Presidential Race Implications

People are split about the Supreme Court's decision. Most feel it will be good for the country. Others think it could cause more problems. >>

SCOTUS Upholds Insurance Requirement

The Supreme Court has upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. >>

What Is the Supreme Court Really Deciding?

The Supreme Court will make a major decison on President Obama's Affordable Health Care Act on Thursday...but what does it really mean? >>

Attack Ads Enter the Race for President

In the race for the White House, political ads are being released more and more frequently. WENY-TV Washington Correspondent Ted Fioraliso has reaction to a Romney ad that suggests President Obama is out of touch with what’s going on in the economy. >>

A Political Chess Move?

President Obama made history by announcing support for same sex marriage, but some say the move is strictly symbolic; an effort to solidify his stance before the 2012 presidential race kicks into high gear. >>

Race to 270 Electoral Votes

President Obama and the likely Republican nominee, Mitt Romney, are both moving forward and courting voters in hopes of winning the November election. >>

New Ruling In Penn State Abuse Scandal

Judge rules against a prosecution effort to rein in Sandusky defense subpoenas. >>

Newt Gingrich Drops Out of Race

Republican Newt Gingrich can call himself a former presidential candidate after suspending his campaign. >>

Romney Wins NY & PA Primaries

Mitt Romney put an exclamation point on his campaign Tuesday night, winning five more state primaries. >>