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Eight Cyclists Killed in Italy A man was arrested after his car plowed into and killed eight cyclists on Sunday.


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Buffalo Events to Light Up the Holiday Spirit

Downtown Buffalo was hopping Saturday night as hundreds of community members braved the cold winter to come out and celebrate the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Fountain Plaza. This annual holiday event, presented by First Niagara Bank, was held at Rotary Rink at Main Street and Chippewa Street and marks the official opening of the free ice-skating season there. The festivities began at 5 p.m.


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Avoiding The Flu This Winter

The most wonderful time of the year can take a turn for the worse pretty quickly if you wake up Christmas morning in the grips of the flu. As flu season nears, the staff at Health Services has a little advice on how to best avoid catching the flu and stay healthy for the holidays. Although it varies from year to year, flu season in Western New York begins approximately around late December, according to Susan Snyder, director of Health Services. "We will start to see flu on campus as students return for the spring semester," Snyder said.


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2018 and 2022 World Cup Hosts Announced Russia has been selected as the host of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and Qatar has been named host of the 2022 tournament.


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Buffalo's Winter Wonderland

It's that time of year again. December has just begun, the holidays are near, and white flakes are starting to fall from the sky. And the City of Buffalo is ready to jumpstart the winter season. On Saturday, First Niagara Bank and Buffalo Place will be presenting the 2010 Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza.


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