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Obama order on abortion locks in health care votes

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and House Democratic leaders have struck a last-minute deal with abortion foes to secure the final few votes needed to remake America's health care system.

Johnson and Triche lead Syracuse over Zags, 87-65

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Wes Johnson scored a career-high 31 points and pulled down 14 rebounds and Andy Rautins added 24 points as Syracuse hit a dozen 3-pointers to stun Gonzaga 87-65 on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Local S.U. fans celebrate big win and look toward Sweet 16

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -How did S.U. basketball fans that couldn't make it Buffalo take in Sunday's big second round game? Many packed the bar at Babe's Macaroni Bar and Grill in North Utica.

Cornell dominates another higher seed

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Louis Dale scored 26 points and Ryan Wittman had 24, helping 12th-seeded Cornell dominate No. 4 seed Wisconsin 87-69 on Sunday to reach the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament for the first time.

Protester disrupts House, yells 'Kill the Bill'

WASHINGTON (AP) - A Democratic lawmaker says a protester stood up in the House gallery, yelled "Kill the bill" and was cheered by Republicans.

Utica man found with drugs during traffic stop

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (WKTV) - Police arrested a 49-year-old Utica man after they say he was found with drugs during a basic traffic stop.

Spring cleaning amnesty in Utica

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Utica Mayor David Roefaro has announced a four week grace period to set green waste material loose at the curb for collection by the City of Utica Department of Public Works.

Jamesville beats Newark for Class A title, 59-45

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (AP) - Tournament MVP Dajuan Coleman had 12 points and 14 rebounds to lift Jamesville-DeWitt to its third straight title with a 59-45 win over Newark in the Class A final Sunday at the New York State Boys High School Basketball Championships.

Rome man arrested for stealing a bow from Gander Mountain

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (WKTV) - New Hartford police say a store employee reported a man fleeing with a Diamond Razor Edge Compound Bow back on February 11th. Employees say the man took off in a dark colored vehicle.

Obama to Democrats: Back health bill for Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says House Democrats should vote Sunday for a massive health care bill to help Americans. But he says it will also end up being good politics.