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Monday, May 06, 2013  Pfizer sells Viagra on its website in a drug industry first

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  President Barack Obama, in a speech at the National Defense University on Monday, pointedly warned Syrian President Bashar Assad not to use his arsenal.

Monday, August 06, 2012  The Albany Viper Unit Motorcycle Club holds annual back to school bash.

Monday, August 15, 2011  Germaine Moody of Albany receives BIZBASH nomination

Monday, August 08, 2011  Updated with video; Lee County law enforcement held their National Night Out event in conjunction with a back to school bash.

Saturday, July 30, 2011  The Albany Housing Authority held their annual back-to-school party at Holly Homes Saturday night, an event to bring the community together, and drive home the school system’s message that students should attend the first day of school.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Updated with video; In a unique fundraiser, four Lee County officials are served and handcuffed within the span of one hour; forced to make bail for "having no class."

Tuesday, March 29, 2011  Fight over whether Wisconsin union law has taken effect heads to court

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  Downtown Manager Aaron Blair says the New Year's celebration in downtown Albany is just the beginning of progression for the area.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  Sudan President threatens to withdraw from Darfur peace talks if no deal is reached in a day.

Saturday, June 19, 2010  Several Albany families in woke awoke to bashed mail boxes.

Wednesday, September 02, 2009  More than 30 mailboxes were vandalized early Wednesday morning on Florida Short Road.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008  The alleged gang rape of a woman near San Francisco earlier this month seems to be the punctuation on a series of high profile attacks.