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Monday, May 27, 2013  Local fire officials say now that many residents are cracking open their long-lost grill, there are many safety tips you should follow from preparation to clean up no matter what type of grill you're using.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  'Why not live truthfully?': NBA's Jason Collins comes out, prompted in part by Boston bombings

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Investigators say they heard a single gunshot from within the cabin just before the structure was engulfed in flame.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Story updated with new photos: Christopher Dorner is barricaded in a cabin in the California mountains.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  After two years of being out of commission, the Recollections exhibit at the Albany Museum of Art is back up and running thanks to a grant made by Mitchell EMC.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Georgia Southwestern has joined with other University System of Georgia Schools in finalizing plans to help Georgians earn more degrees.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Jeremy Lin headed to Houston as Knicks pass on matching Rockets' offer to free agent guard

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Updated with video; Fossil fuels have become an energy source that many people depend on each day.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Bursting with pride, Taiwan claims Knicks' emerging star Jeremy Lin as its own

Thursday, January 19, 2012  Updated with video; Websites like Wikipedia and Google are sending out a message in response to the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) that's circling Capitol Hill.

Monday, December 19, 2011  Updated with video; Kids were out at the Lee County Jail Saturday--but they were the ones with the guns!

Saturday, November 26, 2011  NBA owners, players reach tentative agreement to end lockout

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  Updated with video; The Albany Recreation and Parks Department hosts the NBA-WNBA Dribble, Dish and Swish competition.

Monday, July 04, 2011  Albany officials recognize local first responders for their service to the community.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  Young boys and girls showcased their basketball skills through a series of timed challenges for a national competition by NBA Fit and WNBA Fit called “Dribble, Dish and Swish."