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Bills to travel to Kansas City for AFC Championship Game

Bills advance to AFC Championship for 1st time since 1994

AAA on travel, quarantine requirements ahead of Bills game

GALLERY: Bills Mafia amped up for playoffs

National Guard confirms 3 soldiers dead after helicopter crashes in Mendon

01/21/2021 04:47 AM

Greece Amber Alert canceled, children found safe

16 people escape three-alarm fire, three fighters hurt in Rochester

First Alert Weather: Gusty winds today, with potential for some accumulating lake snows later Friday into Saturday

Good Question: A loophole in paid sick leave law?

Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel

When can you get the COVID-19 vaccine?

NEW YORK (AP) - The National Rifle Association is in a double-barreled legal battle for its future, moving forward with its bankruptcy case while fighting accusations it only sought Chapter 11 protection to avoid a potentially crippling lawsuit.

FILE - This photo from Wednesday March 7, 2012, shows Illinois gun owners and supporters file NRA applications during an Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day convention before marching to the Illinois State in Springfield, Ill. Lawyers for the influential gun-rights advocacy group told a federal judge Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 that the organization's recent decision to seek bankruptcy protection and reincorporate in gun-friendly Texas was not an attempt to dodge a lawsuit brought by the attorney general in New York, its current corporate home. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

Deputies searching for missing Chili teen

MCSO reports Eliah Moses, 14, left her home in Chili on Jan.13, and has not been seen since.

Can COVID-19 vaccines be mixed and matched?

Health officials say both doses should be of the same vaccine, here's why.

State Police warn of new phone scam involving puppies

State Police say multiple victims got scammed out of hundreds of dollars.

Powerball jackpot winner worth $731.1M sold in Maryland

The winning ticket for Wednesday's jackpot was sold in Allegany County, located in northwestern Maryland, but additional details weren't immediately available, the Maryland Lottery said in a statement.

Jacqueline Donahue of Hazleton, right, buys la Mega Millions lottery ticket at the Anthracite Newsstand on Public Square, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (Mark Moran/The Citizens' Voice via AP)

Police: Man in custody after threatening ex-girlfriend, firing shot into ceiling

It happened around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday on Central Park Avenue near Scio Street.

Brockport High School grad participates in Inauguration ceremony

A 2016 Brockport High School graduate was in the middle of the action in Washington D.C. on Inauguration Day.

PHOTOS: Inauguration Day

Joe Biden has officially become the 46th president of the United States.

Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.

Cuomo slams Finger Lakes region's COVID-19 positivity rate

It's been exactly one year since the first case of COVID-19 was found in the United States.

PPP sees 60K applications in first week of reopening

In the first week of the Paycheck Protection Program's reopening, the Small Business Administration says 60,000 loan applications have been submitted.

National & World

A group of protesters carrying anti-President Joe Biden and anti-police signs marched in the streets and damaged the headquarters of the Democratic Party of Oregon, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Portland, Ore. (Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian via AP)

Protesters gather, damage Democratic headquarters in Oregon

Powerball jackpot winner worth $731.1M sold in Maryland

China hopes for cooperation, better relations under Biden

Analysis: Biden faces a more confident China after US chaos

Global shares mostly up on optimism for stimulus from Biden

Proud Boy organizer arrested in Florida over riot at Capitol

Military helicopter crash kills 3 in training exercise in NY

Can COVID-19 vaccines be mixed and matched?

Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-Harris

Mobile labs take vaccine studies to diverse neighborhoods

Behind those dancing robots, scientists had to bust a move

Woman accused of helping steal Pelosi laptop due in US court

California: OK to use Moderna vaccine after illness reports

Next up: $730M Powerball prize after no Mega Millions winner

Biden bets big on immigration changes in opening move

Asian shares rise on optimism for more stimulus from Biden

Biden plans temporary halt of oil activity in Arctic refuge

Keystone XL pipeline halted as Biden revokes permit

California winds easing after sparking fires, power outages

Americans who live, work near capitols see peace, new hope

NRA fights for its future in Texas, New York courts

Good Question

Good Question: A loophole in paid sick leave law?

Good Question: Are there different age cutoffs for the COVID vaccine?

Good Question: Are there age limits for jury duty?

News10NBC Investigates

Hand sanitizer: Why it should never be in your kitchen

Should your retailer protect you from gift card scams? One victim’s story

Consumer News: When text messages are dangerous

Inside the Evidence

Inside the Evidence: Rochester family closer to justice after 36 years

Police: Arrest made in Wendy Jerome cold case from 1984

Inside the Evidence: Caught on camera: Can you help catch the killers?

Rochester in Focus

Sleep in Heavenly Peace providing beds to local children in need

Eastman School of Music junior to perform in William Warfield Scholarship Concert

Rochester in Focus: Edison Tech recruiting new students this month

Sports

Bills leaning on McDermott, Daboll and Frazier's conference championship experience

Diggs says coaches' experience helps keep team's heads in the game

Mahomes still under concussion protocol, but spotted practicing Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Daboll describes the traits that make Diggs a leader

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) celebrates after scoring on an 18-yard pass play with Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Steven Nelson (22) defending during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.

Elliott stops 40, Konecny scores as Flyers beat Sabres 3-0

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Elliott watches the shot from Buffalo Sabres' Dylan Cozens during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Boeheim, Girard lead Syracuse to 83-57 rout of Miami

Miami guard Earl Timberlake, left, Syracuse forward Alan Griffin (0) and Miami center Nysier Brooks (3) scramble for a loose ball during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)

Strange News

Behind those dancing robots, scientists had to bust a move

Marc Raibert, founder and chair of Boston Dynamics stands beside one of the company's Atlas robots during an interview and demonstration, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at their facilities in Waltham, Mass. The company engineered the robot to be able to dance in a fluid manner that is almost human. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)

Trump baby protest blimp enters Museum of London collection

FILE - In this file photo taken Tuesday, July 10, 2018, a six-meter high cartoon baby blimp depicting U.S. President Donald Trump in north London. The President Trump blimp will become part of the Museum of London's protest collection exhibition, which includes artifacts from the women's suffrage movement, peace activists who opposed the war in Iraq during the early 2000s, and more recent protests against public spending cuts, the museum has announced Monday Jan. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, FILE)

Woman ruled dead in 2017 fights to be declared alive

This undated image provided on Jan. 15, 2021 by Pierre-Jean Pouchain shows Jeanne Pouchain. Jeanne Pouchain is officially dead and has been trying for nearly three years to prove that she is alive. Pouchain's deceased status has prevented her and her husband, her legal beneficiary now that she's dead, from using their joint bank account, and she is deprived of other critical amenities of the living. (Courtesy of Pierre-Jean Pouchain via AP)

Dog and goat serving as mayor raise money for a playground

In this Jan. 24, 2020 file photo, Lincoln, a Nubian goat, stands in her pen in Fair Haven, Vt. A goat and a dog who were each elected mayor of a Vermont town have helped raise money to renovate a community playground. The Fair Haven town manager came up with the oddball idea of pet mayor elections to raise money and to help get local kids civically involved. (AP Photo/Lisa Rathke)

Beetle keeps rivals off scent of food buried for offspring

This November 2020 photo provided by Dr. Vanessa R. Lane shows a Nicrophorus orbicollis beetle in Georgia. Burying beetles scout for a dead mouse or bird, dig a hole and bury it, pluck its fur or feathers, roll its flesh into a ball and cover it in goop _ all to feed their future offspring. Now scientists think that goo might do more than just slow down decay. It also appears to hide the scent of the decomposing bounty and boosts another odor that repels competitors. (Vanessa R. Lane via AP)

Fake US leg band gets pigeon a reprieve in Australia

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2021, file image made from video, a pigeon with a blue leg band stands on a rooftop in Melbourne, Australia. A U.S. bird organization said the leg band identifying the bird as a U.S. racing pigeon was counterfeit, which may save the bird from strict Australian biosecurity policies that would call for a U.S. pigeon to be killed. (Channel 9 via AP, File)

Bills to travel to Kansas City for AFC Championship Game

Bills advance to AFC Championship for 1st time since 1994

AAA on travel, quarantine requirements ahead of Bills game

GALLERY: Bills Mafia amped up for playoffs

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Greece Amber Alert canceled, children found safe

16 people escape three-alarm fire, three fighters hurt in Rochester

First Alert Weather: Gusty winds today, with potential for some accumulating lake snows later Friday into Saturday

Good Question: A loophole in paid sick leave law?

Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel

Protesters gather, damage Democratic headquarters in Oregon

Powerball jackpot winner worth $731.1M sold in Maryland

China hopes for cooperation, better relations under Biden

Analysis: Biden faces a more confident China after US chaos

Global shares mostly up on optimism for stimulus from Biden

Proud Boy organizer arrested in Florida over riot at Capitol

Military helicopter crash kills 3 in training exercise in NY

Can COVID-19 vaccines be mixed and matched?

Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-Harris

Mobile labs take vaccine studies to diverse neighborhoods

Behind those dancing robots, scientists had to bust a move

Woman accused of helping steal Pelosi laptop due in US court

California: OK to use Moderna vaccine after illness reports

Next up: $730M Powerball prize after no Mega Millions winner

Biden bets big on immigration changes in opening move

Asian shares rise on optimism for more stimulus from Biden

Biden plans temporary halt of oil activity in Arctic refuge

Keystone XL pipeline halted as Biden revokes permit

California winds easing after sparking fires, power outages

Americans who live, work near capitols see peace, new hope

NRA fights for its future in Texas, New York courts

Bills leaning on McDermott, Daboll and Frazier's conference championship experience

Diggs says coaches' experience helps keep team's heads in the game

Mahomes still under concussion protocol, but spotted practicing Wednesday

Daboll describes the traits that make Diggs a leader

Elliott stops 40, Konecny scores as Flyers beat Sabres 3-0

Boeheim, Girard lead Syracuse to 83-57 rout of Miami

Behind those dancing robots, scientists had to bust a move

Trump baby protest blimp enters Museum of London collection

Woman ruled dead in 2017 fights to be declared alive

Dog and goat serving as mayor raise money for a playground

Beetle keeps rivals off scent of food buried for offspring

Fake US leg band gets pigeon a reprieve in Australia