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Clinton reportedly is headed for Cabinet

WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama plans to nominate Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state after Thanksgiving, an aide to his transition said Thursday. One week after the former primary rivals met secretly to discuss the idea, the two sides were moving quickly toward making it a reality. (Updated: 10:33 AM)

Reinventing nursing homes by putting patients first

Frank Neureuter, sitting comfortably in a motorized scooter at Beechwood Nursing Home, doesn’t look like anyone ready to join a revolution.  (Updated: 10:29 AM)

DA says his office isn't staffed to investigate Golisano issue

Citing a lack of people and resources, District Attorney Frank J. Clark says he will not probe allegations of election law violations lodged by the Erie County Board of Elections against Buffalo Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisano. (Updated: 10:31 AM)


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University at Buffalo plans campus-wide smoking ban

The time is coming when smokers at the University at Buffalo won’t have to step outside and huddle in the cold or wind or snow to light up because UB officials announced that smoking will be prohibited from all university buildings and grounds — including parking lots and green spaces — starting next fall. (Updated: 10:42 AM)

Sports

Bulls could win MAC East tonight

Showdown Friday is finally here, much to the relief of a roster full of University at Buffalo players and coaches. The Bulls sail into Bowling Green riding a four-game winning streak, a school Division I record, and would win the MAC East outright with a victory. (Updated: 07:35 AM)


Business

Imagining possible career paths

About 90 juniors and seniors at the Charter School for Applied Technologies got a taste Thursday of what budding entrepreneurs go through when they try to convert an idea into successful reality. (Updated: 07:20 AM)

World & Nation

Automaker bailout effort collapses

WASHINGTON — The proposed $25 billion rescue package for America's automakers collapsed Thursday as Congress drew the line on another bailout. Democrats said they wouldn't even consider it until the Big Three produced a convincing plan for rebuilding their industry. (Updated: 07:22 AM)


Opinion

Looking for trouble

A complex but important part of the financial meltdown is getting some needed attention by a presidential panel. More transparency for credit default swaps and the financial instruments known as derivatives could lessen future risks. (Updated: 07:23 AM)

Life

Give thanks for essentials

With six days to go before Thanksgiving Day dinner, we've compiled a list of must-have items and our favorite tips to help you have a stress-free feast. (Updated: 08:14 AM)


Entertainment

Fresh direction for Charlie Kaufman

In Gusto, read about Charlie Kaufman, long known as a Hollywood screenwriter, who makes makes his directorial debut with "Synecdoche, New York," scheduled to open next Friday. (Updated: 10:45 AM)

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