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President Obama urges lawmakers to pass the health care reform bill in a vote later today.

Greg Paulus' 12th interception of the season resulted in a touchdown for the Panthers. Greg Williams returned it for a 52-yard score.

Kinney Drugs in North Syracuse allowed customers to bring in expired or unused medicine for safe disposal.

More than 30 Veterans groups and half a dozen high school marching bands will be taking part in the event, which kicks off today at noon at Clinton Square.

Black Friday is only three weeks away and that has put big name retailers in the middle of a price war. Wal-Mart and Target, for example, are cutting prices on a number of items to offer shoppers the best deals for the holidays. Video

Syracuse Police report that the number of copper thefts in the city is growing, prompted by the increasing value of the metal. Video

The off-ramp from I-81 southbound to I-690 East will be closed Saturday between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Also, the on-ramp from Thompson Road South to I-690 westbound will be closed to all traffic from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Calling hours will be this Saturday and Sunday for a State Trooper originally from the North Country who died Wednesday in a crash in the Town of Catskill. Video

Marietta firefighters dealt with a fire complicated by live ammunition in a mobile home on Otisco Valley Road last night. Video

The man known best for his works titled "Tuesday's with Morrie" and "The Five People you Meet in Heaven" was in Liverpool Friday. Mitch Albom held a signing for his new book "Have a Little Faith.” Video