John McCain has picked Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate. McCain introduced Palin during a rally in Dayton, Ohio.

A newborn baby was found abandoned in the bushes on the south side of Syracuse.

Day nine at the New York State Fair is highlighted by Students' Day and Native American Day. Today all students 16 and under as well as all Native Americans can get into the fair free. Of course a popular spot all day today will be the Indian Village on the west end of the fairgrounds. Brad Vivacqua has a preview of the day to come.

Although summer is winding down the Onondaga County Health Department is reminding residents to still be wary of West Nile virus and Lyme disease.

Fairgoers can be treated to a variety of traditional Native American dances and rituals at the Iroquois Village.

SUNY Oswego's president has decided to stay at the school for now. President Deborah Stanley has withdrawn her name as a candidate for president of Old Dominion University.

Millions of people watched Obama's acceptance speech on television. Among them were Central New York Democrats who have rallied behind the Illinois Senator since the beginning. Our Nneka Nwosu talked with them about the upcoming election.

Thursday night, Barack Obama delivered a history-making speech and accepted the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

Two people are taken to the hospital after being ejected from their car in an accident in the Hamlet of Memphis.

No one hurt as firefighters battled a house fire in the village of Fayetteville. It broke out just after 1 a.m. Friday along Cahill Road.

An Ithaca High School teacher and coach has been charged with sex crimes.

Two people are injured after a motorcycle accident in the Town of Verona.

A State Trooper is in good condition Friday after being shot in the hand Thursday night.

Barack Obama's speech may have pumped up die hard supporters, but some people are worried that the theatrics may have been a bit over the top and may have actually dissuaded some who were on the fence. Our Josh Robin has reaction from Denver.

As Barack Obama made his historic acceptance speech at the DNC Thursday night, he didn't waste any time taking aim at presumptive republican nominee John McCain. Our Rita Nissan has more from Denver.