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Clarence, NY (WBEN) A Clarence man accused of murdering his wife early yesterday morning has pled not guilty to 2nd degree murder 55 year old Michael Brown was arraigned yesterday evening He's accused of shooting his wife, 50 year old DeAnna Christen inside a home at 9170 Sheridan Drive in Clarence Brown will be back in court next Monday

SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss Friday's World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury. American coach Maurice Pochettino made the announcement during an interview with Fox about 90 minutes before the kickoff at Lumen Field in Seattle. The move is a setback for a U.S. team riding high after defeating Paraguay 4-1 in its first game one week ago. Pulisic left the game at halftime.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN).....A casual conversation between two friends led to Ellicott Development Co. buying four Buffalo parcels from Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro. Ellicott, through its 4628 Group Inc. affiliate paid a combined $5.3 million for properties Todaro had owned at 292 South Park Avenue, 69 Fulton Street, 78 Fulton Street and 79 Fulton Street. All four had been owned by 290 South Park LLC that was controlled by Todaro.

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - A casual conversation between two friends led to Ellicott Development Co. buying four Buffalo parcels from Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro. Ellicott, through its 4628 Group Inc. affiliate paid a combined $5.3 million for properties Todaro had owned at 292 South Park Avenue, 69 Fulton Street, 78 Fulton Street and 79 Fulton Street. All four had been owned by 290 South Park LLC that was controlled by Todaro.

One of the few Black-owned banks in the United States is introducing a debit card aimed at helping single mothers who live in government-subsidized housing escape poverty. The Bank King Card debit card will be offered beginning Friday in honor of Juneteenth by Redemption Bank, which will make a donation from every account opened to nonprofits that will steer the funding to needy families.

BEIJING (AP) — Dragon boat races, lion dances and other festivities marked the Dragon Boat Festival on Friday across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The more than 2,000-year-old holiday is best known for its sporting events, but its origins are rooted in ancient beliefs about health, protection and harmony with nature.

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Vidler's in East Aurora is celebrating its 96th anniversary tomorrow. They'll be handing out slices of cake to celebrate and giving dimes to kids to ride on the store's mechanical horse, Sandy. Vidler's opened during the buildup to the Great Depression and is still owned by the Vidler family through three generations. The Kenmore Farmers Market opens for the season Sunday morning, June 21st, at 9 on the Village Green in Kenmore.

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Around 20 students from Canisius University's sports management program will get hands-on experience in their field during next weekend's NHL Draft at KeyBank Center. Both undergraduate and graduate students will help draftees find their way to the stage from the green room. They'll also help the prospects' families find their way around KeyBank Center on the biggest night of their loved one's life. Dr. Shawn O'Rourke is dean of Canisius' Wehle Business School.

LEWISTON, N.Y. (WBEN).....Before he was an actor, Tony Danza was a middleweight boxer. Danza, in the region filming "Christmas at the Starlight" said professional boxing, much like horse racing, needs more promotion and a superstar - or two - to help gain traction with sports fans. "Boxing needs that dominate personality like a (Muhammad) Ali," Danza said. The closest boxing has to a major star these days is flyweight fighter Jessie "Bam" Rodriguez. It also needs more exposure.

DALLAS (AP) — As people gather across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama's presidential center will open its doors to the public for the first time. Located on a sprawling campus on Chicago’s South Side, the center for the nation's first Black president has been designed to inspire people to make the change they want to see in their own communities.