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Top 5 Things to See Before You Start Your Day: September 8

1. Eastwood talks about convention talk with chair: Clint Eastwood says he achieved what he sought to do when he appeared at the Republican National Convention last month and had a nearly 12-minute dialogue with an empty chair.

2. Big 12 announces new 13-year deal with ESPN and Fox Sports: The Big 12 announced a new 13-year deal with ESPN and Fox Sports on Friday that is reportedly worth $2.6 billion and should provide long-term stability for a conference that once seemed on the brink of collapse.

3. Nonalcoholic wine's health benefits: Wine lovers, get ready for a buzz kill. A new study has found that drinking two glasses of red wine a day can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease -- but only if the alcohol has been removed.

4. First weekend of Twin Bridges construction: The first weekend of construction on the Twin Bridges is taking place rerouting traffic from the northbound lanes to the southbound lanes of the bridges.

5. Are two-day conventions next?: Message to convention planners: Three days are enough.

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Whitehall woman waits to hear from family in Oklahoma

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Cuomo, Mohawk leaders sign casino pact

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State senate honors veterans from across the state

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