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Timesunion.com most viewed stories on Wednesday* 1.Latham man’s obituary a somber warning to smokers

2. She was ‘on a mission’ for ranch dressing. Not even Kirsten Gillibrand’s campaign event could stop her.

3. Berkshire Bank closing three Capital Region branches

4. Albany man accused of murder says he was defending himself

5. Niskayuna’s infamous ‘zombie’ property problem solved

6. Feds: Albany man distributed child pornography

7. Man arrested in connection to Troy slaying

8. Flight cancellations mount as winter storm nears Albany

9. Cold Case: They drained a swamp and found a body

10. Storm timing could give plow crews plenty of time to tackle roads

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