http://www.rnews.comR News: As It Happens, Where It HappensCopyright 2008 RNewsPresident-Elect Barack Obama made it official today, nominating Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.http://www.rnews.com/Story_2004.cfm?ID=67298&rnews_story_type=18Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:49:24 ESTToday's weather looks much quieter compared to yesterday and last night as a storm system moves north and east of us. We will basically just see lots of clouds, some breaks of sunshine and a few light showers possible at any moment. High temperatures today will get up into the middle 40s. This will feel much nicer compared to the weather over the weekend. One more thing to note is the wind. Sustained winds out of the southwest will be between 15 and 30 mph, but some occasional gusts near or exceeding 40 mph will be possible.http://www.rnews.com/Story_2004.cfm?ID=67296&rnews_story_type=16Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:02:59 ESTThe City of Rochester has among the highest crime rates in the nation according to a new national study. CQ Press recently released its 2008-2009 City Crime Rankings. Rochester was 32nd on the high crime list. Buffalo ranked 29th, Syracuse came in at 92. The rankings are based on the rate of crimes like murder, rape and robbery.http://www.rnews.com/Story_2004.cfm?ID=67294&rnews_story_type=18Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:55:30 ESTA storm system passing off to our west will mean mainly rain overnight. Although much of the precipitation did start off as a mix, the transition to rain will improve travel conditions by Monday morning. Temperatures will actually rise to near 40 by sunrise.http://www.rnews.com/Story_2004.cfm?ID=67292&rnews_story_type=16Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:58:52 ESTIt was a good start to the holiday shopping season, despite what retailers had predicted. http://www.rnews.com/Story_2004.cfm?ID=67291&rnews_story_type=18Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:23:17 ESTUnited Church Ministries (UCM) in Rochester is celebrating the season of giving and welcoming its new president – its first female leader. http://www.rnews.com/Story_2004.cfm?ID=67290&rnews_story_type=18Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:36:48 ESTIt seems like we can't do without our cell phones these days. Rochester, however, is one of the least cell-phone addicted cities in the country. http://www.rnews.com/Story_2004.cfm?ID=67289&rnews_story_type=18Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:59:26 ESTDuring these tough economic times, many are dealing with crises they have never seen before. For some, it is too much to handle.http://www.rnews.com/Story_2004.cfm?ID=67286&rnews_story_type=18Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:27:45 ESTSchool districts may have dodged a bullet when state lawmakers refused to support the governor's mid-year cuts to education two weeks ago, but that doesn't mean they have avoided the budget ax altogether.http://www.rnews.com/Story_2004.cfm?ID=67285&rnews_story_type=18Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:21:03 ESTThe attacks in Mumbai, India, are a reality for many in Rochester's Indian community. The Hindu Temple of Rochester called a special memorial ceremony honoring lives affected by last week's terrorist attacks.http://www.rnews.com/Story_2004.cfm?ID=67284&rnews_story_type=18Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:17:39 ESTA new frozen yogurt shop opened at Eastview Mall in Victor on Black Friday.http://www.rnews.com/Story_2004.cfm?ID=67283&rnews_story_type=51Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:44:51 ESTDemocratic officials say President-elect Barack Obama plans to officially nominate Hillary Rodham Clinton for secretary of state at a news conference Monday.http://www.rnews.com/Story_2004.cfm?ID=67281&rnews_story_type=18Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:19:24 ESTStocks rallied Friday in a half-day session, closing out the month of November with losses, but finishing with big gains on the holiday-shortened trading week. http://www.rnews.com/Story_2004.cfm?ID=67280&rnews_story_type=71Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:14:42 ESTWhen we talk about alternative energy sources, the conversation usually revolves around wind or solar power, but a good case can be made to include wood in that circle. http://www.rnews.com/Story_2004.cfm?ID=67279&rnews_story_type=81Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:59:43 ESTMice with Alzheimer’s disease showed improvement in a recent UC-Irvine study, after they were given high doses of an over-the-counter form of vitamin B3.http://www.rnews.com/Story_2004.cfm?ID=67278&rnews_story_type=62Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:51:24 EST