AM News Headlines 8-29-12

(WWLP) - Police in Amherst are stepping up patrols as part of a campaign to fight underage drinking.

State Gaming Commission Chairman Stephen Crosby says a plan by the mayor of Springfield to select among several competing casino proposals...appears to fit within the framework of the state's new casino gambling law.

Ann Romney swept onto the stage at the Republican National Convention last night...and delivered a forceful defense of her husband's character and values -- and made a play for the critical women's vote.

A set of twins has been forced to deal with illness all their lives.  Despite trips to specialists and emergency rooms...doctors couldn't figure out what was wrong with them...until a year ago.   A procedure known as total genome sequencing helped doctors pinpoint the twins' problem...and provide a new treatment that cured them
   
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