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Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step as the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead, according to Egyptian and Israeli security officials.
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Bard College and Director for the Center for Civic Engagement &Professor of Political Studies Jonathan Becker, Senior Fellow, Bard Center for Civic Engagement Jim Ketterer, and Political Consultant Libby Post.This is an abbreviated panel that is taking place during WAMC's February Fund Drive.
The Met Opera airs Saturdays at 1 p.m. beginning Dec. 6 through May 30, 2026.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes another $535 million to keep National Guard in state prisons amid staffing shortage.
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In many upstate cities like Syracuse, Binghamton, and Rochester, the number of children living in poverty is upwards of 40%.
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This week on the Disabilities Beat, we dive into Governor Kathy Hochul's budget proposal for New York State, which has been met with mixed reactions from the disability community.
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Bill Steiger, who served in the George H.W. Bush and first Trump administrations, reflects on the past year's changes in the U.S. role — and his new job as head of Malaria No More.
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Things are looking bleak for a fix in Congress for ACA premiums that doubled, on average, this month. And Republicans are making arguments against the law that haven't worked in years past.
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The Trump administration says it's reviewing thousands of cases to look for potential fraud. A judge ordered a temporary pause, saying refugees cannot be arrested "without warrants or cause."
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Despite issues with her heart, this octogenarian still competes in triathlons. She's proof that preventive medicine paired with smart lifestyle choices help seniors stay active longer.