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Trump Says U.S. Will Withdraw From WHO. Does He Have The Authority To Do It?

President Trump has announced that he is immediately halting the decades-long U.S. membership in the World Health Organization over its response to China's handling of the coronavirus epidemic. In a press briefing Friday at the White House, Trump said, "We will be today terminating our relationship with the World Health Organization and redirecting those funds to other worldwide and deserving urgent global public health needs." Trump said the decision came because WHO has "failed to make"...

Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin — Dave Lucas / WAMC

Rensselaer County Executive Tells Businesses To Reopen Despite State Orders

Local Reaction To Unrest In Minneapolis After Stunning Death Is Caught On Video

George Floyd and Derek Chauvin Were Once Co-Workers, Ex-Club Owner Tells TV Station

George Floyd and Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter in Floyd's death, worked together at a Minneapolis club as recently as last year, according to a report from local television station KSTP. Maya Santamaria, former owner of El Nuevo Rodeo, said that both Floyd and Chauvin worked security at the club. She said that the two could have crossed paths, though Chauvin mostly worked outside as an off-duty officer, while Floyd...

Vermont Governor Phil Scott (file photo) — Pat Bradley/WAMC

More Business Restrictions Eased In Vermont

A white man in a suit smiles in front of a wall with framed photos on it — Josh Landes / WAMC

Markey Unveils New Passenger Rail Bill

The Legislative Gazette #2022

By David Guistina • 15 minutes ago

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(Airs 05/29/22 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued an executive order that allows businesses to deny entry to customers who aren’t wearing a mask. He says its intended to improve public health and reduce fights, our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the Governor’s visit with President Trump, and we’ll get an update from New York’s Lieutenant Governor about re-opening from the coronavirus upstate.

Vermont Opening Some Summer Camps With Limitations

By Pat Bradley • 45 minutes ago

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In a pilot program Vermont is reopening some overnight summer camps. It’s hoped the move will help the state manage future changes to restrictions for out-of-state tourists.

The Most Common Listener Questions About The Pandemic, Revisited

By Michel Martin & Ari Shapiro • 1 hour ago

Revisiting Common Economy Questions And Reconnecting With Past Callers, Continued

By Scott Horsley • 1 hour ago

NPR's chief economics correspondent looks back at the question answered on the National Conversation about the economy. Past callers reconnect to update on how they have fared during the pandemic.

Revisiting Common Economy Questions And Reconnecting With Past Callers

By Scott Horsley • 1 hour ago

NPR's chief economics correspondent looks back at the question answered on the National Conversation about the economy. Past callers reconnect to update on how they have fared during the pandemic.

Justice Department Says Maine's 2-Week Quarantine Rule Discriminates Against Tourists

By Susan Sharon • 2 hours ago

Updated at 8:13 p.m. ET

The U.S. Department of Justice is siding with campground and restaurant owners in Maine who sued the state over a two-week self-quarantine policy for out-of-state visitors.

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills imposed the restriction as part the state's response to the ongoing pandemic. Several other states have imposed similar measures.

Trump Says U.S. Will Withdraw From WHO. Does He Have The Authority To Do It?

By Pien Huang • 2 hours ago

President Trump has announced that he is immediately halting the decades-long U.S. membership in the World Health Organization over its response to China's handling of the coronavirus epidemic.

In a press briefing Friday at the White House, Trump said, "We will be today terminating our relationship with the World Health Organization and redirecting those funds to other worldwide and deserving urgent global public health needs."

Missouri's Only Clinic That Provides Abortions Allowed To Remain Open

By Vanessa Romo • 3 hours ago

Planned Parenthood scored a victory in Missouri on Friday in a ruling that allowed the state's only abortion provider to keep its doors open.

In a 97-page decision, a state administrative commission said the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services wrongfully denied the reproductive health organization a license renewal for a St. Louis clinic in 2019.

George Floyd and Derek Chauvin Were Once Co-Workers, Ex-Club Owner Tells TV Station

By Austin Horn • 3 hours ago

More Business Restrictions Eased In Vermont

By Pat Bradley • 3 hours ago

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Vermont Governor Phil Scott relaxed some COVID-19 business restrictions on Friday. He was also quizzed about his campaign plans following his announcement Thursday that he will seek a third term.