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Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.
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The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.The culture and traditions of Ancient Egypt have long captivated history students. But one part its history may have been swept under the rug.On today’s program, we’ll explore opium use in Ancient Egypt, and how the drug was used by people of all classes, including the pharaohs.
The Met Opera airs Saturdays at 1 p.m. beginning Dec. 6 through May 30, 2026.
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As 34 people become U.S. citizens in a Syracuse courtroom, immigration attorneys and advocates say expanded enforcement continues to fuel fear across Central New York.
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The governor had previously signaled openness to changing the law to allow more teens to be tried as adults. -
Community members in Mahopac are defending a local school board member who is employed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. -
The FAA reports more than 1,900 flights were delayed on day one of this week's incoming storm.
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People who study the Border Patrol say it continues to be less well prepared than big city police for handling crowds and situations involving protesters, some of whom are legally armed.
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NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania about his memoir, Where We Keep the Light, immigration raids and the upcoming elections in 2026 and 2028.
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A powerful winter storm walloped a huge swath of the U.S., killing at least 25 people. Electricity is out for hundreds of thousands, and freezing rain and snow have coated streets. -
After repeated Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, Ukrainians face long outages during a cold winter at war. On social media, Ukrainians share tips for keeping warm at home.
