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As Al Gore's running mate in 2000, Lieberman became the first Jewish candidate on a presidential ticket of one of the two major parties. He later became an independent and was a leader of No Labels.
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Cloudy with showers today with a steadier rain in easternmost New York and New England. Dry west of the Hudson River toward Central NY. Highs in the mid to upper 40s.
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WAMC's David Guistina speaks with Ivan Lajara, Senior Editor of The Daily Freeman, about Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger urging Governor Kathy Hochul to prioritize county needs like housing and the environment in the state budget.
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WAMC Sports Report 3/28/24: Phillies-Braves, Brewers-Mets openers postponed a day by rainy forecastsIt’s opening day of the 2024 Major League Baseball season, and the openers in New York and Philadelphia have been postponed until Friday because of rainy forecasts in both cities.
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Vermont Governor Phil Scott continues to call on the legislature to curtail any plans to increase taxes and fees.
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A Vermont state’s attorney’s license to practice law has been temporarily suspended.
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Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African."
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The Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish leaders, known largely for shared work on Civil Rights in the 1960s, has a complicated legacy--and an uncertain future between these communities.
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American artist Richard Serra died this week at the age of 85. Serra was world-renowned for his large-scale metal sculptures.
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The South African singer brought a homegrown genre, amapiano, to new ears with a viral hit and a Grammy. With her debut album, she wants to prove the world is ready for a full-blown African pop star.
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Kemmerer, Wyo., is on the front line of America's energy transition, with its coal plant slated to close and a nuclear plant in the works. But some think the rush to quit fossil fuels is impractical.
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Women who are pregnant or who have recently given birth in Gaza face serious challenges amid daily airstrikes, continued ground fighting, high rates of disease and a growing lack of food and water.
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“The Met Opera” returns this season with wide-ranging performances that bring joy to the ears. From Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” to Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly,” the secured season will surely keep you entertained. Airing on Saturdays at 1 p.m. through June 8, 2024.
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