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Evan Kuz was visiting New York City for the first time from Canada. As the dark storm rolled in on the late afternoon of Sept 10th, he took this photo from the Ferry near Liberty Island. He later had coffee at Windows On the World that evening. It's something he'll carry with him for the rest of the life he says. (Evan Kuz via National Geographic)

The Day Before The Day That Changed Everything

A new film on the National Geographic Channel called "9/10: The Final Hours" focuses on the day before 9/11.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (center) talks about recent Republican Party gains and the road ahead for the GOP as Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (left) and Texas Gov. Rick Perry listen during a Wednesday press conference at the Republican governors' conference in Boca Raton, Fla.

At GOP Governors Meeting, Immigration Casts A Wide Shadow

After a successful 2014 election season, the nation's GOP governors gathered to talk about policy issues and bask in their victories. But President Obama's immigration plans dominated the discussion.

As Massachusetts teen birth rates decline, the Berkshires are poised to combat rising teen pregnancy trends

By Patrick Dongeshttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-979479.mp3Pittsfield, MA – A report by the Massachusetts Department…

Epidemics Prefer Changing Planes In JFK Over ATL

Researchers at MIT have developed a pretty nifty computer model to figure out the most influential U.S. airports in the early stages of an epidemic's spread. John F. Kennedy International is No. 1, followed by Los Angeles International. You might be surprised to learn that Honolulu's airport ranks third.

Audrey Kupferberg: The Epic Of Everest

The early 20th century was a time when exploration reflected feelings of nationalist pride and the concept of man versus nature. So much of this activity…

Secretary of State John Kerry arrives at the airport in Munich, Germany, on Feb. 5. On the way back to the U.S., Kerry's plane stopped in Boston during a snowstorm so he could see his new grandchild. Such personal stops are permitted, though they sometimes raise eyebrows.

John Kerry Takes A Side Trip Into A Snowstorm

Secretaries of state and other top officials sometimes make personal stops while traveling on official business. It's permitted, though it sometimes raises eyebrows and questions of cost.

City Councilors Call For Action On Employee Residency Enforcement

City councilors in Springfield, Massachusetts are calling on the city administration to enforce long-standing requirements that municipal employees live…

Any Questions #241

WAMC's Ian Pickus and resident quizzer Mike Nothnagel swap seats to take care of business.Last week's challengeStart with the word SPILL-PROOF. Change one…

First Voting Set To Begin In Iowa Caucuses

Iowa voters began gathering for the start of the caucuses Monday night. NPR reports from a Republican caucus site in Urbandale, Iowa.

Women's division winner Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya crosses the finish line during the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon in New York on November 7, 2021.

Kenya's Albert Korir and Peres Jepchirchir have won the New York City Marathon

The iconic 26.2-mile trek through all five of the city's boroughs returned in person on Sunday after it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.

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