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WAMC's Dr. Alan Chartock discusses the testimony during a Congressional hearing on gun violence from family members of the victims in the Buffalo mass shooting and more.

Wisconsin has the highest number of binge drinkers in the nation, and they cost the state $6.8 billion in 2012.

Neil Heslin, whose 6-year-old son was killed in Sandy Hook, cried while telling a Senate Committee that guns have not been adequately regulated. He said the day he lost his son was the saddest and worst day of his life.

By Dave Lucashttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-861803.mp3Albany, NY – A new initiative encourages hotels and inns to "Go…

MLB:Major league owners have elected Rob Manfred as baseball's 10th commissioner, replacing outgoing Bud Selig in January. Manfred, who grew up in Rome,…

For the first time in five years, worldwide military spending is expected to go up, with China and Russia leading the way. The U.S. military budget is facing pressure, but the $600 billion in annual spending is roughly the same as the next 14 countries combined.

MLB:The Kansas City Royals are one victory away from advancing to their first World Series in 29 years. The Royals nipped Baltimore 2-1 to take a 3-0 lead…

Many have tried and failed with this kind of payment option before. But Apple's launch is bigger, with more financial institutions' support, and consumers may be more security-conscious.

This marks North Korea's fourth attempted launch of the year. The third failed. The last successful attempt was on March 6, when North Korea fired four missiles at the same time into the same waters.

Politics dominated the news this week. But the business world also had some interesting stories. Here are just three, involving Black Friday shopping, sham bank accounts and dining out.