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NPRNPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WYSO listener John Blakelock of Yellow Springs, Ohio along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. -
From left: family photo; family photo; family photoMen are traditionally thought of as providers for their children. But a report that interviewed thousands of fathers found them embracing another role.
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The drug was found on June 19 in plastic tubs buried in bunkers hidden beneath three shipping containers. Two Sydney residents were arrested. They face potential sentences of life in prison. -
China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts. -
This year's edition of the FIFA World Cup continues to be thrilling with unexpected performances from tournament first-timers and surprising results from some of the favorites. -
Colombia wakes up to a sharp political turn to right as Abelardo de la Espriella's preliminary victory redraws the country's path on security, economy, and peace. -
In the Season 3 premiere, a new dragon enters the chat and the Battle of the Gullet is in full swing.
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On this episode of What’s Next?, Dr. Marcus Watson, Associate Professor of Africana Studies at Buffalo State University, discusses the history of Juneteenth, its significance in the American story, and why understanding this history remains important today.
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The leftist organization is running its largest-ever slate of endorsements in hopes of furthering policies to tax the rich to pay for expanded social services. -
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation president and CEO spoke with BTPM NPR in advance of the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York’s celebration breakfast. -
New York Public News Network reporters Jimmy Vielkind and Jon Campbell talk about the latest developments at the State Capitol in Albany. -
Ahead of Father’s Day, WAMC’s Andrew Waite spoke with Troy Grant — the state’s first full-time fatherhood policy adviser. -
The state’s pension fund has outperformed its peers, but challengers say its overseer could do more with it. -
Burke's OPEN Appointments Act would require the process allows public participation in filling vacancies.
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People taking the 190 through South Buffalo may want to consider an alternate route if they want to avoid construction. Improvements start Monday on the 190 both ways from South Ogden Street to about Clinton Street. -
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Buffalo Public Schools students and their parents rallied outside of a Board of Education meeting on Wednesday night, raising questions about the districts’ priorities.
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- Theater Talk: Anna Fernandez stars in HIS GIRL WATSON at the Alleyway, A FEW GOOD MEN (Road Less Traveled at Shea's 710) stays true to Sorkin's original script, the stunning GIRL ON AN ALTAR (Irish Classical) shows Clytemnestra as the wronged party, and THE BOOK OF MORMON opens a short run tonight at Shea's.
- Theater Talk: What a week! Pride, Tonys, Arties! Shakespeare has touring show FOOLS & FOES up and in neighborhoods, PERICLES opens soon. Both Marina Carr's GIRL ON AN ALTAR and Aaron Sorkin's A FEW GOOD MEN open, and THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE continues at Torn Space.
- Theater Talk: Artie Awards (Buffalo's "Tonys") Monday, June 8 at Babeville. BUA & Torn Space's THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE is a great story just in time for Pride month, and SUFFS, the Broadway musical at Shea's, also gets its point across with a lot of sass. Both highly recommended. Happy Pride! See you at the Arties!
- Theater Talk: 35 annual Artie Nominations announced (Awards are June 8 at Babeville) and there's merch! (To pre-order Tee scroll down.) Bellissima's GHOST THE MUSICAL very entertaining, but closes this weekend. THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE opens tonight at Torn Space. Anthony has seen SUFFS (coming to Shea's) and declares "It's a gorgeous show!"
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