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Teachers expected to protest Campbell Brown speech

The teachers union and its allies will protest outside the state’s annual Business Council meeting in Lake George on Wednesday. The union is upset over a…

Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, seen here at a news conference on Saturday, has much to smile about: He was rescued just two days after he was kidnapped. Not all Venezuelans are that lucky. The government's own statistics show that 895 kidnappings were reported last year.

In Venezuela, An Abduction Highlights A Scourge

Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos' kidnapping had a storybook finish when commandos rescued him just two days after he was abducted. But others aren't so lucky. It's not uncommon for hostages to die in Venezuela, and the usual path to freedom involves paying a big ransom.

Cain Reassess His Presidential Campaign

A day after denying an Atlanta woman's claim that she had shared a 13-year affair with him, Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain said during a morning conference call that he is "reassessing" his candidacy.

<em>Composer</em> is an album of original classical music by Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins.

Anthony Hopkins Lives Out A Long-Deferred Musical Dream

The Oscar winner, who first began writing music more than 50 years ago, has just released an album of original classical compositions.

Letters: Baseball Drama, 'Children Of The Rainbow'

Robert Siegel and Melissa Block read emails from listeners about a foul baseball snafu and thousands of Norwegians who gathered in song.

Commentary: Favorite Irish Songs

By Christina AbtBuffalo, NY – Ah to be sure, Danny Boy was my dear departed mother's favorite Irish Song. While mom couldn't carry a tune in a bucket,…

Music Notes: Singing for the Holidays

It'll be an ambitious Holiday concert for a local singing ensemble.By Bill Raffel, WBFOBuffalo, NY – The Buffalo Choral Arts Society presents its most…

Commentary: Media Coverage of Michael Jackson's Death

By Mary Jo Jagordhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wbfo/local-wbfo-846131.mp3Buffalo, NY – Thank you WBFO and NPR. On the day after the…

Commentary: Forged in Buffalo

By Jim Nolanhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wbfo/local-wbfo-730718.mp3New York City, NY – Today barbequing has become a game of…

Seneca's call on President Obama over Thruway dispute

By Eileen BuckleyBuffalo, NY – The Seneca Nation of Indians are calling on President Barack Obama for his help to address grievances about the New York…

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