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Culturals could take funding hit

By Bert GambiniBuffalo, NY – Many local cultural institutions could be without County funding this year. The County Executive is not due to release his…

National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley

The President meets regularly with his top advisers about the security situation in Iraq. His National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley attends these meetings. He talks with Steve Inskeep about what the president wants to know, and what he needs to know.

White House political adviser Karl Rove leaves the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Washington, D.C., after testifying for the fourth time before a federal grand jury investigating the CIA leak case, Oct. 14. He declined to comment on the proceedings.

Rove Concludes Testimony in CIA Leak Case

President Bush's top strategist, Karl Rove, spends four hours testifying in his fourth and final appearance before a grand jury investigating who exposed the identity of CIA agent Valerie Plame.

A Champagne expert says you can also cut the top off a bottle with the back of a chef's knife, or any sturdy instrument.

A Dramatic Way To Uncork The Bubbly: Use A Sword

The art of sabrage, or knocking open a bottle of Champagne with a sword, probably started during the time of Napoleon. A sword is handy but not necessary; a kitchen knife can also work, according to a Champagne expert.

Amherst detective testifies about evidence in Corasanti trial

It is day ten of the vehicular manslaughter trial of Dr. James Corasanti. The Amherst doctor is accused in the fatal July 8 hit and run of 18-year-old…

Dan Senor, senior national security aide to Mitt Romney, speaks to the press en route to Israel from London on Saturday.

Romney Adviser Defends Candidate's Statements About Palestinian Culture

A top foreign policy adviser to Mitt Romney on Wednesday defended statements the Republican presidential candidate made in Israel about Palestinian culture.

Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci looks on during the daily briefing on the coronavirus in the White House briefing room on April 1.

White House Says Trump 'Is Not Firing Dr. Fauci'

The White House says the top immunologist isn't going anywhere, notwithstanding a retweet from President Trump's account that linked Dr. Anthony Fauci with criticism.

An aerial tramway car fell to the ground in Northern Italy Sunday, killing 14 and leaving a child in the hospital. The cable line appeared to have snapped, but the cause hasn't yet been determined.

In The Italian Cable Car Disaster, Investigators Are Looking At Possible Manslaughter

A cable pulling an aerial tram to the top of a mountain appeared to have snapped, causing the car to swing into a pylon before falling to the ground and rolling several times, killing 14 people.

The cover image of <em>The Complete Roost Johnny Smith Small Group Sessions</em>, a 2002 box set of work from across the jazz guitarist's career.

Johnny Smith, Revered Guitar Player, Has Died

Though mainly a jazz player, wrote the surf guitar anthem "Walk, Don't Run," which became a Top 10 hit for The Ventures on two occasions.

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the White House last week. The president was the most admired man in America this year, according to Gallup. The first lady was the third most admired woman in America.

Gallup Poll: President Trump And Michelle Obama Most Admired Man And Woman In America

The annual poll of just over 1,000 Americans conducted in December selected the top 10 most admired men and women of the year.

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