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New questions about toxic chemicals at Ground Zero and their links to cancer and other illnesses are emerging as the family of a Central New York State Police sergeant remembers his life, service, battle with cancer and the legacy he left behind.
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Despite severe flooding and vehicle restrictions, the 2026 New York State Fair drew 962,795 visitors over 13 days as officials mark the event a success. -
Even though oaks and Norway maples have shed leaves due to fungal diseases, there are plenty of other species that can put on a colorful show this fall. -
School starts Tuesday and Wednesday at most area schools. Transportation and law enforcement officials want motorists to pay more attention around schools and bus stops.
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The new names in Syracuse football’s skill groups stuffed the box score in SU’s 66-3 blowout win over New Hampshire. Jack Knight recaps the Orange’s first victory in nearly an entire calendar year. -
Pressure from the Trump administration is unraveling progress made in recent years. -
A federal judge struck down a New York law for companies to pay $75 billion for climate change costs. An EarthJustice lawyer says polluter pays laws are not new and this could get reversed.
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In the Oscar-winning filmmaker's latest documentary, director Alex Gibney investigates the rise of Elon Musk and says what's behind Musk's success are distressing truths. -
The Trump administration declined this week to terminate TPS for Salvadorans, even though it has done so for people from other countries like Haiti and Syria. But it also hasn't said whether it will extend the protection in the future. -
President Trump's tariff standoff with Canada is rankling some key voters ahead of this year's midterm elections. -
Today marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, Trump and Vance issue plea for Americans to vote Republican in last night of convention, Trump-backed redistricting map effectively blocked in Missouri.
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Morning Edition hosts Steve Inskeep and Michel Martin both reported from the Sept. 11 terror attack sites. Steve recalls reporting outside the Pentagon and Michel recounts her time in lower Manhattan.
