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From a small basement studio to a thriving dance community, the Francis Academy of Irish Dance continues to celebrate Irish heritage and connection while gearing up for Syracuse's upcoming St. Patrick’s Parade.
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The governor said a mandate to cut emissions 40% by 2030 and 85% by 2050 is costly and unrealistic. -
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson is allowed to express his views on legislation that affects the court system, his spokesperson said. -
State lawmakers assembled the task force to find solutions to funding and staffing challenges. -
The abolitionist died 113 years ago on Mar. 10, 1913 in Auburn after a lifetime of activism and advocacy for the enslaved and, eventually, formerly enslaved people. Her funeral was held on Mar. 13. -
Syracuse mayor Sharon Owens said Veo bikes and scooters are back for the season. She noted they proved transportation for many without cars to get to work, shopping and connect to mass transit. -
It’s the end of the Adrian Autry era for 14th-seeded Syracuse men’s basketball after its 86-69 loss to 11th-seeded SMU.Josh Rajunov recaps the ACC Tournament first-round loss.
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In written messages and voice notes, one resident of Tehran gives a rare and intimate portrayal of life in the Iranian capital under constant bombardment.
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This week saw multiple attacks in the U.S. that the FBI is investigating as terrorism. Experts say they reflect an accelerating threat environment fed by foreign conflict and online radicalization.
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Despite rising tensions between the world's two largest economies, a growing number of young Americans are becoming captivated by China, as seen in the online trend "Chinamaxxing."
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In a new study, bats lap up vaccine-laced saline or chow down on vaccine-carrying mosquitoes. Will that have any impact on the flying mammal's immune system? -
This NBA season has featured an epidemic of "tanking" -- teams intentionally losing games to try to secure a higher pick in next year's draft. Planet Money considers possible solutions.
