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The pharmaceutical company on Monday announced promising results from its COVID-19 vaccine trials on 5- to 11-year-olds, including dozens that participated in a local study.
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Former Utica-area congressmember Sherwood Boehlert has died after a long illness. He was one week shy of his 85th birthday. Boehlert served parts of Central New York and the Mohawk Valley for nearly 25 years from 1983 to 2007 when he retired. -
The State Assembly held a hearing Monday to discuss limiting a chemical compound known as “neonics” that is used in corn, soy, and wheat farming, and linked to population declines in some insects and birds.
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United Way's Kickoff Cookoff has enlisted 20 local restaurants to donate a portion of business to the non-profit's priorities. The initiative can also drive some business their way.
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Angela Douglas says the R. Kelly case is an example of a powerful perpetrator taking advantage of a victim's situation.
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NCAA athletes are making money in ways they never could have before. On the national scene, and in Syracuse, young men and women are expanding their brand through name, image, and likeness deals. WAER's Ian Unsworth explains more.
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Syracuse running back Sean Tucker had an all-time performance versus UAlbany this weekend. WAER's Joe Puccio recaps the dominance of Tucker and the Orange.
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It's FCS week for Syracuse Football. Syracuse takes on Albany looking to rebound from its 17-7 loss to Rutgers last Saturday. Hosts Ben Shulman and Johnny Gadamowitz look forward to the matchup with the help of Great Danes offensive coordinator Joe Davis (15:37-27:23) and Hero Sports FCS Correspondent Dan Steenkamer (29:38-41:18). -
Tarryn Mento/WAER NewsThe 2020 Census brought news to the city of Syracuse. The population is growing after decades of recorded decline. The prospect of more residents has impacts for a variety of places and organizations.
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It's a battle as old as the states themselves: New York versus New Jersey. Syracuse hosts Rutgers this week with a chance to move to 2-0 on the season. Hosts Ben Shulman and Johnny Gadamowitz preview the matchup with Chris Iseman of USA Today Network-New Jersey (9:56-33:46).
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Training camp is done, and the regular season opener is days away for the Syracuse football team. Hosts Ben Shulman and Johnny Gadamowitz take a peak inside training camp with Sports Illustrated's Mike McAllister.
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A third shot of the vaccine can be given at least six months after the two-dose regimen, according to the authorization. A booster rollout could begin this week.
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Seven House lawmakers are facing ethics complaints for violating the Stock Act, which polices insider trading, because of a recent bipartisan trend of lawmakers ignoring disclosure requirements.
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The independent film director was best known for Watermelon Man and Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Chris Nyamandi, Country Director of Save The Children in Afghanistan about a restriction on girls' education and other threats to children's welfare under the Taliban.
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Attributed to climate change, Brazil's historic drought is devastating its coffee farmers, who's crops supply much of the world.
