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Tonko delivered an address to supporters

Rotterdam, NY (2008-11-05) Democrat Paul Tonko ended election night on a high note at Mallozzi's Restaurant in Rotterdam, New York, becoming the new representative for New York's 21st congressional district.

Quest to Rebuild Dudley Observatory

Albany, NY (2008-10-15) The founding of the Dudley Observatory at Albany in 1852 was a milemarker in humanity's quest to understand the heavens. The passage of time took its toll on the facility, it's board now looking to rebuild, and recapture some of its former glory.

Paul Caiano's WAMC Regional Forecast

Albany, NY (2008-12-01) Paul Caiano's WAMC Regional Forecast, updated every weekday morning.

First days after HIV infection may hold vaccine key

(2008-12-01) GENEVA (Reuters) - The body's initial response to contracting HIV could provide the answers scientists need to develop a vaccine for the AIDS-causing virus, a Nobel-winning expert said on Monday.

Brains of autistic slower to react to sounds: study

(2008-12-01) CHICAGO (Reuters) - The brains of autistic children react to sounds a fraction of a second slower than those of normal children, which may help explain the communication problems associated with autism, researchers said on Monday.

Endeavour touches down in California

(2008-12-01) CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Astronauts aboard the space shuttle Endeavour wrapped up a 16-day mission to prepare the International Space Station for its first six-member crew with a flawless touchdown at NASA's backup landing site in California.

Study finds childhood sleep terrors inherited

(2008-12-01) CHICAGO (Reuters) - Night terrors, which send children into sudden inconsolable screaming, are at least partially inherited, according to a study published on Monday.

150 whales die in stranding off Australian coast (2008-11-30) SYDNEY (Reuters) - At least 150 whales have died in a mass stranding off Tasmania's west coast, Australian authorities said on Sunday, despite the efforts of rescuers who managed to shepherd a small number back to the ocean.