Collection of LIVE interviews from Buffalo's Early News on WBEN
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President Trump's "big beautiful bill" clears one hurdle
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8:55President Trump's promised budget bill advanced through committee Sunday night. Political analyst Steve Roberts says it's one hurdle of many.
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Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Dr. Bradley Webster from Roswell Park tells us about the Gleason score, treatment and more.
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Workers at 11 local nursing homes are preparing to go on strike
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7:35Shameka Burnette-Matthews from 1199SEIU tells us where negotiations stand between the union and long-term care facilities.
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Latest on President Biden's cancer diagnosis
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2:09Former President Joe Biden's office announced Sunday Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. ABC's Steven Portnoy tells us what's known as of this morning.
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Jill Schlesinger's financial advice for college grads
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6:26It's graduation season at schools all across the country. Jill Schlesinger has some tips for students before they head out into the world.
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Temperatures will stay mostly in the 50s this week as a low pressure system moves in. Meteorologist Phillip Pandolfo has the forecast.
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How much are Americans spending on subscription services?
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8:07CNET's Dashia Milden tells us what subscriptions are doing to Americans' wallets.
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Taking a look at the economy with Investopedia's Caleb Silver
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3:19Wall Street is experiencing a multi-week rally. Caleb Silver tells us where the economy is at as a pause is placed on tariffs.
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The Bandits begin look to complete their 3-peat this weekend
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6:51Play-by-play man John Gurtler previews the 2025 NLL Finals.
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Cheektowaga Supervisor Brian Nowak on his concern level for Galleria
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6:08The Walden Galleria is facing down a potential foreclosure after its owners failed to pay a $220 million loan. Cheektowaga Supervisor Brian Nowak tells us where things stand for the mall.
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Buffalo School Board member Larry Scott reacts to delay in naming third-party investigator
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9:31Buffalo's Board of Education has yet to name a third-party investigator as the district faces allegations of a sexual assault and abuse coverup. Board member Larry Scott spoke with us about his disappointment.
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There's a dangerous new social media trend in schools
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1:40Schoolkids are sticking lead into the USB ports of school computers, causing smoke and flames to shoot out of the computers. ABC's Jim Ryan tells us more.
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Howard Simon gives his thoughts on the Bills 2025 schedule
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Planning your Bills road trip with Elizabeth Carey
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5:35Elizabeth Carey from AAA of Western & Central NY tells us what the most popular destinations are for the upcoming Bills season.
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Sal Capaccio breaks down the Bills' 2025 schedule
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7:49The schedule is here! WGR's Sal Capaccio goes over all the marquee matchups in 2025.
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Examining the fallout of New York State's budget
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8:30The state budget has passed, so what's next? Albany insider Jack O'Donnell tells us.
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What's going on with America's air traffic control system?
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4:27CBS travel editor Peter Greenberg says the ongoing air traffic control dilemma is a "culmination of decades of problems with the FAA not updating equipment" or other procedures.
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We'll find out when the Bills are playing this season during tonight's NFL schedule reveal. Sal Capaccio gives his predictions.
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Fr. Paul Seil recalls the events of 5/14, when 10 Black people were murdered at Tops on Jefferson Avenue by a racist shooter.
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Shocking details are revealed about President Biden in 'Original Sin' book
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2:12A book by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson includes a number of shocking allegations about the final days of President Biden's presidency. ABC's Steven Portnoy tells us about them.
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A site is chosen for a permanent 5/14 memorial
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8:17A 5/14 memorial will be built at the corner of Jefferson and Best in Buffalo. Rev. Mark Blue tells us about what the memorial will include, the timeline for construction and more.
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Local pharmacist reacts to new executive order targeting drug prices
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6:45Don Arthur, owner of Brighton Eggert Pharmacy, reacts to a new executive order from President Trump that aims to lower prescription drug costs.
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The dynamics of how people search for information online are changing according to information shared by Apple and Google. Tech reporter Mike Dobuski tells us about it.
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Garnell Whitfield on Hamburg house explosion, Buffalo's finances and 5/14
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Local nursing home workers are preparing to strike
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6:08Shameka Burnette-Matthews from1199 SEIU tells us what nursing home workers are fighting for as a strike deadline nears.
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Stocks rally on Monday after the U.S. and China agree to tariff pause
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8:07Stocks were up big on Monday after the U.S. and China eased trade tensions. Michael Angelucci from Level Financial Advisors looks at the rally and tells us if this is a lesson in staying the course.
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President Trump is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as he visits the Middle East this week. ABC's Karen Travers has the latest.
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Mystery over tariff direction; Trump heads to Middle East
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7:04Washington insider Dave Levinthal tells us about the fallout from the U.S.-China tariff pause in DC. Also, Trump heads to the Middle East.
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ABC's Steven Portnoy on state of trade between U.S., China after tariff agreement
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2:43Steven Portnoy says we are essentially back to where we were in the first weeks of the Trump administration as tariff rates come back down.
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U.S., China tariff deal is 'good news for consumers'
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7:26Political analyst Steve Roberts reacts to news that the U.S. and China have agreed to pause tariffs on each other as negotiations continue.
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A day of service and remembrance for those lost in the Tops shooting will be held this Wednesday. Ekua Mends-Aidoo tells us more.
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The U.S. and China reportedly have a deal on tariffs
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7:25The U.S. and China have placed a 90-day pause on tariffs and agreed to lower the numbers associated with them. Jill Schlesinger tells us what it means for the economy.
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Plenty of questions still need to be answered as Western New York prepares to lose more than 70 Rite Aids, 13 of which are in Buffalo. Chris Daly from the UB School of Pharmacy discusses the future of the industry, its workers and customers.
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"Almost summer-like" temperatures in the forecast all week
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1:53Meteorologist Jon Hitchcock has the forecast.
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Bethany Kloc with SPCA Serving Erie County highlighting our Newshound of the Week, Luna!
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Jillian Cannan from the Buffalo Holiday Market previews Mother's Day weekend at the Richardson Olmstead Campus
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CBS News correspondent Sabina Castelfranco live in Vatican City on Pope Leo XIV's first full day
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Buy Now, Pay Later... what to know with Ted Rossman from Bankrate
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ABC News correspondent Brian Clark following Thursday's election of U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV
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Vice Chancellor of the Buffalo Catholic Diocese Fr. Peter Santandreu discusses the election of U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV on Thursday
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Buffalo Niagara Film Commissioner Tim Clark discusses film tariffs and how they could impact the local film industry going forward
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Catherine Shick from FeedMore WNY on this weekend's Stamp Out Hunger food drive at post offices across Western New York
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Arrest at Jennifer Aniston's home puts spotlight on personal security
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6:50Jennifer Aniston's personal security detail detained a man who crashed through the security gate at her home. Brad Garrett tells us more about the profession.
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A $100 million revamp of the Scajaquada Expressway appears to be on hold
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7:49Justin Booth, co-chair of the Scajaquada Corridor Coalition gives his reaction.
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How should Buffalo address its $70 million deficit?
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6:27Balancing Buffalo's budget is a short and long-term issue. Fred Floss, Director of the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority tells us what will need to be done to get the city's finances in order.
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Former OLV pastor and rector Msgr. Paul Burkard reacts to ongoing conclave
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6:13Msgr. Paul Burkard tells us about the conclave and what he's hoping the result will be.
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Bankrate's Greg McBride tells us what is influencing the Federal Reserve's decisions.
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No pope decision yet as black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel
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2:13The conclave has yet to reach a decision, though ABC's Brian Clark says we are approaching the window where a new pope will be named.
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Sabina Castelfranco tells us what will happen today as cardinals gather to elect a new pope.
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