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President Trump tells allies who rely on the Strait of Hormuz for oil, "Go get your own oil," as the U.S. backs off promises to open the strait.
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NPR's Michel Martin talks to Robert Malley, former special envoy to Iran in the Biden administration, about President Trump's comments that the U.S. could end the Iran conflict in a matter of weeks.
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An executive order from President Trump seeks to create federal lists of eligible voters and instructs the Postal Service to send ballots only to approved voters. It faces certain legal challenges.
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Trump tells allies who need Strait of Hormuz for oil to get it themselves, how the Iran war is impacting the U.S. and global economy, SCOTUS to hear arguments on birthright citizenship.
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After spending most of the full-scale war in Russian captivity, the former mayor of a frontline Ukrainian city recalls his ordeal as he returns to a hometown deeply transformed by modern warfare.
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Fire and Light
Tonight, as the sun slips below the horizon, something extraordinary will happen.
Public opinion improves in Memphis around crime and policing
A recent survey by the Memphis Shelby County Crime Commission shows that while crime is still a top concern among residents, recent efforts have reduced its importance.
UofM presents “Emerge: New Student Dance Works”
The University of Memphis Department of Theatre and Dance presents its annual "Emerge: New Student Dance Works."
Federal judge finds Trump violated free speech by ordering NPR defunded
A U.S. District Court judge found that President Trump's executive order calling for the defunding of NPR and PBS violated the First Amendment.
Spotting deceptive diet product claims
Scammers often target weight loss goals with misleading claims, fake endorsements, and hard-to-cancel “free trials.” Randy Hutchinson, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, says that consumers should research products, read the fine print, and consult a doctor before buying.
Easter Ham
A baked ham is not only a classic for Easter Brunch, but it is one of my favorite dishes to serve for a holiday celebration.
Summer camps ahead as BPACC season comes to a close
The regular season is winding down at Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center (BPACC), but summer theatre camp registration is just around the corner.
Work begins on $6M Greenbelt Landing expansion in Memphis
Construction is underway on a $6 million expansion of Greenbelt Landing at Mud Island, adding riverboat docking and upgrading park infrastructure to improve access to the Mississippi River.
Emily Yellin discusses "Nonviolent and the Legacy of James Lawson Jr." at Novel
Journalist and author Emily Yellin joined Kacky Walton to discuss "Nonviolent: A Memoir of Resistance, Agitation and Love," her collaborative work with the late Rev. James Lawson Jr., ahead of a conversation with Rev. Earle J. Fisher at Novel bookstore on April 1.
TSC’s annual Children’s Literacy Gala returns with Mandy Gonzalez
Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) presents its annual "Children's Literacy Gala" on Saturday, April 11, at 6:00 p.m. at the TSC headquarters at 7950 Trinity Road.