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The ongoing investigation has found the attacker intended to crash the plane into Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, a person familiar with the matter but not authorized to speak publicly told NPR. -
NPR's A Martinez speaks with retired FBI special agent Lara Burns about the investigation into the FlyDubai attack and the lessons for law enforcement agencies worldwide.
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A U.S. Marine has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Okinawa, prompting renewed Japanese criticism of the conduct of American military personnel.
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While scientists have a decent understanding of how sauna and other forms of heat exposure exercises our cardiovascular system, they know relatively little about its impact on mental health. -
The case centers on whether local governments can hold giant energy companies accountable for the local harms of climate change, but it has repercussions beyond climate.
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"Memphis Sounds" launches Ballet Memphis's 40th season
Ballet Memphis begins its 40th season with a salute to Memphis music in "Memphis Sounds," Friday, October 16, through Sunday, October 18, at Playhouse on the Square.
Oil and Water DO Mix | WKNO's Gallery 1091
WKNO's Gallery 1091 presents "Oil and Water DO Mix," featuring oil paintings by Ann Brown Thomason and watercolors by David Rawlinson, from Thursday, October 1, through Thursday, October 29, at the WKNO Digital Media Center.
People are asking ChatGPT to help them decide how to vote in the midterms
Voters are already voting in the midterms. This year, some voters are trying something new to get ready for the election: asking AI to help research their ballot and even decide who to vote for.
Republicans and Democrats find a unifying target: Pharmacy benefit managers
Republicans and Democrats, both patients and politicians, seem united in their disdain for the healthcare companies known as pharmacy benefit managers. Tennessee and Arkansas are regulating them now.
BPACC's fall season features John Waite, Brittney Spencer, and more
Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center (BPACC) has already had one event this fall: the Tennessee Shakespeare Company's outdoor production of "Love's Labor's Lost" by the lake, but its regular season begins inside the theatre on Friday, October 9, with 80s icon John Waite.
"Thom Pain (based on nothing)" explores life's disappointments and pain
Quark Theatre presents Will Eno's Pulitzer Prize finalist for drama, "Thom Pain (based on nothing)," at Evergreen Theatre from Friday, October 9, through Sunday, October 25.
The Hughes Art Show showcases generations of Memphis artists
Memphis Botanic Garden presents The Hughes Art Show from Friday, October 2, through Thursday, October 29.
TN Politics: Task force anniversary brings lower crime, ongoing questions
Otis Sanford discusses the Memphis Safe Task Force, Marsha Blackburn's campaign and botched executions.
Failed 'torturous' execution attempt on Christa Pike reignites death penalty debate
The botched execution in Tennessee of Christa Pike, who survived despite being subject to two doses of lethal injection on Wednesday, has reignited furious debate about the death penalty in the U.S.
Collierville educator named 2026-27 Tennessee Teacher of the Year
The Tennessee Department of Education recognized educators and school leaders statewide during its annual Excellence in Education celebration, including several from Memphis and West Tennessee. Collierville STEM teacher Jenna Burke received the state's top teaching honor.