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A contentious House hearing with senior immigration leaders did little to bring lawmakers closer on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Rep. Mike Quigley of Illinois about DHS funding and ICE reforms ahead of Friday's deadline to avert a partial government shutdown.
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The National Park Service took down a Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York City, a landmark of the LGBTQ rights movement.
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The allegations were leveled by U.S. officials late last week. Arms control experts worry that norms against nuclear testing are unraveling. -
A person was briefly detained in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, Israeli prime minister to meet with Trump, lawmakers appear divided on ICE reforms as funding deadline approaches.
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Choosing a tax preparer: What to know to avoid scams
In this episode of “Protecting Your Money,” host Randy Hutchinson, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, advises consumers to exercise caution when selecting a tax preparer.
Love Triangles | Memphis Chamber Music Society
Kacky Walton talked with Victor Santiago Asunción, executive director of the Memphis Chamber Music Society (MCMS), about a concert program created especially for Valentine’s weekend.
It's King Cake Season
You have until Fat Tuesday on February 17 to enjoy this festive treat.
Concerts International presents Gary Schocker and Jason Vieaux
Concerts International’s chamber music season continues Friday, February 13, at 7:00 p.m. at Harris Concert Hall with a flute and guitar duet featuring Gary Schocker and Jason Vieaux.
Big Barton brings classic country and western music to Theatre Memphis
Kacky Walton talked with Christy Barzizza, Executive Director of Creative Aging Mid-South, and Jeremy Schrader, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist with his band Big Barton. The seven-piece ensemble performs classic country and western music, taking audiences back to the golden era of Nashville’s WSM radio.
New Dates for Postponed GPAC Performances
Darel Snodgrass talked with GPAC Executive Director Parke Kennedy about new dates for several performances that were postponed due to recent winter weather.
The Taming of the Shrew | Tennessee Shakespeare Company
Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) presents "The Taming of the Shrew" now through Sunday, February 15, on the Tabor Stage.
The Revolutionists | New Moon Theatre Company
New Moon Theatre Company presents Lauren Gunderson’s “The Revolutionists,” opening February 6 and running through February 22 at TheatreWorks at the Square.
TN Politics: When politicians make it hard to like them
Marsha Blackburn on power outages, Brent Taylor on immigrants and Edmund Ford Jr. on paying taxes make voters go humm.