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The war in Iran was a costly blunder, according to Wisconsin swing voters who participated in two online focus groups that NPR observed. -
A planned Switzerland meeting between the U.S. and Iran has been put on hold, JD Vance has become the face to U.S. negotiations with Iran, Obama Presidential Center gets star-studded opening ceremony.
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When the United States plays Australia in the World Cup on Friday, U.S. striker Folarin Balogun will be a key to the attack. He scored two goals in the opener against Paraguay.
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New York celebrated its NBA champion Knicks Thursday with a blue and orange confetti parade attended by tens of thousands of fans.
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Memphis Art Museum leaders say cultural change starts with more eyes on art
The promise of free admission for Shelby County residents is part of larger mission to make the visual arts more visible.
Marisa Anderson with Cloudland Canyon | Crosstown Concourse
The Green Room at Crosstown Concourse continues its highly eclectic concert series with guitarist Marisa Anderson, whom The New Yorker calls "one of the most distinctive guitar players of her generation" and whom NPR refers to as "this era's most powerful players."
Values, Beliefs, and the Estate Plan You Haven't Had Yet
Most of us organize our lives around our faith or personal values— but when it comes to estate planning, those same values often go unaddressed.
Arts Agenda: Beasts from the past return to big screens
Featured: "Jaws" screening at Orpheum Theatre; "The Sandlot" screening at Pink Palace
8Ball & MJG: Tiny Desk Concert
The Memphis hip-hop duo exemplifies familial camaraderie, which radiates throughout this performance, featuring a cross-section of their deep catalog.
Opera Memphis' Ned Canty on "I Hear Memphis Singing"
Opera Memphis knows that American music is Memphis music. "I Hear Memphis Singing" invites music fans to enjoy tunes by some of the artists who prove it.
Emerald Theatre Company premieres "The Loves of Lincoln"
Playwright Scott Sublett discusses the world premiere of "The Loves of Lincoln," a comedy that explores LGBTQ history through a provocative look at Abraham Lincoln.
Father's Day
This Sunday is Father's Day and for the first time in my life, my father won't be here for me to celebrate.
Lakeland Arts Council presents "3rd Annual Night of Enchantment"
Susan Marshall, Wesley Wright, and Jim Holcomb preview the Lakeland Arts Council's "3rd Annual Night of Enchantment," a free evening of live music and arts celebration at Delta Blues Winery.
Celebrating 100 years of Ray Brown with the Curtis Lundy Trio
Bassist Curtis Lundy discusses the enduring influence of jazz legend Ray Brown ahead of a centennial tribute concert in Jackson, Tennessee.