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The U.S. and Iran will resume peace talks Tuesday, as Lebanon faces pressure to rein in Hezbollah as a precondition for an Israeli withdrawal.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, about the Trump administration's Iran briefing to lawmakers.
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Alaska's Supreme Court ordered that Dan Sullivan, a retired teacher, must be included on the primary ballot for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat. He will challenge Sen. Dan Sullivan in the August primary.
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The U.S. and Iran will resume peace talks Tuesday, SCOTUS expected to make a decision on birthright citizenship, Colorado voters head to the polls.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Princeton computer scientist Sayash Kapoor about his assertions that AI won't lead to mass layoffs.
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Playhouse on the Square and Opera Memphis present "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
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Robert Moody previews the Memphis Symphony Orchestra's 75th season
The 2026–2027 season marks the 75th season of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra (MSO), beginning with Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony and Mason Bates' Cello Concerto on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, and concluding with the Grieg Piano Concerto and Dvořák's 7th Symphony on Sunday, May 22, and Sunday, May 23.
TN Politics: Money watchers have eyes on stadiums, data centers and candidates
Making responsible use of public dollars has raised questions about spending on AutoZone Park and by local officials and political candidates.
Tiny Desk: Black Music Month 2026
Watch Tiny Desk concerts from Eve, Fred Hammond, 8Ball & MJG and much more.
Giving With Purpose: How Faith Can Shape Your Charitable Legacy
Charitable giving is a cornerstone of virtually every major religious tradition—but have you thought about how that value carries forward in your estate plan?
Arts Agenda: Whet Thursday, Super Saturday, and everything in-between
Featured: the monthly Whet Thursdays event at Metal Museum; opening reception for three artist exhibits at Crosstown Arts
Richard Cushing on FreeWorld's 38 years in Memphis
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