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Without this Education Department oversight, borrowers could "be placed in the wrong loan repayment status, billed for incorrect amounts" and more, the U.S. Government Accountability Office says. -
U.S. strikes on Tehran intensify, Americans' views on Iran war, and Georgia special election heads to runoff.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Tuesday would bring the most intense strikes across Iran. And residential buildings are not being spared in Tehran.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former national security adviser John Bolton about President Trump's objectives in Iran.
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A judge ruled that three prosecutors were illegally appointed to run the U.S. attorney's office in New Jersey. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kim Wehle, constitutional scholar and law professor.
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Under an Irish Moon: Tales & Tunes from Lady Gregory's Hearth
Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) celebrates St. Patrick's Day with "Under an Irish Moon: Tales and Tunes from Lady Gregory's Hearth," the newest in their long-running series of Literary Salons.
Take a Stand
Abraham Lincoln once said, "Stand with anybody that stands right. Stand with him when he goes right and part with him when he goes wrong."
How deceptive search ads can mislead consumers seeking help
Learn how the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against two companies accused of running deceptive Google search ads to target individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders.
March 13 is National Chicken Noodle Soup day!
While most chicken noodle soups are accredited to Grandma’s, my favorite recipe belongs to my Dad.
Tennessee GOP Rep says Muslims 'don't belong in American society'
Rep. Andy Ogles' social media post is the latest in a series of Islamophobic statements from House Republicans.
How Republicans are taking over school districts
Chalkbeat tracked at least 21 state takeovers in the past three years.
GPAC's Upcoming Events and Performances
Darel Snodgrass spoke with Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) director of programming, Emily Hefley, about upcoming events, including the final "Peanut Butter & Jam" kids’ program of the season, featuring IRIS Collective.
How tech giants with data centers to power AI can reduce consumers' electricity bills
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Michael Thomas, CEO of Cleanview, about his new report on tech companies' plans to build their own off-grid power plants to provide energy for data centers.
Spring Concert Day | Memphis Youth Symphony Program
Kacky Walton was joined by Jenny Davis, executive director of the Memphis Youth Symphony Program (MYSP), to talk about "Spring Concert Day," a full day of musical performances on Sunday, March 8, at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center.
Women in the Arts 2026 | Dixon Gallery & Gardens
The sixth annual "Women in the Arts" event at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens brings together women of all ages for a day of performances, demonstrations, classes, and conversations ranging from personal storytelling to championing gender equality.