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In an NPR interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses tensions with Trump, U.S. sanctions relief for Russian oil and threats to intelligence-sharing as the war continues.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with veteran diplomat Richard Haass about the Russia-Ukraine war and the role President Trump is playing.
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President Donald Trump traveled to the red state of Alaska on Tuesday, to rally in support of an endangered Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.
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President Trump has forced out his ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle. She faced allegations of misconduct before and during her tenure at the U.S. Embassy in Athens, which she has denied.
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Cornell says it's making big changes on campus following the allegations of a gang rape, but it remains under fire. The Faculty Senate is now discussing a no-confidence vote of the president.
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Loyalty
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Smothered pork chops are a Southern comfort classic
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Dixon Gallery & Gardens' "Art on Fire" supports arts education
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Mid-South faces unseasonable heat and increased fire risk this week
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"Fil-Am Fiddle Fest" celebrates Filipino classical musicians
The Memphis Chamber Music Society (MCMS) presents classical music concerts in the intimate settings of some of Memphis's most beautiful homes and art galleries, offering music lovers a unique listening experience.
Little Women: The Broadway Musical | Germantown Community Theatre
Louisa May Alcott's coming-of-age novel "Little Women" has delighted readers for generations and has been adapted for the screen numerous times.
Christa Pike discharged from the hospital and back in prison
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Tropical storm Isaias is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the Mid-South
Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the Mid-South on Saturday, with possible flooding and power outages.