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During the last election, when struggling to find a memorable attack line against Kamala Harris, Trump eventually landed on "Comrade Kamala." -
Fighting between U.S. and Iran appears to have stopped as Iran buried its Supreme Leader, TPS holders close to losing work permits, investigation continues into Mississippi teen's death.
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The Interior Department is arguing D.C. height limits don't apply to federal projects, bucking a century of precedent. If the panel reviewing Trump's arch agrees, experts say it could change the city.
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With the release of the Rolling Stones' latest studio effort, "Foreign Tongues," NPR Music's Ann Powers reviews that album and makes the case for Mick and Keith to keep going as long as they want.
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It's been nearly four weeks since Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized. It's not the first time this year that a member of Congress has been absent for weeks with scant details.
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Class action suit against AI makers over deepfake child sexual abuse material expands
New plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceXAI and Stability AI say the companies' AI tools were used to make sexually explicit images of them as children.
What One Big Beautiful Bill Act changes can mean for charitable giving
If you're a generous person—someone who gives to causes you care about—recent changes to federal tax law could affect how you give, and how much of a tax break you get for it.
Arts Agenda: Jazz, Blues, and Jookin'
Featured: Sunset Jazz at Court Square featuring Kenny Reed; Stax honors the legacy of Albert King
Susan Marshall and Keia Johnson preview "Party to the Polls"
Participating in the upcoming August election has become more challenging than usual, and Memphis vocalists Susan Marshall and Keia Johnson are on a mission to help people acquire the tools they need to cast their votes with confidence.
What we know about Nolan Wells, the student-athlete found dead off the coast of Mississippi
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office said the investigation remains "active and ongoing" and is asking for photos and videos from the northwest part of Horn Island on July 4, where Wells' body was found.
Do you know where your birth certificate is? Journalist warns of new voting barriers
The rules of the midterms are being rewritten, from redistricting to campaign money. Mother Jones journalist Ari Berman explains why President Trump seems "obsessed with the mechanics of voting."
Broadway's "SUFFS" comes to the Orpheum Theatre
The acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical "SUFFS," about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Memphis for four performances only.
16th annual Incognito Art Auction & Party | Memphis Botanic Garden
The Memphis Botanic Garden brings back a one-of-a-kind art experience where reputation takes a back seat to personal connection and artistic discovery.
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Dolly Parton musical to open on Broadway
Dolly Parton announced to fans on Tuesday that her stage production "Dolly: A True Original Musical" is coming to Broadway in December.