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Twenty-five years ago, nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks. Today, Americans are honoring the lives lost and reflecting on the aftermath of that tragic day.
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NPR's Michel Martin asks John Avlon, who was chief speechwriter to New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani at the time of the 9/11 attacks, for his memories of that day.
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The Trump administration declined this week to terminate TPS for Salvadorans, even though it has done so for people from other countries like Haiti and Syria. But it also hasn't said whether it will extend the protection in the future. -
President Trump's tariff standoff with Canada is rankling some key voters ahead of this year's midterm elections. -
Today marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, Trump and Vance issue plea for Americans to vote Republican in last night of convention, Trump-backed redistricting map effectively blocked in Missouri.
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TN Politics: Sept. 11 changed politics and the media alike
Former Commercial Appeal editor Otis Sanford reflects on why local media covers national events, but also how it has changed in the decades since Sept. 11.
Lawsuit challenges intimidation of DHS observers across the country
The sweeping lawsuit brought by Common Cause argues federal agencies are illegally surveilling and intimidating people who try to peacefully observe federal immigration enforcement activity.
Give 8/28 Success
For the third year, the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis championed Give 8/28—a national day of giving during Black Philanthropy Month that supports Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits. This year, Memphis showed up in a big way: the campaign raised more than $1.8 million for 90 local nonprofits.
Arts Agenda: The sounds of Memphis music
Featured: Overton Park Shell celebrates 90 years; The Sound of Music at Harrell Theater
What comes next? History gets breathing room at the National Civil Rights Museum
The National Civil Rights Museum has dedicated a redesigned space to chronicling more recent campaigns and struggles.
Central Gardens celebrates 50 years of its Home and Garden Tour
The 50th Annual Central Gardens Home and Garden Tour features eight grand residences, two historic churches, live music, food trucks, and more on Sunday, September 13.
Cazateatro celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with "Theatre in the Park"
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, and Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group is celebrating with a free family event, "Theatre in the Park," held at four city parks from Saturday, September 12, through Saturday, October 10.
Authentic friendship
We live in a world where it's possible to have hundreds of friends online and still wonder who we can call at two in the morning.
Approved for a loan you never applied for? It could be a scam
Randy Hutchinson of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South warns consumers about unsolicited loan offers that can lead to bogus fees, financial losses, and identity theft.
Slow-cooker Pork Carnitas
I love my slow cooker because I can prep my meal in the morning before we leave for the day, and when we get home, supper is ready!