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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Hayley Williams, lead singer of the band Paramore, about the influence Dolly Parton had on her musically and personally.
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Dolly Parton came to fame as a star in country music and went on to become one of its most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture. She died Tuesday at age 80.
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Canada will tariff nearly $20 billion worth of U.S. goods in response to U.S. tariffs. All this trade uncertainty makes it tough for businesses on both sides of the border.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democractic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan about the trade war between the U.S. and Canada.
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The Secret Service says it is aware of a video released by Iranian state media that appears to threaten the life of President Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump.
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Finding strength
This past Saturday afternoon, I stood on my porch and watched the storm roll through Memphis.
How Dolly Parton wrote the story of a changing America
Parton, who died at 80 on Tuesday, had charm, depth, beauty, wit and radiant goodness. She was also a songwriter whose work told the story not just of country music but of the country itself.
Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80
The artist was a star performer in country music and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.
A versatile summer vegetable
Last weekend when I was at the Farmers Market, I picked up a big bag of yellow squash.
When is suspending students discrimination? Education Department renews an old fight
President Trump's Education Department is telling schools to stop considering race when it comes to school discipline.
Could have been worse: MLGW chief on power restoration after Saturday storm
Tree trimming reduced outages, though areas of Memphis may not have power until Thursday.
In candid interviews, National Guard members speak out about D.C. deployment
As President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., enters its second year, three guard members who served many months on the mission share their reactions with NPR.
Schools announce closures and delays following weekend storms
Schools across the region are announcing closures and schedule changes for Monday as communities continue to recover from widespread power outages and damage caused by Saturday’s severe storm.
Thousands remain without power as MLGW continues storm recovery
On Saturday evening, severe storms caused power outages across Memphis and Shelby County. MLGW warns customers to prepare for a multi-day recovery, with most power expected to be restored by Thursday evening.
Bodycam shows federal agent was 'unjustified' in Memphis shooting, attorney says
The family of Jonah Neal and their attorney were recently shown video from the day that Neal was shot by a federal agent while he experienced a mental health crisis.