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Ukraine carried out a massive drone strikes on Russia, which launched deadly attacks on its smaller neighbor over the weekend.
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NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia about President Trump's decision to waive new sanctions on Russia.
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Four people are dead and dozens injured after a fire swept through a Canadian military training base in Alberta. Officials say strong winds caused the flames to spread rapidly.
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Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes as relations between U.S. and Ukraine deteriorate, the midterms are on track to be the most expensive on record, French president denounces violent protests.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with writer Lawrence Wright about his latest book, "Redemption: Faith, Justice, and Sisterhood on Death Row."
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Blackburn promotes coal, nuclear while Green vows to protect rivers, forest and farmland
While the state is likely to elect its first female governor this fall, the two leading candidates represent vastly different perspectives on energy and environmental priorities.
Dixon Gallery & Gardens welcomes fall with seasonal blooms and events
Fall is coming to the Dixon Gallery & Gardens in its 50th anniversary year.
Amid talk of public execution, public opinion on death penalty is split
A majority of Americans support the death penalty for people convicted of murder, but support becomes more divided when questions vary.
TN Politics: As early voting commences, what are these state amendments all about?
Three amendments touching on crime and taxes top the ballot. What are people voting for?
RiverArtsFest returns with more than 160 artists for its 20th anniversary
RiverArtsFest celebrates its 20th anniversary with a weekend of art, music, and entertainment along Riverside Drive in downtown Memphis on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18.
Arts Agenda: Séances, spirits, and sounds
Featured: RiverArtsFest downtown on Riverside Drive; Monster Market X at The Medicine Factory
Estate Planning: It's Not Just for the Wealthy
This October 19 through 25 marks National Estate Planning Awareness Week, and here's something worth thinking about: estate planning isn't only for people with extensive assets or complicated finances. It's for anyone who wants a say in what happens to what they've built, no matter the size.
Inside the race between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos for control of outer space
The Atlantic writer Josh Tyrangiel says Musk and Bezos each want to colonize the moon, mine its resources and launch thousands more satellites. He says their only real competition is each other.
Trump continues to rally voters in red states as Republicans face competitive races
How does President Trump's travel compare to past campaigns and what does it say about Republicans' level of concern about the midterms?
New Moon Theatre Co. presents Tony Award-winning satire "Eureka Day"
New Moon Theatre Company presents Jonathan Spector's Tony Award-winning play "Eureka Day," a timely satire that explores truth, personal beliefs, and community with humor and heart.