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Western countries fear Israel's ground offensive in Lebanon aims to force them to act on disarming Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, increasing tensions and urgency for a diplomatic solution.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with historian Sergey Radchenko about how Russia benefits from the U.S. being at war with Iran.
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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer, President Trump said Monday.
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Spain's Prime Minister called U.S. strikes against Iran "unjustified." When other foreigners in power have used similar language against the U.S. or Israel, they were sanctioned by the Treasury. -
Asia is feeling the energy shock of the war on Iran. NPR's A Martinez talks to Sam Reynolds of the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.
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Shakespeare in the Cemetery | Elmwood Cemetery
Kacky Walton talked with Kim Bearden, executive director of Elmwood Cemetery, about a theatrical event taking place Saturday, March 21, at 6:00 p.m.
Spring Shout-Out Shakespeare Series begins with "Romeo and Juliet"
Tennessee Shakespeare Company's Shout-Out Shakespeare Series returns with "Romeo and Juliet"
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Celebrate the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick’s Day with a mug of Irish Coffee.
Tennessee teens sue Elon Musk's xAI over AI-generated child sexual abuse material
The three girls say that the nonconsensual nude images were created by a perpetrator who used AI company xAI's image generation tools.
John Lane Solo Flute Performance at the University of Memphis
Prominent flutist and Memphis native John Lane presents a solo flute recital on Wednesday, March 18, at 7:00 p.m. in Harris Concert Hall on the University of Memphis (UofM) campus.
Muslims react to Rep. Andy Ogles saying they 'don’t belong in American society'
Muslims in Rep. Andy Ogles' (R-Tenn.) district react to his characterization of them and their religion after he said they "don’t belong in American society."
Society Memphis Opens Skate, Coffee, and Community Space in Binghampton
Society Memphis is a new skatepark/coffeehouse/dance/learning/performance space in the Binghampton area, at 583 Scott Street.
Seussical | Playhouse on the Square
Kacky Walton spoke with Playhouse on the Square’s Courtney Oliver, who is directing and choreographing "Seussical," running Friday, March 13, through Sunday, April 12, at The Circuit Playhouse.
Romeo and Juliet | Ballet Memphis
Ballet Memphis concludes its 2025-2026 season with the return of Steven McMahon's "Romeo and Juliet."
TN Politics: Promoting Christianity and Kirk feature in many Republican bills this session
From the Ten Commandments to Charlie Kirk talking points, lawmakers appeal to religious conservatives.