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With just days until Election Day, former President Barack Obama hit the campaign trail in Georgia as President Trump held a rally in Ohio and ad spending hit a record high.
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NPR's A Martínez asks David Wasserman of the Cook Political Report for his take on the state of the midterms with less than a week to go until Election Day.
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Cybersecurity experts used AI to find a bug in a logistics system used by an independent election information agency.
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Federal law requires the Education Department to erase the student loans of borrowers whose colleges close suddenly. A new lawsuit claims the department isn't fully following those rules. -
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Los Angeles Times correspondent Gustavo Arellano to talk about the legacy of the late activist Dolores Huerta.
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University of Memphis MBA program ranks fifth in Tennessee for 2027
The University of Memphis has earned the No. 5 spot in Tennessee in MBASchools.org's 2027 rankings of online and hybrid MBA programs.
State ballots let voters decide on abortion, taxes, transgender restrictions
Missouri voters could ban abortion - after they just removed a ban two years ago. California voters could tax billionaires 5% of their wealth.
These are the House races to watch in the 2026 midterm election on Nov. 3
An NPR analysis finds 70 House districts where Democrats and Republicans are each investing more than six figures in advertising during the final few days of the election, including in deep red areas.
Memphis congressional candidate Brent Taylor won't say how many times he sent unsolicited nudes
State Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Memphis, has acknowledged sending unsolicited nude photos of himself to multiple women as recently as 2021, but he won’t say how many times it happened or with how many people.
Civil Rights-era activists once again urge West Tennessee voters to the polls
'60's voting rights activists were spurred by the Republican bust up of Memphis’ majority-Black congressional district.
Indie Memphis Film Festival returns for its 28th year
The 28th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival brings independent cinema to Memphis November 5–10. Joseph Carr and Brandon Harris joined Kacky Walton to discuss this year's film selections, special events, and how audiences can make the most of the festival.
"Music Makes a Difference" features Inventions Duo in benefit concerts for St. Jude
Pianist Bill Mays and cellist Alisa Horn joined Kacky Walton to discuss the Inventions Duo's upcoming benefit concerts at the Beethoven Club, blending jazz improvisation and classical chamber music in support of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Biomedical Library.
Do Not Call Registry: What consumers should know
Tennessee ranked second nationally for unwanted call complaints, according to the latest Do Not Call Registry Data Book. Randy Hutchinson, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, explains how the National Do Not Call Registry can help reduce unwanted calls and recognize potential scams
"Annealing" explores perseverance and strength at UrbanArt Commission's Tiny Gallery
"Annealing," a site-responsive installation by artist Soren at UrbanArt Commission's Tiny Gallery, explores the pressures women face and the strength required to persevere.
Can Black voting power and Trump fatigue break Mississippi's red wall?
Mississippi has the largest proportional Black population in the country. It's one reason the U.S. Senate race has seen millions in last-minute spending and high-profile campaign visits.