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Former Maine state Sen. Troy Jackson has filed to replace Graham Platner on the U.S. Senate ballot in Maine after Platner's former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. -
President Trump is now declaring the ceasefire between the US and Iran is over, and he's threatening to start striking Iran again tonight.
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Graham Platner hasn't dropped out of Maine's U.S. Senate race, but the pressure continues to mount on him to do so, as Maine Democrats make a plan to choose a new candidate in the next two weeks.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with Democratic strategist Maria Cardona about what choices Democrats face amid allegations surrounding Senate candidate Graham Platner.
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Prosecutors are making their case against Tyler Robinson, the suspected killer of Charlie Kirk, on charges that could lead to the death penalty. Robinson's defense team strongly objects.
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Family of Nolan Wells, Black teen found dead off Mississippi island, retains lawyer Ben Crump
The body of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells was found Monday off Horn Island, Mississippi. That's where he was last seen with friends Saturday. Crump says the family is seeking answers.
Broadway's "SUFFS" comes to the Orpheum Theatre
The acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical "SUFFS," about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Memphis for four performances only.
16th annual Incognito Art Auction & Party | Memphis Botanic Garden
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FTC shuts down alleged health insurance scam
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has temporarily shut down the company Top Healthcare Options Insurance Agency Inc. due to allegations that it deceived consumers about its health insurance products. And, it's the first company to do so.
National Guard troops fatally shoot a man in downtown Memphis
Memphis police say National Guard troops fired their weapons in the early morning hours of July 5, killing a man who was armed with a handgun. State investigators will handle the case.
TN Shakespeare Company hosts live community reading of Declaration of Independence
The event was broadcast live on WKNO-FM at 10 am on July 4th.
TN Politics: The fireworks have fizzled on a politicized celebration
Otis Sanford remembers the 1976 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence as a time when the nation came together around history and patriotism.
New Tax Breaks Make Charitable Giving More Accessible
If charitable giving hasn't felt like something that fits your budget, recent changes to the tax law might change that.