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As year-end approaches, we often get questions about making charitable gifts using Qualified Charitable Distributions, or QCDs. A QCD allows individuals aged 70½ or older to donate directly from their IRA to a charity, avoiding taxes on the donated amount. -
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Democrats ran on lowering costs and stamping out corruption. Now that they've won, party leaders will have to unite a sometimes fractious caucus to fulfill those pledges. -
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver. -
Speaker Mike Johnson won't stay on as GOP leader in the House when the new Congress convenes in January. His decision follows crushing losses by Republicans in the midterm election.
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These are the races in the House and Senate that haven't been called yet
Democrats are poised to have a strong majority in the upcoming Congress. The final numbers are still being determined. Here's where things stand in the races that are waiting to be called by the AP.
Rutherford County turns purple, flipping three statehouse seats to Democrats
Of the six Tennessee statehouse seats that flipped to Democrats, half were in Rutherford County.
Christian Walker’s “Hallelujah Station” screens at the Indie Memphis Film Festival
Christian Walker, an independent filmmaker from Memphis, directed “Hallelujah Station,” an adaptation of M. Randal O’Wain’s short story of the same name.
Blackburn pivots to affordability after surviving blue wave as Tennessee governor-elect
The majority of Tennessee voters did not choose Marsha Blackburn. But the 74-year-old political titan seems to be making the most of a glass 45.5% full.
"I'll Miss You in Dreamland" explores the highs and lows of caregiving through art
Joann Self Selvidge, a filmmaker and visual artist, presents "I'll Miss You in Dreamland" at The Medicine Factory, from Friday, November 6, through Friday, November 20.
The South flexes political power in midterms, sets regional influence in 2028 election
Tuesday's dramatic midterm results have transformed the electoral map, ensuring the path to future power for Democrats and Republicans must run through the South and its diverse voting population.
What you should know before holiday shopping
As holiday retail sales are expected to rise 4.2% this year, learn tips to help shop smart, avoid misleading deals, and understand return policies.
TN Politics: Election reveals blue shift in a ruby red state
Otis Sanford discusses Tuesday's election results, including the governor's race and new congressional districts.
Where voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to guns
Voters in dozens of states considered 146 statewide ballot measures this midterm cycle, on topics spanning LGBTQ rights, wealth taxes, abortion, redistricting, guns and more.
Metal Museum brings Repair Days to Overton Park for the first time
The Metal Museum will host Repair Days at its new Overton Park home for the first time this year. The event, the museum’s largest annual fundraiser, runs from Thursday, November 5, through Sunday, November 8.