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Five states held primary elections Tuesday that could play a decisive role in which party controls Congress in the midterm elections. A look at the results and the race that's too close to call.
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Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is too close to call. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Michigan State University political science professor Matt Grossman about the race in the swing state.
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A look at the results from Tuesday's primary elections, U.S. missile stockpiles are dwindling amid Iran war, FDA will soon decide whether to approve the first mRNA flu vaccine.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with Julian Shapiro-Barnum, the host of the popular series "Recess Therapy," about his new book, "How to Grow Up Without Becoming a Grown-Up."
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The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Max Miller, after the Ohio Republican asked for a probe of the domestic abuse allegations that have swirled around his reelection bid.
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Fun Studio brings music and imaginative play to Memphis Botanic Garden
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“Grilled okra?!”
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Celebrating 100 years of Miles Davis and John Coltrane
On Saturday, August 8, "100 Years of Miles and Coltrane" will be presented by the Jazz Foundation of West Tennessee at The Ned in Jackson, TN.
New season coming to Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center
Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center has announced its new season, beginning in September with Tennessee Shakespeare Company performing "Love's Labour's Lost" outside by the lake.
Slade Kyle previews Joyce Cobb's Creative Aging MidSouth concert
Joyce Cobb has earned a reputation as a true icon in the world of Jazz, Blues, and R&B and has been captivating audiences in Memphis and beyond for decades with her soulful voice and undeniable charisma.
TN Politics: What next week's election may tell us about voter priorities, the task force and data centers
The Aug. 6 election may be just the beginning of an issue-filled drive to November's midterms.
Nathan Dumser discusses his new role with the Memphis Symphony Chorus
After the retirement in 2024 of long-time director Dr. Laurence Edwards, the Memphis Symphony Chorus (MSC) has a new Director, Nathan Dumser.
Charitable giving in sudden life changes
Life has a way of changing everything at once. A divorce. The loss of a spouse. Retirement. In the middle of those moments, the last thing most people are thinking about is charitable giving.
Arts Agenda: Festivals, block parties, and whale watching
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