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Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday at the age of 71. The South Carolina Republican was a committed advocate of U.S. military intervention abroad and a close ally of President Trump.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., about Sen. Lindsey Graham's legacy.
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A mix of grief and outrage was on display over the weekend at a vigil for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot in Houston by ICE agents.
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Prisoners are allowed to file complaints about mistreatment — but doing so often comes with retaliation. That's according to an investigation by NPR and The Marshall Project. -
Dr. Zeke Emanuel, a renowned U.S. health policy physician, takes on the wellness industry with a back-to-basics approach to optimizing good health.
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Courtney Oliver discusses the world premiere of "Your Romeo"
Playhouse on the Square began its 58th season with the world premiere of "Your Romeo," winner of the 2025-2026 New Works Playwriting Competition.
He was having a mental health crisis. Memphis task force agents came and shot him
Jonah Neal, 25, was struck by a Homeland Security Investigations agent in May. There have been at least four deadly shootings related to the task force.
Gallery 1091 presents the Tennessee Fine Craft Showcase
This month, WKNO’s Gallery 1091 shines the spotlight on Tennessee Craft Southwest, which champions the local fine craft movement and our state’s handmade heritage.
Attorney Ben Crump calls for Nolan Wells death investigation
Watch as Attorney Ben Crump calls for Nolan Wells death investigation.
Hayden Hooper and Maggie Dinstuhl on representing Memphis at the Jimmy Awards
Collierville High School graduates Hayden Hooper and Maggie Dinstuhl reflect on representing Memphis at the Jimmy Awards, performing in a Broadway tribute to "Chicago," and pursuing careers in musical theatre.
TN Politics: Final MSCS forensic audit raises political concerns
The complete report points to more than $100 million in "waste, fraud and abuse." Who fixes the problem is still being debated.
Investigation continues into the death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells
The investigation continues into the death of a Black teenager in Mississippi whose body was found after he was left on an island.
Class action suit against AI makers over deepfake child sexual abuse material expands
New plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceXAI and Stability AI say the companies' AI tools were used to make sexually explicit images of them as children.
What One Big Beautiful Bill Act changes can mean for charitable giving
If you're a generous person—someone who gives to causes you care about—recent changes to federal tax law could affect how you give, and how much of a tax break you get for it.
Arts Agenda: Jazz, Blues, and Jookin'
Featured: Sunset Jazz at Court Square featuring Kenny Reed; Stax honors the legacy of Albert King