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President Trump's nominee to lead the Justice Department got a grilling from lawmakers who questioned his close ties to President Trump and his willingness to investigate Trump's foes.
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NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey why he says Todd Blanche should not be confirmed as attorney general.
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Secretary Pete Hegseth says members of the military over 30 years old should be screened for low testosterone, but what is the evidence for doing this?
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Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans. -
An ACLU report looks at widespread use of force in immigration enforcement in the first year of President Trump's return to office. Recent fatal shootings in Texas and Maine have renewed scrutiny on the agency's tactics.
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Tony Isbell and Adam Remsen preview Quark Theatre’s 2026–2027 season
Staying true to their mission of presenting small plays about big ideas, Quark Theatre has announced its 2026-2027 season.
Former MLGW advisory members gain voting authority on utility board
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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.