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The rules have led to changes in course materials, prompted accusations of censorship and fueled pushback from faculty and students, including faculty departures, student protests and a federal lawsuit. -
One last check in with the Swing Shift voters before Election Day. All of them voted for President Trump. Now, they're rating his presidency and deciding who to support when he's not on the ballot. -
Control of Congress is at stake as voters head to the polls, President Trump touts his own record in final message to voters, Iran prepares for potential renewed attacks after U.S. midterms.
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Historically high rainfalls and river flooding hit Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah for the second week in a row. Impacts, are widespread, some people will have a hard time voting.
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We hear some of the results of StoryCorps teaming up with Morning Edition to connect listeners across America for a series of conversations about the country on the 250th anniversary of its founding.
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Tennessee faces lawsuit for denying drivers’ licenses to immigrants with work visas
A coalition of immigration attorneys is suing Tennessee over a new policy that denies drivers’ licenses to thousands of immigrants in the state.
Tennessee early voting lower than 2018 gubernatorial race, Williamson County leads turnout
More Tennesseans cast an early ballot this year compared to the last midterms in 2022 — but not as many as the last open race for governor.
Memphis Youth Symphony celebrates 60 years with anniversary concerts
The Memphis Youth Symphony is celebrating 60 years of providing orchestral and instrumental music education to young musicians across the Mid-South.
Tent revivals and sports bars: on the campaign trail for Tennessee District 9
Memphis' newly redrawn district is the state’s most closely watched congressional race in Tennessee.
TN Politics: Election Day nears and nude photos enter the chat
State Sen. Brent Taylor says telling the truth about sending unsolicited nude selfies to multiple people makes him honest. Otis Sanford says it should make him disqualified.
How powerful is Elon Musk? How his political influence compares to past U.S. moguls
Critics say the tech entrepreneur's enormous wealth has given him too much political power. But when stacked up against other notable American moguls, historians say he's not unique.
Kinder Morgan plans 150-mile methane gas pipeline through Tennessee
The energy infrastructure company plans to dig a 150-mile route north to south from Sumner County, just northeast of Nashville, down to Marion County, west of Chattanooga.
Year-End Giving: A Smart Strategy Called "Bunching"
With fall fully underway, it's a good time to start thinking about year-end financial planning, including your charitable giving. Here's a strategy worth knowing about: it's called "bunching."
Arts Agenda: More than trick-or-treating
Featured: Memphis Japan Festival; LOCOmotion Community Block Party
University of Memphis MBA program ranks fifth in Tennessee for 2027
The University of Memphis has earned the No. 5 spot in Tennessee in MBASchools.org's 2027 rankings of online and hybrid MBA programs.