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The administration says papers created in the White House belong to Donald Trump, not to the American people. The case could ultimately end up at the conservative-leaning Supreme Court. -
Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at an Oregon school, how Russia is viewing Ukraine's strikes and its growing rift with the U.S., DOJ sues California over its voter rolls.
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The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1982. The Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers, the two-time defending World Series champion.
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The Irish band Fontaines D.C. builds on their global success with the new album "Dopamine Chamber," which a band member describes as the soundtrack to our "glorious age of distraction."
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President Trump has canceled the livestreaming of the execution of the man behind the attack at Fort Hood in 2009. Some say the public proposal itself - from a Cabinet member - changes norms.
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RiverArtsFest returns with more than 160 artists for its 20th anniversary
RiverArtsFest celebrates its 20th anniversary with a weekend of art, music, and entertainment along Riverside Drive in downtown Memphis on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18.
Arts Agenda: Séances, spirits, and sounds
Featured: RiverArtsFest downtown on Riverside Drive; Monster Market X at The Medicine Factory
Estate Planning: It's Not Just for the Wealthy
This October 19 through 25 marks National Estate Planning Awareness Week, and here's something worth thinking about: estate planning isn't only for people with extensive assets or complicated finances. It's for anyone who wants a say in what happens to what they've built, no matter the size.
Inside the race between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos for control of outer space
The Atlantic writer Josh Tyrangiel says Musk and Bezos each want to colonize the moon, mine its resources and launch thousands more satellites. He says their only real competition is each other.
Trump continues to rally voters in red states as Republicans face competitive races
How does President Trump's travel compare to past campaigns and what does it say about Republicans' level of concern about the midterms?
New Moon Theatre Co. presents Tony Award-winning satire "Eureka Day"
New Moon Theatre Company presents Jonathan Spector's Tony Award-winning play "Eureka Day," a timely satire that explores truth, personal beliefs, and community with humor and heart.
Terence Blanchard honors Miles Davis and John Coltrane at GPAC
Terence Blanchard joined Darel Snodgrass to discuss his upcoming GPAC concert celebrating Miles Davis and John Coltrane, their influence on his music, and his groundbreaking opera "Fire Shut Up in My Bones."
Loyalty
...is an old-fashioned word, but it may be a virtue we need now more than ever.
Data compromises reached a record high in 2025
Data compromises reached an all-time high in 2025 as attackers increasingly targeted high-value information. Learn what steps you can take to help protect your personal and financial information.
Smothered pork chops are a Southern comfort classic
Pan-fried pork chops cooked in savory onion gravy is a dish that reminds me of Sunday meals at my grandmother’s house.