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Gates will sit for a closed-door interview before the House Oversight Committee about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. -
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes after Apache helicopter is downed, takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in four states, House Republicans approve a bill to fund ICE for the remainder of Trump's term.
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Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil writes about the ascent of the first grunge band to sign with a major label and the death of lead singer Chris Cornell in his memoir, "A Screaming Life."
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With Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un reaffirming ties while sidestepping nuclear tensions, the U.S. faces a growing challenge in responding to an increasingly confident, nuclear-armed North Korea.
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World Cup fever is hitting Canada ahead of kickoff Thursday. With soaring ticket prices and growing questions off the pitch, will passion for the game last?
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Luther Dickinson previews North Mississippi Allstars show at GPAC
The North Mississippi Allstars are coming to the Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) on Saturday, July 18.
Classical Melodies Inc. fundraising events support arts access
Classical Melodies Inc. is holding a "Spaghetti Extravaganza" fundraiser Saturday, June 13, followed by a concert on Sunday, June 14.
How to protect yourself when donating a vehicle to charity
Consumers are urged to research charities before donating vehicles, following regulators' allegations that a fundraising scheme misled donors about how their contributions would be used.
National Iced Tea Day is June 10th
It's the perfect time of year to talk about this beloved refreshing libation.
The Supreme Court is in its final stretch this term. Here are the major cases left
The Supreme Court is heading into its crunch time, the part of the year when the justices are racing to finish decisions and dissents in the cases that remain undecided. Here's what's left.
Live at the Garden returns with Alabama, John Legend, Deep Purple, and more
The Memphis Botanic Garden’s Live at the Garden Concert Series kicks off Saturday, June 13, with a performance by country superstars Alabama.
Kids compete in the annual Elvis tribute competition in the singer's hometown
In Tupelo, Miss., the next generation of Elvis tribute artists competed at an annual Elvis fest in the town where The King was born.
TN Politics: Mean tweets, more taxes and sour grapes?
Otis Sanford discusses Tennessee's Nuclear Family Month, state and local tax issues, and Wanda Halbert's possible recount.
Mid-South Giving Trends
Last month, the Community Foundation hosted our Annual Meeting, where we shared the financial results of our fiscal year, which ended in April. You may know that the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis is the largest grantmaker in the Mid-South. We’re among the top 25 largest community foundations in the country. We manage 1,200 charitable funds for individuals, families, and companies.
Elmwood Cemetery hosts true crime tour and "The Goonies" screening
Elmwood Cemetery Executive Director Kim Bearden joined Kacky Walton to talk about two fundraising events taking place on Friday, June 5.