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Trump's racist post came at the end of a minute-long video promoting conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.
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New Moon Theatre Company presents Lauren Gunderson’s “The Revolutionists,” opening February 6 and running through February 22 at TheatreWorks at the Square.
A temporary voter registration lookup outage was caused by human error, according to the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office.
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The three-day event is a chance for the top 10 skating countries to bring home a medal — and for viewers to get acquainted with the sport's different disciplines and biggest names.
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Under Trump administration deals to lower drug prices, pharmaceutical companies are offering some of their drugs at discounted prices through a new website called TrumpRx.gov.
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NPR journalists are at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Join host A Martinez and correspondents Becky Sullivan, Brian Mann, and Rachel Triesman as they talk about what's coming up.
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Italy's Winter Olympics promised sustainability. But in Cortina, environmentalists warn the Games could scar these mountains for decades.
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During Black History Month, we’re reminded that art is one of the most powerful ways to understand history—not just as something that happened, but as something lived, questioned, and shaped in real time. Black artists have long used creative expression to document injustice, celebrate identity, and respond to moments that redefine our nation.
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Marsha Blackburn on power outages, Brent Taylor on immigrants and Edmund Ford Jr. on paying taxes make voters go humm.
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A new bill would force the Shelby County DA's office to immediately alert state lawmakers when prosecutors resolve criminal cases without going to trial.
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Plan your weekly arts agenda with ARTSmemphis’ curated calendar of local events.
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A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a jump in disapproval of the agency among Democrats and independents, but Republicans are standing by ICE and the president.
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Cutting back on ready-to-eat meals won't be easy, and whole milk may make a comeback. One thing that's certain: It'll be a while before the new guidelines trickle down to schools.
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The Olympics are a symbol of international cooperation and peace. The U.S. was once seen as a bastion of that order, but historians say Trump's America enters this year's Winter Games with a very different image.
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Some blind and low vision fans will get to use haptic tablets at Super Bowl 60. It allows them to feel the ball as it moves around the field.
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The federal agency for protecting workers' civil rights revealed Wednesday that it is investigating sportswear giant Nike for allegedly discriminating against white employees.
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A new message board for artificial intelligence agents has prompted some strange conversations, and existential questions about the inner lives of bots.
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Kacky Walton spoke with Cindi Younker, director of Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center, about an upcoming performance by the world-famous "Popovich Comedy Pet Theater."
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The Washington Post embarked on severe cuts despite appeals by the newsroom to owner Jeff Bezos. The paper is to narrow its focus largely to politics and national security.
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Hundreds of dogs competed for the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show this week. Penny the Doberman pinscher was named best in show.
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Medicaid pays for more than 40% of all births in the U.S. and an even higher percentage in rural areas.
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How old is too old for a 30-year mortgage? It's just one of a number of questions that older Americans face when they are looking to buy a home later in life.
The post depicted former President Obama and his wife Michelle as apes.
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