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President Trump arrives in China Wednesday for a summit with his Chinese counterpart, where the war in Iran, trade policies and Taiwan are expected to be major points of discussion.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Chinese economist Dan Wang offers about the competing economic interests of China and the U.S.
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The federal government has filed charges against the companies involved in the deadly 2024 cargo ship crash at Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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After a tumultuous 13 months at the helm of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Marty Makary has resigned.
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Bach’s “Clavier-Übung III” comes to St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral
"Clavier-Übung III" (often called the "German Organ Mass") is considered one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s most important and complete organ works, featuring some of his most complex and technically demanding music for the instrument.
Memphis Symphony Orchestra concludes Classic Accents 2025-2026 season
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra (MSO) concludes its Classic Accents concert season for 2025-2026 with a performance on Friday, May 15, and Sunday, May 17.
A Golden Celebration | Germantown Symphony Orchestra
The Germantown Symphony Orchestra (GSO) is closing its 50th anniversary season with a "A Golden Celebration" concert on Saturday, May 16, at the Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC).
Remember Who We Are
For weeks now, we've heard people talk down about Memphis.
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.
Southern states rush to draw new Congressional districts after Supreme Court ruling
Across the South, some state legislatures are rushing to redraw Congressional district lines after the Supreme Court cleared the way. Black voters say their voices are at stake.
Tara Helen O'Connor & Jason Vieaux: Flute and Guitar Duo
Concerts International concludes its 2025-2026 season with flutist Tara Helen O'Connor and guitarist Jason Vieaux on Friday, May 15, in Harris Concert Hall at the University of Memphis (UofM).
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is this week!
The best barbecue teams on the planet will converge May 13-16 at Liberty Park for the annual barbecue cooking contest.
ARSC's 60th Annual Conference
The Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) is holding its 60th Annual Conference in Memphis, Wednesday, May 13, through Saturday, May 16, just steps from Beale Street at the Memphis Riverline Hotel.
Creative Aging Mid-South closes concert series with Gary Beard performance
Kacky Walton was joined by Claire Rutkauskas, executive director of Creative Aging Mid-South, and Slade Kyle, the organization’s new director of programs, to talk about the finale performance of its 2025-2026 Concert Series.