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In Utah, authorities are trying to piece together the motive in the assassination of Charlie Kirk last week. The suspect is in custody and reportedly not cooperating with law enforcement.
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NPR's Michel Martin asks former FBI counterterrorism analyst Javed Ali about the next steps in the investigation into Charlie Kirk's assassination.
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Americans across the country are reacting to Charlie Kirk's death and what his assassination says about the threat of political violence in America.
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The latest in the investigation into the murder of Charlie Kirk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio set to hold talks with Netanyahu amid tensions in Middle East, the biggest winners from Sunday's Emmys.
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In the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas, 1 in 3 people already lack health insurance. That's expected to get worse as President Trump's spending cuts take effect.
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Why Trump wants companies to report earnings less frequently
Memphis is home to several publicly traded companies, including FedEx, AutoZone, and International Paper. A new proposal from Trump suggests reducing the frequency with which companies report their earnings. This change could impact how these major corporations share financial information. NPR explains the national implications of this proposal.
Memphis mayor does not want National Guard, wants cooperation
Paul Young, a Democrat, told CNN this weekend that while he can’t stop the president or Tennessee’s Republican governor from sending troops, he can try to focus their work in the city.
Officials announce a 'framework' for keeping TikTok online in the U.S.
U.S. officials have announced a "framework" that would let Chinese-owned short video platform TikTok continue operations in the United States, although the two countries are still working out the details.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA report on children's health leaves something out: nicotine
The Trump administration's document about children's health and chronic disease doesn't mention the word "nicotine" once. Tobacco remains the top cause of preventable death in the U.S.
People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk
Some GOP officials, including Tenn. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, want to clamp down on perceived expressions of schadenfreude about Charlie Kirk's death. Conservative activists are publicizing social media posts that are "celebrating" his death.
Memphis Symphony Big Band in The Grove
Memphis Symphony Orchestra Big Band returns to The Grove at Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) on Saturday, September 20, at 7:00 p.m.
Trump says National Guard to be deployed in Memphis
"I would have preferred going to Chicago," said the President on Fox & Friends. Tennessee officials offer mixed reactions.
After 6 seasons and 3 movies, 'Downton Abbey' bids farewell (or does it?)
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale takes place in 1930 and is much better than the last Downton movie. Creator Julian Fellowes cuts back on the convoluted plotting and zeroes in on emotional dynamics.