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The U.S. says it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz, putting a strain on the month-old ceasefire between the two countries.
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Is the U.S. moving closer to ending the war with Iran? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee.
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He was born before the Great Depression, came of age in WWII, and is still making wildlife documentaries. Brits call David Attenborough a national hero, as he celebrates his 100th birthday. -
The bulk of the president's social media posts don't make news. But taken together they show what's on his mind as he leads the nation through war and domestic turmoil. -
U.S. and Iran trade fire amid month-old ceasefire, Tennessee becomes first state to draw new U.S. House map after SCOTUS decision, U.S.'s continued strikes on alleged drug boats raise questions.
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Southern Republicans redistrict after Supreme Court rules, Dems lose big in Virginia
The Supreme Court weakened minority voting rights and prompted Republicans in four states to move to redistrict as part of Trump's push. A court nullified Democratic redistricting in Virginia.
Jeanne Seagle brings Memphis Gardens to life in a new watercolor exhibit
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Tennessee Democrat speaks about his erased district
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Primary Trust | The Circuit Playhouse
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Trump under pressure to end Iran war, Tennessee approves new voter maps ahead of November elections
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TN Politics: Republicans say no racial bias in new gerrymandered maps; Democrats balk
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Tennessee joins southern push to redistricting in favor of the GOP
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