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Much of the federal government shut down Wednesday after Congress failed to reach a deal to keep government programs and services running before the midnight deadline.
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NPR speaks with Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., about the government shutdown.
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After a week of flights by unidentified drones, the U.S. and other NATO countries sent troops and equipment to Denmark to protect its capital during meetings with European Union leaders Wednesday.
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Government shutdown begins after Congress fails to reach a deal, federal workers brace for effects of shutdown, Trump tells gathering of commanders the military should be used against "enemy within."
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On hot button issues, a majority say children should be vaccinated; controlling gun violence is more important than gun rights; and Epstein files should be released, in a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
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PEN America warns of rise in books 'systematically removed from school libraries'
A new report says that the number of books being challenged or removed from public schools across the country has risen exponentially in the past two years. A Clockwork Orange tops their list. The report lists the states with the highest rates of book banning in 2024-25, including Tennessee with 1,622 instances.
Where things stand with Trump's National Guard deployments
The Trump administration has deployed or threatened to deploy National Guard troops in more than half a dozen American cities that it says are crime ridden.
Yom Kippur
Tonight when the sun sets Yom Kippur begins the holiest day of the Jewish year.
Some residents welcome federal crackdown in Memphis as operation gets underway
A dozen federal agencies and the National Guard began their operation in Memphis Tuesday, and some residents say they welcome the support.
Tariff Scams
This week on Protecting Your Money, host Randy Hutchinson, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, explains how scammers are exploiting confusion about tariffs to send malicious texts, emails, and social media messages.
If you are headed to Mempho for the music, be sure to go hungry
Mempho music festival organizers have created an all-star line-up of great eats for you to enjoy.
Attorney General Bondi says 9 arrested on first day of federal crackdown in Memphis
Bondi added that she and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will be visiting Memphis this week.
'There's been a lot of tears': Local public media stations grapple with federal cuts
Federal funding cuts to public media go into effect Wednesday. A South Dakota station explains what it's had to do as local stations across the country adjust to the loss.
Much Ado About Nothing | Tennessee Shakespeare Company
Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) has kicked off its 9th annual "Free Shout-Out Shakespeare Series."