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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., talks about the negotiations happening on Capitol Hill and at the White House over a potential government shutdown.
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After canceling an earlier meeting, President Trump is planning to meet with a bipartisan group of congressional leaders on Monday. Congress must pass or extend a spending bill before Oct. 1 to prevent a shutdown. -
As daylight diminishes, people can feel their mood dimming. In fact, millions of U.S. adults experience seasonal affective disorder. Light therapy can help fend off winter depression, starting in fall. -
There's a Ukrainian hospital so old it treated wounded soldiers during the Crimean War in the 1850s. Yet neurosurgeons at Mechnikov Hospital also play a critical role in today's Russia-Ukraine war. -
At least four people were killed in an attack on a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints location in Michigan on Sunday. Investigators believe the suspect opened fire on congregants before deliberately setting the church on fire.
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Much Ado About Nothing | Tennessee Shakespeare Company
Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) has kicked off its 9th annual "Free Shout-Out Shakespeare Series."
3 things to know about Trump's plan to send troops to Portland and Memphis
President Trump ordered the deployment of troops to Portland and said he's authorized them to use "full force" to curb protests outside ICE facilities.
NPR-Ipsos poll: Americans don't broadly support Trump's National Guard deployments
Americans are concerned about crime, but don't broadly support President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to U.S. cities, according to a new NPR-IPSOS poll.
Gov. Lee: Federal crime fighting task force hits Memphis streets Monday
Calling it a "generational opportunity" to fight crime, Gov. Lee said National Guard troops would be unarmed and work with MPD in a support capacity.
An influx of federal agents will arrive in Memphis next week, governor says
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said National Guard troops will serve in support roles to local law enforcement and not be tasked with making arrests.
Mary K VanGieson: Chasing the Ephemeral | Dixon Gallery & Gardens
"Mary K VanGieson: Chasing the Ephemeral" is on view now through Sunday, January 4, 2026, in the Mallory/Wurzburger Galleries at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens.
TN Politics: Local governments move forward on National Guard, MATA and schools
Government bodies are making decisions on various civic matters, from buses to school consolidation.
30 Years Strong: Hope House Expands Its Impact
Celebrating its 30 anniversary this year, Hope House has, for three decades, been a haven for Memphis families affected by HIV and poverty. It began as a daycare for children living with HIV, offering love and care when others turned them away.
53rd Annual Pink Palace Crafts Fair
First held in 1973, the "Pink Palace Crafts Fair" has been a highlight of Memphis’s fall season for more than 50 years. This year’s fair runs Friday through Sunday, September 26–28, at Audubon Park.
Arts Agenda: A celebration of different cultures
Featured: Hispanic Heritage Month on Main Street; Afro Soul Fest at Court Square Park