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Several hundred volunteers are patrolling the streets of Chicago and its suburbs warning migrants of ICE's presence. This is part of a growing resistance to ICE's operations in Illinois. -
John Bolton, who was President Trump's national security adviser before becoming a vocal critic, was indicted Thursday on charges related to the mishandling of classified documents.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Justice Department official Elliot Williams about the charges against John Bolton, who served as national security adviser during President Trump's first term.
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Organizers say they expect millions of Americans will march this weekend against the policies of the Trump administration. The protests come amid National Guard deployments in several cities. -
John Bolton, President Trump's national security adviser turned vocal critic, has been indicted, Ukrainian president to meet with Trump in D.C. Friday, Gaza begins the long road to reconstruction.
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NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg has died
Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died. WKNO 91.1 will air a one-hour special, "Remembering Susan Stamberg," Sunday, October 19, at 9 AM and Monday, October 20, at 7 PM
Memphis-made films, "Hoop Street" and "Hustle & Flow," to screen in Italy
Memphis is partnering as Sister City with Porretta Terme, Italy, leading to the debut of "Memphis Day" at the Festival del Cinema di Porretta Terme this December. The event will feature Craig Brewer's "Hustle & Flow" and Teresa Dickerson's "Hoop Street," celebrating Memphis filmmaking on an international stage.
I Hear America Singing | Opera Memphis
Opera Memphis opens its new season with "I Hear America Singing" on Saturday, October 18, at the Crosstown Theatre.
TN Politics: Law & Order, Memphis-style
Criminals are getting caught, jails are filling up, but can the justice system handle it?
Trump ties crime with immigration, blurring the lines with Guard deployment
As President Trump pushes to get National Guard troops patrolling American cities, his administration has, in effect, blurred the lines between the military, traditional law enforcement and immigration enforcement.
Calvary’s Friends of Music Present: APOLLO5
The widely acclaimed vocal quintet APOLLO5 performs at Calvary Episcopal Church in downtown Memphis on Friday, October 17, at 7:00 p.m., as part of the Calvary Friends of Music concert series.
The Drowning Girls | New Moon Theatre Company
New Moon Theatre Company presents "The Drowning Girls," Friday, October 17, through Sunday, November 2, at TheatreWorks@TheSquare. Written by Beth Graham, Daniela Vlaskalic, and Charlie Tomlinson, the play is based on the true story of three young brides murdered by the same husband.
American farmers are hurting. Trump's trade war is making it worse
Farmers are struggling this fall despite a bountiful harvest. Production costs are high, crop prices are low and the trade war has closed off one of their biggest markets.
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 | Theatre Memphis
The next production at Theatre Memphis is the ingenious and wildly comic romp "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940," running from Friday, October 17, through Sunday, November 2.
Your Legacy, Your Values
October 20 kicks off National Estate Planning Awareness Week—a reminder that intentionality can help create a legacy that includes not just your assets, but also the values and causes you care about. Jason Salomon, attorney with Harkavy McDaniel Kaplan & Salomon, says charitable giving is an essential part of his estate planning conversations with clients.