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Kevin Warsh takes questions from reporters for the first time since taking over as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Warsh and his colleagues are expected to hold interest rates steady today. -
As JD Vance heads to Switzerland to sign initial agreement between U.S. and Iran, the terms remain largely unknown, Trump wraps G7 summit, a look at the results from Tuesday's primaries.
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NPR's A Martinez talks to Alejandro González Iñárritu and Gael García Bernal about the re-release of "Amores Perros." The film launched their careers and ushered in a new era of Latin American cinema.
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Luigi Mangione faces state and federal trials for the 2024 murder of an insurance company executive. A key pretrial hearing in state court will be held Wednesday.
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FBI Director Kash Patel said agents disrupted a plan to attack Sunday's UFC event at the White House. NPR's A Martinez speaks with former Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem.
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Father's Day
This Sunday is Father's Day and for the first time in my life, my father won't be here for me to celebrate.
Lakeland Arts Council presents "3rd Annual Night of Enchantment"
Susan Marshall, Wesley Wright, and Jim Holcomb preview the Lakeland Arts Council's "3rd Annual Night of Enchantment," a free evening of live music and arts celebration at Delta Blues Winery.
Celebrating 100 years of Ray Brown with the Curtis Lundy Trio
Bassist Curtis Lundy discusses the enduring influence of jazz legend Ray Brown ahead of a centennial tribute concert in Jackson, Tennessee.
Cybercriminals are using sponsored ads to target consumers
Cybercriminals are increasingly using fake sponsored ads on search engines and social media to impersonate trusted brands and steal consumers’ personal and financial information, making it important to verify websites before making purchases or entering sensitive data.
Memphis public media wins national prizes for immigration and civil rights coverage
WKNO and the Institute for Public Service Reporting turn in-depth coverage of immigration and civil rights into award-winning radio.
A Big Deal for Dad
For Father’s Day this weekend, grill up a manly steak to honor Dad on his big day.
Is it a renter's market? It depends on where you live
About 40% of rentals on Zillow offer move-in deals, like a month of free rent, thanks to a construction boom that created an apartment surplus in some parts of the United States.
General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer indicted in "significant public corruption" case
Federal prosecutors say Sawyer used public money for personal use. Charges include money laundering and theft.
"Newsman" Otis Sanford's autobiography is story of reporting history while making it
In his new book "Newsman," Memphis media personality Otis Sanford revisits his influential career spanning five decades.
Claire Rutkauskas previews Creative Aging Mid-South’s 2026–2027 season
Creative Aging Mid-South is about to enter its 10th year of providing creativity, community, and connection for older adults, and enriching their lives through the arts.