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China vows to stand firm against Trump's 100% tariff threat

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China signaled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the U.S. to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats.

China signaled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the U.S. to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats.

Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education

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Multiple sources tell NPR that, as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

Multiple sources tell NPR that, as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

Where has Trump suggested sending troops? In cities run by Democratic mayors

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In just four months, Trump has suggested or ordered sending federal intervention to nearly a dozen cities — all run by Democratic mayors and in states mostly run by Democratic governors.

In just four months, Trump has suggested or ordered sending federal intervention to nearly a dozen cities.

Doing what need to be done

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Life Matters with Dr. Scott Morris | Doing what need to be done

There is a quiet holiness in ordinary work

WKNO Newsletter | 10/14/25

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Tune in to WKNO-FM tonight at 7:00 PM for a preview of Opera Memphis' 'I Hear America Singing'.

Listen live: 91.1 Memphis | 90.1 Jackson | wknofm.org | WKNO App

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📨 WKNO Newsletter: buff.ly/bGWKF6Z
1️⃣ Many fear ICE tactics are growing more violent
2️⃣ National Guard arrives, its mission only slightly more defined
3️⃣ As the ceasefire begins, a look at the Gaza war by the numbers
4️⃣ Yo-Yo Ma takes his cello outdoors
5️⃣ The Orpheum Broadway Season opens

Many fear ICE tactics are growing more violent

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🎙 Checking on the Arts | Creative Aging Mid-South continues its Concert Series with the return of Collage Dance Collective in “Ballet Our Way.”

Darel Snodgrass speaks with Creative Aging's Executive Director, Christy Barzizza, and Director of Programs, Claire Rutkauskas.

Ballet Our Way | Creative Aging & Collage Dance Collective

Creative Aging Mid-South continues its Concert Series with the return of Collage Dance Collective in “Ballet Our Way” on Wednesday, November 5, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Kroc Center.

The Heart of Estate Planning

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Greater Giving Moment with Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Harris Shelton estate attorney Chad Roberts to share what he wishes people would know about estate planning.

We asked Harris Shelton estate attorney Chad Roberts to share what he wishes people would know about estate planning.

WKNO Daily Newscast | Tuesday, October 14, 2025

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Two off-duty Memphis police officers were arrested for drag racing over the weekend.

Two off-duty Memphis police officers were arrested for drag racing over the weekend.

Natural gas prices are low, but your monthly gas bill is up. Here's why

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Gas utility bills are rising even though natural gas prices are down. That's because a much larger share of your gas bill now goes to infrastructure instead of fuel.

Gas utility bills are rising even though natural gas prices are down. That's because a much larger share of your gas bill now goes to infrastructure instead of fuel.

Orpheum Theatre & Halloran Centre Upcoming Shows

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🎙 Checking on the Arts | The Orpheum Broadway Season opens with "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical."

Darel Snodgrass talks with Orpheum Theatre Group Public Relations Director Kristin Bennett-Banks about the start of the new Broadway season.

The Orpheum Broadway Season opens Tuesday, October 7, with "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical."

BTH: County Commissioners on National Guard in Memphis, jail conditions, and school board elections

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Behind the Headlines | Shelby County Commissioners Amber Mills, Charlie Caswell Jr., and Mick Wright discuss the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis, conditions and funding for county jails, and local school board elections.

This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s Behind the Headlines, Shelby County Commissioners Amber Mills, Charlie Caswell Jr., and Mick Wright join host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries.

National Guard troops begin patrols in Memphis

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Guard members in Memphis are operating under the governor's command — unlike other cities facing troop deployments, including Los Angeles, Portland and Chicago.

Guard members in Memphis are operating under the governor's command — unlike other cities facing troop deployments, including Los Angeles, Portland and Chicago.

WKNO Daily Newscast | Tuesday, October 14, 2025

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Two off-duty Memphis police officers were arrested for drag racing over the weekend.

Two off-duty Memphis police officers were arrested for drag racing over the weekend.

5 things to know about the health care fight behind the shutdown

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If Congress doesn't act, costs will rise on premiums for health care plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Here's what to know about the politics and real-world impact of this issue.

If Congress doesn't act, costs will rise on premiums for health care plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Here's what to know about the politics and real-world impact of this issue.

L’Estampe originale: A Graphic Treasure | Dixon Gallery & Gardens

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🎙️ Checking on the Arts | The Dixon Gallery & Gardens presents "L’Estampe originale: A Graphic Treasure" in the Main Galleries. This fascinating exhibition provides a rare glimpse into French Impressionist printmaking and the art of color lithography.

The Dixon Gallery & Gardens presents "L’Estampe originale: A Graphic Treasure" in the Main Galleries, on view Sunday, October 12, through Sunday, January 11, 2026. This fascinating exhibition…

TN Politics: National Guard arrives, its mission only slightly more defined

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National Guard troops begin arriving today in support of the Memphis Safe Task Force. But political analyst Otis Sanford says their mission here still needs more clarification.

A Department of Defense memo reveals more about possible troop numbers and objectives, but how will this work in an already clogged court system.

Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center 2025-26 Season Kick Off

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🎙 Checking on the Arts | Darel Snodgrass speaks with BPACC Executive Director Michael Bollinger about the season’s opening and upcoming performances, including country icon T. Graham Brown, ventriloquist Darci Lynne & Friends, and the high-energy art and music experience Artrageous.

Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center (BPACC) launches its 2025-2026 season with Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC)’s production of "Much Ado About Nothing" on Friday, October 10, at 7:00…

WKNO Daily Newscast | Monday, October 13, 2025

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Most Shelby County students who benefited from the state’s expansion of its education voucher program live in top-earning zip codes, according to an analysis of Tennessee Department of Education data.

Most Shelby County students who benefited from the state’s expansion of its education voucher program live in top-earning zip codes, according to an analysis of Tennessee Department of Education data.

In a major milestone, Hamas releases final group of living Israeli hostages

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The release by Hamas of living Israeli hostages began an expected swap of hostages for prisoners. In turn, Israel will be releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees as part of the ceasefire agreement.

The release by Hamas of living Israeli hostages began an expected swap of hostages for prisoners. In turn, Israel will be releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees as part of the…

Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education

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Multiple sources tell NPR that, as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

Multiple sources tell NPR that, as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

WKNO Daily Newscast | Monday, October 13, 2025

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Most Shelby County students who benefited from the state’s expansion of its education voucher program live in top-earning zip codes, according to an analysis of Tennessee Department of Education data.

Most Shelby County students who benefited from the state’s expansion of its education voucher program live in top-earning zip codes, according to an analysis of Tennessee Department of Education data.

Where has Trump suggested sending troops? In cities run by Democratic mayors

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In just four months, Trump has suggested or ordered sending federal intervention to nearly a dozen cities — all run by Democratic mayors and in states mostly run by Democratic governors.

In just four months, Trump has suggested or ordered sending federal intervention to nearly a dozen cities.

Doing what need to be done

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Life Matters with Dr. Scott Morris | Doing what need to be done

There is a quiet holiness in ordinary work