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Tennessee Redistricting Plan Sparks Voting Rights Backlash
Episode 2513
A political battle is unfolding in Tennessee over a proposed congressional map that critics say targets Black voters in Memphis. Opponents argue the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Trump Warns Iran: Accept Deal or Face Bombing
Episode 2512
President Donald Trump warned Iran to accept a U.S.-brokered peace framework or face expanded bombing as negotiators work toward a possible ceasefire…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
#OTD in 1931: Willie Mays Was Born
Episode 2511
On May 6, 1931, baseball legend Willie Mays was born in Alabama. From the Negro Leagues to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Mays became one of the most cel…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Iran War Drives Up Farm Costs and Food Concerns
Episode 2510
A new national poll warns the Iran war is driving up fertilizer and fuel costs for American farmers, raising concerns about food insecurity and lower…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Viral Campaign Pushes Spirit Airlines Revival
Episode 2509
A viral online campaign tied to the collapse of Spirit Airlines says it has generated millions in pledges as supporters push an effort to relaunch th…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
#OTD in 1865: Adam Clayton Powell Sr. Was Born
Episode 2508
On May 5, 1865, pastor and activist Adam Clayton Powell Sr. was born in Virginia. He later helped grow Abyssinian Baptist Church into one of the nati…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Questions Mount Over U.S. Strait of Hormuz Operation
Episode 2507
The Pentagon says a ceasefire with Iran remains intact as the U.S. launches a military escort operation through the Strait of Hormuz, raising new con…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Oil Price Surge Adds New Pressure on U.S. Economy
Episode 2506
Oil prices climbed sharply above $114 a barrel after Iran claimed it struck a naval vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, adding fresh pressure to the U.S.…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
GOP Targets Tennessee’s Only Majority-Black District
Episode 2505
Tennessee Republicans are moving forward with a redistricting plan that critics say could eliminate the state’s only majority-Black congressional dis…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Trump Hits Record Disapproval Ahead of Midterms
Episode 2504
A new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll shows President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has climbed to its highest point as concerns over the eco…
1 month, 2 weeks ago