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India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement, at a time when Washington targets them both with steep import tariffs, pushing major economies to seek alternate partnerships.
India and the EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic trade agreement
India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement, at a time when Washington targets them both with steep import tariffs, pushing major economies to seek alternate partnerships.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:15 PM
India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement, at a time when Washington targets them both with steep import tariffs, pushing major economies to seek alternate partnerships.
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What to know when seeking medical care during cold and flu season.
HealthQ: An utterly practical guide to finding care during flu season
What to know when seeking medical care during cold and flu season.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:15 PM
What to know when seeking medical care during cold and flu season.
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See the latest Tennessee State Legislative Coverage schedule and how to watch.
Tennessee State Legislative Coverage
See the latest Tennessee State Legislative Coverage schedule and how to watch.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM
See the latest Tennessee State Legislative Coverage schedule and how to watch.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy has evolved and remained relevant today.
John Conyers III on the legacy of MLK Jr. Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy has evolved and remained relevant today.
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January 19, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy has evolved and remained relevant today.
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1️⃣ A possible state takeover of MSCS, immigration enforcement, and xAI’s Memphis operations
2️⃣ Congress appears on track for a partial shutdown
3️⃣ People are protesting AI data centers, and it's scrambling political lines
4️⃣ Dixon's 50th Anniversary Celebration
1️⃣ A possible state takeover of MSCS, immigration enforcement, and xAI’s Memphis operations
2️⃣ Congress appears on track for a partial shutdown
3️⃣ People are protesting AI data centers, and it's scrambling political lines
4️⃣ Dixon's 50th Anniversary Celebration
📰 WKNO Newsletter | 1/27/26
A possible state takeover of MSCS, immigration enforcement, and xAI’s Memphis operations + 12 reading recommendations to get you through the storm
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January 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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1️⃣ A possible state takeover of MSCS, immigration enforcement, and xAI’s Memphis operations
2️⃣ Congress appears on track for a partial shutdown
3️⃣ People are protesting AI data centers, and it's scrambling political lines
4️⃣ Dixon's 50th Anniversary Celebration
1️⃣ A possible state takeover of MSCS, immigration enforcement, and xAI’s Memphis operations
2️⃣ Congress appears on track for a partial shutdown
3️⃣ People are protesting AI data centers, and it's scrambling political lines
4️⃣ Dixon's 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Some of the 2025 policies that have been implemented include cracking down on immigration and dismantling the Department of Education.
Trump has rolled out many of the Project 2025 policies he once claimed ignorance about
Some of the 2025 policies that have been implemented include cracking down on immigration and dismantling the Department of Education.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Some of the 2025 policies that have been implemented include cracking down on immigration and dismantling the Department of Education.
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Greater Giving Moment with Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
As we reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we remember his fight against systemic racism, poverty, and inequality. Dr. King’s vision of economic justice remains as relevant today as it was during…
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January 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Greater Giving Moment with Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young released a short video Monday responding to statements made by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
WKNO Daily Newscast | Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Memphis Mayor Paul Young released a short video Monday responding to statements made by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Memphis Mayor Paul Young released a short video Monday responding to statements made by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Trump officials have called the victim a "domestic terrorist." State officials warn such unfounded accusations threaten the integrity of the federal investigation.
Videos and eyewitnesses refute federal account of Minneapolis shooting
Trump officials have called the victim a "domestic terrorist." State officials warn such unfounded accusations threaten the integrity of the federal investigation.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Trump officials have called the victim a "domestic terrorist." State officials warn such unfounded accusations threaten the integrity of the federal investigation.
There are a lot of films and we are here to help! We've assembled details and coverage for the 14 films nominated in six major categories — all in one place.
Your guide to Oscar-nominated movies and where to watch them
There are a lot of films and we are here to help! We've assembled details and coverage for the 14 films nominated in six major categories — all in one place.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:15 PM
There are a lot of films and we are here to help! We've assembled details and coverage for the 14 films nominated in six major categories — all in one place.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new approach to six shots that were formerly given routinely will introduce new hurdles for getting kids immunized. And it could have a chilling effect on doctors.
Here's how 'shared decision making' for childhood vaccines could limit access
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new approach to six shots that were formerly given routinely will introduce new hurdles for getting kids immunized. And it could have a chilling effect on doctors.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new approach to six shots that were formerly given routinely will introduce new hurdles for getting kids immunized. And it could have a chilling effect on doctors.
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Scholar and author Pardis Mahdavi wrote in a recent op-ed, “What we are witnessing in Iran today is not simply unrest or protest. It is revolutionary energy — sustained, widespread and deeply rooted.”
Why Iran may be approaching a breaking point
Scholar and author Pardis Mahdavi wrote in a recent op-ed, “What we are witnessing in Iran today is not simply unrest or protest. It is revolutionary energy — sustained, widespread and deeply rooted.”
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January 18, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Scholar and author Pardis Mahdavi wrote in a recent op-ed, “What we are witnessing in Iran today is not simply unrest or protest. It is revolutionary energy — sustained, widespread and deeply rooted.”
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As President Trump began a pattern of deploying the National Guard to democratic-led cities, several Democratic attorneys general and their staffs worked to coordinate their fight against the deployments – and, ultimately, they won.
Behind the front lines of the legal battle against Trump's National Guard deployments
As President Trump began a pattern of deploying the National Guard to democratic-led cities, several Democratic attorneys general and their staffs worked to coordinate their fight against the…
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January 17, 2026 at 8:15 PM
As President Trump began a pattern of deploying the National Guard to democratic-led cities, several Democratic attorneys general and their staffs worked to coordinate their fight against the deployments – and, ultimately, they won.
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A Republican-led congressional subcommittee is leading a new investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Do their claims add up?
House Republicans are investigating Jan. 6. NPR fact-checked the first hearing
A Republican-led congressional subcommittee is leading a new investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Do their claims add up?
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January 17, 2026 at 4:15 PM
A Republican-led congressional subcommittee is leading a new investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Do their claims add up?
As US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem attempted to justify another federal killing in Minneapolis, this time by a border patrol agent, she praised the “Democratic Mayor” of Memphis for working with federal law enforcement officers.
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WKNO Daily Newscast | Monday, January 26, 2026
As US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem attempted to justify another federal killing in Minneapolis, this time by a border patrol agent, she praised the “Democratic Mayor” of Memphis for…
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January 26, 2026 at 1:22 PM
As US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem attempted to justify another federal killing in Minneapolis, this time by a border patrol agent, she praised the “Democratic Mayor” of Memphis for working with federal law enforcement officers.
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A look at the extreme winter storm impacting two-thirds of the U.S.
Photos: Massive winter storm sweeps across the U.S.
A look at the extreme winter storm impacting two-thirds of the U.S.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:15 AM
A look at the extreme winter storm impacting two-thirds of the U.S.
The incident, which was caught on video, marks the second deadly shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis in less than a month.
Man shot dead by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis
The incident, which was caught on video, marks the second deadly shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis in less than a month.
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January 25, 2026 at 8:15 PM
The incident, which was caught on video, marks the second deadly shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis in less than a month.
'Sinners' landed a record number of nods, while 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and 'Wicked: For Good' fell short of their franchise predecessors.
5 takeaways from the 2026 Oscar nominations, where 'Sinners' made history
Sinners landed a record number of nods, while Avatar: Fire and Ash and Wicked: For Good fell short of their franchise predecessors.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:15 PM
'Sinners' landed a record number of nods, while 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and 'Wicked: For Good' fell short of their franchise predecessors.
In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has presided over a sweeping expansion of executive power while eroding democratic norms.
How President Trump has challenged a constitutional foundation
In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has presided over a sweeping expansion of executive power while eroding democratic norms.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:15 AM
In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has presided over a sweeping expansion of executive power while eroding democratic norms.
Many health care plans offer free or reduced gym memberships.
HealthQ: Wait, my health plan might pay for a gym membership?
Many health care plans offer free or reduced gym memberships.
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January 24, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Many health care plans offer free or reduced gym memberships.
Greater Giving Moment with Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Get Involved: Nourished Communities
Get Involved: Nourished Communities
As we look toward the future and continue addressing challenges around food access and connection, nourishing our neighborhoods is more important than ever.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Greater Giving Moment with Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Get Involved: Nourished Communities
Behind the Headlines | A journalist roundtable discusses pre-K funding delays, a possible state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, immigration enforcement, and xAI’s Memphis operations.
BTH: Journalist Roundtable on Education, Immigration, and Local Politics
This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s "Behind the Headlines," Eric Barnes hosts a journalist roundtable with Memphis Flyer reporter Kailynn Johnson and Daily Memphian reporters Samuel Hardiman and Bill…
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January 24, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Behind the Headlines | A journalist roundtable discusses pre-K funding delays, a possible state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, immigration enforcement, and xAI’s Memphis operations.
Memphis officials are preparing for potentially hazardous winter weather, urging residents to avoid travel & plan for possible power and water disruptions. Here's what to expect & how to prepare.
Weather
What to expect & how to prepare
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January 23, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Memphis officials are preparing for potentially hazardous winter weather, urging residents to avoid travel & plan for possible power and water disruptions. Here's what to expect & how to prepare.
As a major winter storm approaches, MLGW hopes for less ice, as State Sen. Brent Taylor calls for more.
TN Politics: A look at ICE storms, from MLGW to Brent Taylor
As a major winter storm approaches, MLGW hopes for less ice, as State Sen. Brent Taylor calls for more.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:15 PM
As a major winter storm approaches, MLGW hopes for less ice, as State Sen. Brent Taylor calls for more.
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Behind the Headlines | Shelby County Chief Public Defender Phyllis Aluko discusses changes within the public defender’s office over her more than 30-year career, including growing caseloads and ongoing challenges facing Shelby County’s criminal justice system.
BTH: Inside the Shelby County Public Defender’s Office
This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s “Behind the Headlines,” Shelby County Chief Public Defender Phyllis Aluko joins host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Behind the Headlines | Shelby County Chief Public Defender Phyllis Aluko discusses changes within the public defender’s office over her more than 30-year career, including growing caseloads and ongoing challenges facing Shelby County’s criminal justice system.