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Two artists in Kentucky designed a summer workshop for teens called The School of Needlework for Disobedient Women, using embroidery as an avenue to explore feminism, activism and self-expression.

"It's going to take years to rebuild. People left with absolutely nothing," said Gov. Andy Beshear, as recovery begins. "And we continue to find bodies of our brothers and sisters that we have lost."

The destruction of 500 tons of nerve and mustard agent had been decades in the making, and the stockpile had been stored at the Blue Grass Army Depot in eastern Kentucky.

This summer bike riders from two Cherokee tribes are retracing the Trail of Tears. Along the way they'll learn about the forced removal of their ancestors.

Democrats criticize Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for refusing to take up election security bills. But voters in his home state of Kentucky say that won't affect their support for him.

Decisions like whether to watch a grisly injury on replay underscore the fact that with less gatekeeping and more personal choice, we're all stuck with wrangling our own curiosity.

A group of Jewish women is challenging Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban, saying it violates their religious beliefs. Similar lawsuits are advancing in Indiana and Missouri.

Climate change is pushing wildfires into areas that aren't used to them. But reducing wildfire risk is possible. For NPR's Climate Solutions Week, we visit a Colorado neighborhood that did just that.

After rapidly expanding its self-driving car program, things took a disastrous turn for Cruise when one of its robotaxis struck a pedestrian.

Soumaya El Filali is a multimedia journalist and storyteller with bylines in English and Arabic. El Filali has reported on multiple beats including labor, crime and justice and women-centered issues. During her time at the Columbia Journalism School, she specialized in video production and documentary filmmaking.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020From face masks to toilet paper, the pandemic means the supply of certain products has not been able to meet demand. One resource…

http://66.225.205.104/CT20120111.mp3Madama Butterfly. Stage, lighting and costume design by artist Jun Kaneko. Photo courtesy of Opera Omaha. Opera…

Can companies mix business with politics without losing customers? It's a tough act to pull off in our hyper-politicized climate.

A look at how the arts in Charlotte are faring. A recent article in Charlotte Magazine paints a less-than-attractive picture. We’ll hear from the writer, several local artists and a longtime critic to paint our own picture.

A three-judge panel decides on voter maps. CMS votes unanimously to end its indoor mask mandate. City Council gives the okay to a set of controversial rezoning petitions. Mike Collins and local journalists discuss those and other stories.

Mike Collins is joined by Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles for their once-a-month conversation. She and City Council are busy setting the agenda, priorities and the budget for the year. They'll discuss all those topics as well as the possibility of changing the length of council and mayor terms to four years, and more.

The U.S. Constitution is considered one of the most sacred documents in history, but now there are those pushing for a revamp. At least 19 states have passed resolutions calling for a constitutional convention. We examine the wisdom of that.

For a year, WFAE has been investigating North Carolina’s mental health system with a focus on the incarcerated. In our series "Fractured," we discovered half of the state’s inmates deemed incapable to proceed to trial due to a mental illness wait more than 300 days for a state psychiatric hospital bed. This was the topic of a special event that included local and state officials as well as our own reporting.

The PGA Championship returns to Charlotte, bringing the world's top golfers to Quail Hollow. We preview the tournament with organizer insights, and cover everything from players to watch to the local impact on the economy and tourism.

On the next Charlotte Talks, the clock is ticking. The federal government says it will finally begin enforcing the national Real ID law beginning May 7. What to know and how to prepared, both at the DMV and the airport.