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Even without a Supreme Court ruling, a new Kentucky law shut down abortions for several days before a federal court stepped in. Abortion rights groups fear it's just the beginning.

Videos show a man on an overbooked flight wrenched from his seat and dragged down the aisle, to other passengers' horror. United's CEO apologized for having to "re-accommodate these customers."

Doctors have been telling parents to give peanut products to infants as young as 4 months old.

T.V. critic DAVID BIANCULLI reviews the newest show by Steven Bocho productions "Public Morals."

NPR's Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem on the latest ave of violence in the Palestinian territories, and what the Israeli government lans to do about it.

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Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., holds the deciding vote on a narrowly divided Senate Judiciary Committee. There are currently 21 judicial nominees awaiting a vote by the committee.

NPR's favorite albums of the year so far range from hip-hop to Latin music.

The Nigerian singer-songwriter has become one of the most sought after voices in popular music. Her debut album processes the risks and epiphanies it took to get here.

In a memo obtained by NPR, Senate Democrats say they've found a way to start debate on voting rights legislation. However, they still don't have a way forward for an actual floor vote.

This slow, sensual song is every bit a '90s throwback, right down to that Boogie Down Productions sample of "South Bronx."

Declared the Best New Play of 2019 by The Wall Street Journal, this sensational theatrical event knocks it out of the park with this incredible true story.

History is filled with trailblazers and Toni Stone was one of them. A pioneer, Toni Stone is the first woman to play baseball in the Negro Leagues, making her the first woman to play professionally in a men’s league in the 1950s. Against all odds, Stone shattered expectations and created her own set of rules in the male-dominated sports world.

Based on Martha Ackmann’s book Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone, award-winning playwright Lydia R. Diamond tells the dynamic story of Stone’s journey of perseverance and resilience just to do what she loved the most — play baseball.

A vibrant new play about staying in the game, playing hard, playing smart and playing your own way. This show contains adult language and themes, including trauma to women and Black people, recommended for ages 16+

Starring Nasha Shandri as Toni and ten top-talent Charlotte actors in an ensemble depicting dozens of characters, you don’t want to miss the Charlotte premiere of Toni Stone opening at The Arts Factory at West End Studios, on August 19th.

Toni Stone
An Original Play by Lydia R Diamond
Directed by Dr. Corlis Hayes

Performance Dates
August 19-21
August 25-27
September 1-4
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
All performances are at The Arts Factory at West End Studios – 1545 W Trade Street, Charlotte NC

Like most businesses, the film industry has suffered during the pandemic. The North Carolina Film Office said productions statewide are expected to spend about a third less this year than they did last year. Film spending in the Charlotte region, though, actually increased slightly this year to $20 million, according to the Charlotte Regional Film Commission.

Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.

*Registration Required* School age children will get to experiment and explore the world of Science, Math and Art by participating in simple experiments. Join us to learn and explore the world around you! All children attending the program must be registered individually, and there is a limit of one caretaker per child. We ask that families participate in one Storytime a week. We ask that you arrive 10 minutes early to claim your registration spot. Any spots that have been unclaimed 5 minutes before the program’s start time will be given to walk-in participants. Masks are encouraged.

The Farm Bill includes $3 billion for "climate friendly commodities." That means paying farmers to change practices to reduce emissions or capture carbon.

The Gamecocks (33-2) took control early and rarely gave Creighton a chance to get back into the game, which ended with South Carolina getting its fourth Final Four appearance in the past seven tournaments.

Despite more than a handful of setbacks, President Biden has delivered on several major promises since 2021, some with bipartisan support. Those compromises could be harder with the new Congress.