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  • Robert talks with Daniel Avshalomov (av-SHALL-uh-mahv), who has recently released a CD featuring his interpretation of music composed by his grandfather, father, and brother. Avshalomov is the violist for the American String Quartet. This solo project, though, turned out to be different from anything Avshalomov had ever done before, bringing together his feelings for his music and his family in a truly unique way. (8:00) ((STEREO)) ("Three Generations" is available on Albany Records. The company's telephone number is 518-453
  • John McCain has frequently criticized Barack Obama for a $3 million earmark for an "overhead projector" for a planetarium in Chicago. Paul Knappenberger, president of Chicago's Adler Planetarium, explains why this projector isn't just an everyday piece of classroom AV equipment.
  • Trump will speak in Asheville on Wednesday as part of his bid for the White House in 2024. Community members should expect road closures.
  • President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court dominated the Sunday political shows, with Democrats accusing Republican senators of hypocrisy.
  • The measure would remove a potential barrier to getting hearing aids by allowing Medicare beneficiaries to go to an audiologist for a hearing test to diagnose a hearing problem without a referral.
  • President-elect Donald Trump has shown a willingness to browbeat American businesses to get what he wants — whether that's lower prices for the federal government or a pledge to keep jobs here in the United States. That's a departure from Republicans' traditional hands-off approach to business. But so far at least, Trump's not getting much resistance from his own party.
  • UPS and FedEx's fleets of MD-11 planes are grounded, which can each carry thousands of packages. Logistics experts say some cargo could shift to passenger planes, trains and trucks.
  • Four current and former Louisville police officers are facing federal civil rights charges related to the 2020 killing of Breonna Taylor.
  • More than 20 million workers earn less than $9 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At those levels, many people have trouble making a living. In Corbin, Ky., NPR's Noah Adams talks with 24-year-old Marshall Cox, who earns $6.25 an hour as a fast-food worker but dreams of pursuing a career in drafting.
  • The Lady Huskies beat Louisville 93-60. Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma has now won eight women's championships. He's tied with former Tennessee coach Pat Summit for the most titles in the history of Division I women's basketball.
  • As state lawmakers consider new regulations for CBD and hemp products, House Majority Leader John Bell has become the president of a start-up company manufacturing those products.
  • The Justice Department considers next steps after a judge dismissed felony charges against two former officers accused of lying to secure a search warrant before Breonna Taylor was killed by police.
  • It often falls to health care providers to discern whether the asylum-seekers who say they've been tortured or persecuted in their homeland bear physical and psychological evidence of that harm.
  • Welcome to the streets of 1950s New York City--where gamblers chase luck, missionaries chase souls, and love shows up when you least expect it.

    Guys and Dolls is one of Broadway‘s most beloved musicals, packed with unforgettable songs like "Luck be a Lady," "Sit Down, You’re Rockin' the Boat," and "A Bushel and a Peck."

    Our cast is made up of local performers who bring extraordinary talent, energy and heart to the stage. You’ll hear powerhouse vocals, see dazzling dance numbers, and laugh all night long.

    This year we are excited to announce that our Saturday 7:30 PM performance will have an ASL interpreter and designated seating. We’ll see you at the theater!

    May 14-16, 2026
    605 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • The FDA has authorized the marketing of a line of e-cigarettes made by the R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. The tobacco-flavored products can help adults quit smoking regular tobacco cigarettes.
  • The former lawmaker faced questions about her level of experience and past comments about autocratic leaders, but ultimately the Senate confirmed her on Wednesday afternoon.
  • A court released a recording from grand jury proceedings in the Breonna Taylor case. Kentucky's attorney general was criticized after none of the officers involved faced direct charges in her death.
  • Author David Rahahę·tih Webb (Tuscarora Indians of Kahtenuaka Territories) decolonizes the history of Carolina’s Indigenous peoples and presents the full histories of four ethnolinguistic groups. These nations adapted to colonization through ethnogenesis, forging new alliances, intermarrying with traders, and navigating shifting political landscapes. In time, once-powerful nations were reduced to stateless, English-speaking refugee communities, and aside from groups like the Catawba and Tuscarora, their distinct tribal identities faded into the generic label, “Indian.” Finally, in recent decades, they revitalized their governments and reclaimed their identities.

    Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register via this link: http://bit.ly/4rG2BAg
  • Jazz vocalist Karla Harris is whipping up something special this Mother’s Day — a concert that tastes like home and grooves like a secret family recipe. From songs off her new album to timeless favorites, she’s got all the right ingredients for an afternoon filled with love, swing, and soulful spice. Alongside jazz standards you know and love, Karla folds in ’70s R&B and pop classics, blending them with jazz for an irresistible mix of songs to enjoy.

    Bring mom, bring the family, and let the music be the icing on the day.
  • Nevada Public Radio's Ky Plaskon profiles Rex Morrison, a school custodian who invented an efficient, bacteria-blasting approach to cleaning that's being adopted by janitorial crews all around the state.
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