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New music venue planned for former Triad Stage theater
Something new is taking shape on Elm Street. The Pyrle has claimed the former home of Triad Stage, with plans for an 850 to 1,000 capacity music venue.
Forsyth Hall of Justice building to be converted to retail, office space
A local compounding pharmacy is planning to transform the former courthouse into a mixed-use facility containing office space, retail and a pharmacy.
Depression is common among police. One cop found relief on the comedy stage
Depression and other mental health issues affect millions of Americans. Police are especially vulnerable, due to the stresses of the job. One officer in Colorado found an outlet doing standup comedy.
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Remembering Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T & the M.G.'s
Steve Cropper, the Booker T. & the MG guitarist, songwriter and producer who was instrumental in the rise of R&B powerhouse Stax Records, died in Nashville at 84.
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Elephant seals remember their enemies
Elephant seals don't forget their enemies. We learn about the great beasts' big beefs and why they matter.
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Judge blocks HUD homelessness overhaul, rebukes agency for causing 'chaos'
A federal judge said HUD cannot dramatically change its funding policies on homelessness for now. States, cities and nonprofits say the proposed overhaul would push thousands back onto the streets.
Trump administration looks to navigate fallout from controversial boat strike
The Trump administration's actions show they are aware of the potential fallout on the kill strike and are working to contain it - despite what they are saying.
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Congressional leaders briefed on second strike off the coast of Venezuela
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., ranking member of the Armed Services Committee, after his meeting with Adm. Frank Bradley about the military strike off the coast of Venezuela.
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DOJ orders prison inspectors to stop considering LGBTQ safety standards
A memo obtained by NPR shows the Justice Department is telling inspectors to stop evaluating prisons using standards designed to protect trans and other LGBTQ community members from sexual violence.
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CDC advisers delay planned vote on hepatitis B vaccine for infants
After a contentious discussion, the vaccine advisory group pushed the vote to Friday to give members time to study the language of proposed changes longstanding policy on the shots.
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