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A new United WE report finds caregiving responsibilities remain the biggest barrier keeping Arkansas women out of the workforce, with entrepreneurship rising as women seek more flexibility.
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A Colombian man was fatally shot by an ICE agent this morning in Biddeford, Maine. Sen. Angus King says he was told the man had "weaponized" his vehicle when the shooting occurred.
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Pakistan urges restraint as Iran and the U.S. clash and a memorandum of understanding unravels.
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The redistricting carried out by Tennessee lawmakers divides a community of Black voters along the same line as highway split them up 60 years ago and they say it weakens their power once again.
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NPR has learned that the Department of Health and Human Services will not be finalizing its most aggressive attempt to end gender-affirming care for youth nationally.
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Beyond the Ozarks
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KUOW reporter Will James discusses "We Keep Us Safe," a new NPR podcast investigating the unsolved 2020 killing of 16-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. inside Seattle's CHOP protest zone. -
Canva StockAs climate change strains Arkansas's rice industry Little Rock Public Radio's Amir Mahmoud reports on efforts to breed rice varieties resistant to heat drought and high nighttime temperatures.
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Local Music News from KUAF
- Local musicians gather support for Meteor Guitar Gallery's Les Key
- Talkin' Tunes with Kyle, Sophia and Wai Kay 7/9/2026
- StoneRidge Recording marathon session raises money for EverHope
- Talkin' Tunes with Kyle and Sophia 7/2/2026
- AIRE benefit showcase brings NWA artists to Vibra Night Club
- Talkin' Tunes with Kyle, Sophia and Wai Kay 6/25/2026