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01/03/2025

In a decision Friday, New York Judge Juan Merchan noted that his inclination was to not impose a sentence of incarceration.

01/03/2025

The man behind the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans said in videos that he was inspired by ISIS and had joined the group this summer. This attack shows ISIS' resonance and resilience persists.

01/01/2025

A vehicle drove into a crowd on New Orleans' famed Canal and Bourbon Street in the first hours of New Year's Day. The FBI is investigating the incident.

12/31/2024

NEW EPISODE: Sui generis instrumentalist Laraaji spoke to us about how songs by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, Frank Sinatra, and Pharrell Williams nfluenced him. Via WUOT 91.9 FM, Knoxville. Laraaji will perform at the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville March 27-30. 📸 Liam Ricketts. Listen at the link in the comments or wherever you get your podcasts.

12/31/2024

It's almost the new year, which means states across the country will enact thousands of new laws from new tax structures to prenatal leave.

12/31/2024

The revelation comes as the U.S. grapples with a massive cyberespionage campaign that gave Chinese officials access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans.

12/30/2024

Pictures from earlier today of two temporary bridges in Carter County near the communities of Elk Mills and Poga following heavy rainfall over the weekend.

The upper bridge (the truss bridge) was closed after a section of Poga Road was washed out. The Carter County Highway Department told WUOT News that crews are working on restoring the road. The bridges replaced existing ones that were washed away from floods brought on by Tropical Storm Helene.

The Carter County Sheriff’s Office is monitoring both bridges, which cross the Elk River.

The pictures were provided by the Carter County Sheriff’s Office.

12/30/2024

Jimmy Carter died at his home in Plains, Georgia yesterday at the age of 100, the longest-living U.S. president. WUOT sat down with Amber Roessner, a professor at UT who spent years researching Carter's life, to reflect on his long legacy:

39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter died Sunday, Dec. 29 at 100 years old. One UT professor remembers him as 'a man of deep faith,' who had a 'profound impact' on the American public.

12/30/2024

Many of the most-borrowed books in 2024, including 'romantasy' titles and memoirs, also appeared on public library lists in 2023.

12/30/2024

Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights.

12/27/2024

Pop culture critic Linda Holmes has been making this annual list since 2010. Big, small, inspirational, silly — what these items have in common is that they are all wonderful and brought her joy.

12/27/2024

From the election results to the the charges against President-elect Donald Trump, here are the numbers that defined 2024 in politics.

12/26/2024

Whether it's volunteering at a local school or taking soup to a sick neighbor, improving the welfare of others can also improve our own physical and mental health, a sizable body of research shows.

12/24/2024

A lively and engaging chat with a WUOT favorite.

Brandon Hollingsworth recounts his time at WUOT and explains what drew him to radio. We also catch up and see how things are going in his new home of Spokane.

12/24/2024

Whether we were paying attention or not, 2024 was filled with good news. In case you weren't, NPR's member stations have been keeping track. Here are some of the stories that made us smile this year.

12/23/2024

It takes a village to make the music we love. We remember the singers, songwriters, composers, instrumentalists, producers and journalists that we lost in 2024.

12/20/2024

Just five actors portray nearly 50 characters in a radio play adaptation of “It’s a Wonderful Life” which is playing at the Old City Performing Arts Center! WUOT’s Pierce Gentry has a closer look:

The River and Rail Theatre Company regularly holds performances in the Old City Performing Arts Center in Downtown Knoxville. For the last two Christmas seasons, they've been producing a radio play version of "It's a Wonderful Life."

12/20/2024

Saturday marks the shortest day of the year and the official start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. NPR has compiled plenty of expert tips for celebrating the solstice and weathering winter.