Alabama Symphony Orchestra: Carlos Conducts Copland
This weekend begins American Rhapsody: A Festival of Music and Art. Part of this festival features the Alabama Symphony Orchestra performing a Masterworks concert of American music, including Aaron Copland’s Symphony No. 3. WBHM’s Michael Krall spoke with conductor Carlos Izcary (pronounced: eez-ca-RYE) about the program and what makes American classical music distinct.
GOP US Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expected to announce run for Alabama governor, associates say
Two people who have spoken with Tuberville about his plans said Thursday they expect him to announce a gubernatorial bid. They spoke on condition of anonymity because were not authorized to talk about a campaign.
Memorial Day Weekend travel could break records. Here’s how to prepare for your trip
AAA predicts a record-breaking 45.1 million Americans will travel between Thursday and Monday, mostly by car and plane. Here's what to know if you're one of them.
Trump threatens steep tariffs on trade with the European Union — and on iPhones
Trump said on social media that he had recommended 50% tariffs on European Union products starting June 1 — and warned Apple's CEO to move manufacturing of iPhones to the United States.
Kim Kardashian robbery trial: verdict expected in Paris
A verdict is expected in the Paris trial of 10 people accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in 2016. French media nicknamed them "the Grandpa Robbers" — most were in their 60s when the heist took place.
A federal judge further halts Trump’s radical transformation of government
In her order, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the president may not initiate large-scale executive branch reorganization without approval from Congress.
9 things to know about the big, private-school voucher plan in Republicans’ tax bill
NPR asked researchers, advocates, tax experts, a parent and a public school leader for their thoughts on this first-of-its-kind national voucher plan. Here's what they said.
