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WCQS (88.1 FM) is a non-commercial public radio station in Asheville, North Carolina, serving Western North Carolina. It airs a news and talk radio format and is owned by Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc.[2][3] It airs programming from NPR, American Public Media and the Public Radio Exchange and is the flagship station of Blue Ridge Public Radio. It carries locally produced news and music shows, under the BPR News branding. The BBC World Service is heard overnight. Source

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U.S. and Iran exchange strikes, threatening peace talks to end war

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By Carrie Kahn Verified, Steve Inskeep Verified
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The U.S. and Iran exchanged heated rhetoric and airstrikes in the region over the weekend, threatening a fragile ceasefire and ongoing negotiations for a permanent end to the war.
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Record-breaking heatwave moves east, engulfing more of Europe

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By Megan Williams
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Europe's deadly, record-breaking heatwave is pushing east, bringing extreme temperatures from Rome to Ukraine.
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Aid worker talks about the rescue efforts underway in Venezuela

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By Steve Inskeep Verified
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Sebastian Mocarquer with the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination team about the search for earthquake survivors trapped under the rubble.
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What's next for Temporary Protected Status holders after SCOTUS ruling?

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By Leila Fadel Verified
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NPR's Leila Fadel asks Megan Hauptman, a lawyer representing Syrian Temporary Protected Status holders, what's ahead after a Supreme Court ruling that removes government protections.
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Trump notches wins for his immigration agenda as SCOTUS weighs birthright citizenship

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By Mara Liasson, Steve Inskeep Verified
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President Trump's immigration agenda got a boost from the Supreme Court as he awaits their ruling on birthright citizenship.
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World Cup enters knockout phase

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By Jasmine Garsd Verified, Steve Inskeep Verified
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The World Cup continues to thrill as the tournament has entered the knockout phase. No longer do goal differential or standings in the group stage matter. From now on, it's win or go home.
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Study finds Australia's social media ban for children has barely affected access

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By Kristina Kukolja
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Despite Australia promising tougher penalties for a world-first social media ban for children, a new study indicates that six months in, the policy has barely affected youth access.
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Comedian Bill Maher receives Mark Twain Prize amid Kennedy Center turmoil

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By Frank Langfitt Verified, Steve Inskeep Verified
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Comedian Bill Maher received the Mark Twain Prize Sunday night at the troubled Kennedy Center, where a tarp continues to cover the forced removal of President Trump's name.
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Texas will require students to read Bible passages

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By Bill Zeeble Verified
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Texas students will be required to read Bible passages and learn about the role of Christianity in the state's history under new reading lists and social studies curriculum approved on Friday Copyright 2026 KERA News
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P.J. Morton showcases pop and gospel influences on new album

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By A Martínez Verified
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A member of the pop band Maroon 5, P.J. Morton hasn't forgotten his roots in gospel music. He splits his influences down the middle on the new double-album, "Saturday Night, Sunday Morning."
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