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It's taking more time to get nominees for financial watchdog jobs in Washington, D.C., through the confirmation process, according to a study by the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Streaming service CNN+ is coming to an abrupt end on April 30, according to an internal memo. CNN+ had recruited top media talent before rolling out the platform late last month.

The National Education Association continues to search for salaries for new teachers, while in Texas the pay for experienced educators is stagnant.

Frank Deford bids farewell to the Ringling Brothers Circus and has some further thoughts on taking a final bow.

Nashville-based Ziona Riley came into the studio to share her story and play a few songs. This stop was during her first-ever tour, hitting the road with her dog and brother. Hear the full interview on the link at the top of this page.

Here's an at-a-glance rundown of what books our Summer Reading List will be covering on air! Plus, if you missed the coverage of the latest installment of HPPR Radio Readers Book Club on High Plains Morning, just click the link at the top of this page for a full explanation of the 2023 Summer Read. Thanks for supporting REGIONAL VOICES on the High Plains!

Enron's former finance chief, Andrew Fastow, is sentenced to six years with an additional two years under supervised release. Fastow had worked out a plea deal with prosecutors back in 2004 under which he agreed to a prison term of up to 10 years. However, Fastow asked Federal Court Judge Kenneth Hoyt for a shorter sentence.

Britain's top literary honor, the Man Booker Prize, has been awarded to Irish author John Banville's 14th novel, The Sea. He beat high-profile competition including Julian Barnes, Kazuo Ishiguro and Zadie Smith.

Frenchies, with their wrinkly faces and perky bat ears, have been rising in popularity for the last 10 years. Now they've bumped German Shepherds from the number-two spot.

Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale landed on top of Amazon's best-seller lists this week, following other classics like 1984 and It Can't Happen Here. She has some thoughts on our next great dystopia.