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A Kentucky GOP lawmaker pushed back against Trump’s social media post, which said communities resisting data centers “want to end up being backwards and poor.”
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A jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans for decades.
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The U.S. Army announced deals Wednesday that could give energy vendors up to $2.2 billion to construct, operate and own nuclear microreactors on five bases across the country – including at Fort Campbell. -
Dolly Parton’s death Tuesday marked the loss of not only an American country music legend, but, also, a major philanthropist. -
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Annie Lowrey explores the administrative burdens people face applying for government benefits. It's not just about wasted time: "When the government treats us like this, we don't trust it," she says.
