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Gov. Andy Beshear dismissed an attempt by lawmakers to expand the Kentucky Public Service Commission without the governor's input.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A reporter for a Spanish-language news outlet in Tennessee who has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was not shown any warrant when she was arrested this week, according to court documents filed by her attorney.
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In celebration of Women’s History Month, Murray State University Cinema International is screening “Fight Like Hell: The Testimony of Mother Jones,” a one-take film where the historical figure directly addresses the camera.
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March is Women’s History Month and women throughout the Commonwealth are celebrating, including the West Kentucky Chapter of the National Organization for Women. In 2026, NOW is commemorating 60 years of working for women. And West Kentucky NOW President and Associate Professor of History, Dr. Christine Lindner joined us to share a little more of the organization’s history and what they see for the future.
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A bill passed the Kentucky House adding more voter citizenship verification, okaying more partisanship in judicial races and letting federal officeholders show up twice on the ballot.
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Bath County, Kentucky, celebrated a historic occurrence, the meat shower of 1876.
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The International Olympic Committee will require all athletes who want to participate in women's events to undergo genetic testing. The policy takes effect for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
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At 20 airports around the U.S., security screeners are getting paid as usual despite the ongoing DHS shutdown — because they're private contractors. Will more airports look at privatizing security?
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The president says ICE agents are being stationed at airports to help reduce long wait times. Here's a look at what they're authorized to do.
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Flea's first musical love wasn't rock. It was jazz. The iconic bassist joins Christian McBride to talk about his debut solo album, Honora, and his return to the music that started it all.