Several GOP legislators say the governor needs to find the funds to bolster Kentucky’s senior meal program, or he should call a special session.
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The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo are all affected.
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Ex-Kentucky sheriff charged in judge's killing battled jail staff days after shooting: court recordsA former Kentucky sheriff charged with killing a county judge remained in an “active state of psychosis” days after the shooting and battled with jail staff, who had to use pepper spray on him, according to recently filed court documents.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials in Graves County Tuesday afternoon to dedicate a new home to a family that survived the 2021 tornado outbreak.
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A day after Rep. Thomas Massie, a northern Kentucky Republican, took the first step in forcing a vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files, survivors rallied at the U.S. Capitol in support.
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Federal immigration officials are making arrests from within Tennessee jails at a much higher rate than other states. A new report ranks Tennessee second only to Texas in the number of people ICE picks up from jail.
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Researchers with the Kentucky Geological Survey at the University of Kentucky are hoping to use devices normally meant to monitor earthquake activity to identify when tornadoes touch down.
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The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce says the state could help more residents enter the workforce – and boost one of the nation’s lowest workforce participation rates – by addressing ballooning costs for childcare and access to those services.
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President Trump responded to Beijing's announcement this week to put new restrictions on exports of rare earths. Trump and President Xi had planned to meet at the end of the month.
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As the government shutdown reaches its ninth day, Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin is calling on Republicans to resume negotiations in Washington as Congress remains divided over health care and funding.
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In his first major document as leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo urges nations and believers to care for the poorest in society.
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Mormon Women for Ethical Government was one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that could overturn Utah's Republican-leaning map for U.S. House seats. That could matter in next year's elections.
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Craig Clark, 79, calls himself the "Tech Fairy." Clark spends his time refurbishing old laptops and giving them away for free to people who need them.
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For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says.