With food insecurity rising, Kentucky continues to aggressively investigate individuals on fraud allegations, with some legal experts claiming they rely too much on faulty evidence.
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Some schools in far western Kentucky are reinforcing their guidelines for attendance at athletic events following a shooting outside of a local high school football game last month.
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The major broadcasting groups said in statements the late-night talk show will return to their TV stations on Friday.
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Global health leaders expressed dismay at Kennedy's objection but vowed to move forward without the support of the U.S.