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A new study by federal officials finds that state, local and federal health spending has steadily increased. And, the nation's health spending as a share of the economy jumped in 2009 by 1.1 points to 17.3 percent.

The intelligence community views four countries as posing the main security challenges over the next year: China, followed by Russia, Iran and North Korea.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group, a political risk consultancy, which lists the growing power of China's Xi Jinping among this year's top political risks.

By Angela HattonMurray, KY – The television digital age starts this Friday. The official switch to D-T-V means Kentuckians who rely on free, over-the-air…

A new poll shows Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell leading Democratic challenger Amy McGrath by 17 points in Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race…

By Rose Krzton-PressonMurray, KY – The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is launching a new website and iPhone app that allows people to report…

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 10 million on Sunday while deaths topped half a million. Health officials estimate the actual case count could be much higher.

Brent and Jason are joined by attorney Johnathan Oliver as they discuss specific curious laws from 1873 and look for parallels with today's regulations.…

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