Kentucky News
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Family holds reunion at Woodford County farm where their ancestors were once enslaved
on July 20, 2019 at 11:07 pm
In February 1999, Audrey Hinton, of Washington, D.C., sat down and wrote a letter to Hoppy Henton, of Versailles, Ky. He was a complete stranger to her, albeit one with … Click to Continue » […]
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AG: Bevin’s special-session call could draw legal challenge
on July 20, 2019 at 10:22 pm
Attorney General Andy Beshear on Saturday accused Gov. Matt Bevin of jeopardizing any pension-relief measure that might emerge from a special legislative session by trying to dictate the terms of … Click to Continue » […]
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House panel advances Bevin-backed pension bill
on July 20, 2019 at 10:04 pm
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin's pension-relief proposal won approval from a legislative committee on Saturday, clearing its first hurdle of the mid-summer special session. The House State Government Committee approved the … Click to Continue » […]
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Florida ‘pill mills’ were ‘gas on the fire’ of opioid crisis
on July 20, 2019 at 5:15 pm
Florida survives on tourism, but a decade ago thousands of visitors made frequent trips to the state not to visit its theme parks or beaches. Instead, they came for cheap … Click to Continue » […]
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Matthew Ministry provides free clothing for the needy
on July 20, 2019 at 3:35 pm
For nearly 20 years, one Corbin woman has faithfully helped to clothe the community, volunteering countless hours of service. Cheryl Robinson spends much of her time in a small old … Click to Continue » […]
Kentucky Sports
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Chris Lofton’s still got it, but DeMarcus Cousins’ team prevails in TBT
on July 20, 2019 at 11:51 pm
Chris Lofton turned 33 in March. He almost scored his age and led KBC to an upset against DeMarcus Cousins’ team in The Basketball Tournament on Saturday. Lofton, a Mr. … Click to Continue » […]
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Three takeaways from this year’s SEC Football Media Days
on July 20, 2019 at 5:52 pm
Three takeaways from SEC Media Days: 1. No surprises in the media predictions: As you might have expected, media members attending the annual four-day extravaganza overwhelmingly picked Alabama to win … Click to Continue » […]
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Ten Years of Coach Cal: Ranking Kentucky’s best single-game individual performances
on July 20, 2019 at 12:46 pm
Editor’s note: This is the sixth in a series of 12 stories ranking the most memorable moments, teams and players of John Calipari’s 10 years as University of Kentucky head … Click to Continue » […]
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‘They’re coming for your head.’ UK is everyone’s Super Bowl, even after college.
on July 20, 2019 at 4:46 am
University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari likes to say that the Wildcats are every team’s Super Bowl. Friday produced evidence that the gleam doesn’t dim when players move … Click to Continue » […]
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Photo slideshow: D2 defeats the Bluegrass Boys in The Basketball Tournament
on July 20, 2019 at 4:45 am
D2 defeats the Bluegrass Boys 77-62 in The Basketball Tournament Friday at Frederick Douglass High School. … Click to Continue » […]
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Indian comedian suffers fatal heart attack on stage, audience thinks it’s part of the act
by RT on July 21, 2019 at 11:28 am
An Indian stand-up comedian collapsed and died on stage during a routine about anxiety in front of a sold-out crowd in Dubai, leading audience members to think it was part of his performance. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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‘Biking Queens’ from India visit Moscow as part of mega trip
by RT on July 21, 2019 at 10:50 am
Female bikers from India made a short stop in Moscow as part of their 25,000km trip across three continents, during which the motorcycle enthusiasts hope to promote “women’s pride” and empowerment. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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‘This is too much’: News of Natalie Portman as female Thor divides film franchise fans
by RT on July 21, 2019 at 10:43 am
News that Natalie Portman will star as a female Thor in an upcoming Marvel film has sparked debate on social media as some fans reacted in anger to a woman being cast as the titular role in the popular comic book franchise. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Europe faces ‘looming syphilis epidemic’ thanks to dating apps and reduced fear of HIV
by RT on July 21, 2019 at 10:03 am
Syphilis stopped being “a disease of the past” after its worrying resurgence in Europe, health experts told RT. Less fear of contracting HIV and the rise of dating apps are among the factors behind the problem. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Hand grenades, rifle, crossbow & machete found in new neo-Nazi cell bust in Italy
by RT on July 21, 2019 at 8:12 am
Italian police seized a new cache of weapons and Nazi materials during a raid on an underground far-right group linked with the conflict in Ukraine. The bust is tied to an earlier raid in which an air-to-air missile was found. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Hong Kong police seize explosives at storehouse used by pro-independence group
by RT on July 21, 2019 at 5:17 am
One person was arrested after Hong Kong police discovered a stash of explosives and weapons, stored along with banners and clothes bearing the emblem of the Hong Kong National Front (HKNF) party, in a raid on Friday night. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Panama cites ‘deliberate violations’ as it disowns UAE-based tanker seized by Iran
by RT on July 21, 2019 at 4:51 am
The plot has thickened around the disappearance of the oil tanker MT Riah, towed to Iranian shores last week, with Panama saying it is revoking the ship’s registration over violation of international rules. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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100,000+ brave rain in Hong Kong in show of support for police (VIDEO)
by RT on July 21, 2019 at 3:21 am
Tens of thousands of people showed up for a rally in support of police officers in Hong Kong days after a video emerged showing protesters brutally beating a riot cop. Several Chinese flags were spotted in the crowd. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Twitter mutes 3 Iranian news agencies after British tanker seizure
by RT on July 21, 2019 at 12:11 am
The Farsi accounts of three Iranian news agencies have been suspended on Twitter since Friday, shortly after they reported the capture of a UK-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Twitter says the events are unrelated. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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British Airways, Lufthansa suspend flights to Cairo for 7 days as ‘precaution’
by RT on July 20, 2019 at 4:58 pm
The UK’s flag carrier has apparently suspended all its flights to the capital of Egypt for a whole week, calling the move a “precaution.” Germany's Lufthansa reportedly followed suit. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Iran tanker seizure: Radio exchanges reveal Iran-UK confrontation
on July 21, 2019 at 11:25 am
In the recording, a Royal Navy frigate can be heard warning Iran not to obstruct the tanker. […]
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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky seeks power boost with snap election
on July 21, 2019 at 11:21 am
Volodymyr Zelensky hopes Sunday's snap general election will sweep away the old guard of MPs. […]
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Philip Hammond plans to quit if Johnson becomes PM
on July 21, 2019 at 11:06 am
Philip Hammond tells the BBC he plans to resign when Theresa May leaves office next week. […]
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Women's Ashes: Anya Shrubsole falls early as England battle to save Test
on July 21, 2019 at 10:31 am
Anya Shrubsole is beaten by turn and bounce and is smartly stumped by Alyssa Healy as England battle to save the Ashes Test on the final day at Taunton. […]
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Hong Kong protests: High security as masses march
on July 21, 2019 at 9:30 am
The latest pro-democracy rally is tense, as it follows the discovery of a huge haul of explosives. […]
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'It would be best for everyone' - Bale on verge of Real Madrid exit, says Zidane
on July 21, 2019 at 9:17 am
The Real Madrid and Wales forward has fallen out of favour with head coach Zinedine Zidane and looks set to leave the club. […]
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Cairo flights: Lufthansa resumes services but BA cancellations continue
on July 21, 2019 at 9:02 am
But British Airways says flights from Heathrow to the Egyptian capital remain cancelled. […]
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Manny Pacquiao beats Keith Thurman on points to take WBA Super welterweight title
on July 21, 2019 at 7:03 am
Manny Pacquiao beats Keith Thurman on points to become the WBA welterweight Super champion at the age of 40. […]
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Comic Con: Marvel reveals Blade, Shang Chi and female Thor
on July 21, 2019 at 6:39 am
Marvel studios announces a bumper crop of new productions, causing a collective meltdown at Comic Con. […]
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In pictures: Americans cool down in sweltering heatwave
on July 21, 2019 at 4:11 am
Temperatures in some US cities are dangerously high, with the east coast particularly hard-hit. […]