Kentucky News
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Ky. imam, 2 others indicted in alleged murder-for-hire plot
on May 25, 2019 at 8:09 pm
A Lexington Islamic leader is facing a maximum sentence of life in prison according to an indictment returned by a federal grand jury. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports the grand jury … Click to Continue » […]
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Hate crime charge dropped against agent shot by trooper
on May 25, 2019 at 7:55 pm
A hate crime charge has been dropped against a federal agent shot last year after police say he pointed a laser-sighted gun in the direction of a uniformed Louisiana State … Click to Continue » […]
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Aliens, bigfoot and Princess Di’s crash: Pigeon Forge has new unconventional museum
on May 25, 2019 at 5:39 pm
A new museum in Pigeon Forge has an attraction re-creating the fatal 1997 car crash of Princess Diana. Yes, you read that right. It’s among the many tabloid-esque exhibits and … Click to Continue » […]
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7-year-old autistic boy found dead in Kentucky pond
on May 25, 2019 at 5:15 pm
A 7-year-old boy who had autism was found dead in a pond near his home in Henry County early Saturday. Kentucky State Police were called to the boy’s home in … Click to Continue » […]
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Correction: damage at Noah’s Ark attraction story
on May 25, 2019 at 4:55 pm
In a story May 24 about property damage at a Noah's Ark attraction in Kentucky, The Associated Press reported erroneously that flooding caused the damage. The damage was caused by … Click to Continue » […]
Kentucky Sports
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UK softball’s season ends one step short of College World Series for third straight year
on May 26, 2019 at 6:04 am
For the third straight year, the University of Kentucky softball team’s season has ended one step short of the Women’s College World Series. Facing one of the country’s best pitchers … Click to Continue » […]
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‘I think he’s staying in.’ Ex-Cat Delk weighs in on EJ Montgomery’s NBA Draft status.
on May 25, 2019 at 4:10 am
If former Kentucky All-American Tony Delk’s judgment is correct, would-be UK standout EJ Montgomery will forgo college and remain in this year’s NBA Draft. “I think he’s staying in,” Delk … Click to Continue » […]
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Kentucky softball had its chances, but Cats come up short to open NCAA super regional
on May 25, 2019 at 3:58 am
Heading into the NCAA Tournament’s Seattle Super Regional, a major storyline was the impending showdown between the prolific offense of the University of Kentucky softball team and the stingy pitching … Click to Continue » […]
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‘Our swag is different’: There’s a new No. 1 in college basketball recruiting
on May 24, 2019 at 1:14 pm
With the 2019 college basketball recruiting cycle pretty much settled, the rankings are in, and — for the first time in more than a decade — there’s a program not … Click to Continue » […]
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Report: Kentucky basketball racks up huge travel tab for recruiting
on May 23, 2019 at 9:47 pm
In an exhaustive examination of more than two years of travel records regarding University of Kentucky basketball recruiting, a report by the Stadium sports network reveals UK spent more than … Click to Continue » […]
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RT News
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Pyongyang testing ‘small weapons’ disturbed ‘my people’ but not me – Trump
by RT on May 26, 2019 at 9:13 am
US President Donald Trump brushed off the North Korea hawks on his team, saying he was not at all “disturbed” by the news of renewed muscle flexing by Pyongyang. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Sign of unity or ‘BJP propaganda’? Indian Muslim woman names child after PM Modi
by RT on May 26, 2019 at 8:58 am
Impressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s triumph in the recent parliamentary election, a Muslim woman named her newborn son after him, sparking a variety of reactions among political groups and people online. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Northern Peru rocked by 8.0-magnitude earthquake – USGS (PHOTO, VIDEOS)
by RT on May 26, 2019 at 8:21 am
An 8.0-magnitude earthquake struck northern Peru early on Sunday at a depth of just over 100 kilometers, according to the United States Geological Survey. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Moby’s romantic failures are not your cue to attack ‘white men’ ‘beta males’ & ‘the patriarchy’
by RT on May 26, 2019 at 7:23 am
The electronic musician’s “creepy” abortive seductions of Natalie Portman and Lana del Ray are not an excuse to air bigoted grievances about men in general. And Moby himself deserves pity, rather than self-righteous viciousness. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Venezuela crisis: Maduro officials & Guaido's opposition to hold talks in Norway
by RT on May 26, 2019 at 6:02 am
Both Caracas and Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido have confirmed they sent their representatives to Oslo for talks scheduled to begin next week, a second such attempt at dialogue within two weeks. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Kim 'sending me a signal'? Trump joins in N. Korea's mocking of 'Swampman Joe Bidan'
by RT on May 26, 2019 at 1:15 am
US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his "confidence" in North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, tweeting an approving snicker at his recent insult of Joe Biden and brushing off concerns over Pyongyang's short-range missile tests. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Pope Francis says abortion is like 'hiring a hitman' amid heartbeat law protests in the US
by RT on May 25, 2019 at 11:34 pm
As the issues of the legality and morality of abortion consume the national debate in the US, Pope Francis has thrown his weight behind the pro-life side, comparing the procedure to hiring an assassin. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Thousands of Israelis protest immunity bill that would shield Netanyahu from indictment (PHOTOS)
by RT on May 25, 2019 at 10:42 pm
Protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv, rallying against the recently tabled immunity bill that would shield Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from mounting corruption investigations. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Should Netflix’s 13 Reasons be held responsible for teen suicide spike or should grown-ups own it?
by RT on May 25, 2019 at 9:21 pm
The popular Netflix series ’13 Reasons Why’ has sparked controversy in the US as some studies claim it was conducive to a spike in suicide rates, while activist groups demand the company justify airing the show. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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RT France reporter hit by policeman while filming Yellow Vests protest
by RT on May 25, 2019 at 8:40 pm
A correspondent with RT France has been beaten with a baton by a police officer in the French city of Toulouse where he was filming a Yellow Vests protest. He was wearing press identification. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Johnson challenged by Gove in UK PM contest
on May 26, 2019 at 9:02 am
The environment secretary will stand against his former Vote Leave ally Boris Johnson, and six others. […]
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Venezuela crisis: Delegates to meet for Norway peace talks
on May 26, 2019 at 8:39 am
Government and opposition delegates are returning to Norway to try to resolve the political crisis. […]
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French Open: Johanna Konta doing all the right things as she heads to Roland Garros
on May 26, 2019 at 7:13 am
After an outstanding clay court season and a superb Fed Cup, Johanna Konta heads into the French Open in fine shape. […]
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Should sports do more to help female athletes feel 'more comfortable' having children during career?
on May 26, 2019 at 6:16 am
You're an athlete at the top of your sport, but you also want to start a family. What do you do? […]
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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill resigns
on May 26, 2019 at 6:14 am
Peter O'Neill stands down after a series of defections from his government to the opposition. […]
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Trump dismisses North Korean tests of 'some small weapons'
on May 26, 2019 at 5:30 am
On a state visit to Japan, the US president put himself at odds with his hosts and his own advisers. […]
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Japan beat USA in thriller to win World Cup - 12 days to go
on May 26, 2019 at 5:21 am
BBC Sport looks back to 2011 when Japan defeated the USA in a thrilling Women's World Cup final, with just 12 days until the 2019 tournament starts. […]
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German Jews warned not to wear kippas after rise in anti-Semitism
on May 26, 2019 at 3:59 am
An official advises Jews against wearing traditional skullcaps following a sharp rise in anti-Semitism. […]
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Rescued hiker: 'It came down to life and death and I had to chose'
on May 26, 2019 at 1:35 am
A hiker who was found alive more than two weeks after she went missing in Hawaii speaks from hospital. […]
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Divorce referendum: Ireland votes to liberalise laws
on May 26, 2019 at 12:41 am
Referendum voters overwhelmingly back changes to the constitution to make divorce easier. […]