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        Education Secretary McMahon visits Georgetown school to promote civics education

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        Report: Elderly couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Metcalfe County

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        London Police Department names Gary Mehler as acting chief

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        Kentucky lawmakers begin drafting 'Jayden's Law' after 10-year-old's death

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        BBN Tonight

        Moreno's buzzer-beater lifts Kentucky past LSU after sluggish start

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