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        National Politics

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        National Politics

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        National Politics

        Trump signs new law requiring DOJ to release Epstein files

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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS superintendent reacts to state's annual report card scores

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        US Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick indicted for stealing $5M in disaster funds

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        Crime

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        Crime

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        Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom returns with expanded holiday magic

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        Harvard opens new probe into ex-president Larry Summers after Epstein emails

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        Report: 2 juveniles charged with arson after attempting to burn down KY home

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