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      • Financial Markets

        National News

        US stocks rise to a record on expectations for companies to make fatter profits

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        Covering Kentucky

        Two sentenced to 10+ years in prison in Richmond meth trafficking case

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington mayor names co-chairs of independent panel to review Flock program

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky measles cases rise but still not a concern to health officials

        Michael Berk
        Hospital, doctor's office

        Interactive: Colorectal cancer is striking young adults, and many are missing it

        Scam

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        Interactive: 9 in 10 Americans have been hit by a scam. Have you?

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        Covering Kentucky

        Several inmates facing new charges after Whitley County jail attack and escape

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        National News

        Most Americans use AI, but few are willing to pay for it

        Kelly Broderick
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        National News

        Jack in the Box accused of soaking customers with anti-loitering sprinklers

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        National News

        Russian oligarch says Trump Jr. has paid him back for wedding expenses

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Online scams are so common, 9 in 10 Americans have encountered one

        Kelly Broderick
      • ADDITION Russia Disease

        World News

        How Russia and the world are responding to a possible case of pneumonic plague

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

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        National News

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        National News

        Record October heat grips California, and there's no end in sight

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        Check your pantry: Nature’s Own bread recalled in five states

        Kelly Broderick
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        National News

        Friends, family and even strangers: Who Americans would buy a home with

        Scripps News Group
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        Young colon cancer patients often diagnosed at advanced stages

        Kelly Broderick
        Gone 2: Unshakeable Faith poster

        Covering Kentucky

        Appalachian community helps bring local film to the big screen

        Sydney St. Claire
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        National Politics

        Potential 2028 Democratic contenders set to discuss party future after midterms

        Patrick Svitek
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        Millions of cancer cases may be prevented by fighting infections

        Kelly Broderick
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        National News

        Book bans in US public schools reach record high, PEN America report finds

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Elevated levels of lead found in Montgomery County water

        WLEX Web Staff
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        National News

        US and China discussing nuclear site visits amid concerns about a new arms race

        Kylie Atwood, Davis Winkie
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        A lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 'sugar-free' protein drinks

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National Politics

        Why more employers are hiring workers without college degrees

        Heather Olinger
        Scott Hughes arrest

        Covering Kentucky

        Another alleged victim comes forward in sex abuse case against former pastor

        WLEX Web Staff
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        National News

        Emmy Awards to move to Prime Video in 2027 in new 6-year deal

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Person in custody after gun, drugs allegedly found outside Montgomery school

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington youth come together to give back through 'Adopt a Block' initiative

        Sydney St. Claire
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        National News

        Trump to announce $6.6 billion submarine manufacturing project in Maryland

        Haley Bull
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing Kentucky teen found in Idaho with truck driver

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Iran War

        Trump sparks criticism with comments on potential Iranian attacks on US cities

        Joe St. George
        Vaccination Rates

        Measles surge triggers state of emergency in New York

        Justin Boggs
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        National Politics

        Trump defends ad, says MAGA Inc. will cover cost instead of taxpayers

        Justin Boggs
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        National News

        Jim Bakker, influential TV evangelist and PTL founder, dies at 86

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK students learn about Alpha-Gal Syndrome

        Molly Demrow
      • North Limestone stabbing

        Covering Kentucky

        Man injured after early-morning stabbing near New Circle Road

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Another Spectacular Fall Day

        Tom Ackerman
        A large presence of fire crews is on Hollow Creek Road in Lexington Monday night.

        Covering Kentucky

        3 displaced after apartment fire on Hollow Creek Road

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Cardiac arrest survivor leads effort to map AED locations in Lexington

        Ana Medina
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        National Politics

        Senate Republicans move cash from purple North Carolina to red Kansas

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of KY airman who died in WWII

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Auction dates set for Fayette County Public Schools surplus properties

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        National News

        Students protest Cornell's response to gang rape complaint

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Businesses relieved as city's 2nd double crossover diamond interchange opens

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Interactive: Is your housing cost squeezing everything else in your budget?

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        National Politics

        New Supreme Court term brings cases on climate change, immigration, gun rights

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Trump takes midterm push to Nebraska amid economic concerns among farmers

        Haley Bull
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        Kelly Broderick
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        National News

        Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn sentenced to life for wife’s murder

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        Daily Forecast

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        Covering Kentucky

        SUV crashes through front door of Winchester business

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        Scripps News Life

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        ADDITION Russia Disease

        National News

        Rubio doesn’t think death linked to Russian plague lab is cause for alarm

        Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington community mourns the loss of 6-year-old who died in his sleep

        WLEX Web Staff
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