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  • Jimmy Carter,Rosalynn Carter

    Coronavirus

    Vaccinated for virus, Jimmy Carter and wife back in church

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    8:58 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Covering the Nation

    Daycare worker handed over baby to stranger

    WFTS Staff
    8:19 PM, Feb 24, 2021
    BBN Tonight

    BBN Tonight

    Play ball! Baseball is underway!

    8:10 PM, Feb 24, 2021
  • Trisha Yearwood

    Coronavirus

    Musician Trisha Yearwood diagnosed with COVID-19

    Justin Boggs
    7:50 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Covering the Nation

    Shirley, second oldest elephant in North America, dies at 72

    WTVF Staff
    7:30 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Back to School

    FCPS special program students unsure of what is next

    Eleanor Buckley
    7:26 PM, Feb 24, 2021
  • Virus Outbreak California

    Coronavirus

    Exercise class leads to outbreak of COVID-19, CDC says

    Justin Boggs
    7:11 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Sports

    Booker replaces Davis in NBA All-Star game

    Keith Farmer
    7:10 PM, Feb 24, 2021
    Megan Rapinoe anthem

    America in Crisis

    US women's team players to stop kneeling during anthem

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    6:45 PM, Feb 24, 2021
  • RV Rebound

    Financial Fitness

    8 reasons why an RV is your spring break best friend

    Sally French, Nerd Wallet
    5:59 PM, Feb 24, 2021
    Ashley Judd

    Entertainment News

    Ashley Judd posts leg surgery update, videos

    Sam Cohen
    5:41 PM, Feb 24, 2021
    Deb Haaland

    Covering the Nation

    Manchin says he'll vote for Haaland for interior secretary

    The Associated Press
    5:40 PM, Feb 24, 2021
  • Virus Outbreak Europe Vaccines

    Coronavirus

    Moderna starting trials on vaccine boosters

    Justin Boggs
    5:26 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    'We've Been Vaccinated' sign outside Lexington couple's home

    Jacqueline Nie
    5:11 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Covering the Nation

    Drugged driving rates starting to outpace drunk driving

    Bo Evans
    5:05 PM, Feb 24, 2021
  • Gavin Reupert La Salle Lancers

    Sports

    Student manager earns opportunity, makes shot in game

    WCPO Staff
    4:40 PM, Feb 24, 2021
    Coronavirus tests

    Coronavirus

    1,306 new cases of COVID-19 reported Wednesday

    Jordan Mickle
    4:40 PM, Feb 24, 2021
    APTOPIX Tiger Woods Vehicle Crash Golf

    Covering the Nation

    Sheriff says Tiger Woods crash was 'purely an accident'

    Scripps National & The Associated Press
    4:29 PM, Feb 24, 2021
  • Police Chokehold Death

    Covering the Nation

    Family: Navy vet died after police knelt on his neck

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    4:28 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Covering the Nation

    New pain treatment reduces need for narcotics

    Lindsey Boetsch
    4:24 PM, Feb 24, 2021
    Muriel Bowser

    Coronavirus

    D.C. mayor says sister died from COVID-19 Wednesday

    Sam Cohen
    4:07 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Covering the Nation

    Study suggests dogs migrated to Americas with humans

    Kyle Hicks
    4:06 PM, Feb 24, 2021
    Cheez-It Popcorn Is Coming To Stores For A Limited Time

    Simplemost

    Cheez-It Popcorn Is Coming To Stores For A Limited Time

    Kaitlin Gates
    3:40 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Covering Kentucky

    Governor addresses vaccine hesitancy, equity of distribution

    Conroy Delouche
    3:39 PM, Feb 24, 2021
  • Gender Neutral Language Like ‘birthing Parent’ And ‘chestfeeding’ Now Being Used At UK Hospital

    Simplemost

    Gender Neutral Language Like ‘birthing Parent’ And ‘chestfeeding’ Now Being Used At UK Hospital

    Claire Gillespie
    3:35 PM, Feb 24, 2021
    Prince Harry Duchess Meghan Markle

    Covering the Nation

    Prince Harry and Meghan’s foundation helps Texas shelter

    Sam Cohen
    2:57 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Covering Kentucky

    Review opened into offensive online posts made by deputy

    Quinn Schwartz
    2:46 PM, Feb 24, 2021
  • Rainbow Path In Australia Commemorates Legalization Of Same-sex Marriage

    Simplemost

    Rainbow Path In Australia Commemorates Legalization Of Same-sex Marriage

    Margeaux Baulch Klein
    2:40 PM, Feb 24, 2021
    Fake Ted Cruz tweet

    National Politics

    Cruz tweet about climate change, Texas freezing over is fake

    Alex Hider
    2:37 PM, Feb 24, 2021
    How To Prevent Freezing Pipes

    Simplemost

    How To Prevent Freezing Pipes

    Tricia Goss
    2:25 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Covering the Nation

    Woman trapped 10 hours under snowy awning before rescue

    Kyle Hicks
    2:18 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Covering the Nation

    How a TV show helped save a baby's life

    WEWS Staff
    2:17 PM, Feb 24, 2021
    Dr. Hibbert On ‘The Simpsons’ Will Now Be Voiced By A Black Actor

    Simplemost

    Dr. Hibbert On ‘The Simpsons’ Will Now Be Voiced By A Black Actor

    Claire Gillespie
    2:10 PM, Feb 24, 2021
  • Johnson and Johnson

    Coronavirus

    J&J to fall short on promise to provide 10M doses of vaccine

    Alex Hider
    2:00 PM, Feb 24, 2021
    Bruce Springsteen

    Covering the Nation

    Drunken driving charge against Bruce Springsteen dropped

    The Associated Press
    1:40 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Weather

    Slightly active now, very active later

    Seth Phillips
    1:22 PM, Feb 24, 2021
  • Religion Christian Nationalism

    Covering the Nation

    Evangelicals condemn 'perversion' of Christian nationalism

    Sam Cohen
    1:18 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Covering the Nation

    Poll: More Americans say they're part of LGBTQ+ community

    Kyle Hicks
    1:01 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Crime

    Probable cause found in workers accused of injuring toddlers

    Jordan Mickle
    1:00 PM, Feb 24, 2021
  • Mandy Moore Welcomed Her First Baby And Shared An Adorable Photo

    Simplemost

    Mandy Moore Welcomed Her First Baby And Shared An Adorable Photo

    Claire Gillespie
    12:25 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Doctors believe home delivery of vaccines is next step

    Chris Conte
    12:23 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Covering the Nation

    Cat and newborn kittens found by bomb squad inside bag

    Sam Cohen
    12:17 PM, Feb 24, 2021
  • New Baileys Has 40% Less Sugar And Calories Than Original

    Simplemost

    New Baileys Has 40% Less Sugar And Calories Than Original

    Kaitlin Gates
    12:10 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Covering the Nation

    Program for children in hospital adapts to pandemic

    Scripps National
    12:04 PM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Covering the Nation

    Pandemic has ADHD concerns up among parents

    Scripps National
    12:00 PM, Feb 24, 2021
  • President Joe Biden mask

    Coronavirus

    WH to deliver 25M masks to health centers, food pantries

    Alex Hider
    12:00 PM, Feb 24, 2021
    Virus Outbreak

    Coronavirus

    More businesses want to help distribute COVID-19 vaccines

    Scripps National
    11:50 AM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Covering Kentucky

    Wall collapse at Jif plant shuts down part of Winchester Road

    Web Staff
    11:47 AM, Feb 24, 2021
  • Vaccine Pilot Program

    Doing What’s Right

    Pilot program targets most vulnerable for COVID vaccinations

    Ash-har Quraishi
    11:27 AM, Feb 24, 2021
    Immigration Child Detention

    Covering the Nation

    US reopens Texas surge facility to hold immigrant teenagers

    Scripps National & The Associated Press
    11:10 AM, Feb 24, 2021
    ETSU Basketball

    America in Crisis

    ETSU's decision to kneel for anthem upsets state senators

    WTVF Staff
    10:21 AM, Feb 24, 2021
  • Ron DeSantis Rush Limbaugh

    National Politics

    FL gov. orders flags lowered for Limbaugh at 3 buildings

    WTXL Staff
    9:37 AM, Feb 24, 2021
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    Covering Kentucky

    Woman goes viral for 'bad timing' of pre-pandemic tattoo

    Alex Valverde
    9:28 AM, Feb 24, 2021
    Fry's Closing

    Covering the Nation

    Fry’s Electronics permanently closing all stores

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    9:22 AM, Feb 24, 2021
  • Johnson and Johnson

    Coronavirus

    FDA finds Johnson & Johnson vaccine to be safe, effective

    Alex Hider
    8:53 AM, Feb 24, 2021
    Neera Tanden

    National Politics

    White House still stands behind Tanden for OMB head

    Alex Hider
    8:34 AM, Feb 24, 2021
     Ghislaine Maxwell

    Covering the Nation

    Ghislaine Maxwell makes third attempt at bail on sex charges

    The Associated Press
    8:17 AM, Feb 24, 2021
  • United Airlines Planes

    Covering the Nation

    Pepper spray goes off on United flight at FL airport

    WFTX Staff
    8:01 AM, Feb 24, 2021
    Chrissy Teigen twitter

    Entertainment News

    Teigen asks @POTUS to unfollow her on Twitter

    Alex Hider
    7:33 AM, Feb 24, 2021
    Tiger Woods

    Sports

    Tiger Woods 'awake, responsive and recovering' after crash

    Alex Hider
    7:05 AM, Feb 24, 2021
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