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        Company recalls children’s ibuprofen over gel-like substance, FDA says

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        National News

        Meteorite hunter travels to Ohio after meteor's sonic boom rattles houses

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        Crime

        Lexington massage therapist faces 1st-degree sexual abuse charge

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        National Politics

        FBI investigating if former counterterrorism official leaked classified info

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        Missing Student Barcelona

        National News

        The body of an American student who went missing in Barcelona has been found, police in Spain say

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        Crime

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        National News

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        César Chavez Allegations

        National News

        California to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Iran War

        US F-35 lands safely after Iran mission; report says it may have been hit

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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on March 19: Eoline

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        National News

        Demolition of Pulse Nightclub follows years of disputes over pride symbols

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        News

        Kentucky House votes to impeach Fayette Co. Circuit judge in 73-14 vote

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        Alaska Barge Deaths

        National News

        Tugboat crew members killed in 'confined space incident,' Coast Guard says

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        National News

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        Covering Kentucky

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      • Congress Budget

        National Politics

        US national debt surges past $39 trillion just weeks into war in Iran

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        National News

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        National Politics

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        Iran War

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        Politics

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        Covering Kentucky

        Authorities in Fleming County searching for missing 15-year-old

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        Iran War

        State Department denies claims that staff cuts have hindered Iran war response

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        National Politics

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        News

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        Iran War

        Global fuel prices spike after Iran hits multiple Gulf oil and gas sites

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        Daily Forecast

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        National Politics

        Nashville reporter detained by ICE could soon be released

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        Covering Kentucky

        College students across the state choose to give back this Spring Break

        Larry Smith
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        Iran War

        As Iran war spreads, a UN shipping agency searches for ways to keep crews safe

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        We Follow Through

        Woodford County receives $12M to buy out flood-damaged homes along KY River

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Dessie Scott School cleared to rebuild after January fire

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        Covering Kentucky

        The piano doctor is making house calls across the US to keep a dying craft alive

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        Covering Kentucky

        TSA workers at Blue Grass Airport keep showing up despite missed paychecks

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Local students write, illustrate children's book on agriculture

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fritz Farm expansion: $14.1 million project to add 3 buildings, 30K square feet

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        Fatal collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police investigating juvenile death in Barren County collision

        Mack Carmack
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        Iran War

        War in Iran is about to cramp a critical helium supply

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        Iran War

        Trump pays respects to 6 US service members killed in the Middle East

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        Covering Kentucky

        Nancy Albright resigns amid criticism of Lexington's snow storm response

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        Daily Forecast

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        Iran War

        Trump suspends Jones act, which could free up more shipping amid Iran war

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        National Politics

        Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, projects one cut this year

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Postal Rates

        National Politics

        USPS warns stamp price could rise to nearly $1 amid financial strain

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        National News

        Allegations against labor icon Cesar Chavez lead to cancellation of celebrations

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        The Leach Report

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        Crime

        Police: 12 juveniles face charges after fight at City Co. Park in Nicholasville

        Web Staff
        Roadway Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Nicholasville police responding to collision on northbound US 27

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        APTOPIX Senate Intelligence

        National Politics

        Gabbard grilled on Iran war, Fulton County presence at Senate hearing

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        National Politics

        Airlines warn fare increases likely as Iran war drives fuel price surge

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        Pet of the Day

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Jackson County schools to add 19 minutes to each school day to make up snow days

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      • Canterbury meningitis and septicaemia outbreak

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        National News

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        Covering Kentucky

        Bill aimed to reshape Jefferson, Fayette Co. school boards passes committee

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