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        National Politics

        Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten to push gas past $5 a gallon by June

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        Covering Kentucky

        2 high-tier Kentucky Lottery winning tickets sold from May 11 drawing

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        National News

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        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Ship operator, employee charged in crash that caused Baltimore bridge collapse

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        National Politics

        Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to cut largely Black congressional district

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        National News

        New pediatric guidance says kids need more recess, not less

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        National Politics

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        National News

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        National Politics

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        The MD-11 cargo planes return to the air

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        Daily Forecast

        Sunny and Warm Tuesday

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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Schools propose 2026-27 tentative budget amid financial struggles

        Ajay Patel
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        Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein will testify publicly on Tuesday

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Clinic opens parking lot for Railbird Music Festival

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        Rowan County Library working to address growing need in online safety courses

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        18-year-old takes home degree from EKU and big plans for his future

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        Covering Kentucky

        Wendt's Wildlife Adventure in Carlisle welcomes reticulated giraffe named Tango

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        Covering Kentucky

        Blind, rescued racehorse finds hope at KY Humane Society's Willow Hope Farm

        Annie Brown
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        National Politics

        Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton, former acting head of FEMA, to lead it again

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        Somerset church completes rebuild nearly one year after EF-4 tornado

        Drew Amman
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        KY to opt into tax credit scholarship program after bill signed into law

        Karolina Buczek
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        National Politics

        Trump’s proposed gas tax holiday unlikely to offset high costs, experts say

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        Covering Kentucky

        Hundreds of Kentucky nonprofits seek support during Kentucky Gives Day

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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested on charges involving minor after performance at KY music festival

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        National Politics

        Democrats appeal to Supreme Court over blocked Virginia House map

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        Americans plan to embrace summer travel, despite inflation woes

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        National Politics

        Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Better Money

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        Daily Forecast

        A mild start to the week

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Judge dismisses burglary, marijuana possession charges against Powerball winner

        DeLaina Crutcher
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        US Navy deploys therapy dogs on warships to support sailor mental health at sea

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        Trump says he plans to suspend federal gas tax amid rising fuel prices

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        3 taken to hospital following crash involving pedestrian on East Main Street

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        Person dies after being hit by plane that was taking off at Denver airport

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National Politics

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        Covering Kentucky

        Health investigation into illness at Scott County childcare facility concludes

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        Federal lawsuit filed to block Kentucky's takeover and restructuring of KSU

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        Ship passengers now being monitored in Omaha, Atlanta after hantavirus outbreak

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        Pet of the Day

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        Press dinner gunman pleads not guilty to attempting to assassinate Trump

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        Daily Forecast

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        Covering Kentucky

        Son builds AI missing persons app after father's death

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