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    National Politics

    What is a rescission package? Here's how Republicans plan to make more cuts

    Joe St. George
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    National News

    Climate change, staffing gaps tied to deadly Texas flooding

    AP via Scripps News Group
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP: Investigation underway after following Owen County shooting

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    National News

    Camp Mystic passed inspection of its emergency procedures 2 days before flood

    Brittany Freeman
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    Daily Forecast

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    Patrick Herion
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    Covering Kentucky

    Coroner confirms man killed in 'fireworks explosion accident' on July 4

    Erin Rosas
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    National Politics

    Trump signals support for Senate's bipartisan push on Russia sanctions

    Nathaniel Reed
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    Crime

    Man enters guilty plea on 1st-degree attempted manslaughter charges

    Erin Rosas
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    National News

    Student loans in SAVE Plan to begin accruing interest in August

    Scripps News Group
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    Covering Kentucky

    Founder of Bluegrass Irish Society William 'Bill' Patrick Enright has died

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Nearly 2,000 KY officers receive body armor through Attorney General's program

    Web Staff
    Health Study-Kids

    American kids have become increasingly unhealthy, new study finds

    AP via Scripps News Group
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    Sports

    Trump administration sues California over transgender athlete policies

    AP via Scripps News Group
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    Some Ritz crackers recalled after peanut butter packs labeled as cheese

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    Crime

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    Web Staff
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    Alarming number of adolescents have prediabetes, new data from CDC says

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    Barbie releases first-ever doll with type 1 diabetes

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    National Politics

    Biden’s doctor pleads the Fifth as House Republicans press on health concerns

    Scripps News Group
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    National News

    X CEO Linda Yaccarino leaves social media platform after 2 years

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    Mexico's president says protests against mass tourism are 'xenophobic'

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    Web Staff
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    World News

    Russia unleashes biggest drone attack on Ukraine since start of war

    AP via Scripps News Group
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    KSP asking public for help in locating stolen church van in London

    Web Staff
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    Survey ranks Lexington the 13th most 'boring' city in America

    Erin Rosas
    Texas Extreme Weather

    National News

    Crews dig through debris in Texas flood zone with more than 160 still missing

    Scripps News Group
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    Musk's AI chatbot Grok makes antisemitic comments on X

    AP via Scripps News Group
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    National News

    Philadelphia workers reach deal to end strike, halted residential trash pickup

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    Scripps News Life

    Wounded Minnesota state senator released from hospital ICU following shooting

    Justin Boggs
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    Debit or credit: Which card offers better benefits for everyday purchases?

    John Matarese
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    Daily Forecast

    Scattered Showers and Storms Midweek

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Community gathers in support of Crystal Rogers' family after guilty verdict

    Annie Brown
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    Frankfort police locate woman who was reported missing

    Web Staff
    Texas Extreme Weather

    National News

    Officials face questions and propose improvements for flood alerts in Texas

    Scripps News Group
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    BBN Tonight

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    Keith Farmer
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    National News

    3 dead as flash flooding hits mountain village in New Mexico

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    National Politics

    'Be efficient:' EPA's Lee Zeldin lays out agency's goals for the American public

    Haley Bull
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    Covering Kentucky

    Health officials respond to growing concerns amid new measles cases

    Lauren Minor
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    'It was hell': Frankfort woman speaks out after filing suit against KSP

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Community reacts after inmate escapes police custody for the second time

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Circle of Giving: KBC and partners team up to thank donors

    Michael Berk
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    National News

    'Terrifying experience': Flood survivors share stories of courage and resilience

    Michael Anthony Adams
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    Covering Kentucky

    Flynn brothers featured in "Brothers in Arms" storytelling tour

    Drew Amman
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    Road reopened following oil spill on Stamping Ground Rd. in Scott County

    Web Staff
  • APTOPIX Extreme Weather Texas

    National News

    Health risks from the flooding in Texas could linger for months

    Simon Kaufman
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    National News

    Florida man struck and killed on Interstate 95 while trying to rescue a turtle

    Scripps News Group
    Vet group removed from Sheboygan parade

    National News

    Community upset after veterans' float removed from Fourth of July parade

    Scripps News Group
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    National Politics

    Supreme Court clears the way for Trump's plans to downsize the federal workforce

    AP via Scripps News Group
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    National News

    Remembering some of the lives lost in the Texas flood tragedy

    Stephanie Liebergen
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    Daily Forecast

    Afternoon Rain Pattern Continues Wednesday

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    Record number of people are making monthly car payments of $1,000 or more

    Scripps News Group
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    Impostor uses AI to impersonate Rubio and contact foreign and US officials

    AP via Scripps News Group
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    Crime

    2 men in Lexington face more than 100 counts of forgery

    Erin Rosas
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    Judge temporarily blocks spending cuts affecting Planned Parenthood

    AP via Scripps News Group
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    Report: Pit Bull and 8 puppies found tied to tree near riverbank in Harrison Co.

    Cherish Walters
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    National News

    California fireworks warehouse that exploded has ties to a local firefighter

    Scripps News Group
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    National Politics

    Bondi defends past remarks about Epstein 'client list' amid renewed scrutiny

    Scripps News Group
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