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Volunteers ‘sweep’ up in Woodford County

Nearly 20 central Kentucky communities got a little cleaner over the past few weeks, thanks to hundreds of volunteers for a program called Main Street Clean Sweep.

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Former corrections leader in Fayette County remembered for his innovative approach to incarceration

The Kentucky man credited with innovative jail construction and operational methods is being remembered. Ray Sabbatine died earlier this week at the age of 74.

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Airlines are ordered to give full refunds instead of vouchers and to stop hiding fees

In an effort to crack down on airlines that charge passengers steep fees to check bags and change flights, the Biden administration announced new regulations aimed at expanding consumer protections.

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Central Kentucky Regional Airport in Richmond gets $3.5 million in federal funding

Eastern Kentucky University just received millions in federal funding from the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding process.

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South Koreans sue government over climate change, saying policy violates human rights

Plaintiffs including 17-month-old boy nicknamed Woodpecker bring landmark climate litigation in South Korea, the first in Asia to get a public hearing.

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130 million Americans routinely breathe unhealthy air, report finds

Climate change is making it harder to meet clean air goals, says the 25th annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association.

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Supreme Court to examine a federal-state conflict over emergency abortions

The case comes from Idaho, where the law banning abortions is sufficiently strict that the state's leading hospital system says its patients are at risk.

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Remnants of the bird flu virus have been found in pasteurized milk, the FDA says

The agency stressed the material is inactivated and that the findings "do not represent actual virus that may be a risk to consumers," but it's continuing to study the issue.

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Many older central and eastern Kentucky homes at risk for lead paint

Lead paint was used in American homes up until 1978. Lead dust can accumulate over the years and the normal hand to mouth activity can have an effect on individuals health.

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Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with bipartisan vote

The bill passed the Senate on an overwhelming 79-18 vote late Tuesday after the House had approved the package Saturday. Biden is expected to quickly sign the legislation.

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Two Lexington high school seniors are recognized for "Being a Change.

Two seniors at Bryan Station High School are the recipients of 2024 “Be the Change” scholarships in Lexington. The $10,000 scholarships are available to students of color at Bryan Station.

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Tesla profits have plummeted. Elon Musk remains all-in on robotaxis

Tesla's sales are down. It's slashing car prices and laying off staff. Yet CEO Elon Musk remains bullish on a future that's self-driving and battery-powered.

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Trump to score additional $1.2 billion windfall thanks to his Truth Social app

Trump is getting additional shares in his social media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, as part of his current agreement. He still can't cash in yet though.

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Lexington VA to honor volunteers Thursday at awards luncheon

This week, Lexington Veterans Affairs Healthcare officials are recognizing the people who volunteer to help look after the men and women who served in our armed forces.

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Housing experts say there just aren't enough homes in the U.S.

The United States is millions of homes short of demand, and lacks enough affordable housing units. And many Americans feel like housing costs are eating up too much of their take-home pay.

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A hunk of space junk crashed through his roof in Florida. Who should pay to fix it?

"It was not like anything I had ever seen before," Alejandro Otero says. It turned out his home was hit by debris from the International Space Station that had been circling the Earth for three years.

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U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs

The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban employment agreements that typically prevent workers from leaving their companies for competitors, or starting competing businesses of their own.

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Report on UNRWA concludes Israel has not provided evidence of employees' militancy

An independent review commissioned by the United Nations did not have a mandate to investigate Israel's other claim that a dozen UNRWA employees took part in the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel.

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Justice Department pays $138 million over FBI failures in Larry Nassar case

The DOJ settlement goes to 139 victims of Larry Nassar, the disgraced team doctor of USA Gymnastics who sexually assaulted elite and Olympic gymnasts, after the FBI failed to promptly investigate.

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Columbia to continue talks with student protesters after deadline to clear out passes

After the arrests of dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters, students across the country have erected encampments on campuses in solidarity.

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What's at stake as the Supreme Court hears Idaho case about abortion in emergencies

The Supreme Court will consider the question: Should doctors treating pregnancy complications follow state or federal law if the laws conflict? Here's how the case could affect women and doctors.

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Gaza solidarity protests sweep U.S. colleges; SCOTUS tackles Starbucks union case

Tensions are high as campus protests over the war in Gaza stretch across the U.S. The Supreme Court will hear a case about pro-union Starbucks employees.

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State funding for Kentucky Horse Park covers competition and casual observer interests

The Kentucky Horse Park is getting a $39 million shot in the arm. The infusion of state money will impact the almost 50-year-old facility honoring the horse in a variety of ways.

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United Methodists will again debate LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings

The United Methodist Church is holding its first General Conference since the pandemic and will consider whether to change policies on several LGBTQ issues.

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What the Starbucks case at the Supreme Court is all about. Hint: It's not coffee

Starbucks and some of its baristas have been in a contentious fight over unionizing since 2021. Now, the Supreme Court considers a case that could have implications for unions far beyond Starbucks.

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