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After years of trying, the U.S. government may finally mandate safer table saws

After years of false starts, the Consumer Product Safety Commission looks poised to mandate a blade safety brake on all new table saws sold in the United States.

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Anti-Muslim bias reports skyrocket after Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel

The Council on American-Islamic Relations has released its annual Civil Right Report. It details record-high instances of anti-Muslim hate in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

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Gold mining reduced this Amazon rainforest to a moonscape. Now miners are restoring it

Illegal gold mining has ravaged the Peruvian Amazon, leaving behind pollution and denuded landscapes. A group of miners are working with a U.S. charity to restore the forest.

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The women's NCAA Final Four is set after Iowa wins its rematch against LSU

Caitlin Clark, the all-time NCAA Division 1 basketball scoring leader, led the Iowa Hawkeyes to victory Monday night, scoring 41 of the team's 94 points in their rematch against LSU.

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What to know as Chad Daybell's 'zombie' murder trial begins in Idaho

Daybell could potentially face the death penalty over the deaths of two children and his former wife. His current wife, Lori Vallow Daybell, was found guilty of similar charges last year.

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Protest vote over Biden's handling of Gaza lands in Wisconsin

Following campaigns in other states, Wisconsin primary voters who feel Biden has been too supportive of Israeli military actions in Gaza are using a choice on their ballots to voice their discontent.

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Why there's a long-standing voter registration gap for Latinos and Asian Americans

The two fastest-growing groups of eligible U.S. voters — Latinos and Asian Americans — also have the lowest voter registration rates. Advocates are trying to boost sign-ups for a healthier democracy.

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New York inmates sue to watch the solar eclipse after prisons ordered locked down

The suit filed in federal court argues the April 8 lockdown violates inmates' constitutional rights to practice their faiths by preventing them from taking part in a religiously significant event.

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Powerball jackpot rises to $1.09 billion after 3-month-long losing streak continues

The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.09 billion after no one matched the game's six numbers Monday night and won the top prize, continuing a three-month-long winless streak.

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World Central Kitchen pauses Gaza aid, as Netanyahu acknowledges an 'unintended hit'

The international food charity announced it was pausing aid operations after it said an Israeli airstrike killed seven of its workers in Gaza.

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Trump posts bond in civil fraud case; has gag order expanded in hush-money trial

A court filing said the bond was provided by Knight Insurance, a California-based company. The move ensures that New York Attorney General Letitia James can't seize Trump's assets related to the case.

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Legislation seeks to connect Kentucky's Ohio River towns

Advancing economic development through recreational tourism is the aim of legislation passed during the closing days of the General Assembly session.

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Iranian officials accuse Israel of a deadly attack on Iran's consulate in Syria

An Israeli airstrike on Iran's consulate in Damascus killed two Iranian generals and five others, Iranian state media said Monday. Israel has not yet commented on the attack.

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White House hosts a soggy, education-themed Easter egg roll

It's one of the few days of the year where the executive branch becomes a child's playground — and this year, the White House Easter Egg Roll drew kids to the South Lawn despite some light rain.

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National Weather Service reminds Kentuckians to prepare ahead of severe Tuesday storms

High winds, tornadoes, hail and flooding are all on the table, according to the National Weather Service. The weather would be the second of two severe storms in Kentucky, in as many days.

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Trump's social media stock tumbles, erasing early gains

Stock in the parent company of former president Donald Trump's social media platform sank on Monday, after the company reported losing $58 million last year. That erased last week's market gains.

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United asks pilots to take unpaid leave in May because of delivery delays at Boeing

United Airlines says it's trying to reduce pilot staffing levels next month because it's not receiving as many new 737 Max planes as expected, the latest fallout from manufacturing problems at Boeing.

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FAFSA problems causing headaches for Kentucky students, administrators

Problems with the revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid program – known as FAFSA – are slowing the college enrollment process for high school seniors and college administrators.

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Why Oregon schools' pandemic recovery lags behind much of the nation

Oregon schools are struggling more than others across the country to recover academic learning losses. Experts say one likely reason is a lack of statewide consistency in tutoring interventions.

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Three presidents and not a necktie in sight. Are ties out of fashion?

Prompted by a recent photo of three U.S. presidents in suits without neckwear, fashion historian Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell details about how popular ties are — or aren't.

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The White House plans a smaller Ramadan gathering as the war in Gaza continues

White House officials appear to be trying to hold an event that will both reflect the somber mood in the Muslim community because of the war and also curb the possibility of protests.

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'I was broken and needed help': After her father died, a stranger stepped in

When Roxanne Olson found herself in the middle of a security scare at Chicago's O'Hare airport, a woman walked up to her and said: "I'm here to help people like you."

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Israel withdraws from a Gaza hospital, AT&T data breach affects millions of users

Israeli forces have withdrawn from a Gaza hospital after a two-week assault, AT&T says a data breach has compromised the personal data of current and former users.

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A government proposal to kill a half-million owls sparks controversy

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to kill some 470,000 owls over 30 years to protect other owl species has prompted conservationists and animal welfare advocates to weigh the consequences.

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Today's Interview: Lexington fiber artist Arturo Alonzo Sandoval

Kate Savage interviews Lexington fiber artist Arturo Alonzo Sandoval

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