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Biden and Trump will debate in June and September. But the terms have changed

President Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to events on June 27 with CNN and Sept. 10 with ABC News. They're opting out of a plan from the Commission on Presidential Debates.

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Americans are struggling to pay off credit card debt; Tiny Desk Contest's 2024 winner

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans have maxed out their credit card borrowing, according to the Federal Reserve Bank in New York. Tiny Desk Contest crowns its 10th anniversary winner.

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Appalachian writer Pauletta Hansel reads from her latest book of poetry

Award-winning Appalachian poet, memoirist, and teacher Pauletta Hansel shares work from her latest book, Will There Also Be Singing?

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Public comments primarily support a proposal to make the sale of dogs and cats at Lexington pet stor

A Humane Pet Sales Ordinance proposal continues to move forward at Lexington City Hall. The topic attracted significant public comment during Tuesday’s Council work session.

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Two new novels investigate what makes magic, what is real and imagined

Both of these novels, Pages of Mourning and The Cemetery of Untold Stories, from an emerging writer and a long-celebrated one, respectively, walk an open road of remembering love, grief, and fate.

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Former President Donald Trump expected at high dollar fundraiser in Lexington

He is attending a fundraising event hosted by Joe and Kelly Craft in Lexington.

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How Israel's military investigates itself in cases of possible wrongdoing

Since last October, complaints have included Israeli soldiers firing on unarmed Palestinian refugees and the killing of World Central Kitchen aid workers when Israeli drones fired on their convoy.

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Target scales back on its LGBTQ+ merchandise ahead of Pride Month 2024

In a statement to NPR, a spokesperson for the retail giant says it is committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community year-round, not only during the month of June.

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Most of South Dakota's tribes have banned Kristi Noem from their land. Here's why

For Noem, "every state is now a border state" including her own where she says some tribal leaders are benefiting from drug cartel activity.

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There's usually no need to panic when planes make emergency landings. Here's why

Planes make diversions — also called "emergency landings" — all the time. Almost always, everyone on board is fine. Here are some reasons why.

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Aldi and Hy-Vee stores recall cream cheese varieties for possible salmonella risk

There have been no reports of negative reactions as a result of the recall, the FDA said last week. The products should be thrown away, or returned to either an Aldi or HyVee store for a full refund.

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Why children with disabilities are missing school and losing skills

A special education staffing crisis is raging through many U.S. school districts. It's taking a toll on students and families.

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Lots of drug companies talk about putting patients first — but this one actually did

When Amylyx Pharmaceuticals found out its ALS drug Relyvrio didn't work, the company took the unusual step of voluntarily pulling it off the market.

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A monarchy reform activist in Thailand dies in detention after a hunger strike

Netiporn Sanesangkhom, 28, was a member of the activist group Thaluwang, known demanding reform of the monarchy and abolition of the law that makes it illegal to defame members of the royal family.

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Walmart lays off hundreds of employees and requires others to relocate

Walmart said it will require most remote workers in its Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto offices to relocate to its offices in Bentonville, Arkansas; Hoboken, New Jersey; and the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Paid leave for domestic violence victims under consideration at Lexington City Hall

Lexington city leaders are considering expanding the paid leave policy for urban county government workers. The proposal got Council committee approval Tuesday.

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W. Va. AG known for opposing Obama and Biden policies wins GOP primary for governor

The AP called the race, making Attorney General Patrick Morrisey the frontrunner going into the November election in the heavily Republican state. But a Democrat hopes for an upset.

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Maryland Democrats pick Angela Alsobrooks to take on Hogan for open U.S. Senate seat

The former two-term governor's win in Tuesday's primary gives Republicans a chance at a Senate seat in deep blue state. Hogan will face Democrat and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.

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Fourth case of "Whooping Cough" reported in Fayette County schools

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is investigating to see if there is a possible connection in the cases.

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DOJ says Boeing broke deal that avoided prosecution after 2 fatal 737 Max crashes

Boeing has violated the terms of a deal to avoid prosecution after the fatal crashes of two 737 Max planes more than five years ago, the Department of Justice told a federal judge on Tuesday.

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First Kentucky Safety Summit brings transportation workers together to discuss research, raise aware

Transportation workers from across Kentucky came together in Lexington Tuesday for the state Transportation Cabinet’s first Kentucky Safety Summit.

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More Americans are falling behind on credit card bills

Credit card delinquencies rose in the first three months of the year. That's a sign of the growing financial stress that some families are feeling in an era of rising prices and high interest rates.

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5 takeaways from Biden's tariff hikes on Chinese electric vehicles

The Biden administration is quadrupling tariffs on China-made EVs. The tariffs are part of a broad swath of protectionist policies first imposed by former President Trump.

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Small but mighty Nimble becomes first mixed-breed dog to win Westminster agility title

The border collie-papillon mix got a round of "app-paws" for her surprise win after finishing the race in under 30 seconds. She is the first mixed-breed and first 12-inch dog to win the competition.

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The ship that struck the Key Bridge had electrical problems in port, the NTSB says

The huge container ship that struck the Key Bridge had electrical problems the day before it left the Port of Baltimore, according to a preliminary report released Tuesday by federal investigators.

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