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One dead, another in critical condition after shooting at Kentucky State University
Sylvia Goodman
A suspect is in custody after the shooting that left one person dead and another in critical condition, according to the Frankfort Police Department.
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    Tom Martin
    Not only did it happen, but there were thousands of spectators and often a carnival atmosphere as lynchings were carried out in Kentucky well into the 20th century.
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    Eastern Standard: November 20th, 2025
    Tom Martin
    Ben Sheehan, host, writer, and producer of “Civics Made Easy,” a series on PBS that empowers viewers with the knowledge necessary to participate in democracy.
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