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A Moment in Kentucky History: New Madrid Earthquake

Think History is our daily segment from Kentucky Humanities. Today, Bill Goodman tells us about? the New Madrid earthquake.Support local stories that…

A Moment in Kentucky History: Kentucky's Antebellum Plantations

Think History is our daily segment from Kentucky Humanities. Today, Bill Goodman tells us about? Kentucky's Antebellum Plantations.Support local stories…

Legislation To Modify Governor's Pardon Powers Heads To Senate Floor

Legislation to change the criminal pardon and sentence commuting ability of the governor got unanimous senate committee approval Wednesday. The measure…

Structure Of Felon Voting Restoration Measure Still Under Debate In Legislature

Legislation to return voting rights to certain convicted felons who have served their time is now before the Kentucky Senate. It’s a constitutional…

Forensic investigators enter the Midnight shisha bar after a shooting in Hanau, near Frankfurt, Germany. Federal prosecutors have taken over the case, citing a possible motive of far-right extremism.

Shootings In Germany Kill 10; Police Suspect Far-Right Extremism

"Racism is a poison. Hate is a poison," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday, as evidence pointed to the gunman being motivated by extreme views.

U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell speaks during a news conference after a meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, Serbia, last month.

White House Appoints Outspoken Ambassador As New Acting Head Of Intelligence

Richard Grenell, the vocal and frequently controversial U.S. envoy in Berlin, replaces another acting director. Grenell, a Trump loyalist, has no background in intelligence.

Lisa Ricchio sued the motel where she was sexually assaulted and held captive under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.

Human Trafficking Survivor Settles Lawsuit Against Motel Where She Was Held Captive

Lisa Ricchio recently settled a first-of-its-kind lawsuit under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. She sued the motel where she was held captive, accusing it of turning a blind eye to her abuse.

Calvin Brandford (center) is a certified minority contractor who has run an excavation business north of Boston for almost 30 years. Brandford said getting state-funded work as a subcontractor is very hard and often comes with a serious drawback: not getting paid for 60 to 90 days.

Disparities In Government Contracting Hurt Minority-Owned Businesses

Despite affirmative action goals meant to make up for disparities, white-owned businesses win most of the bids for government work. And in many places the numbers are getting worse.

Arthur Jackson (right) gets blood tests during home visits in Boston from nurse Brenda Mastricola. He's also getting intravenous penicillin to treat a serious bone infection in his foot. The medication's pump is connected to an indwelling IV catheter. It's still uncommon for patients with a history of injection drug use to be sent home with an IV.

The Case For Sending Drug Users Home From The Hospital With Open IV Lines

When patients need long-term treatment with IV antibiotics, hospitals usually let them do it at home — but not if they have a history of injection drug use. A Boston program wants to change that.

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks during the Democratic presidential debate in Las Vegas on Wednesday night.

6 Takeaways From The Nevada Democratic Debate

It was former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's first debate after spending more than $300 million on ads. He had an uneven performance, especially when it came to his record on women.

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