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Eleanor Guerrero prepares to enter the Fort Knox precinct at Stithton Baptist Church to cast her first vote as a U.S. citizen. The 72-year-old native of Belize became an American this summer after living 43 years in the country.

New Citizen Celebrates First Voting Experience

Born in Belize, Central America, Eleanor Guerrero vividly remembers the date she immigrated to the United States. It was June 6, 1968 — the same day was…

Ernie Brown Jr.'s new television show, "Call of the Wildman," premiered on the Animal Planet Sunday, Nov. 6, and he appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno last week.

Kentucky 'Turtleman' Joins Animal Planet

Marion County resident Ernie Brown Jr., better known as the Turtleman, is taking on Hollywood with his turtle catching talents. His new television show,…

National Emergency Alert System's First Test Today

At 2:00 this afternoon, all radio and television stations in the United States will air the first ever test of the Emergency Alert System.The test will…

Grimes Wins Secretary of State

Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes coasted to victory in the Tuesday night's election for Secretary of State. The Lexington lawyer took home more votes than…

Penn State Coach Paterno To Retire, Says 'I Wish I Had Done More'

The coach's decision to leave at the end of the season comes amid a scandal that has rocked Penn State and college football. A former assistant coach has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing young boys. In a statement, the 84-year-old Paterno said, "I wish I had done more."

'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself

Four the Record is Miranda Lambert's first new collection of songs after her 2009 album Revolution. Since then, Lambert has quickly become one of Nashville's most prominent stars.

Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station'

Lerner captures the sense of everyday life with an unusual focus on thoughts rather than incident, betting on the premise that these thoughts are the events, rather than the stuff in between them.

Ariz. Anti-Illegal Immigration Champion Loses Recall

The architect of Arizona's strict anti-immigration law has lost a recall election. State Senate president Russell Pearce lost to a fellow Republican.

Turks, Europeans Lead Charge On Libyan Investment

International flights to Tripoli are packed with businesspeople looking to land contracts with the oil-rich state. Countries like France and Italy that supported the new government early on are expected to become favored trade partners. But there's been a noticeable absence of American businesses.

Last month, Tyra Banks and the national Get Schooled Foundation visited 400 students in the Bronx in New York City. Banks is one of several celebrities who record messages encouraging kids to go to school. And Seattle is one of the latest cities to try it out — Mayor Mike McGinn's office is spending nearly $50,000 to coordinate and implement the effort.

Can Tyra Banks Get Kids To School? Seattle Says Yes

Working with the national Get Schooled Foundation, Seattle officials are encouraging kids to sign up to receive celebrity wake-up calls — from Tyra Banks to rapper Wiz Khalifa. They say the recordings — plus a variety of prizes and mentorship programs — can give truant kids the extra push they need to make it to class.

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