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  • A man checks a stock exchange monitor outside a bank in Milan, Italy. Italy's key borrowing rate spiked Wednesday well above the 7 percent level that eventually forced other eurozone countries to seek bailouts.
    Italy's Debt Woes Roil World Markets
    Even with a government shakeup, markets are still worried that Italy is headed toward default. The interest rate on the country's debt has shot up to 7 percent and with an economy as big as Italy, there may be no will — or money — for a European Union rescue.
  • Has Iran Become Less Dangerous?
    A new U.N. report presents more evidence than ever before that Iran's nuclear program is geared toward military purposes. Yet the country has been hampered by both regional rivalries and its own economic and political problems.
  • State Announces $4 Million in Homeland Security Grants
    The state on Wednesday announced $4.1 million in State Homeland Security Grants for 125 projects across Kentucky. The funding supports 911 programs,…
  • Breathitt Volunteer Fire Dept. Sees Dream Come True
    The new home of the Rousseau Volunteer Fire Department stands high off Route 30, with its bright red metal exterior shining proudly over the peaceful…
  • Counterfeit Money in Eastern Kentucky
    Some fake bucks are being found in Jackson lately, and it has nothing to do with deer season. These kind of bucks have to do with counterfeit money being…
  • Improvements for Hiking/Biking Trail in State Park
    Work has begun on a new mountain bike and hiking trailhead at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park. The Friends of Pennyrile group received a matching grant…
  • International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde delivers her speech at the International Finance Forum in Beijing.
    IMF Chief: World Could 'Face A Lost Decade'
    Christine Lagarde said the world economy has entered a "dangerous" phase and called for bold action.
  • A section of the fusion machine being tested at General Fusion's facility outside of Vancouver, British Columbia. General Fusion is hoping to implement a long-shot strategy that could produce fusion energy in the next few years.
    'Power For The Planet': Company Bets Big On Fusion
    The "insanely ambitious" project aims to make power using the same process the sun uses.
  • Outspoken Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei (shown inside his compound on the outskirts of Beijing) was detained by the government for nearly three months. Now, the government says he owes $2.4 million in taxes and fines. Supporters are sending him money, raising nearly $1 million so far.
    Giving Defiantly: Chinese Help Artist Pay Tax Bill
    Last week, the Chinese government slapped artist Ai Weiwei — one of China's most famous dissidents — with a $2.4 million tax bill. So far, thousands of people have loaned Ai nearly $1 million to pay the fine. Ai says he will continue to attack the government for corruption and repression.
  • Heavy D (second from left) and The Boyz, circa 1990.
    Rapper Heavy D Has Died
    The rapper, famous for making light of being overweight, died in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
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