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Kentucky Hospital Association says Senate Medicaid cuts endanger 20,000 jobs, hospitals

Sylvia Goodman

The Kentucky Hospital Association says proposed Medicaid cuts in the Senate that would limit state-directed payments endanger thousands of Kentucky jobs and could force hospitals to close.

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Trump-backed PAC airs ads blasting Massie over policy disagreements

Joe Sonka

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A look at new Kentucky laws taking effect today

Sylvia Goodman

A food delivery truck sits outside the regional warehouse for God's Pantry Food Bank in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.

Joe Sonka

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Congress considers SNAP cuts as demand swells at Appalachian Kentucky food banks

Sylvia Goodman

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Witness testifies on Lawson plot to get rid of Crystal Rogers' body

New testimony and digital forensic evidence was introduced during day four of the Crystal Rogers trial.
Testimony stricken, Houck’s mother accused in day three of Crystal Rogers trial

Derek Parham

Thursday marked the third day of the trial for two men allegedly involved in the disappearance and presumed murder of Crystal Rogers.
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'Happy to be in my house again in Kentucky’: Manuel-Andres returns to Bowling Green after posting bond

Jacob Martin

Ernesto Manuel-Andres was greeted by a community celebration for his returned to southern Kentucky after he was released from a federal immigration detention center in Louisiana.
Opening statements made and first witnesses testify in Crystal Rogers trial

Derek Parham

Almost ten years after the disappearance and presumed death of Crystal Rogers, the trial for her murder is underway in Bowling Green.
With Kentucky’s Capitol closing for renovations, temporary chambers almost ready

Sylvia Goodman

Long-planned Kentucky State Capitol renovations are pushing Frankfort lawmakers into temporary chambers. The renovations are estimated to stretch for three years.

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Around 100,000 march in Budapest Pride event in defiance of Hungary's ban

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Marchers gambled with potential police intervention and fines to participate in the annual Budapest Pride, which was outlawed by a law passed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's right-wing governing party.
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J.M. Smucker plans to remove artificial colors from its jams and other products

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Smucker joins a growing number of big food companies that have announced plans to eliminate artificial dyes.
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Man kicked and injured a CBP beagle during airport baggage search

Alana Wise

An Egyptian traveler who kicked the 25-pound dog was ordered to pay its vet fees and turn himself in for removal from the country.
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Authors petition publishers to curtail their use of AI

Chloe Veltman

The open letter and accompanying petition asking publishers "to make a pledge that they will never release books that were created by machines" garnered more than 600 signatures within a few hours.
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With a series of wars, Israel's military reshapes the Mideast

Greg Myre

Israel was stunned by a surprise Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023. Since that day, Israel has delivered devastating blows to rivals and has reconfigured the Middle East.
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Here's what's in the GOP megabill headed for a vote in the Senate

Elena Moore

Senate Republicans released the full text of their massive tax and spending bill that contains many of President Trump's top campaign promises. Here's a look at what's in and what's out.