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In southwest Louisville, Republicans attempt to flip a freshman Democrat’s seat

Sylvia Goodman

Democratic state Rep. Rachel Roarx won her south Louisville district by less than 400 votes in 2022. Now, she’s facing a serious challenge from Republican Carrie McKeehan.

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LISTEN: Kentucky's TikTok lawsuit revealed executives knew about app’s effect on teens

Sylvia Goodman

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Ryan Van Velzer

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Goodwine extends fundraising lead in Kentucky Supreme Court race, with Bloomberg’s help

Joe Sonka

Ryan Van Velzer

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Kentucky attorney general authorized to prosecute certain gun crimes in Louisville

Sylvia Goodman

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Kentucky Board of Education approves resolution opposing Amendment 2

Lisa Autry

The Kentucky Board of Education has passed a resolution supporting public dollars for public education. The statement, approved unanimously this week, opposes Amendment 2 on the November ballot.
Here’s who is spending big on Kentucky’s education ballot referendum

Joe Sonka

A Kentucky constitutional amendment to allow public funds to go toward private education is sparking a spending battle between powerful PACs.
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AG Coleman sues TikTok, says internal documents show company knowingly addicted Kentucky youth

Sylvia Goodman

Large swathes of the 119-page Kentucky court filing are redacted; however, Kentucky Public Radio was able to read the text underneath the digital redaction which appeared to primarily quote and summarize findings from internal TikTok documents and communications.
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An eastern Kentucky Democrat battles a MAGA Republican to hold onto her seat

Sylvia Goodman

This year will be a rematch between Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty and GOP challenger Brandon Spencer, a former Democrat who served in the seat for just one year nearly two decades ago.
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Nelson County judge selects Warren County as change of venue for Crystal Rogers trial

Lisa Autry

The murder trial for missing Bardstown mother, Crystal Rogers, is headed to southern Kentucky. A Nelson County judge ruled Monday that the trial of Brooks Houck and two co-defendants will be held in Warren County.

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Victoria's Secret fashion show returns following a 6-year hiatus

Alana Wise

Winged Victoria's Secret models will once again take the runway for the first official show since 2018.
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‘My losses started the day I was born’: A poet on what it’s like to call Gaza home

Terry Gross

Mosab Abu Toha was able to escape Gaza, along with his wife and three young children. The award-winning poet talks about parenting in war and the devastation of leaving his family and friends behind.
World Conker Championships

U.S. woman wins conkers world title, as men's champ faces metal nut cheating charges

Bill Chappell

An autumn tournament for conkers, a traditional English game, has drawn people to a country pub for years. But now a scandal — or conkerversy — is brewing after an accusation of cheating.
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Wise words from Sister Rosita, age 79: A math lover wins U.N. prize for refugee relief

Maria Isabel Barros Guinle

Rosita Milesi was honored with the U.N. Refugee Agency's Nansen Award for 40 years of activism. The U.N. calls her a “formidable refugee champion.” And she has life lessons to share.
Proposal to allow Ariz. police to enforce immigration law to appear on state's ballot

Wayne Schutsky

In Arizona voters will decide whether local law enforcement should have the power to arrest people who cross the state's southern border illegally.
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Lufthansa agrees to a record $4 million fine for its treatment of Jewish passengers

Rachel Treisman

The German airline barred 128 Jewish passengers from their May 2022 connecting flight based on the alleged misconduct of a few. The U.S. government considers that discrimination; Lufthansa disagrees.