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President Donald Trump’s decision to send the national guard to Memphis has been met with praise from Republicans in Washington, D.C., but closer to home, the response has been more tepid.
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New Zealand's unique birds are at risk of extinction, like the kiwi. So the country is trying to eradicate the invasive species that prey on them. Everyday people are lining up to help.
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The Kentucky Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday over whether they should allow taxpayer dollars to fund public charter schools. -
The festival benefitting A Soldier’s Heart, Bluegrass & Muddy Waters began in 2015 as a one-day event. Since then, it has transformed into a three-day festival featuring live music and family activities, along with food and craft vendors and a beer garden. -
The bimonthly event at West Kentucky Community & Technical College puts artists together onstage, where they take turns performing and discussing songs. This installment features Steven Green, Wyatt Espalin and Mark Donham. -
A Tennessee law that criminalizes housing immigrants without legal status could apply even if the person being housed has citizenship. -
A new year-long series from Murray State's College of Humanities and Fine Arts is aimed at helping people understand a little bit more about what makes us human. -
The Kentucky Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether public business conducted on a private device should still fall under the state’s open record laws.
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Trump has long expressed fascination with the royal family. The U.K. government will tap into that this week during a state visit that combines pageantry and politics. -
NPR is tracking the record number of lawmakers in Congress who have already announced they don't plan to run for reelection ahead of the 2026 midterms. -
Prominent Democratic lawmakers and influencers are encouraging their fellow Democrats to embrace social media and online video to reach voters or risk being left behind. -
50 years after Jaws nearly destroyed Spielberg's career, a new exhibit spotlights the groundbreaking film. -
The Studio, The Pitt and Adolescence took home top prizes on Sunday. And while the wins were deserving, the telecast was meh. Here are a few takeaways from a night that was a real mixed bag. -
Bobby Hart teamed with Tommy Boyce on such hits as "Last Train to Clarksville" and "I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone."
