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Kids under threat of diarrhea outbreak linked to chlorine-resistant parasite, docs warn

Johns Hopkins reports that the parasite can withstand most aquatic germ-killing methods and is "one of the most common causes of waterborne disease in the US."

Gunman kills girlfriend, her mother in 'ambush' shooting outside Kentucky courthouse: cops

Kentucky police are in an armed standoff with a suspect who allegedly shot three people outside of a courthouse in an "ambush-type" shooting, including his romantic partner, before fleeing the...

Widow finds late husband's wedding ring near a tree they planted just after they got married — 61 years later

Barbara Gregory has her late husband's wedding ring back in her hands — 61 years after he lost it.

Ex-University of Kentucky student who used N-word over 200 times in horrifying caught-on-camera attack pleads guilty

The former business and marketing major now faces 12 months in jail, 100 hours of community service, and a $25 fine following her guilty plea.

America's Ozempic capital is not in NYC or LA but this 'redneck' Southern city

“We’re redneck enough to be fat, but smart enough to do something about it,” a retired teacher said.

The 10 most popular housing markets Americans are flocking to

If moving to Columbus, OH, is on your to-do list, get your best offers in early because this Midwest city tops the list of the most popular housing markets in...

Govs. Josh Shapiro and Andy Beshear pull out of key events as Kamala Harris' VP decision looms

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear withdrew from key events to cap off this week amid fervent speculation about the veepstakes.

Possible Harris VP pick apologizes to diet Mountain Dew after mocking JD Vance for liking the soft drink 

Beshear, 46, pulled out a bottle of the light green soft drink and placed it on the podium before asking for forgiveness.   

Kamala Harris' campaign vetting VP candidates – but one major name not on list

Harris has requested materials from several veep candidates.

Slamming JD Vance for his 'homeland' rhetoric shows how far we've gone off course

That J.D. Vance saying the same thing is now controversial says much about how our national self-conception has gone off the rails. 

What major headliner did Bourbon and Beyond add to their 2024 lineup?

The former frontman for The Police replaces Neil Young who had to drop out.

Advisers looking at potential running mates for Kamala Harris if Biden drops re-election bid

Aides to President Biden and Kamala Harris's team have already picked out at least three Democrats who could serve as the vice president's running mate.

21-year-old convicted felon kills 4, injures 3 at birthday party before fatally shooting himself in police chase

The deadly shooting happened just before 2:50 a.m. Saturday in the 2600 block of Ridgecrest Drive in Florence, KY where homeowner Melissa Parrett was hosting a 21st birthday for her...

4 killed, 3 wounded in shooting at Kentucky home, suspect dead after vehicle chase: cops

Four people were killed and three others were wounded in an early Saturday shooting at a home in northern Kentucky, police said.

Ky. gov on Biden’s upcoming meeting with Dem governors: ‘We want to make sure he's doing OK’ 

“It [was] a rough night, and regardless of polls that you see, it's going to hurt the campaign,”  Beshear said of Biden's debate performance.

Grandfather killed when gun store customer accidentally fires merchandise

The tragedy occurred when an unidentified shopper who was viewing a firearm began "manipulating it."

Mom confesses to accidentally exposing infant to heroin that led to child's overdose

Now, newly released audio from police reveals the careless mother confessing to officers how she exposed her young child to the deadly narcotic.

Father and son win big on $1M scratch-off: 'I ain’t ever eating bologna again'

"He said, ‘We just won a $1,000,000!’ I was sitting there thinking, yeah right, I don’t believe you!”

Driver whose loose tire killed college student on highway in 2023 arrested after jailhouse call to female inmate

Six days after the fatal crash, Raider, 37, reported himself to the Independence Police Department, admitting "he lost a tire on the interstate over the past weekend but didn't believe...