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Federal mine regulators move to loosen a major black lung safety rule

Mine regulators released changes that would give mines more discretion over toxic silica dust monitoring. Black lung prevention groups call it an “earlier death sentence.”

The exterior of a stately stone building. One side is covered in scaffolding and under construction. The sky is clear blue.

Jess Clark

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Kentucky Republicans say General Assembly losses driven by national headwinds

Sylvia Goodman

Johnathan Wright (above, left) was diagnosed with black lung disease in 2023. Rates of the disease among some coal miners are now at their highest since the 1970s, the new documentary ‘Coal’s Human Cost’ explores.

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How an attempt to protect coal miners from black lung fell apart

Patrice Taddonio

Gov. Andy Beshear appears briefly in Zach Dembo and the DCCC's new campaign ad comparing Ralph Alvarado to former Gov. Matt Bevin.

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These maps show how Kentucky Democrats flipped a deep red congressional district

Joe Sonka, Justin Hicks

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'You are the eyes and ears': AG Coleman urges Kentuckians to report election violations

Lisa Autry

Attorney General Russell Coleman is asking Kentucky voters to speak up if they see something they believe could be election fraud. Coleman spoke Tuesday morning at the Election Integrity Command Center in Frankfort, which is staffed by investigators, prosecutors and support staff.
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Man charged in shooting of KSP trooper enters not guilty plea

Lisa Autry

The man charged with fatally shooting a Kentucky State police trooper has entered a not guilty plea. Emonnie Branch was in Warren County Circuit Court on Tuesday for arraignment.
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Data center concerns give grassroots organizing new focus in southcentral Kentucky

Michael J. Collins

The debate over data center development continues to dominate many voters’ conversations in the lead-up to Election Day. What remains uncertain is how those conversations will play out at the polls.
Inside the Daviess County ‘Sister Slate’ as candidates prepare to take on the upcoming election

Hope Heffley

For the first time since 2018, Daviess County Democrats are fielding candidates in all four state legislative races.
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WKU breaks ground on project to elevate campus housing

Lisa Autry

Western Kentucky University has broken ground on a new era in student housing. The multi-year initiative will replace aging residence halls with modernized facilities that move away from community-style living.

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World's fastest ocean liner is sunk to break another record: largest artificial reef

Henry Larson

The SS United States broke trans-Atlantic speed records. On Wednesday, it was sunk off the Florida coast and will become a diving destination and home for marine life.
Democrat Scott Colom wins the closest Senate race in the country

Scott Detrow, Elise Catrion Gregg

Mississippi hadn't elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in more than 40 years.
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Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race

Stephen Fowler, Elena Moore

Democrat Scott Colom has won election to the U.S. Senate in Mississippi, according to a race call by the Associated Press, defeating Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
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Why is gasoline suddenly under $4 a gallon?

Willa Rubin

The average price of a gallon of gasoline dipped below $4 this week for the first time in months. Does that mean more relief is coming for drivers?
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Greetings from Senegal, where breakdancers are competing in the Youth Olympics

Ricci Shryock

Senegal's breakdancers have been practicing for their country's historic hosting of the Youth Olympic Games this month. It's the first time Africa is hosting an Olympic event.
Islamic regime still has supporters in Iran

Hardline leadership in Tehran still commands a strong base of supporters.