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Congressman Thomas Massie led a “liberty” movement that gained power among the GOP in northern Kentucky. Is his primary defeat an anomaly, or a death knell?
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Residents of Bowling Green and Munfordville were surprised by rallies held by members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front in mid-May. Their presence and messaging may be less overt than other groups, but a WKU professor says it’s the latest evolution in hate speech messaging. -
Kentucky’s 35 regional transportation offices will close for two days next week. All driver’s licensing centers will shut down June 4-5 for system upgrades. -
Starting with five families in 1996, the Bowling Green-based Buddy House now serves more than 200 families in a 14-county region surrounding Warren County. -
Despite his defeat in the recent primary election, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie doesn’t appear to be done with politics. On Monday, the Northern Kentucky Republican filed a statement of candidacy for U.S. House in 2028. -
As warmer weather brings tick season back to the commonwealth, most of the U.S. is experiencing the highest rates of tick-related ER visits in nearly a decade.
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Lynn WinklerA study finds that an mRNA vaccine is highly effective at preventing recurrence of this dangerous skin cancer, when used in combination with Keytruda, an immunotherapy drug. -
Kawnat Haju/AFP via Getty ImagesAmerican aircraft fired on a number of Iranian sites over the weekend, including Qeeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. And, Trump's anti-weaponization fund faces scrutiny in Congress and the courts. -
Moses Sawasawa/APThe outbreak remains focused in Congo's eastern Ituri province. Congo has reported over 1,000 suspected cases with the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatment or vaccine. -
Jeff Brady/NPR"At what point does it make sense to ditch a gas car for an EV?" NPR listener Guadalupe Higuera of Phoenix asked this question and worked with Climate Desk reporter Jeff Brady to answer it. -
Andrea D’Aquino for NPRBaby calves rely on it to build up their immune systems and gut. And now marketers are promoting it for humans. Here's what scientists say. -
Afro American Newspapers/Gado/Getty ImagesThe EEOC is seeking to overturn rules created decades ago to tackle discrimination in employment. The Trump administration says those rules have led to more discrimination —against white people.
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