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Local Bosnian-Americans gathered in Bowling Green to watch a historic World Cup match between the United States men’s national team and Bosnia-Herzegovina, while community leaders reflected on their journey 30 years after the Bosnian War. -
Barren River Area Safe Space, or BRASS, is expanding services to survivors of domestic violence by going on the road. The Bowling Green-based nonprofit unveiled its new Mobile Advocacy Response Unit in downtown Franklin on Tuesday. -
A judge has disqualified London Mayor Randall Weddle from the November general election. Laurel Circuit Judge Michael Caperton ruled that Weddle failed to meet the residency requirement to be a mayoral candidate. -
Freshwater mussels are scattered throughout waterways in Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia, playing a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. But populations are dwindling, and researchers want to better understand the causes. -
Kentucky’s third-largest city has given final approval to data center regulations, although local leaders say no projects are currently being considered in Bowling Green.
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Alex Brandon/APPresident Donald Trump is heading to Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit. Last year, he pushed NATO allies to spend more on defense. This year, his mission is to try to enforce those pledges. -
Natacha Pisarenko/APPlaying at altitude with the passionate backing of 80,824 fans at Estadio Azteca, and with a man advantage for most of the second half, Mexico scored twice but could never equalize and lost 3-2. -
Mexico's World Cup run has inspired a phrase heard across the country: "Y si sí." Or in English: "What if we can?" Anamaria Sayre reports from Mexico City.
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Michael Ciaglo/Getty ImagesThunderstorms with high winds could make it more difficult to contain a massive wildfire that has scorched parts of southern Colorado. -
Brett Carlsen/Getty ImagesMemphis police say National Guard troops fired their weapons in the early morning hours of July 5, killing a man who was armed with a handgun. State investigators will handle the case. -
Julio Cortez/APIn an unusual move, FIFA's Disciplinary Committee announced that it would delay Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban. It came after President Trump spoke to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
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