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May 15, 2021

House GOP seeks answers on Biden White House's ouster of climate official

Republicans on the House Oversight and Reform Committee are seeking answers into whether politics trounces science after the Biden White House’s ouster of a scientist respected on both sides of the aisle from overseeing the federal government’s report on climate change.

May 13, 2021

Big Pharma execs mocked West Virginia, Kentucky as opioid overdoses soared: report

Pharmaceutical executives mocked Kentucky and West Virginia residents as “Pillbillies” and drug addicts as concerns in both states grew over the opioid epidemic, according to emails recently unveiled in court.

May 12, 2021

McConnell says Schumer spouting ‘utter nonsense’ about election bill: 'A solution in search of problem'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., spoke out Wednesday on 'Special Report' following a White House meeting with his Democratic counterparts and an at-times heated Senate Rules Committee markup of the election law overhaul bill the 'For the People Act'

May 12, 2021

3 Army soldiers charged after guns found at Chicago mass shooting traced to illegal weapons pipeline

Three soldiers stationed at Fort Campbell – which straddles the Tennessee/Kentucky border -- were arrested by federal agents early Tuesday in connection to the transfer of dozens of firearms to Chicago associates after guns recovered from the scene of a mass shooting in the city were linked back to an illegal firearms pipeline.

May 11, 2021

Kentucky police officers honored for ‘fantastic job’ saving infant’s life

Two Kentucky police officers have been presented their department’s life saving award this week after doing a “fantastic job” coming to the rescue of an unresponsive 3-month-old girl, their chief tells Fox News. 

May 11, 2021

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit was treated with ointment including betamethasone, Bob Baffert reveals

Just days after it was revealed that Bob Baffert’s latest winner Medina Spirit failed a post-race drug test, the legendary horse trainer pointed to a “possible source” for the drug which Baffert has vehemently denied treating his horse with. 

May 11, 2021

Brian Kilmeade dismisses Bob Baffert's claim Derby horse controversy 'cancel culture': 'You're no Dr. Seuss'

'Fox News Primetime' host Brian Kilmeade sounded off after renowned horse trainer Bob Baffert pushed back on claims his Kentucky Derby-winning horse Medina Spirit was drugged before the race, as a preliminary post-race test reflected

May 9, 2021

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit fails drug test, Bob Baffert hit with suspension

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert was suspended by Churchill Downs after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a post-race drug test, and if the results are upheld, there's a good chance that it will invalidate the victory.

May 6, 2021

University of Kentucky student dies during hike after falling off 150-foot cliff, officials say

A University of Kentucky medical student who was breaking in a new pair of boots ahead of an upcoming hiking trip with her friends has been found dead after falling off a 150-foot cliff, search and rescue officials say.

May 6, 2021

2021 Brood X cicadas: Here's where the insects are emerging

A brood of trillions of periodical cicadas is poised to emerge in states across the country this month.