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News, Politics

Democrat Amy McGrath launches comeback bid in seeking the seat of retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Democrat Amy McGrath, a retired Marine aviator, on Monday entered the Senate campaign in Kentucky, vowing to be a “bulwark against authoritarianism” in launching a comeback bid after being trounced by Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell in 2020. McGrath joins a growing field of Republicans and Democrats competing in the 2026 midterms for the seat occupied since…
Health, National News

‘Nightmare bacteria’ cases are increasing in the US

Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” rose almost 70% between 2019 and 2023, according to a new report from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientists. Bacteria that are difficult to treat due to the so-called NDM gene primarily drove the increase, CDC researchers wrote in an article published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Only two antibiotics work…

National News

Trump talks about the future of TikTok; White House announces autism findings

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President Donald Trump says billionaires like Rupert Murdoch and Michael Dell could be part of deal in which the U.S. will take control of TikTok. Trump discussed the deal on Fox News, highlighting the potential involvement of Murdoch and his son Lachlan. He also mentioned Oracle founder Larry Ellison’s involvement, which was previously disclosed. The deal aims to keep TikTok…

National News

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday

By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer
Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday. “We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” said a…

National News

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash

By KATHY McCORMACK and JOSH FUNK Associated Press
Associated Press,

Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes “Jesus Take the Wheel” by Carrie Underwood and “When The Sun Goes Down” by Kenny Chesney, died in a plane crash in North Carolina, authorities said Friday. He was 57. The small plane with three people aboard crashed Thursday afternoon “under unknown circumstances” in the woods in Franklin,…

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Kentucky News

Kentucky’s highest court strikes down a city’s ban on no-knock warrants

By BRUCE SCHREINER and DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press
Associated Press,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky city’s ban on no-knock warrants was struck down Thursday by the state’s highest court, which said it conflicted with a state law that limits but doesn’t prohibit such warrants during police raids. The Kentucky Supreme Court ruling against the ordinance in Lexington raised questions about another local ban on no-knock warrants enacted in Louisville…

National News

Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point taps his widow as its next leader. Questions about its future remain

By JILL COLVIN and JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press
Associated Press,

PHOENIX (AP) — Turning Point USA, the organization Charlie Kirk founded to mobilize young, Christian conservatives, has seen a massive surge in interest and support since the activist’s assassination last week. As conservatives mourn Kirk’s death, the group appears poised to remain a MAGA juggernaut as it plots its future without Kirk at the helm. The group’s board announced Thursday that Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, had been…

Vaccine Spotlight
Health, National News

Kennedy’s advisory panel is expected to vote on hepatitis B and MMRV vaccines

By MIKE STOBBE and LAURA UNGAR Associated Press
Associated Press,

ATLANTA (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisory committee met Thursday to begin weighing changes to guidance on shots against COVID-19, hepatitis B and chickenpox. The morning’s discussion focused on a combination vaccine called MMRV, which protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox, which is also known as varicella. The advisers planned to vote later Thursday…

National News

Kimmel’s future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer
Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel’s television future hung in the balance Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host’s comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leaving the network’s parent company to decide whether supporting him is worth the risk to its business. Two other companies that operate dozens of ABC stations came out against Kimmel, and they are being…

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News, Politics

Joel Willett says having his security clearance revoked gave added incentive for run for the Senate

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press
Associated Press,

Frankfort, Kentucky, USA with the Kentucky State Capitol at dusk.LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Joel Willett, a military veteran and former CIA officer, launched his Democratic campaign for the U.S. Senate from Kentucky on Wednesday, saying the recent fallout from having his security clearance revoked by the Trump administration gave him added incentive to run. “I’ve seen firsthand how the Trump…

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