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Sen. Rand Paul introduces legislation to reduce visa paperwork for Kentucky farmers

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul has introduced legislation that he says will benefit Kentucky’s farmers by reducing red tape and streamlining temporary agriculture worker visa programs. According to a news release from Paul’s office, the legislation provides solutions to several critical issues within the H-2A and H-2B temporary worker visa programs that are currently leaving many farmers frustrated…

CBS announces 16 new houseguests for “Big Brother’s” 21st season

Summer Reality Hit Debuts with a Two-Night Premiere on Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26 on WNKY CBS 40
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CBS announced today the 16 all-new Houseguests who will embark on the 21st season of BIG BROTHER. This season’s cast includes a wine safari guide, a preschool aide, a Broadway performer, a petroleum engineer and a therapist, among others. CBS’ summer reality hit will again have three weekly episodes, starting with a two-night premiere Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June…

CBS unveils 2019-2020 Primetime Lineup; 8 new series join 24 returning shows

New fall schedule features CBS’ traditional strength and stability with big new show additions on Monday and Thursday
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CBS today unveiled its new year-round 2019-2020 primetime programming lineup featuring four new comedies, four new dramas and 24 returning series. The five new shows for fall include three comedies: BOB ♥ ABISHOLA from award-winning executive producer, writer and creator Chuck Lorre, starring Billy Gardell and Folake Olowofoyeku; CAROL’S SECOND ACT, starring three-time Emmy Award winner Patricia Heaton; and THE…
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“Avengers: Endgame” arrives

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(NBC News) The “Marvel Cinematic Universe” is the most successful film franchise in Hollywood History. What started with “Iron Man” in 2008 has evolved into a collection of nearly two dozen films that have brought in more than $7 billion at the box office. The MCU will add to that total this weekend with the final chapter of “The Avengers”…
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Graphic video shows jail beating

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(KCRA) Newly released video shows an inmate being punched and hit with a stun gun while in custody at California’s Auburn Main Jail. The video, which was released Thursday, depicts a May 14, 2017, incident involving inmate Beau Bangert. He suffers from schizophrenia, according to civil rights attorney Mark Merin, who represented Bangert, the representative plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit….
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Report suggests Operation Pride’s I-65 beautification project to cost more than $2.1 million

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A new report is shedding light on the estimated cost for Operation Pride’s BeautifI-65 initiative. According to a report issued by an engineering firm, Neel-Schaffer, the cost will exceed $2.1 million. The figure does not include yearly maintenance, which is estimated to be around $400,000 per year, according to the report. Operation Pride will use both private…

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