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Lawsuit alleges negligence in train derailment and chemical fire that forced residents from homes

A lawsuit filed in federal court is alleging negligence by CSX Transportation caused a train derailment and chemical fire that forced residents of a Kentucky town from their homes just before the Thanksgiving holiday

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Cleanup, air monitoring underway at Kentucky train derailment site

Crews with rail operator CSX and Kentucky officials are working to remove train cars and spilled material at the site of a derailment that sparked a chemical fire and prompted home evacuations.

WEKU

A derailed train in Kentucky spilt toxic chemicals. As residents return home, many questions remain

After spending Thanksgiving camped out in a school hall, evacuated Livingston residents are now going home. But the cause of the train derailment remains a mystery. Amelia Neath reports

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Public hunting returns to Blue Grass Army Depot grounds in Richmond

A temporary hold on hunting was put in place while chemical weapons disposal operations were active. It’s being lifted starting January 20 for the start of Kentucky’s small game and waterfowl hunting seasons.

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USA TODAY High School Sports Stars of the Week: Julian Lewis, Willie Rodriguez, STA special teams, Thomas Copeland, Kyle Andrews

The USA TODAY High School Sports staff unveils the Stars of Week 13.

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The GOP can't fool voters on abortion

In Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia, polls showed Americans will turn out to protect reproductive rights

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Beshear’s win in Kentucky shows, once more, Democrats aren’t extinct in Trump states

Republicans had sought to tie Beshear to President Joe Biden. But Beshear survived that onslaught.

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As coal miners suffer and die from severe black lung, a proposed fix may fall short

For decades, miners have called for limits on highly toxic silica dust, which they're exposed to while mining. An investigation shows its impact and the weakness of proposed rules to protect them.

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How Kentucky Could Elect a President

Andy Beshear and Daniel Cameron are each, in their own ways, good bets for a national ticket someday. But only one will be chosen governor this week.

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Many Kentucky counties are consolidating polling sites, raising concerns about access

Many Kentucky residents may have to vote somewhere new in this year's elections. That's because dozens of counties have consolidated polling places — a move that's raised concerns about ballot access.

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Kentucky is about to give us a major test of Biden’s unpopularity

Kentucky likes Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear — but dislikes Joe Biden. The GOP thinks they can use that to win.

Politico

Photo Essay: A surreal view of a nation unable to move on the cycle of gun violence.

There is no straightforward path forward after a life is torn apart by a shooting. There is no simple solution to America’s unique problem of relentless gun violence. On both counts, the answer is full of nuance and complication.

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Opinion | Republicans Are Dodging a Bullet with Jim Jordan’s Collapse

Despite 17 years in Congress, Jordan has virtually no legislation to his credit. And he’s shown no ability to build bipartisan coalitions, work with adversaries, or accept half-victories.

Politico

UAW promises more pain for Big Three: 'We're not messing around'

The new strategy UAW President Shawn Fain announced Friday signaled the strike could start having broader implications for the economy.

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Speaker vote timing uncertain as Jordan backers hold out - Roll Call

Rep. Steve Scalise's bid for speaker was on shaky ground Wednesday as Republicans went back behind closed doors to figure out next steps.

WEKU

Kentucky had an outside-the-box idea to fix child care worker shortages. It's working

To woo workers, Kentucky made child care free for child care workers. It's been an effective way to keep child care centers open and staffed.

Reason

Thomas Massie: 'The Next Speaker Is Going To Go Back to the Old Testament'

The libertarian-adjacent Kentucky congressman says he's against the effort to depose Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Chicago Sun-Times

U.S. aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russia faces a rocky road in Congress

Chicago Rep. Mike Quigley, co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, was the only Democrat to vote against the stopgap measure averting a government shutdown.

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Sixth Circuit Reverses Preliminary Injunctions Against TN & KY Laws Restricting Gender Dysphoria Treatments for Minors (Updated)

After a divided ruling, laws limiting such treatments in Tennessee and Kentucky will go into force.

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Kentucky's near-total abortion ban takes center stage in gubernatorial election

Incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear's latest campaign ad features a victim of rape and incest calling out Republican AG Daniel Cameron's support of the current state abortion ban.

Politico

Senate braces for possibility of stiffing Zelenskyy

As Congress is set to meet with the Ukrainian president Thursday, some GOP senators are worried they'll have nothing but bad news.

WEKU

Kim Davis is ordered to pay $100,000 to same-sex couple she denied marriage license

The former clerk in Rowan County, Ky., was sued by two same-sex couples to whom she refused to grant marriage licenses, claiming it violated her religious beliefs. Her attorney says she will appeal.

Salon

Rand Paul: Mitch likely had "seizure"

Kentucky's other senator, who has a medical degree, doesn't think Mitch's freeze-ups were caused by dehydration

Reason

The Sticky Spaghetti School of Constitutional Law

Politicians are throwing laws at the wall and seeing what sticks.

WEKU

Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again while talking to reporters in Kentucky

Sen. Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze momentarily at an event in Covington, Ky. McConnell also froze in July at a news conference on Capitol Hill, going silent before being escorted away.

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