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Man buys out a Kmart, gives it all away
Thu, May 17 2012 at 12:10 PM EST

Video: A Kentucky man buys everything in a Kmart that was going out of business and donates the trailer loads of goods to charity.

9 of the world's most beautiful and unusual cave destinations
Wed, May 16 2012 at 5:51 PM EST

Whether you're in Kentucky, New Zealand or somewhere in between, these underground beauties are worthy additions to any vacation.

Kentucky Derby to serve 120,000 mint juleps
Fri, May 04 2012 at 11:58 AM EST

In order to be ready for Derby weekend, the 12 Early Times distillery and 12 warehouse workers begin preparation in December to meet mint julep demand.

Horse racing: An industry in crisis
Wed, May 02 2012 at 2:46 PM EST

Profits are down. Drug use on horses is up. Is anyone paying attention?

Photos: Historic coal town faces modern-day threat
Sat, Apr 21 2012 at 10:03 AM EST

The historic Appalachian coal mining town of Lynch, Ky, is just a few dozen miles away from two mountaintop removal operations.

Snow, cold temperatures hamper U.S. tornado clean-up
Mon, Mar 05 2012 at 4:08 PM EST

Three to five inches of snow fell in Indiana and Kentucky, where recovery efforts were under way after at least 30 tornadoes ripped through the region.

Tornadoes strike Midwest
Thu, Mar 01 2012 at 3:24 AM EST

A deadly string of tornadoes cuts a swath of destruction across the U.S. Midwest, killing at least a dozen people. More storms are expected.

Obama grants extensions on 'No Child Left Behind' law
Thu, Feb 09 2012 at 5:17 PM EST

States that received waivers intend to maintain a focus on narrowing the achievement gap — but will now have more flexibility.

Black birds swarm Kentucky neighborhood
Thu, Jan 26 2012 at 10:53 AM EST

Video: Residents of Kentucky's Oldham County are trying to scare away a massive flock of black birds that are living in a wooded area and clouding the skies.

Pawpaw: Rare fruit inspires passion and taste buds
Fri, Sep 30 2011 at 1:29 PM EST

You won't find one at your grocery store, but check your farmers market, or maybe the trees along the Potomac River.

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