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Russia woos a Europe feuding with US over tariffs, Iran

The scene at last week’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum [SPIEF], Russia’s annual economic showcase, would have been unimaginable just a couple years ago. There sat a beaming Vladimir Putin on the keynote panel, flanked by French President…

Meet The Last Surviving Witness To The Tulsa Race Riot Of 1921

Olivia Hooker was 6 at the time of the riot. Now, at 103, Hooker is believed to be the last surviving witness to what is considered one of the worst incidents of racial violence in U.S. history.

Years of building bridges turns NIMBY into ‘Yes’ for mosque in England

Mr. Durrant was trying to stop him. In a country where immigrant newcomers often complain they do not feel welcome, and where many indigenous Britons say they no longer feel at home, Lincoln’s example suggests that home-making does not have to be a ze…

The LouCity soccer stadium isn't the only change coming to Butchertown

We know Louisville City FC is building a soccer stadium in Butchertown. But that’s not all that’s happening to the neighborhood. Here’s what to watch

      

 

 

Get ready, amateur alphas: Kentucky basketball isn't for everyone

Kentucky basketball is the place for some players, but the opportunity can be fleeting. Just ask Isaiah Briscoe, Isaac Humphries, and others.

        

Lucky goose: Veterinarian rescues bird after it crashes into Detroit Tigers' scoreboard

As Comerica Park groundskeepers tried to shoo a Canada goose off the field during Wednesday’s Detroit Tigers-Los Angeles Angels game, a horrifying scene played out in front of shocked fans.

      

 

 

The U.N. Goal That Doesn’t Get A Lot Of Respect

Leaders in developing countries were asked to rank the U.N.’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. One particular goal was typically at the bottom of their priority list.

Here's a timeline of the Louisville City FC soccer stadium project

How the plan for the Butchertown stadium district evolved over time, and what to expect coming up.

        

Fact Check of the Day: Did Trump Fire Comey Over the Russia Inquiry or Not?

President Trump and his aides have offered a number of reasons — including relief from the investigation into Russian election meddling — for why he fired James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director.

Could A Diesel Ban In Hamburg, Germany, Cause More Pollution? Some Residents Worry

The partial ban went into effect Thursday. Many Germans question whether the ban is an environmental milestone or a political shell game that could end up creating more pollution.

With Legislation Stalled, DeVos Moves to Wield Deregulatory Power

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, frustrated by congressional inaction, is preparing an overhaul of the law governing the nation’s 4,000 colleges and universities.

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