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Julian Assange Vows To Fight Extradition To The United States

The WikiLeaks founder said he did not wish to surrender himself “for doing journalism that has won many awards and protected many people.” The extradition case could take many months, the judge said.

A Great Firewall of Russia? Kremlin puts key bricks into place.

Officially, Russia’s new Sovereign Internet Law is aimed at addressing problems that are vexing governments globally: the proliferation of “fake news” and illegal content, the disturbing reach of extremist voices on the internet, and the threat of cybe…

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh Resigns In Wake Of Children’s Book Scandal

Pugh, a Democrat, is being investigated for alleged “self-dealing” scheme in which she sold thousands of copies of a self-published children’s book series to entities with business before the city.

Four Migrants, Including Three Children, Feared Dead in Texas Raft Tragedy

Three migrant children were missing after a raft overturned in fast-moving water in the Rio Grande on the Texas border.

Former Fayette educator who raped student fights for parole, denies she needs more treatment

A former Fayette County educator who pleaded guilty to raping a juvenile student last year claims she should be eligible for parole, but the state’s Department of Corrections says she … Click to Continue »

Rain and storms are again expected in the Kentucky Derby forecast, but when?

Weather for the 2019 Kentucky Derby will likely be wet (again), with a 50+% chance of rain and storms throughout most of Saturday in Louisville.

        

Top Executives of Insys, an Opioid Company, Found Guilty of Racketeering

The defendants, from Insys Therapeutics, were accused of conspiring to bribe doctors to prescribe a fentanyl-based painkiller.

A leap in productivity, and perhaps in what inspires it

In a burst of political productivity, President Donald Trump and top Democrats in Congress actually agreed on something last Tuesday. Partisan disagreement over how to pay for such a federal investment could still derail this rare consensus. On Wedne…

Military Judge in Trial of Sept. 11 Suspects Will Step Aside

The development could further delay the case against five men accused of directing, training or assisting the hijackers who killed nearly 3,000 people.

Free Kentucky Derby expert picks: Fred Cowgill of WLKY

Fred Cowgill from WLKY picks his favorite Kentucky Derby contender to win.

        

Opioid Executive John Kapoor Found Guilty In Landmark Bribery Case

The federal government accused John Kapoor, the founder of Insys Therapeutics, and his co-defendants of running a nationwide bribery scheme that contributed to the nationwide opioid crisis.

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