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7 hours ago

Here's how Houston ISD and other schools are addressing students' mental health

At the Houston Independent School District, students are asked each morning to hold up...

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Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?

CECILIA, Ky. (AP) — For fourth-grader Leah Rainey, the school day now begins with what her teacher calls an “emotional check-in.”“It’s great to see you.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Is the Historic Climate Bill Enough to Save the Planet?

The Inflation Reduction Act is a huge victory for Democrats. The New Yorker staff writer Elizabeth Kolbert assesses its possible environmental impact and whether it truly reflects changing attitudes about the climate crisis.

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Calipari calls Kentucky a 'basketball school,' riling Stoops

John Calipari’s push for upgraded practice facilities for his Kentucky basketball team drew a sharp jab from Wildcats football coach Mark Stoops on Twitter after the Hall of Fame coach referred to the university as a “basketball school” in an interview.

Needville restaurant steps up to help Kentucky flood victims

Volunteers from the gulf coast continued cleanup and recovery efforts in eastern Kentucky Tuesday, where the death toll stands at 37 after widespread flooding devastated the region.

McConnell addresses raid on Trump's home, says the 'country deserves a thorough and immediate explanation'

Mitch McConnell addressed the FBI raid on former President Donald Trump's home, saying the "country deserves a thorough and immediate explanation."

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Evidence of "bone-crushing" dog found at Tennessee fossil site

The university says this is the first evidence of a dog at the site that was a densely forested habitat with plants and tree-dwelling animals.

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John Tilley, former Kentucky justice secretary and lawmaker, charged with rape

Tilley's attorney, Steve Schroering, told news outlets that his client is innocent and turned himself in.

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Billions pour into bioplastics as markets begin ramping up

Billions of dollars in investments are pouring into companies changing the recipe for plastic.

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Biden administration says 'Remain in Mexico' policy is over

The Department of Homeland Security says it has ended a Trump-era policy requiring asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S. immigration court.

Storms lead to flooding in Denver, Death Valley

Flash flooding shut down Interstate 70 and stranded motorists Sunday. Death Valley National Park was also shut down due to flash flooding. (Aug

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Biden sees Kentucky flood damage, pledges more aid

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden witness the damage from the worst flooding in Kentucky's history, as they visited the state to meet with families and first responders. At least 37 people have died since last month's deluge. (Aug. 8)

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Biden To Tour Kentucky Flooding Sites With Gov. Beshear

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will be joined by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and his wife for a briefing on the flooding's impact.

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Former coal town comes together in face of Kentucky floods

The town of Fleming-Neon was trying to move beyond an economic disaster when a natural one knocked it back down.

Former coal town comes together in face of Kentucky floods

FLEMING-NEON, Ky. (AP) — Barely a week after floodwaters swept downtown and left a foot of mud and twisted, gutted buildings along Main Street, an incongruous sight appeared: A flashing sign declaring JR’s Barber Shop “OPEN.” As National Guard troops patrolled outside and volunteers on backhoes mounded up debris, J.R. Collins stood behind his barber chair, giving a touchup to one of his regulars. Like most in Fleming-Neon, Collins comes from a family built on mining — both his grandfathers worked in coal — and he has stayed in the close-knit town even as the industry shrank and others fled.

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Biden Heading To Kentucky To See Flood Damage, Meet Families

At least 37 people died in the flooding after 8 to 10 1/2 inches of rain fell in 48 hours last week in the Appalachian mountain region.

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Kentucky flood survivors turn to grim task: Burying the dead

Angel Campbell should have been looking through photo albums and eating soup beans in her grandmother's living room this week.

Kentucky flood survivors turn to grim task: Burying the dead

Angel Campbell should have been sitting in her usual chair in her grandmother’s living room this week, looking through her old photo albums and eating her favorite soup beans. Now the living room is gone, and so is her grandmother. A week after 82-year-old Nellie Mae Howard died in the devastating floods that killed at least 37 people in eastern Kentucky, Campbell can't stop thinking about how she was swept away.

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Biden heading to Kentucky to see flood damage, meet families

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to eastern Kentucky on Monday to survey the damage from last week’s devastating floods and meet with those affected.

After floods, Kentucky struggles with a new challenge: clean water

Last week's disastrous floods knocked out the region's water infrastructure, leaving residents to get creative when it comes to water.

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More storms bring renewed flood threat in hard-hit Kentucky

Thunderstorms have returned to parts of Kentucky already reeling from devastating floods.

Abortion rights supporters and opponents look for lessons from the Kansas vote

Kentucky has a similar measure on the ballot, and another is expected in Michigan. But even as advocates analyze the results, they warn that messaging that worked in Kansas may not work nationwide.

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US Justice Department charges 4 police officers in fatal Breonna Taylor raid

The federal government has filed civil rights charges against four Louisville police officers over the drug raid that led to the death of Breonna Taylor.

Water becomes needed commodity in flood-ravaged Kentucky

National Guard soldiers rushed to distribute bottled water to flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky as forecasters warned of more rain coming to the region.

Kentucky residents begin cleanup after devastating floods: "I thought it was going to be months before I could even get out of here"

As the cleanup and rebuilding slowly begins, Gov. Andy Beshear says the threat isn't over as dangerous heat is expected.

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After major floods, Kentucky grapples with the damage left behind

Thirty-eight people were killed in last week’s floods. Many of those deaths — at least 17 — were concentrated in Knott County, now struggling to rebuild.

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Another Terrifying, Boring Heat Wave

This current blast feels a lot like the last one, and the one before that, which is exactly the problem.

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Long days grind on search teams in flood-ravaged Appalachia

The long days searching debris-clogged creekbanks are taking a toll on search teams in flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky.

Increasing Temperatures Add Further Struggle For KY Flood Survivors

As search efforts continue, some Kentucky residents are also dealing with how the heat will affect their home recovery work.

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Kentucky flood relief: This is how Houstonians and Texans can help

Deadly floods have washed away nearly entire communities in Kentucky. If you’re doing what Houstonians and Texans always do, you’re thinking about others and how you can help.

After devastating floods, Kentucky residents now face high heat and power outages

"It's going to take years to rebuild. People left with absolutely nothing," said Gov. Andy Beshear, as recovery begins. "And we continue to find bodies of our brothers and sisters that we have lost."

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Recovery Efforts Underway After Kentucky Flooding Kills At Least 37

Some 1,400 people have been rescued, half by helicopter. But the ground search turns grim as crews find dozens of people confirmed dead.

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Flooded Kentucky Area Now Hit With Rain As Air Crews Continue Search

Perry, Knott and Letcher Counties are some of the poorest in the U.S., and they continue to be under a flood advisory after streams drenched the area.

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More rain hits Kentucky while the death toll from flooding grows

At least 35 have been confirmed killed in flooding and hundreds remain unaccounted for. The governor warned that high winds could create the danger of falling trees and utility poles.

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After flooding, a Kentucky church offers shelter alongside prayers

Sunday morning was a respite for many in Hazard and the surrounding areas that have been hit hard by devastating flooding.

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More rain, more bodies in flooded Kentucky mountain towns

Another round of rainstorms are hitting flooded Kentucky mountain communities.

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Kentucky flooding death toll climbs to 30 as governor says hundreds of people are still unaccounted for

As residents in Appalachia tried to slowly piece their lives back together, the governor said severe storms could hit affected areas.

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Helicopters rescue about 400 from Kentucky floods

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says infrastructure damage is hampering efforts to help residents hit by massive flooding. At least 28 people are dead. The National Guard estimates about 400 people have been rescued by helicopter. (Aug. 1)(AP Video/Mike Pesoli)

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Harris cites climate 'crisis,' pushes $1B for floods, storms

The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.

Death toll for Kentucky floods climbs to 26, with more storms coming

Heavy rains are again battering eastern Kentucky, and more deaths are likely as rescuers go door-to-door in the Appalachian foothills to assess the damage.

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26 people dead in eastern Kentucky flood, toll continues to rise

Small, devastated mountain towns in Kentucky began digging out in earnest Sunday as another round of storms threatened more destruction.

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Kentucky floods death toll climbs amid renewed threat from heavy rain

The number of deaths from massive flooding in Kentucky has continued to climb amid a renewed threat for more heavy rains.

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Liza Minnelli, the one and only

The EGOT-winning entertainer sits down with "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley, and with her friend and accompanist Michael Feinstein, to talk about a life in the spotlight; the influence of French singer Charles Aznavour on her Oscar-winning performance in "Cabaret"; and how, at 76, she still continues to honor the works of Gershwin – and the life of her mother, Judy Garland. (Originally broadcast January 16, 2022.)

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Kentucky cleans the debris and assesses the damage after deadly floods hit the state

The governor said search and rescue operations were ongoing in the region swamped by torrential rains that led to deadly flash flooding.

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Floods strike new blow in place that has known hardship

Some people lost everything in the floods that devastated eastern Kentucky, and many didn't have much to begin with.

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Record Flash Flooding Kills At Least 25 In Eastern Kentucky

In Fisty, Kentucky, residents returned to their flood-ravaged homes on Saturday to clean up and salvage what they could.

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At least 25 people have died in Kentucky's floods, governor says

Kentucky's governor said the numbers would likely rise significantly and it could take weeks to find all the victims. Torrential rains swamped towns across Appalachia earlier this week.

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Governor: Search For Kentucky Flood Victims Could Take Weeks

As rainfall hammered Appalachia, water tumbled down hillsides and into valleys and hollows where it swelled creeks and streams coursing through towns.

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EXPLAINER: One weather system floods St. Louis and Kentucky

The same stubborn weather system caused intense downpours in St. Louis and Appalachia that led to devastating and in some cases deadly flooding.

Governor: Search for Kentucky flood victims could take weeks

Kentucky’s governor says it could take weeks to find all the victims of flash flooding that killed at least 16 people when torrential rains swamped towns across Appalachia.

Catastrophic Flooding In The Appalachian Mountains

Residents in the Appalachians are being rescued by teams due to catastrophic flooding that have caused power outages and limited cell service.

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Kentucky: At least 16 dead in flash floods that followed heavy rain

Rainfall in the region ahead of the flash floods was "virtually unprecedented", state geologist says.

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Appalachian floods kill at least 15 as rescue teams search for missing people

Search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard are searching for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire communities across Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he expected the death toll to grow as the rain keeps falling.

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"I lost everything twice": Kentucky flood victims hit hard by storm damage

Residents are bracing for more rain after widespread flooding in eastern Kentucky.

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Flooding In Central Appalachia Kills At Least 15 People In Kentucky

Thunderstorms dumped several inches of rain across the mountainous region of eastern Kentucky, western Virginia and southern West Virginia.

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Flooding In Central Appalachia Kills At Least 16 People In Kentucky

Rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for missing people in floods that engulfed entire communities.

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Kentucky floods kill at least 8, damage widespread

Heavy rains have caused flash flooding and mudslides as storms pound parts of central Appalachia. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday that at least eight people have died from flooding in the state and that damage is widespread. (July 29)

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Appalachian flooding deaths set to climb; more rain forecast

Trapped homeowners swam to safety and others were rescued by boat as record flash flooding killed at least 16 people in eastern Kentucky.

"We expect double-digit deaths": Gov. Andy Beshear addresses flooding, power outages in eastern Kentucky

Torrential rains unleashed what Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear described as some of the worst flooding in the state's history.

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Torrential rains cause flooding and power outages in Appalachia

Rescuers plucked people off rooftops amid fast-rising water Thursday in central Appalachia, where rains unleashed what Kentucky's governor called some of the worst flooding in the state's history.

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Mullinax goes from Kentucky to Scotland, doesn't miss a beat

Life has changed pretty fast for Trey Mullinax.

Groups that aid abortion patients pull back, fearing legal liability

Sources of assistance are drying up just as economically disadvantaged women and other pregnant people in states that have moved to ban abortion need money more than ever .

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Mullinax birdies final hole to win Barbasol Championship

Trey Mullinax won the rain-delayed Barbasol Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, holing a 15-foot putt from the edge of the 18th green to beat Kevin Streelman by a stroke.

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Svensson maintains lead in PGA Tour's Barbasol Championship

Adam Svensson shot a 5-under 67 and had a three-stroke lead in the Barbasol Championship when second-round play Friday at water-logged Keene Trace was suspended because of darkness.

Biden planned to nominate antiabortion conservative before Roe overturned, emails show

The move prompted criticism of the White House from fellow Democrats.

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Mitch McConnell says the labor shortage will be solved when people run out of stimulus money because Americans are 'flush for the moment'

Lack of childcare and well-paid jobs might be driving the labor shortage. Mitch McConnell thinks March 2021 stimulus checks are to blame.

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Funerals begin for 3 Kentucky officers killed in ambush

The first of three Kentucky police officers killed in an ambush last week has been laid to rest.

Contract reached to fund ferry linking Illinois and Kentucky

A new contract has been reached to continue service by the ferry connects Kentucky 91 in Crittenden County with Illinois 1 in Hardin County.

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Flags to be lowered in Kentucky after 3 officers killed

Flags at Kentucky state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Tuesday morning in honor of three officers who were killed when a man with a rifle opened fire on police attempting to serve a warrant, Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset Thursday in remembrance of Floyd County sheriff’s deputy and Martin City fire Chief William Petry, Prestonsburg police Capt. Ralph Frasure and Prestonsburg police Officer Jacob Chaffins, Beshear said in a news release.

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Three police die in 'pure hell' Kentucky shooting

The officers are killed along with a police dog as they try to serve a warrant for domestic violence.

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3 police officers were killed in Kentucky by a suspect with a rifle

Police took 49-year-old Lance Storz into custody late Thursday night after an hourslong standoff at a home in Allen, a small town in the hills of Appalachia.

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Man kills at least 1 police officer in Kentucky shooting, police say

At least one police officer was killed in eastern Kentucky when a man opened fire on police attempting to serve a warrant at a home.

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Kentucky assistant Goestenkors retires for off-court role

Kentucky women’s basketball assistant Gail Goestenkors has retired from on-court coaching but will remain on coach Kyra Elzy’s staff until her replacement is hired.

Rich Strike yes, Preakness champ Early Voting no for Belmont

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike remains on track to race in the Belmont Stakes on June 11.

Epicenter is 6-5 favorite for Preakness without Rich Strike

Kentucky Derby runner-up Epicenter has been set as the morning line favorite for the Preakness.

McConnell, GOP senators meet Zelenskyy in surprise Kyiv stop

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says senators who visited Ukraine on Saturday have reaffirmed that the U.S. will back Ukraine until it wins its war with Russia.

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike not running in Preakness

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will not run in the Preakness.

80-1 shot Rich Strike races to huge upset in Kentucky Derby

Rich Strike came charging up the rail to overtake the leaders in the closing strides for a stunning 80-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby.

Kentucky Derby Updates | Longshot Rich Strike finishes first

Longshot and final entry Rich Strike has crossed the finish line first in the 148th Kentucky Derby, outracing favorite Epicenter and Zandon.

Quiz: Is this a Kentucky Derby-winning horse, or a made-up name?

There are two types of people who watch the Kentucky Derby: Those who bet money and want to win, and spectators who just want to admire the strange names given to the horses.

EXPLAINER: Why is Bob Baffert not in the Kentucky Derby?

Bob Baffert has been the face of American horse racing for nearly 30 years.

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Mo.-based company hired to police drugs in US horse racing

A deal for Drug Free Sport International to police medication in horse racing is in place two months before the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority takes effect.

Supreme Court won't hear Lundergan illegal contribution case

The Supreme Court is leaving in place the illegal campaign contributions conviction of Kentucky businessman and former Democratic Party chief, Jerry Lundergan.

Louisville mayor's race plays out amid lingering tensions

Louisville's mayoral race is taking place in a city roiled by racial tension, a spike in gun violence and deep misgivings many harbor about the Louisville police department.

Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe to return for senior season

Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe says he will return for his senior season with the Wildcats after a breakout season in which he swept national player of the year awards.

Last US stockpile of deadly VX agent destroyed in Kentucky

Officials in Kentucky say the nation's last stockpiles of a deadly chemical agent have been safely eliminated.

Man with anxiety disorder awarded $450K after wrongful termination following unwanted birthday party at job, lawsuit says

A Kentucky man with an anxiety disorder asked his employer not to celebrate his birthday because it would trigger a panic attack.

'One Mississippi' replaces state song that had racist roots

Mississippi is ditching a state song that’s based on the campaign tune of a former governor who pledged to preserve segregation.

Japanese e-vehicle battery company to build Kentucky plant

Kentucky's governor says a Japanese battery technology company will build a $2 billion factory in Kentucky, creating 2,000 jobs.

Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe wins John R. Wooden Award

Oscar Tshiebwe of Kentucky has won the John R.

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Late Iowa man linked to 1980s killings in Indiana, Kentucky

The Indiana State Police say they used genealogical data and crime scene evidence to link an Iowa man who died in 2013 to the killings of three female motel clerks and sexual assault of a fourth in Indiana and Kentucky from 1987 through 1990.

Final Four sparks debate: What merits blueblood status?

North Carolina, Duke and Kansas are bona fide basketball bluebloods, the best of the best in the men's college game.

3 Army soldiers, 9 others accused in gun trafficking ring

Twelve people, including three U.S. Army soldiers, are accused in a large-scale gun trafficking ring that prosecutors allege supplied nearly 100 guns to gang members in Chicago.

Bodies of Marines killed in NATO exercise returned to US

The bodies of four Marines who died in a military aircraft crash during a NATO exercise have been transferred back to the U.S. The U.S. Marine Corps said an Osprey aircraft crashed on March 18 in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle, killing the four Marines.

Baffert switches 4 Kentucky Derby hopefuls to other trainers

Bob Baffert has transferred four of his promising 3-year-old colts to other trainers, which will allow them to earn qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby while the Hall of Fame trainer appeals his 90-day suspension.

Study: Michigan, Kentucky top academics-based NCAA brackets

Michigan and Kentucky stood out in a study examining the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament brackets based on graduation rates, academic success and diversity in the head coaching ranks.

Two St. Peter's NCAA games land in Nielsen's top 20

Here's a pretty safe bet: last week was the first time ever that two St. Peter's University men's basketball games landed among the Nielsen company's top 20 shows.

March Madness descends on women's NCAA Tournament

March Madness is finally part of the women’s NCAA Tournament vernacular and the first round has so far aptly fit that phrase.

Judge: Same-sex marriage license denials violated rights

A federal judge has ruled that a former Kentucky clerk violated the constitutional rights of two same-sex couples, who were among those to whom she wouldn’t issue marriage licenses.

Saint Peter's shocks No. 2 seed Kentucky 85-79 in OT

Tiny Saint Peter’s took down basketball royalty, getting 27 points from Daryl Banks III in an 85-79 overtime victory over second-seeded Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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