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Preparation, not panic, key to stopping virus

It seems every hour brings new information involving the novel coronavirus. School districts around the state are closing…

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How black and Hispanic votes saved Biden and Sanders

Since perceptions are about 90 percent of politics, former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign for the Democratic Party’s…

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Southern food not helping Ky. waistlines

The American South is quickly becoming known for its expanding waistlines nearly as much as its comfort cuisine.…

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Lessons in the fall of my friend Chris Matthews

With the suddenness of a Hollywood drama, MSNBC commentator Chris Matthews went out with his own Howard Beale…

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Trump must hold firm in Taliban deal

Many will welcome the United States-Taliban peace deal signed last weekend in Qatar. They see a war that…

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Stop the politics – we’re all fighting coronavirus together

There is a disease going around, and I’m not talking only about the coronavirus. It’s a political disease,…

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Kentucky’s economy has room for improvement

The health of the U.S. economy will likely be a decisive issue in this year’s election, with 1…

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Bernie Sanders is a real problem for Democrats

What’s worse: choosing a socialist for your party’s presidential nominee, or taking the nomination away from one at…

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Moderate, centrist: What do these descriptions mean?

“For all the thunder on the Bernie Sanders left, the most interesting trend in the Democratic campaign this…

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Trump vs. Bloomberg is more than a Twitter battle

President Donald Trump could hardly contain his glee. “WOW, BLOOMBERG IS A TOTAL RACIST!” he tweeted in all…