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How A College Kid May Have Helped Pick A Congressman

May 23, 2012 • Insurgent candidates won contested congressional GOP primaries in two states Tuesday. In a Kentucky district, the favorite for the fall prevailed thanks to some assistance from a wealthy 21-year-old benefactor.

The Two-Way

In Women's Title Game, Baylor Goes For History

April 3, 2012 • Notre Dame faces a juggernaut: the undefeated Baylor Lady Bears and their 6-foot, 8-inch, star Brittney Griner. If Baylor wins, the team will finish the season undefeated and be the first in NCAA basketball to win 40 games in one season.

Clang! Three Reasons Why Many Shots May Miss Tonight

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The Two-Way

Clang! Three Reasons Why Many Shots May Miss Tonight

April 2, 2012 • Playing inside a dome, in front of 70,000 people and on a raised court is going to make things tough on the players when they take shots, coaches say.

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In Kentucky, 2015 Derby Winner Could Arrive Any Day Now

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The Two-Way

In Kentucky, 2015 Derby Winner Could Arrive Any Day Now

February 27, 2012 • From January into June, about 8,000 registered thoroughbred colts and fillies will be born in Kentucky. As 3-year-olds, a few may be Triple Crown contenders. NPR's Noah Adams was there as one was born.

In Kentucky, 2015 Derby Winner Could Arrive Any Day Now

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The Two-Way

After 14 Hours, Three Miners In Kentucky Coal Mine Are Rescued

June 20, 2011 • They are in communication with officials on the surface and are thought to be OK. Flooding in the area, however, is making it difficult for rescuers to get to them.

Paving Paradise: Photos Of A Town's Forlorn Fate

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The Picture Show

Paving Paradise: Photos Of A Town's Forlorn Fate

August 11, 2010 • Indiana and neighboring Kentucky are planning a new bridge and highway. For the 400 residents of Utica, Ind., that means saying goodbye to the land.

Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!

Do Not Look At These Dirty, Filthy State Seals

May 4, 2010 • The Attorney General of Virginia recently gave his staff a censored version of the state seal -- the original shows a bare breast. Turns out Virginia isn't alone with its NSFW emblem. Join the Wait Wait staff for an illustrated tour of other state seals in need of a little censorship.

Political Junkie

Bunning, In Clear Shot At McConnell, Backs Paul In Kentucky

April 15, 2010 • Retiring Kentucky Sen. Jim Bunning endorses the outsider, Rand Paul, against GOP establishment choice Trey Grayson as his successor.

Blog Of The Nation

Let's Go, Big Red!

March 25, 2010 • Here's hoping Cornell will advance in the NCAA tournament tonight.

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