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Abortion-rights supporters chant their objections at the Kentucky Capitol on April 13, 2022 in Frankfort, Ky., as Kentucky lawmakers debate overriding the governor's veto of an abortion measure. Bruce Schreiner/AP hide caption

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For kids who survived tornadoes, Santa comes 'a little bit differently' this year

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signs a bill on Friday limiting the use of no-knock warrants statewide. The governor was surrounded by members of Breonna Taylor's family including her mother, Tamika Palmer (standing behind Beshear at left). Timothy D. Easley/AP hide caption

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear addresses the media following the return of a grand jury investigation into the death of Breonna Taylor in Frankfort, Ky., on Wednesday. Beshear has made a request to Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron to release the grand jury transcripts to the public. Timothy D. Easley/AP hide caption

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Kentucky Governor: Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Transcripts Should Be Made Public

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Calls to remove the statue of Jefferson Davis in the Kentucky Capitol have grown, especially in the last few weeks following protests against racial injustice. Adam Beam/AP hide caption

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Thousands of public school teachers and their supporters protested against a pension reform bill at the Kentucky state Capitol in April. The state's Supreme Court has now struck down the law. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images hide caption

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Kentucky filed a lawsuit against Walgreens on Thursday for allegedly failing to adequately monitor its operations as it shipped and dispensed large quantities of opioids. Charles Krupa/AP hide caption

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