Election preview: President
Political analyst Tom Matijasic takes a look at the presidential race.
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McConnell discusses stimulus bill, Barrett confirmation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will take up a new stimulus bill, if the White House and Democrats can reach a deal and the House of Representatives passes it. In the meantime, he is putting forward his own smaller relief package, and plans to move forward…
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Rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen dies
Rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen has died. He was 65 years old. He was lead guitarist for Van Halen, the band he formed with his brother, Alex. He had been battling cancer in recent years. The news was announced Tuesday afternoon by his son, Wolf Van Halen.
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President, First Lady in quarantine, after testing positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus. Both the President and First Lady confirmed the news on Twitter, saying they have gone into quarantine and are feeling well at this time. The news comes after White House senior advisor…
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Hobby Lobby to raise minimum wage to $17
According to Hobby Lobby’s website, the arts and crafts store will be raising its minimum full-time hourly wage to $17 starting October 1, 2020. Hobby Lobby officials state that the company was among the first retailers to raise their minimum wage above the federal minimum wage and has since raised…
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Kentucky remembers victims, heroes of Sept. 11
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Across the country, Americans are remembering the events of 19 years ago, when terrorists attacked the United States. That was also the case in Frankfort, where Gov. Andy Beshear held a moment of silence in honor of the victims. That observance was held at 8:46 a.m. — the…
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Carole Baskin, Rapper Nelly among new Dancing With The Stars cast
ABC announced the new “Dancing with the Stars” season 2020 celebrity cast on “Good Morning America.” Joining the cast this season will be reality TV star Carole Baskin, who recently gained stardom after being featured in the hit Netflix documentary “Tiger King.” The…
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USDA to provide kids with free meals through end of the year
WASHINGTON, D.C. (MTN) — On Monday, the Department of Agriculture announced that it is extending a food assistance program to kids until the end of the year. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is extending a suite of nationwide waivers for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless…
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Allergy alert issued for select bags of Lay’s BBQ chips
PLANO, Tx. (MTN) — Frito Lay’s has issued an allergy alert for a select number of their BBQ flavored chips due to undeclared milk ingredients. The voluntary recall includes select 1 oz., 1 1/2 oz., 2 5/8 oz., 7 3/4 oz., 12 1/2 oz., 15 1/2 oz. bags of Lay’s Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips. This…
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KYCOM inducts 22 students into Gold Humanism Honor Society
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (MTN) – The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) recently held a virtual ceremony on July 27 inducting 22 students from KYCOM’s class of 2021 into the college’s chapter of medical schools and residency programs, the Gold Humanism Honor Society…
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