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Atlantis astronauts take 2nd spacewalk of mission
A spacewalking astronaut put aside the impending birth of his daughter and blazed through his first-ever venture outside the International Space Station on Saturday.
Man arrested after stealing paddy wagon
 Lexington police have arrested a man accused of stealing a paddy wagon.
Teen pleads guilty in Border Patrol agent killing
A 17-year-old pleaded guilty Friday to killing a Border Patrol agent who was shot eight times while chasing suspected illegal immigrants in the mountains east of San Diego.
Tween Justin Bieber fans lose control at NY mall
New York police shut down a mall appearance by teen pop singer Justin Bieber (BEE'-ber) after thousands of young girls showed up and got a little too wild.
Goshen woman killed in hit-and-run accident
A woman involved in a hit-and-run accident on Baxter Avenue Friday night has died from her injuries. Police are looking for a van that left the scene.
Palin apologizes after Ind. book signing event
Associated Press - November 21, 2009 1:14 PM ET NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) - Sarah Palin has apologized to hundreds of people who waited for hours in a light rain in central Indiana for a book...
Early morning fatal shooting victim Identified
The city's 65th homicide occurred overnight in the 1600 block of West Madison Street.
Eastern Kentucky moving toward energy efficiency
Associated Press - November 21, 2009 10:54 AM ET RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) - Eastern Kentucky University's efforts at making a more energy efficient campus are about 75 percent complete, school...
Building boom a delicate balance for Ind. colleges
Associated Press - November 21, 2009 10:24 AM ET INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A building boom at Indiana colleges is causing concerns about rising debt loads as the state tries to shore up its...
New Albany seeing new downtown businesses opening
It seems all we hear about these days is bad economic news, but one Kentuckiana town is bucking the trend. Downtown New Albany has transformed with business after business opening and attracting the crowds.
PSC issues report on Kentucky's largest power outage
Two major events from Mother Nature left Kentuckiana in a mess. 769,000 people lost power and the two storms left behind over a billion dollars in damages. The September 2008 wind storm and the January 2009 ice storm caused the two largest power outages in Kentucky history and the Kentucky Public Service Commission says everyone can learn from the storms.
Arrest made in Lytle St. shooting
U.S. Marshals have made an arrest in a shooting on November 14 in Louisville. 44-year-old Randall Kiper was arrested in Ohio County early Thursday morning.
New smoking policies in place at UK & UofL
In the heart of tobacco country, two of the biggest schools in Kentucky started banning smoking on their campuses. According to University of Louisville officials, the ban is supposed to helping people quit and lead a healthier lifestyle.
New index shows Louisville still in recession
It seems for much of the past year, we've heard mostly depressing news about the economy. Now there's an encouraging sign: something called the Adversity Index says one in four metro areas are now in recovery. However, in our area, the results are mixed.
City may restrict excessive idling
City officials are considering a law to limit the amount of time you can allow your car to idle while you're sitting it. The goal is to combat air pollution, but there are questions as to whether or not it's practical to try to enforce such a law in a city plagued with traffic problems. And there's actually a similar law already in place.
8th-grade boys burned during science experiment
Two middle school students are being treated for burns received when a flash fire broke out during a science experiment.
Southern Indiana theme park auctioning off surplus
A southern Indiana amusement park plans to auction off hundreds of surplus items this weekend, including bumper boats and circus trunks.
Inmate dies after wheelchair fall at southern Indiana jail
Authorities say an inmate diagnosed with major depression and schizophrenia died after falling from his wheelchair and hitting his head on the floor at a southern Indiana jail.
Southern Indiana VFW to get visit from national chief
The national commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will visit a post in southwestern Indiana this week.
10-year-old Indiana girl continues coat drive for homeless
For the 4th year in a row, a 10-year-old Indiana girl is hosting a coat drive. Ten-year-old Makenzie Smith started her coat drive when she was 7 years old. It’s called Makenzie's Coat Closet.
Man arrested after stealing paddy wagon
 Lexington police have arrested a man accused of stealing a paddy wagon.
Eastern Kentucky moving toward energy efficiency
Associated Press - November 21, 2009 10:54 AM ET RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) - Eastern Kentucky University's efforts at making a more energy efficient campus are about 75 percent complete, school...
Bowie seeks entry into exclusive country club
Former college and professional basketball player Sam Bowie is looking to crack into another exclusive club.
100-year-old rail car to be restored
A 100-year-old rail car once used by the Glasgow Railway Co. is on its way to being restored and put on display at the Historic RailPark and Train Museum in Bowling Green.
Asbury getting promoted to university
Asbury College in central Kentucky is graduating to university status in the spring.
Southern Indiana lawmaker Oxley hospitalized
A southern Indiana lawmaker has been hospitalized.
Hundreds turn out in Indiana to meet Palin
Hundreds of people greeted Sarah Palin with cheers as she arrived in central Indiana for a book signing, telling her fans they were "hard-core patriots."
Wife of Sen. Lugar charged with DWI, hit & run
The wife of U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, R-IN, has been charged with drunken driving and hit & run after hitting a parked car in northern Virginia.
Report: 6 swine flu deaths in Indiana last week
Six more Indiana swine flu deaths were reported last week, even as the number of people hospitalized with flu symptoms continued to drop.
Hundreds line up in Indiana to meet Palin
Hundreds of people lined up at stores in Fort Wayne and Noblesville in hopes of meeting Sarah Palin.
Atlantis astronauts take 2nd spacewalk of mission
A spacewalking astronaut put aside the impending birth of his daughter and blazed through his first-ever venture outside the International Space Station on Saturday.
Lawyer: Ex-Air Force nurse sped patients' deaths
A prosecutor has told a court martial that a former Air Force nurse killed three terminally ill patients with excessive medication because they were not dying quickly enough.
FAA says equipment outage caused819 flight delays
The Federal Aviation Administration is blaming an equipment outage this week for delaying 819 flights.
Couple pleads guilty in Cuban spying case
A retired State Department worker and his wife accused of a decades-long plot to spy for Cuba pleaded guilty Friday in a deal that will leave him behind bars for the rest of his life but gives her a chance at freedom in six...
Army relents, will allow media at Palin book event
The U.S. Army said Friday it would open Sarah Palin's appearance on Fort Bragg to media, a reversal from earlier in the week when the military wanted the event closed out of fears it would prompt political grandstanding...
Pope and Anglican leader agree on closer relations
After offering a home in his church to disaffected Anglicans, Pope Benedict XVI assured the archbishop of Canterbury on Saturday that he is still committed to seeking closer relations between Catholics and Anglicans.
Iran to hold war games to protect nuclear sites
Iran will begin large-scale air defense war games Sunday aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities from possible attack, a senior military commander said Saturday, reflecting the country's concern that Israel could make...
Life requested for US suspect in Italy murder case
Prosecutors on Saturday requested life in prison for an American student and her ex-boyfriend accused in the fatal stabbing of her British roommate during a drug-fueled sex game - charges the U.S. woman dismissed as "pure...
Italian police arrest 2 linked to Mumbai attacks
Italian police on Saturday arrested a Pakistani father and son who allegedly spent just over $200 to set up a reliable and untraceable phone network that was used by the militants who carried out last year's terror attacks...
Rocket hits outside luxury hotel in Afghan capital
A rocket hit outside the luxury Serena Hotel in Afghanistan's capital late Saturday, wounding two people, the Interior Ministry said.
Infant found dead at unlicensed day care
Police are investigating the death of a 3-month-old infant at an unlicensed day care center in Murfreesboro.
Robbery suspect who warmed baby's bottle arrested
An 18-year-old is in police custody after he warmed up a bottle for a crying baby inside the house he was allegedly robbing.
Early morning fatal shooting victim Identified
The city's 65th homicide occurred overnight in the 1600 block of West Madison Street.
Appeals court upholds $6 million award in McDonald's strip search case
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has upheld a jury's $6 million award to an 18-year-old McDonald's employee who was strip searched and detained for several hours.
KY teen killed when crossing street
A 13-year-old Kentucky girl was killed when she was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street.