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Each year, across the nation, one event brings together entire communities to take part in the fight against cancer.

“Sustained investments in cellulosic fuels made from corncobs, wood chips, switchgrass and other agricultural waste will strengthen our nation's energy security by reducing our dependence on foreign oil”

The U.S. Department of Energy yesterday selected a Nicholasville, Ky., company to build a Washington County refinery that would produce ethanol from corncobs, wood chips and other plant mass. via The Courier-Journal

“We hope to see everyone exercising their constitutional right to vote on May 20th.”

With the end of the Kentucky General Assembly's 2008 regular session, the political focus of Kentuckians now turns to the primary election-and just in time! Kentuckians who wish to vote in the upcoming May 20, ... via WKYT-TV Lexington

“Many throughout Kentucky have been touched by the story of Lino Nakwa.”

A federal agency has reopened the case of a Sudanese refugee who was denied residency in the United States because of his association with a terrorist group that abducted him 16 years ago. via The Courier-Journal

A gift of $5.55 million to the University of Kentucky College of Design by a 1970 alumnus is expected to be accepted Tuesday by the university's board of trustees The gift from Oregon architect Clifford ... via The Courier-Journal

“We cannot comment on specific matters involving pending litigation,'”

A lawyer for a Lexington-area social worker who has accused supervisors of misconduct is seeking a restraining order against the state, alleging a top social services official came to the worker's home with a ... via The Courier-Journal

“Healing wounds, opening wounds: Burdens of Remembrance.”

Topics ranging from the Underground Railroad to Louisville's unique sports history will be featured at the annual National Council on Public History conference that runs tomorrow through Sunday at the Brown ... via The Courier-Journal

“They were heroes to all folks in terms of trying to reach equality”

They were called Communists and shunned by many, but Anne and Carl Braden stayed true to their cause of fighting for justice and racial equality in Louisville and throughout the country despite the odds. via The Courier-Journal

If You Give a Pig a Party, then she'll want... Posted on April 8, 2008 The story follows Pig and Girl as they venture through a day of play with their friends Mouse, Moose, Cat, Dog and Snake. via Louisville

“And I think that whatever Secretary Prather has disclosed is probably the best information I would say you have to go on.”

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The FBI is investigating the process former Gov. Ernie Fletcher's administration used to award some highway construction contracts, current Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials say. via The Courier-Journal

Department of Justice United States Attorney David L. Huber Western District of Kentucky ______________________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: SANDY ... via US Department of Justice Bureau of ATF

Sesame Street Live is the longest-running stage tour for children and it's in Louisville April 4-6th at the Kentucky Center. via WHAS

“A lot of people love this week because they call it the 'catch-up week,' ”

There's more to spring break than trips to Cancun. Local movie theaters, malls and other recreational sites are swarming with young people this week. via Lexington Herald-Leader

“It needed color. The natural science element was dominant”

Gail Becker, who presided over three major expansions of the Louisville Science Center, plans to retire later this year after 17 years as the West Main Street museum's executive director. via The Courier-Journal

Thousands of children in Louisville Metro are falling through the cracks of our healthcare system. via The Courier-Journal

“If it's not dead, I'm very happy”

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The Senate has sent a bill meant to better regulate Kentucky's payday loan industry to its budget committee, a move supporters fear could kill it. via The Courier-Journal

“Community health impacts every racial group and every person in the community.”

More than 500 people came out last night for a town hall meeting designed to raise awareness and spur action on health inequities between rich and poor -- inequities that hit minorities particularly hard. via The Courier-Journal

Legislation setting minimum insurance reimbursements for Kentucky kidney dialysis centers that aren't in an insurer's network passed the House yesterday. via The Courier-Journal

A woman serving five years for robbery has walked away from the Kentucky Correctional Institute for Women. via WBKO-TV Bowling Green

“I was excited for him, and sad, because he found his birth-related brother and I still have no clue where my family is -- I mean, my birth family.”

Keila would like to know where she gets her 'clumsiness.' Her brother, Jonathon, would like to know where he gets his blue-black hair. via The Courier-Journal