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Passengers wear protective masks due to the coronavirus outbreak, at Don Mueang airport in Bangkok, Thailand, March 9, 2020.

Stop touching your face: Why that’s more difficult than it sounds

Your hands connect you to the world. During a virus outbreak, that’s not a good thing. 

Stop touching your face: Why that’s more difficult than it sounds
Kentucky mining supply company

After coal: A new book and documentary chronicle ‘stories of survival in Appalachia and Wales’

After coal: A new book and documentary chronicle ‘stories of survival in Appalachia and Wales’
Although there are several drinks based on bourbon, many enthusiasts prefer the alcohol straight in a glass on the rocks.

Master distiller provides insight into the ‘Old Fashioned’ science of making bourbon

Master distiller provides insight into the ‘Old Fashioned’ science of making bourbon
Coal

Another way to look at the fossil record? By examining coal.

Another way to look at the fossil record? By examining coal.
coal ash pollution

In a Kentucky lake, fish tell the story of long-term coal ash pollution

In a Kentucky lake, fish tell the story of long-term coal ash pollution
Brother Guy Consolmagno is a Jesuit priest and the director of the Vatican Observatory.

For this Vatican astronomer, the solar eclipse is divine coincidence

Guy Consolmagno watched his first solar eclipse on Monday. It’s a pretty big deal for this Jesuit priest who’s also the director of the Vatican Observatory.

For this Vatican astronomer, the solar eclipse is divine coincidence
Stream pollution from coal mining

The GOP Congress killed Obama's Stream Protection Rule. Now what?

Coal has deep roots in Appalachia and its local communities, but this way of life often comes with persistent water pollution. Now, with the recent overturn of the Stream Protection Rule, coal companies are under less pressure to control and clean up their environmental impact.

The GOP Congress killed Obama's Stream Protection Rule. Now what?
NCAA Basketball: Louisville Red-White Scrimmage

Women's bodies as recruiting tools: How Louisville basketball welcomed high schoolers with paid escorts

The truly scandalous aspect of the whole ordeal is that institutionalized sexism has become such a routine part of the game behind the game.

Women's bodies as recruiting tools: How Louisville basketball welcomed high schoolers with paid escorts

McConnell Faces Off With Tea Party, Democratic Candidates at Fancy Farm

McConnell Faces Off With Tea Party, Democratic Candidates at Fancy Farm

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's Seat Challenged

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's Seat Challenged

Senator Rand Paul on the NSA Scandal & Military Sexual Assault

Senator Rand Paul on the NSA Scandal & Military Sexual Assault

Horse doping scandal rocks Dubai’s racing empire

Dubai has become renowned for its thoroughbred breeding prowess. But that prowess was challenged recently when an investigation discovered steroid use among 11 horses that are owned by Dubai ruler and United Arab Emirates prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Horse doping scandal rocks Dubai’s racing empire

Horse Doping Scandal Rocks Dubai's Racing Empire

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the ruler of Dubai and the Prime Minister of the UAE. He's also one of the most powerful figures in global horse racing. But a doping scandal involving horses at his stable in the UK has rocked the sport.

Horse Doping Scandal Rocks Dubai's Racing Empire

Rand Paul uses 13-hour filibuster to stall John Brennan's ultimately successful nomination

Sen. Rand Paul spent 13 hours on a talking filibuster to stall the nomination of John Brennan to head up the CIA. With bipartisan concern over drone strikes aimed at Americans overseas, some are concerned drones could also be used on American soil in the future.

Rand Paul uses 13-hour filibuster to stall John Brennan's ultimately successful nomination

Ad Execs Attempt 'Kick Ass' Rebranding of Kentucky

Ad Execs Attempt 'Kick Ass' Rebranding of Kentucky