McConnell: Justice Dept.’s AP probe ‘needs to happen’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says national security leaks that threaten Americans can sometimes justify government surveillance strategies.
Army officer removed from sex assault prevention job over police probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An Army officer who managed the sexual assault prevention office at Fort Campbell military base in Kentucky has been removed from his job over allegations he violated a protection order requested by his ex-wife, the Army said on Thursday. Full story
Ky. jobless rate drops to 7.9 percent in April
Kentucky's unemployment rate dropped slightly to 7.9 percent in April, down from 8 percent in March. Full story
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Milk spill closes Kentucky highway
Traffic came to a halt in Kentucky when a semi-truck carrying dairy products toppled over spilling gallons of milk onto the highway. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
Three-time Derby winner is back in the saddle
Gary Stevens has had a remarkable career as a jockey, winning the Kentucky Derby three times, the Preakness twice, and the Belmont Stakes three times. Now he is coming out of retirement to saddle up for the Derby again, driven by the “burn and desire” to race.
Quest for the best Kentucky Derby hat
Fashion designer June Ambrose takes a look at three over-the-top Kentucky Derby hats submitted by TODAY viewers and chooses which deserves the title of “TODAY’s best.”
Security beefed up at the Kentucky Derby
There will be extra security at this weekend's Kentucky Derby that's expected to draw up to 150,000 people. Bob Neumeier from NBC Sports joins The Cycle to talk about increased security at major sporting events in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings.
N.J. soldier’s lost WWI medal found in Kentucky
A man in Kentucky finds a World War I medal, awarded to a soldier from N.J., while cutting trees. WLEX’s Adam Winer reports.
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Orb, Alison McGaughey, Julio Gondola
Kentucky Derby winner Orb gets a head rub from Alison McGaughey, wife of trainer Claude R. "Shug" McGaughey, at Churchill Downs, Sunday, May 5, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. Julio Gondola, right, holds Orb.
Kentucky Derby hopeful Palace Malice reacts to the crowds during in the barn area during early morning workouts at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky
Kentucky Derby hopeful Palace Malice reacts to the crowds during in the barn area during early morning workouts at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 2, 2013. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT HORSE RACING)
