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  • Current Weather Conditions in PADUCAH, KY - Updated Mar 14 12:35 PM

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    Entertainment News   >>
    GLAAD Honors Brothers & Sisters, Parks and Recreation - E Online NEW!

        Maybe Rob Lowe is the secret to making GLAAD smile. Brothers & Sisters and Parks and Recreation were among the television shows recognized by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against...

    `Alice' Extends Her No. 1 Stay With $62 Million - ABC News 2 hours ago

        `Alice in Wonderland' extends No. 1 box-office stay with $62M, tops $200 million total Entertainment - Tickets - Shopping - Sports - Colleges

    Are the Twilight Kids Over This Vampire Stuff Yet? - E Online 3 hours ago

        It's no secret that we've become pretty attached to the Twilight bunch. And as much as it aches us to see them take on other roles and kiss other people, we have to start letting go! (Even...

    Duke returns to ACC title game by holding off Miami, 77-74 - Washington Post 9 hours ago

        The momentum was on the opposing sideline after a three-pointer just before the halftime horn. Duke's frustrated Hall of Fame coach had already been whistled for a technical foul. And the fourth-ranked Blue Devils were flirting with joining the long list of upset victims at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.

    Spiders crawl by Xavier in OT - Washington Post 9 hours ago

        After playing two overtimes less than two weeks ago, it was only appropriate that Richmond and No. 24 Xavier go another extra period in the Atlantic 10 Conference semifinals.


    Financial News   >>
    Dem House Vote-Counter Lacks Health Care Votes Now - ABC News NEW!

        House's Democratic vote-counter still hunting for votes on Obama's health care overhaul Health care - Democratic - House - United States - Politics

    White House Backs Down on Health Bill Deals - ABC News NEW!

        White House backs down on pushing Senate to remove special deals from health bill White House - United States Senate - United States - Government - President

    China Oil Firm Takes $3.1B Stake in SAmerican Firm - ABC News 1 hour ago

        Major Chinese oil firm CNOOC paying $3.1 billion to form joint-venture in South America China National Offshore Oil Corporation - China - Asia - Joint venture - CNOOC

    Bye Bye Bajaj: Sun Sets on India's Beloved Scooter - ABC News 1 hour ago

        A richer India bids a wistful farewell to the scooter that kept its millions on the move India - Scooter - Motorcycle - Recreation - Asia

    House Democrat says still short on health votes - Reuters 1 hour ago

        WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House officials on Sunday confidently predicted quick final passage of healthcare reform but a top Democratic vote-counter said they still need to line up more support in the House of Representatives.


    Health News   >>
    Diabetes Heart Treatments May Do Harm - NY Times 2 hours ago

        Three treatment strategies that doctors had expected would prevent heart attacks among people with Type 2 diabetes have proven to be ineffective or even harmful.

    Study: Mini clip is safer than heart-valve surgery - AP 5 hours ago

        ATLANTA (AP) -- Many Americans with leaky heart valves soon might be able to get them fixed without open-heart surgery. A study showed that a tiny clip implanted through an artery was safer and nearly as effective as surgery, doctors reported Sunday....

    Studies: Intense treatment doesn't help diabetics - AP 5 hours ago

        ATLANTA (AP) -- Key results from a landmark federal study are in, and the results are disappointing for diabetics: Adding drugs to drive blood pressure and blood-fats lower than current targets did not prevent heart problems, and in some cases caused harmful side effects....

    Family Healthcast January 25, 2010 - WPSD Local6 12 hours ago

        Find out why today is unofficially known as the most depressing day of the year.

    The South Bronx, Plagued by Obesity, Tops a Hunger Survey - NY Times NEW!

        A recent survey found that the most severe hunger-related problems in the nation are in the South Bronx, long one of the country’s capitals of obesity.


    Regional News   >>
    Live Tweets: SEC Championship & Selection Sunday - Courier Journal NEW!

        Join the Courier-Journal's stable of sportswriters -- and some special guests -- as they Tweet live throughout the day during two major college basketball events.

    Mechanic Admits Taking Tools, MRE's from Fort Knox - WestKentuckyStar.com NEW!

        A central Kentucky man who worked for the Army has pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars worth of tools, specialty meals and other items from Fort Knox.The U.S. attorney's office said Friday that Bobby William Fultz of Hodgenville admitted taking tool boxes and tools, cabinets, petroleum products, containers, speciality meals known as MRE's "meals ready to eat" and other property valued at $5,000 to $10,000. Prosecutors say the property was taken between mid 2004 and mid 2008. Fultz is an automotive mechanic who was responsible for repairing vehicles used to train soldiers at Fort Knox.The plea was entered in U.S. District Court in Louisville. Sentencing will be May 25.

    Central KY Man Sentenced in Grandfather's Death - WestKentuckyStar.com NEW!

        A central Kentucky man who pleaded guilty but mentally ill in the death of his grandfather after they argued over trash bins has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Fayette County Circuit Judge James Ishmael said at the sentencing Friday he would strongly request that 27-year-old Franklin Taylor Arnett be given the treatment and medication he needs for paranoid schizophrenia.Arnett was indicted for murder in the January 2009 death of 78-year-old Taylor Arnett. He pleaded to an amended charge of second-degree, or involuntary, manslaughter.Ishmael said the situation was a "true tragedy" but that because a loss of life and "fairly volatile situation" were involved, he couldn't give probation.Public defender Tom Griffiths later told the Lexington Herald-Leader that Kentucky has a severe shortage of facilities to treat someone like Arnett.

    Illinois Man Pleads Guilty in Baby's Death - WestKentuckyStar.com 1 hour ago

        A Cicero man has pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the death of his 4-month-old son at a motel three years ago. After entering his plea Friday, 24-year-old Charles Young drew a 20 year prison term from Cook County Circuit Judge Carol Kipperman.Police said they went to the Karavan Motel on the evening of February 9, 2007 because of a loud quarrel between a man and woman. Officers said that when they arrived the woman was yelling that Young had killed their baby. Officers found the infant, Charles Young Jr., unresponsive.Cook County State's Attorney Jamie Santini said Young eventually admitted striking the infant's head against the bed's wooden headboard while the mother was at work.

    Quinn Administration Fires Corrections Officers - WestKentuckyStar.com 1 hour ago

        In what may be a shake up of the Illinois Department of Corrections, Governor Pat Quinn's administration has fired three of the departments top administrators.Corrections Department spokesperson Sharyn Elman confirmed Friday night that three had been removed from their posts, but said she could not comment further because it was a personnel matter.Elman identified the three as department chief of staff Jim Reinhart, Sergio Molina, who was executive assistant to department director Michael Randle, and regional supervisor Jac Charlier, who oversaw operations in northern Illinois.Molina told the Chicago Sun-Times that he was not given an explanation for his firing. He added, though, that neither he nor his two former colleagues were responsible for the early release initiatives that became an issue in last month's gubernatorial primary.


    Science News   >>
    Light activated 'warhead' turns modest molecules into super ... - EurekaAlert NEW!

        Using a novel light activation technique, Scripps Research Institute scientists have been able to turn molecules with only a modest ability to fight specific proteins into virtual protein destroyers.

    Plaque on CT scan is strong predictor of heart disease, wor... - EurekaAlert 4 hours ago

        The presence of plaque on an abdominal CT scan is a strong predictor of coronary artery disease and mortality, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.Researchers found that patients are nearly 60 percent at risk of having coronary artery disease when the CT scan showed very high levels of abdominal aortic calcium, commonly known as plaque. High levels of the abdominal aortic calcium also increased their risk of dying, researchers say

    Regadenoson is safe, effective for use in heart transplant p... - EurekaAlert 4 hours ago

        The drug regadenoson is safe and poses fewer side effects than the conventional medication used during a cardiac nuclear stress test of heart transplant patients, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.Researchers say the 25 patients in the study did not experience adverse side effects such as abnormally low blood pressure or slow heart beat when regadenoson was used during the stress test.

    UF researcher urges caution in reducing blood pressure in pa... - EurekaAlert 4 hours ago

        Systolic blood pressure levels between 130 and 140 appear to be the most healthful for patients with both diabetes and coronary artery disease, according to findings from the American College of Cardiology's 59th annual scientific session in Atlanta.

    ACCORD: Intensive BP, combined lipid therapies do not help a... - EurekaAlert 5 hours ago

        Lowering blood pressure to normal levels -- below currently recommended levels -- did not significantly reduce the combined risk of fatal or nonfatal cardiovascular disease events in adults with type 2 diabetes who were at especially high risk for cardiovascular disease events, according to new results from the landmark Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) clinical trial.


    Sports News   >>
    Tamgho Sets World Record in Triple Jump - ABC News NEW!

        Tamgho of France sets world record in triple jump at world indoor championships Triple jump - World record - Sport - Phillips Idowu - Shopping

    Tamgho sets world record in triple jump (AP) - Yahoo Sports 1 hour ago

        AP - Teddy Tamgho of France has set a world record of 58 feet, 8 3/4 inches to win the triple jump at the world indoor championships.

    United back in first place thanks to unstoppable Rooney ... - Yahoo Sports 1 hour ago

        AFP - Wayne Rooney's double and a late strike from Dimitar Berbatov sent Manchester United back to the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Fulham on Sunday.

    France outclass Italy to stay on course for rugby Grand Slam... - Yahoo Sports 1 hour ago

        AFP - France stayed on course for their first Grand Slam since 2004 on Sunday as they outclassed Italy 46-20 in their Six Nations clash at the Stade de France.

    Alonso Marks Ferrari Debut With Bahrain Victory - ABC News 2 hours ago

        Alonso marks Ferrari debut with Bahrain GP win to lead team to 1-2 start finish Scuderia Ferrari - Bahrain - sport - Formula One - Motorsports


    Technology News   >>
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    SXSW Keeps Austin Weird, Wired and Wild - Wired NEW!

        Geeks party like rock stars at South by Southwest's interactive and film festivals. A photo tour of the Saturday night scene.

    Backup Diligence Depends on Where You Live - PC World 1 hour ago

        Residents of some countries are simply more laid back -- or delusional? -- about backing up data.

    Venezuela's Chavez To Limit Internet Freedom - Slashdot 1 hour ago

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    Microsoft Patches its Patch - PC World 1 hour ago

        Microsoft admits its Office patch crashes apps and turns English into Chinese; releases another fix.


    US News   >>
    Boehner: Gitmo plan 'makes no sense' - CNN NEW!

        The top Republican in the House and a senior White House adviser on Sunday debated a plan for closing the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay and moving some of the terrorism suspects held there onto American soil.

    Kissinger released from hospital - CNN NEW!

        Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was discharged from a hospital in Seoul on Sunday after being treated for a stomach virus.

    Trial date set in Elizabeth Smart case - CNN NEW!

        A November 1 trial date has been set for Brian David Mitchell, who is suspected in the 2002 kidnapping of Utah teenager Elizabeth Smart, said a spokeswoman for federal prosecutors.

    Memo: Investigators can't replicate runaway Prius - AP 2 hours ago

        SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Investigators with Toyota Motor Corp. and the federal government could not replicate the runaway speeding reported by a Prius owner who said his car's accelerator stuck as he drove on a California freeway, according to a memo drafted for a congressional panel....

    Mom Furious Over Teacher's 'Loser' Comment to Daughter - Fox News 2 hours ago

        The mother of a 6th grade student is furious after her daughter's teacher wrote "loser" on her paper, Fox8.com Ohio reported.


    World News   >>
    Swarm of protesters rally for new Thai elections - AP NEW!

        BANGKOK (AP) -- As many as 100,000 people demonstrated peacefully against Thailand's government at a party-like rally Sunday, but the capital was being kept on edge by their threat to continue protesting until Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva calls new elections....

    Partial count in all Iraq provinces has PM in lead - AP NEW!

        BAGHDAD (AP) -- Partial counts from all of Iraq's 18 provinces show the prime minister's bloc leading in the country's key parliamentary elections....

    Pakistani Jets Pound Taliban Hide-Outs, Killing 17 - Fox News NEW!

        Pakistani fighter jets pounded Taliban hide-outs near the Afghan border Sunday, killing 17 insurgents, local officials said.

    At least 2 snowmobilers dead in Canadian avalanche - AP NEW!

        REVELSTOKE, British Columbia (AP) -- An avalanche struck an informal snowmobile rally in Canada's Rocky Mountains, killing at least two people and leaving an unknown number missing at an annual gathering best known for its party atmosphere and stunt riding....

    Israelis nab senior Hamas leader - CNN NEW!

        Israeli forces have arrested a senior Hamas operative they say is responsible for killing more than 70 Israelis in various terrorist attacks, the Israel Defense Forces said Sunday.

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