Kentucky woman saves 2-year-old son buried in tornado rubble by 'following his cry'

When the EF-4 tornado decimated parts of London, Kentucky, last week, many, like 23-month-old Parker, were asleep. His mother, however, was wide awake and listening as a killer tornado roared closer.

Multiple fatalities as severe weather hits Kentucky
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Severe storms in the Midwest and South have resulted in at least 27 fatalities. Kentucky was hit particularly hard, with 18 deaths and another 10 individuals hospitalized in critical condition, according to Governor Andy Beshear, who warned that the death toll may increase. Beshear asked for support for the affected region. Rescue operations continued through the weekend. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft is speaking with Misty Thomas, Kentucky Region Volunteer Services Officer for the American Red Cross, about ongoing rescue operations.

Kentucky firefighter likely died shielding wife from catastrophic London tornado

The community of Laurel County, Kentucky, is grieving the loss of more than a dozen people, including a firefighter who spent nearly four decades helping others, after a tornado destroyed his neighborhood while he was on duty.

Kentucky Derby 2025: predictions, contenders
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Expert bettors and analysts join Mike Pache to discuss the 2025 Kentucky Derby near Louisville in Churchill Downs this weekend.

Boy dies after being swept away by floodwaters while walking to bus stop, police say

Since Wednesday, more than a foot of rain has now fallen in parts of Kentucky. A 9-year-old boy was tragically caught in a rushing flood Friday while walking to school.

Ramaswamy suggests banning phones in schools
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At an announcement for his candidacy for the governor of Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy suggested banning phones in schools, which could help tackle issues such as anxiety and depression.

Ramaswamy announces candidacy for governor of Ohio
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At a campaign event near Cincinnati Ohio, the state of his birth, Ramaswamy announced his run for Governor of Ohio. He joins a competitive Republican primary to replace Republican Gov. Mike DeWine.

Levee fails in Tennessee flooding; 8 dead in Kentucky as rescues continue

Historic flooding hit four states over the weekend, causing a Tennessee levee failure and killing at least eight, including a child, in Kentucky.

Flash flooding batters Tennessee, Kentucky in 'dangerous situation'

Life-threatening flash flooding swept across parts of Tennessee and Kentucky on Saturday as a potent storm produced a myriad of threats across the Eastern U.S.

McConnell falls, sprains wrist after GOP luncheon

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was walking out of a luncheon on Tuesday when he tripped and fell.

Louisville factory explosion kills 2, injures 11; Cause under investigation

A factory explosion at Givaudan Sense Colour in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday killed two people, injured 11 others, and caused significant damage to nearby homes and businesses.

Louisville factory explosion injures 11 workers as cause remains unknown

An explosion at Givaudan Sense Colour, a Louisville, Kentucky, facility that produces natural colorants for food and drinks, injured eleven employees on Tuesday, with two in critical condition.