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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For … Lab-Grown Animal Proteins!
By: Maria Godoy | NPR
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Some startups are making synthetic versions of animal proteins for use in foods from smoothies to baked goods. The goal: to reshape the food supply without the environmental footprint of livestock.
Trump Abruptly Drops John Ratcliffe As DNI Nominee Amid Political Headwinds
By: Philip Ewing | NPR
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The president’s Republican allies in the Senate never appeared to warm up to the Texas congressman and press reports suggested he’d overstated his terrorism-fighting qualifications.
Blackjewel Miners Continue Protest As Bankruptcy Hearing Looms
By: Brittany Patterson | Sydney Boles | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Miners left unpaid by the bankrupt Blackjewel coal company say they are prepared to keep up their protest on railroad tracks in Harlan County, Kentucky, where they are blocking delivery of a load of coal. As their protest grows and gains attention, a bankruptcy court hearing on Monday could determine whether and when the miners… Read More
Bevin-Beshear Grudge Match Set For Fancy Farm Picnic
By: Bruce Schreiner | AP
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — It’s a showdown that’s been boiling for years — Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear competing in the cauldron of Kentucky’s foremost political event. As they prepare to square off in the summer heat Saturday at the Fancy Farm picnic, the governor’s race already has the makings… Read More
OSU Women’s Hoops Assistant Resigns Amid NCAA Investigation
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State says an assistant women’s basketball coach has resigned amid an investigation into NCAA rules violations. In his resignation letter dated Friday, associate head coach Patrick Klein said, “I’ve been made aware that in some instances, my communications with some student-athletes may have been too informal or in some cases… Read More
Historic Arms Control Treaty Ends With Washington And Moscow Blaming Each Other
By: Sasha Ingber | NPR
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The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty was signed in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. The U.S. has long accused Russia of refusing to comply with its terms.
Missing West Virginia Girl Found in Texas, Father Arrested
By: Associated Press
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FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) – Authorities say a 4-year-old West Virginia girl has been found unharmed in Texas and her father has been arrested more than a week after she was reported missing. A U.S. Marshal’s Service news release says Gracelynn June Scritchfield was found Thursday in Pecos, Texas. News outlets report the statement says her… Read More