12:00pm

Mon June 27, 2011
Technology

Is Google Playing Fair With Its Search Results?

Google draws over 1 billion visits to its websites each month, making it the world's largest Web property. But what it might do with that market share has helped Google become federal regulators' target in a massive antitrust investigation.

It is not illegal for a company to have a monopoly — what experts say is illegal is how a company uses its monopoly.

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12:00pm

Mon June 27, 2011
The Two-Way

Philip Morris Threatens To Sue Australia Over Cigarette Packaging Law

Beginning in January of 2012, Australia plans to introduce plain cigarette packaging. As the New York Times reports, legislation, which is expected to pass through the Australian Parliament easily in July, would mandate that cigarettes be sold in green packets without any logos.

The move comes just a week, after the U.S. introduced nine graphic labels companies will have to place at the top of cigarette boxes. Big tobacco is not happy.

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12:00pm

Mon June 27, 2011
Law

NY Bill Gives Gay Rights A Big Boost

N.Y. Governor Cuomo has signed a bill making N.Y. the sixth and largest U.S. state to legalize gay marriage. Guest host Tony Cox explores how significant the passage of the law is and what challenges lie ahead. Cox speaks with Julie Bolcer, a N.Y. correspondent for The Advocate, and R. Clarke Cooper, executive director of the Log Cabin Republicans, an organization that advocates for gay and lesbian Americans.

11:33am

Mon June 27, 2011
The Commonwealth

Equestrian Games Return $201 Million

 The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games held in 2010 at the Kentucky Horse Park had an economic impact of $201.5 million, Gov. Steve Beshear announced Monday. “The World Equestrian Games were indeed a success and this report illustrates the positive result that our local and state governments, our sponsors, the many volunteers, the business community and the citizens of the Commonwealth working together can have.” Beshear said. “It also underscores the important role of the Kentucky Horse Park and the legacy the games will have for future years.”

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11:12am

Mon June 27, 2011
The Two-Way

High Court Rules California Can't Regulate Sale Of Violent Video Games To Kids

"The Supreme Court on Monday refused to let California regulate the sale or rental of violent video games to children, saying governments do not have the power to 'restrict the ideas to which children may be exposed' despite complaints about graphic violence," writes the AP.

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10:51am

Mon June 27, 2011
Eastern and Central Kentucky

LEX Church Names First Female Dean

The Rev. Canon Carol L. Wade, former canon precentor at the National Cathedral in Washington, will be the new dean and rector at Lexington's historic Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral. She is the first woman to hold either position at the downtown church.

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10:46am

Mon June 27, 2011
Law

Court: California Can't Ban Violent Video Game Sales

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The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a California law banning the sale of violent video games to children, saying it ran afoul of the First Amendment right to free speech.

In one of the most closely watched cases this term, in a 7 to 2 vote, the justices said governments did not have the authority to "restrict the ideas to which children may be exposed."

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Sacramento had ruled that the law violated minors' rights under the First Amendment, and the high court agreed.

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10:45am

Mon June 27, 2011
Science/Health

W. KY Counties Lead State In HIV Testing

Hopkins, Christian and McLean counties tied for the Kentucky county with the highest percentage of HIV testing. Information from www.kyhealthfacts.org states the three counties have tested 45 percent of adults under the age of 65. Hopkins County Health Department Nursing Director Denise Baldwin attributes this to a combination of good medical facilities, efforts of doctors in preventing infection from mother to unborn child and having information on HIV widely available.

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10:37am

Mon June 27, 2011
All Politics are Local

Harlan Dems Back Away from AG Candidate

The Democratic candidate for Agriculture Commissioner in November’s election, Bob Farmer, should not expect any open arms if he comes to Harlan County, according to Harlan County Judge-Executive Joe Grieshop, following the controversy that has caused several elected top Democratic officials in eastern Kentucky to declare Farmer unwelcome in their county.

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