Kentucky

Kentucky Helicopter Crash: 9 Killed In US Military Chopper Collision Near Fort Campbell

The helicopters in the Kentucky crash are HH-60 Black Hawk assault helicopters used by the US armed forces for multiple military operations including medical evacuation and assault.

Mar 30, 2023, 13:02 PM IST

Deadly tornadoes devastate communities across 6 states in US, more than 80 feared dead

More than 50,000 residents across the state of Kentucky remain without power following Friday night`s storm. There were at least 50 tornado reports during the outbreak this weekend in Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. 

Dec 13, 2021, 06:30 AM IST

Kentucky hardest hit as massive tornado leaves dozens dead in 5 US states

The death toll of 36 across five states includes six people in Illinois, where an Amazon facility was hit; four in Tennessee; two in Arkansas, where a nursing home was destroyed; and two in Missouri.

Dec 12, 2021, 09:20 AM IST

At least 50 feared dead as tornado hits Kentucky in US

At least five states were hit by unseasonably powerful storms and tornadoes on Friday night, including Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee.

Dec 11, 2021, 17:52 PM IST

Kentucky lawmakers scrap statewide mask mandate in schools

The masking provisions sparked emotional debate on the third day of the special session called by the Democratic governor to address the pandemic.

Sep 10, 2021, 18:43 PM IST

In true spirit of Islam, Muslim father forgives the killer of his son in US

A slain Muslim pizza delivery driver's father forgave and hugged the man who was sentenced to 31 years in prison for his son's murder in the US state of Kentucky.

Nov 10, 2017, 00:48 AM IST

Cricket stadium in USA to be named after Sunil Gavaskar

Gavaskar, regarded as one of the greatest batsmen ever to have played cricket, said that grounds should preferably be named after sportspersons.

Sep 27, 2017, 17:18 PM IST

Donald Trump criticises fellow Republicans over debt ceiling 'mess'

President Donald Trump picked a new fight on Thursday with fellow Republicans whose support he needs to advance his policy agenda, saying congressional leaders could have avoided a "mess" over raising the U.S. debt ceiling if they had heeded his advice.

Aug 24, 2017, 23:10 PM IST

United Airlines under fire after passenger dragged from plane; officer put on leave

United Airlines sparked outrage on Monday for the treatment of a passenger who was physically dragged off a plane the airline had overbooked, and one of the security officers involved in the incident was placed on leave pending an investigation.

Apr 12, 2017, 09:53 AM IST

Mother's heartfelt reaction as soldier son surprises her at work after months away from home - Watch

26-year old United States Army soldier Larry Sterns came home a month early and surprised his mom. 

Aug 21, 2016, 16:46 PM IST

Is there life after death! Biker just proves it right, captures soul of dead - Read

How much of it is true we do not know, but it's up to you to find out from the photo. 

Jul 15, 2016, 19:41 PM IST

Muhammad Ali: Thousands bid farewell to 'The Greatest' boxer

The three-time heavyweight world champion died after a decades-long battle with Parkinson`s disease.

Jun 09, 2016, 23:37 PM IST

Fighter to the end: Muhammad Ali's heart 'wouldn't stop beating for 30 minutes'

The 74-year-old Ali — known as “The Greatest” — passed away on late Friday at an Arizona hospital due to respiratory problems.

Jun 06, 2016, 06:57 AM IST

Barack Obama leads tributes for Muhammad Ali, `The Greatest`

Ali, the three-time world heavyweight champion and colorful civil rights activist whose fame transcended the world of sports and made him an iconic figure of the 20th century, died Friday at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson`s disease. 

Jun 05, 2016, 05:10 AM IST

Clinton claims Kentucky, Sanders takes Oregon in Democratic duel

Hillary Clinton claimed a narrow victory in Kentucky Tuesday as she sought to put away Bernie Sanders, but her resilient rival for the Democratic presidential nomination bounced back to snatch a win in Oregon.

May 18, 2016, 09:13 AM IST

Two additional US citizens confirmed killed in Brussels attack

Two more US citizens have been confirmed killed in last week`s Brussels suicide bombings, a State Department official said on Sunday, bringing the death toll for Americans to four.

Mar 28, 2016, 08:33 AM IST

Black woman humiliated at Donald Trump's rally: Watch

A Donald Trump rally in Kentucky was disrupted on Tuesday when the Republican presidential candidate's supporters humiliated a black woman.

Mar 03, 2016, 13:49 PM IST

Seven out of eight Indian-American candidates win in Lexington elections

Seven out of eight Indian-American candidates, who ran for local elections in Lexington city in the US state of Kentucky on Tuesday, have won.

Mar 03, 2016, 10:52 AM IST

Death toll from US snow storm rises to 19: Officials

The storm -- dubbed Snowzilla -- clobbered a large swath of the eastern US, dumping near-record amounts of snow on Washington, New York and other major cities.

Jan 24, 2016, 05:53 AM IST

Pope met secretly in US with anti-gay marriage county clerk

Pope Francis met secretly while in the United States with a Kentucky county clerk who defied a court order to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, a media report said on Wednesday, citing her lawyer.

Sep 30, 2015, 18:47 PM IST