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A video camera captured the terrifying plight of two women who became trapped on an 80-foot-high railroad bridge when a freight train surprised them as they walked along the tracks. (July 30) Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Get updates and more Breaking News here: http://smarturl.it/APBreakingNews

2 women survive ordeal along Indiana rail bridge

A video camera captured the terrifying plight of two women who became trapped on an 80-foot-high railroad bridge in Indiana when a freight train surprised them as they walked along the tracks.

Sports

Kentucky Coach Mark Stoops said he wouldn't "put a number" on success but seemed confident of improvement. The media voted UK to finish last in its division.

Mark Story: The mountain Mark Stoops still has to climb

Notes column begins with a glass-half-full, glass-half-empty look at UK's recruiting success since Stoops came to Lexington

Entertainment

Members of Kentucky Ballet Theatre performed the contemporary piece <i>Saerpil</i>, staged by Norbe and Rafaela Risco, at a technical rehearsal. The 25th edition of Ballet Under the Stars is scheduled to be presented July 31 to August 3 in Woodland Park in Lexington, Kentucky, featuring dancers from Kentucky Ballet Theatre.

25th Ballet Under the Stars showcases Ballet Theatre stars

For the more than two decades, audiences have gathered among the sprawling trees of Woodland Park for a picturesque evening of outdoor dance. This weekend, the tradition continues with the 25th edition of Ballet Under the Stars.

Living

Those who register for the skate/walk will receive a T-shirt like this. Photo provided

Merlene Davis: Funding for after-school program is goal of upcoming East End walk

Current and former residents of East End are not going to let the actions of a few hooligans paint a negative image of the neighborhood they love. The East End Family Reunion Coalition and the non-profit Center for Families and Community Services ... 3 hours ago

Business

Red Bang Bang opened in September just off the UK campus.

Red Bang Bang to open build-your-own sushi restaurant at Fayette Mall

Red Bang Bang, the restaurant at 103 West Maxwell Street known for its dollar-a-scoop Chinese menu, is opening a second restaurant at The Plaza at Fayette Mall.

Nation/World News

President Barack Obama speaks about the economy, Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, Mo.

Obama to GOP: 'Stop just hating all the time'

Pointing the finger at Republicans for congressional inaction, President Barack Obama chided lawmakers Wednesday for spending the waning days before their month-long summer break trying to sue him rather than addressing economic issues that could ...

Opinion

Joel Pett on tobacco and coal: July 30

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This rendering shows what The Apiary will look like when finished this fall. The event space is rising on the site of a theatrical special-effects company's building that burned down in July 2008.

Tom Eblen: Jefferson Street project aims to be gathering place for those who love food, wine and cooking

The Apiary on Jefferson Street is owned by Cooper Vaughan, 39, a graduate of Transylvania University and Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in London. He hopes to create a unique 15,500-square-foot food and beverage destination that he hopes will be a...

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