A Kentucky man is suing Netflix for using his image in “The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker,” a documentary about an internet folk hero turned convicted murderer.
Category: Kentucky
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University to Pay $14 Million After a Wrestler’s Heat Stroke Death
The New York Times – Sports:Grant Brace, 20, died after he begged for water during a practice at the University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky, according to a lawsuit brought by his family.
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The Real Story of ‘Cocaine Bear’
The New York Times – Movies:Nearly 40 years after a 175-pound black bear found and ingested cocaine in a Georgia forest, the drug binge has inspired a movie.
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John Y. Brown Jr., KFC Mogul and Kentucky Governor, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Sports:Though his political career was brief, after storming to victory with a former Miss America by his side, he made millions by buying the fried chicken chain.
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Flightline, Undefeated in Six Races, Romps at the Breeders’ Cup
The New York Times – Sports:The 4-year-old colt, never seriously challenged in six starts, won by 8 ¼ lengths. His owners must decide whether to keep racing him or retire him to the breeding barn.
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George T. Stagg Bourbon Will Return in 2022
The New York Times – Business:The barrel-proof whiskey, made by Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, was missing from shelves last year because of quality issues.
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Savoring Bourbon, and Its Storied History, in Northern Kentucky
The New York Times – Travel:As new distilleries pop up across the United States, the region along the Ohio River remains a particularly exciting destination for spirits tourism.