The Two-Way
9:21 am
Wed May 23, 2012

As Talks Begin, Iran And World Powers Stake Out Positions

  • Tom Gjelten reporting
  • Mike Shuster reporting

As talks opened in Baghdad today, "diplomats from six world powers offered Iran new proposals Wednesday to ease international concerns about its nuclear program, but appeared to reject Tehran's appeals to ease economic sanctions to help move along talks," The Associated Press reports.

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Shots - Health Blog
8:55 am
Wed May 23, 2012

Dangerous Gut Bacteria Move Outside Hospitals, Infect Kids

Credit CDC
Colonies of Clostridium difficile look awfully nice, but they're definitely something you'd be advised to keep at a safe distance.

Originally published on Wed May 23, 2012 9:55 am

Infections with the bacterium Clostridium difficile hit record numbers in recent years. Now there's evidence the hard-to-treat infections are becoming a problem for children.

The infections often strike the elderly, especially those who've been taking antibiotics that clear out competing bacteria in people's intestines. People sickened by the bug have persistent diarrhea that can, in severe cases, lead to dehydration.

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Regional
8:51 am
Wed May 23, 2012

Missing Kayakers Located in Warren County

Image from Kentucky News Network

Search and rescue workers have found two kayakers missing in the Trammel and Drakes Creek area of Warren County. 

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The Two-Way
8:35 am
Wed May 23, 2012

Primary Protests: 4 In 10 Say No To Obama; 3 In 10 Say No To Romney

Credit Mandel Ngan / AFP/Getty Images
President Obama during a news conference Monday in Chicago.

Though there's no doubt about the nominees, presidential primaries are still being held.

And in both Democratic and Republican contests, some voters continue to register their unhappiness with the choices before them.

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Politics
8:28 am
Wed May 23, 2012

Republicans Like Chances of Holding Kentucky's 4th US House Seat

Tea party candidate Thomas Massie says he likes his chances this fall after winning the GOP nomination in Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District. Massie has the backing of many national tea party groups and of U.S. Senator Rand Paul. The Lewis County Judge-Executive gathered just under half of the vote in a seven person primary, greatly out-distancing his two closest contenders.

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