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Jeff Hawkins created the PalmPilot and Treo smart phone. His new company, Numenta, is developing a type of computer memory system modeled after the human neocortex, what he calls the "the big wrinkly thing" at the top of the brain. He's also the co-author of the book On Intelligence, which details his vision of how the brain processes information.

I. Lewis Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney's former top aide, pleads not guilty to charges against him in a case probing who revealed the identity of a covert CIA agent. He was arraigned in federal court in Washington, D.C., on charges of obstructing justice, perjury and making false statements.

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld announces a reduction in the number of U.S. troops in Iraq. Rumsfeld said the number of U.S. combat brigades in Iraq will be cut to 15 from 17. The top ground commander in Iraq, Gen. George Casey, also said he could advise further cuts in troop levels by spring.

The Kentucky House has passed its version of legislation to combat the state's growing heroin problem.With the 98-0 vote Friday on the sweeping anti-drug…

Officials at Keeneland are confirming that this will be the last meet to feature polytrack. The synthetic surface is a blend of rubber, sand, fiber, and…

The Kentucky Wildcats look to remain unbeaten but to do that they’re going to have to take down the Mississippi State Bulldogs this Saturday night in…

The Kentucky State Fair has some new food offerings this year.Sivori Catering says it is introducing totchos, a creation of tater tots covered in nacho…

By Tony McVeighhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wuky/local-wuky-837920.mp3Frankfort, KY – Governor Beshear says the state may be facing…

By Associated PressVersailles, KY – Two-time Eclipse Award winner Miesque has been euthanized because of medical problems from advanced age. She was…

Media watchers say recent book and film trends suggest a "perfect storm" of politically motivated popular culture, which has been building for years. Books from the left and right top best-seller lists, while films like Fahrenheit 9/11 draw box-office crowds. Hear NPR's Lynn Neary.