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The Hoosier State is where agriculture, basketball and motorsports reign supreme. Here's what Indiana is known for.

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Kentucky Republican Rep. Andy Barr said in a Tuesday announcement he is all in on a campaign to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell.

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