November 2020 - Local News 8

Arizona certifies Biden’s victory

November 30, 2020 11:08 PM CNN

Arizona certified its election results on Monday, awarding the state’s 11 electoral votes to President-elect Joe Biden and clearing the way for…

Unilever is testing a four-day work week in New Zealand

November 30, 2020 11:00 PM CNN

Unilever has become the latest major company to hop on the four-day work week bandwagon, lending credence to the idea that flexible working is here…

Celebs mingle without masks at birthday party for Lil Wayne’s daughter

November 30, 2020 10:15 PM CNN

Several celebrities attended a birthday bash for actress Reginae Carter on Sunday night at an Atlanta nightclub. Though Covid-19 cases across the…

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey defends election process after Trump attack

November 30, 2020 9:57 PM CNN

Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey sent a lengthy string of tweets Monday night defending the state’s election process after being attacked by…

Covid-19 is a ‘split screen’ scenario heading into 2021. Here’s how the news media should cover it

November 30, 2020 9:40 PM CNN

A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. The days are getting…

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is getting paid in cash because banks won’t deal with her

November 30, 2020 9:07 PM CNN

US sanctions have cut off Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam from the global banking system, the controversial political leader says, forcing her…

Los Angeles County — the biggest county in the US — is now under a stay-at-home order

November 30, 2020 8:37 PM CNN

All public and private gatherings with anyone outside a single household are now banned in Los Angeles County, as most of the country grapples with…

Intelligence and security experts skeptical of claims that Iranian nuclear scientist was targeted in ‘remote control’ assassination

November 30, 2020 8:16 PM CNN

Days after the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the country’s state media painted an elaborate picture of the…

Intelligence and security experts skeptical of claims that Iranian nuclear scientist was targeted in ‘remote control’ assassination

November 30, 2020 8:16 PM CNN

Days after the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the country’s state media painted an elaborate picture of the…

‘Urgent actions’ needed in US government response to pandemic, watchdog says

November 30, 2020 8:06 PM CNN

The federal government must take “urgent actions” in its response to the coronavirus pandemic, a new report from the US Government…

Nurse put on administrative leave after her TikTok bragging about breaking Covid-19 rules goes viral

November 30, 2020 8:00 PM CNN

While many health care workers have used social media to show Americans the harsh effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, one Oregon nurse is in trouble…

Biden’s genius move

November 30, 2020 7:37 PM CNN

As President-elect Joe Biden unveils his choices for the top jobs in his administration, we hear a mixture of rejoicing and disappointment, praise…

Ravens and Steelers will try again Wednesday after postponements

November 30, 2020 7:07 PM CNN

The NFL has yet again postponed the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers game, with the rivals set to play now on Wednesday afternoon. The Ravens…

Nicole Kidman sees your ‘The Undoing’ theories

November 30, 2020 6:51 PM CNN

Let’s try and do this with no spoilers shall we? “The Undoing” is the latest “hurry up and binge it so we can talk about…

Alligators can regrow their tails, new study finds

November 30, 2020 6:45 PM CNN

Small reptiles like lizards and geckos are known for their extraordinary ability to regrow their tails, a potentially lifesaving skill in the wild.…

Trump said the stock market would crash if Biden won. The Dow just had its best month since 1987.

November 30, 2020 6:32 PM CNN

President Donald Trump repeatedly warned Americans that if they failed to reelect him, the stock market would implode. In reality, the opposite…

Joseph A. Clark Building in Idaho Falls, ID

Veteran Center moving from Pocatello to Idaho Falls

November 30, 2020 6:27 PM Cole Sams

The US Veterans Center in Eastern Idaho is moving from the Gate City to a new facility in Idaho Falls. Their current location has been helping…

Pentagon shake-up continues as another top official departs

November 30, 2020 6:18 PM CNN

The top official leading the Pentagon’s Defeat-ISIS Task Force resigned Monday, becoming the latest senior official to be fired or asked to…

Justice Department releases Trump’s pardon of Flynn and asks court for dismissal

November 30, 2020 6:17 PM CNN

The Justice Department on Monday released a copy of President Donald Trump’s pardon of former national security adviser Michael Flynn —…

Scattered snow and wind late Monday, clearing and cold Tuesday

November 30, 2020 6:08 PM Michael Coats

A cold front is moving through Idaho and Wyoming Monday evening, with scattered snow showers and gusty winds. Behind this cold front, we’ll see cold…

Georgia reports more than 940,000 absentee ballot requests for Senate runoff

November 30, 2020 6:03 PM CNN

More than 940,000 mail-in ballots have been requested in Georgia for the January 5 runoff election that will decide which party controls the Senate,…

Afghan major who helped save US pilot begs Pentagon to ‘keep their word’ to protect his family and him

November 30, 2020 5:54 PM CNN

Mohammed Naiem Asadi and his wife, Rahima, haven’t slept well in days. They are too nervous to eat much. They are trying to keep their fear in…

Moderna applies for FDA authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine

November 30, 2020 5:42 PM CNN

Pharmaceutical company Moderna applied on Monday to the US Food and Drug Administration for authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine. The company asked…

Baltimore County schools will reopen Wednesday after being closed due to cyberattack

November 30, 2020 5:36 PM CNN

Baltimore County Public Schools will reopen Wednesday after a ransomware attack forced the system to close for three days. The district shared the…

Fed chair calls the economic recovery ‘extraordinarily uncertain’

November 30, 2020 5:29 PM CNN

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the outlook for the United States economy is “extraordinarily uncertain” as the rise in…

1,214 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths

November 30, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,214 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on…

Health District takes delivery of low-temp freezer

November 30, 2020 5:06 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has taken delivery of a unique low-temperature freezer capable of storing the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.…

George Clooney cuts his own hair with a device attached to a vacuum cleaner

November 30, 2020 5:02 PM CNN

The coronavirus pandemic forced celebrities to adapt to a brave new world away from their adorning fans, and they responded in myriad ways. Some went…

Pregnant woman and unborn son dead in shooting

November 30, 2020 4:48 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, LA (KTBS) — Shreveport police say a 30-year-old pregnant woman was…

3 hospitalized after crash

November 30, 2020 4:39 PM News Team

Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash at the intersection of Ferry Butte Road and Blackhawk Road in Bingham County Sunday around…

Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to federal criminal charges related to nation’s opioid crisis

November 30, 2020 4:35 PM CNN

Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, pleaded guilty Tuesday to three federal criminal charges related to the company’s role in creating the…

Wisconsin governor certifies state’s electoral votes for Biden

November 30, 2020 4:30 PM CNN

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Monday formally certified Joe Biden’s victory, signing the paperwork to award the state’s 10 electoral votes…

Wyoming governor still isolated with mild COVID-19 symptoms

November 30, 2020 4:27 PM Associated Press

Wyoming’s governor still had mild symptoms of COVID-19 five days after testing positive for the…

Biden’s delay in picking a defense secretary opens top contenders to uncomfortable scrutiny

November 30, 2020 4:25 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden enters the month of December with a question still looming over one of the most critical decisions in his Cabinet: Who will…

Celebrity Chef David Chang won $1 million. He’s giving it all to restaurant workers

November 30, 2020 4:15 PM CNN

David Chang just became the first celebrity to win the top prize in “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” And the chef decided to give it all…

Cops recover over 25 bullet casings in shooting

November 30, 2020 4:13 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Portland, OR (KPTV) — Police investigated an early morning shooting that occurred…

303 new COVID-19 cases in the area

November 30, 2020 4:11 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 303 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

SIPH confirms 3 more deaths due to COVID-19

November 30, 2020 4:07 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three deaths associated with COVID-19.…

READ: Trump’s pardon of Michael Flynn

November 30, 2020 4:07 PM CNN

The Justice Department on Monday released a copy of President Donald Trump’s pardon last week of former national security adviser Michael…

EIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19

November 30, 2020 4:03 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19.…

Cops say they arrest son in connection with shooting his father

November 30, 2020 3:55 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Mobile, AL (WALA) — Police arrested 34-year-old James Downey after they say he…

Idaho reaches grim milestone: More than 100,000 virus cases

November 30, 2020 3:23 PM Associated Press

Idaho has reached an alarming milestone, with health officials reporting that more than 100,000 residents have been infected with the…

Millions may be getting shortchanged on unemployment benefits, GAO finds

November 30, 2020 3:11 PM CNN

Millions of jobless people may not be receiving the full unemployment payments they are owed, a government watchdog report released Monday found.…

Navy to de-commission and scrap warship USS Bonhomme Richard after major fire

November 30, 2020 3:05 PM CNN

The US Navy has decided to de-commission and scrap the USS Bonhomme Richard after a damage assessment found that restoring the ship would cost…

Military aircraft dumps fuel over city during emergency landing

November 30, 2020 3:02 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story CITY OF JEANNETTE, PA (KDKA) — A military aircraft making an emergency return to…

The Nation’s Weather

November 30, 2020 3:00 PM Associated Press

The Nation’s Weather for Tuesday, December 1, 2020 _____ NATIONAL SUMMARY A major storm system will push across Lake Ontario tomorrow and…

Here’s a look at how the different coronavirus vaccines work

November 30, 2020 2:56 PM CNN

There’s good news about coronavirus vaccines. At least three of the experimental vaccines show remarkable efficacy, at least according to…

Christmas tree shopping provides brief escape during pandemic

November 30, 2020 2:48 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SEWELL, NJ (KYW) — The race is on to find that perfect of Christmas trees. Farm…

Residents of St. Paul disturbed by police shooting, rising crime

November 30, 2020 2:44 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, MN (WCCO) — A police shooting in St. Paul’s North End neighborhood…

‘Good things can happen in 2020’: Businesses band together to help transform non-profit workspaces

November 30, 2020 2:41 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, MN (WCCO) — A number of businesses have come together to transform…

‘Our health care system is literally at the breaking point’ as hospitals run out of space due to Covid-19, doctor says

November 30, 2020 2:40 PM CNN

It’s too early to know how bad the Covid-19 surge from Thanksgiving will be. But many hospitals are already at capacity. In Rhode Island,…

Jennifer Lawrence’s family farm loses barn in fire

November 30, 2020 2:39 PM CNN

Part of Jennifer Lawrence’s family farm in Kentucky, which also operates a summer camp, was destroyed by a fire over the weekend, according to…

Funeral to be held for 12-yo boy shot, killed while answering front door

November 30, 2020 2:38 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, PA (KYW) — Family and friends will gather Monday to remember…

Local rap artist shot dead during violent weekend in Newark

November 30, 2020 2:29 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story NEWARK, NJ (WCBS) — It was a violent weekend in New Jersey’s largest city. Two…

Topshop owner Arcadia files for bankruptcy

November 30, 2020 2:29 PM CNN

UK retailer Arcadia is seeking protection from creditors as it scrambles to save 13,000 jobs and brands such as Topshop after clothing sales…

San Francisco 49ers move home games to Arizona

November 30, 2020 2:28 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Rendered homeless by the new Santa Clara County COVID…

Driver dies after being shot while sitting at Fort Worth stop sign, search for gunman continues

November 30, 2020 2:28 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story FORT WORTH, TX (KTVT) — Fort Worth police continue their search for the gunman who…

Fear, prejudice contribute to pandemic slump in San Francisco Chinatown

November 30, 2020 2:25 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Chinatown is one of the most colorful and historic…

Georgia Republican officials reject Trump’s calls to overturn election results

November 30, 2020 2:24 PM CNN

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, both Republicans, on Monday rebuffed President Donald Trump’s calls to…

11 unprovoked attacks in one month have rocked a Massachusetts city

November 30, 2020 2:24 PM CNN

Eleven unprovoked attacks have occurred in the last month in a Massachusetts city, scaring residents and confounding police. Now, the Waltham Police…

‘This is the worst Thanksgiving of my life’: Arlington mechanic watches shop crumble during tornado

November 30, 2020 2:20 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story ARLINGTON, TX (KTVT) — Some small business owners in Arlington spent Wednesday,…

Fact-checking Trump’s falsehood-filled weekend

November 30, 2020 2:19 PM CNN

President Donald Trump was relatively quiet over the Thanksgiving holiday. But by Friday he was back to lighting up Twitter with a range of false…

Tickets required to view Rockefeller Center Christmas tree this year

November 30, 2020 2:19 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story New York, NY (WCBS) — The Rockefeller Center tree lighting will be held this…

Small businesses struggle as holiday shopping weekend misses the mark

November 30, 2020 2:16 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KOVR) — Tracking traffic through small businesses has never…

Key questions about the assassination of Iran’s top nuclear scientist

November 30, 2020 2:15 PM CNN

Iran’s top nuclear scientist was killed Friday in the outskirts of Tehran, once again setting the Middle East on edge and threatening to bring…

Key questions about the assassination of Iran’s top nuclear scientist

November 30, 2020 2:15 PM CNN

Iran’s top nuclear scientist was killed Friday in the outskirts of Tehran, once again setting the Middle East on edge and threatening to bring…

Idaho Parks and Recreation increases fees

November 30, 2020 2:14 PM News Team

It will cost more to enter and use an Idaho State Park beginning December 10.…

Family of two teens killed at mall plead for justice

November 30, 2020 2:13 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KOVR) — Tears, hugs and passionate pleas were among the sights…

Woman speaks out after catching coronavirus within small family friend group

November 30, 2020 2:07 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — A Southland woman who had coronavirus and is still…

Residents wait in line at COVID test site after Thanksgiving

November 30, 2020 2:03 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story REVERE, MA (WBZ) — The Stop the Spread coronavirus testing site at Revere High…

Month: November 2020