Family seeks answers after teen girl’s mysterious sudden death
Click here for updates on this story MARTINEZ, California (KPIX ) — The Martinez family of a 15-year-old high school…
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At least 22 killed in attack on Yemen’s Aden airport after new government arrives
Several explosions hit Yemen’s Aden airport as the newly formed power-sharing government arrived from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The blasts…
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A congressional waiver is the biggest hurdle for Biden’s defense pick
The biggest obstacle to retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin’s nomination for secretary of defense is his retirement date from the military just four…
Continue Reading Colorado woman receives dozens of unemployment debit cards in the mail
Click here for updates on this story LONGMONT, Colorado (KCNC) — Dozens of unemployment cards are showing up at the…
Continue Reading Child critically hurt in Denver shooting over car parked in handicapped spot
Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — A child bystander was critically injured in a shooting on Monday…
Continue Reading Chicago carjackings give rideshare drivers pause; ‘A lot of drivers are just not driving at night’
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Are rideshare drivers moving targets? Some rideshare drivers told…
Continue Reading Woman is stuck in her room after someone stole her wheelchair on Christmas
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — In a heartbreaking story, an Englewood woman told CBS 2 she…
Continue Reading Somerset officer buys Christmas dinner for family in need after shoplifting incident
Click here for updates on this story SOMERSET, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A Somerset Police officer who was called for a…
Continue Reading Quincy woman has made 2,500 lasagna dinners for neighbors in need
Click here for updates on this story QUINCY, Massachusetts (WBZ) — It started with lasagna dinners for friends, mostly…
Continue Reading ‘It’s Drying Out’ | Maryland Fire Officials Say It’s Time To Get Rid Of Your Christmas Tree
Click here for updates on this story ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WJZ) — Christmas Day has come and gone, but many people may…
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BLM wild horse auction begins Tuesday
46 wild horses will be put up for an online corral adoption beginning next Tuesday, January 5 and continuing through January 12 at the Wild Horse and…
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Hilaria Baldwin is confused by backlash regarding her heritage
Hilaria Baldwin does not understand why the internet is in uproar over her heritage. The wife of actor Alec Baldwin told The New York Times that…
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Must-watch documentary puts spotlight on restaurant owners’ pandemic plights
There’s a moment in the Food Network documentary, “Restaurant Hustle 2020: All on the Line,” where chef Maneet Chauhan knew she was…
Continue Reading There is no sign that a bill on $2,000 checks is going to get a vote in the Senate
Things are going to drag on in the Senate for a few days. Bottom line: There is absolutely no sign right now that a standalone bill on $2,000 checks…
Continue Reading Adam Levine has made up his mind on ever returning to ‘The Voice’
Adam Levine’s mind is made up when it comes to “The Voice,” the NBC competition show on which he served as a coach from its start…
Continue Reading Joe Clark, the baseball bat-wielding principal who inspired the movie ‘Lean on Me,’ dies at age 82
Joe Louis Clark, the hard-charging high school principal who inspired the movie “Lean on Me,” has died at the age of 82, his family said…
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This New Year’s Eve, enjoy a simple celebration at home
It’s certainly not too early in the game to be thinking about New Year’s Eve, but it’s not too late to come up with a plan either.…
Continue Reading US sanctions Venezuelan judge, prosecutor over CITGO 6
The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled sanctions on a Venezuelan judge and prosecutor for their roles in the prosecution and sentencing of…
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Governor promises vaccine transparency
Delays in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine have prompted Governor Brad Little to direct the Department of Health and Welfare to hold weekly…
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Regional law enforcement unites to battle impaired driving
A coalition of western states have initiated an effort targeting impaired drivers.…
Continue Reading New US dietary guidelines include babies and toddlers for first time
The United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services issued new dietary guidelines, which include…
Continue Reading Ugandan presidential challenger Bobi Wine and team arrested, according to staff
Ugandan opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, was arrested on Wednesday alongside members of his campaign…
Continue Reading County puts up ‘sleeping pods’ at outdoor homeless shelters
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV ) — It’s getting colder in Portland, and with…
Continue Reading Iconic World Map Salvaged From Floor Of Old SLC Airport
Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSL) — For as beautiful as the new Salt Lake City airport is, it…
Continue Reading Local baseball league helping out West Springfield fire victim
Click here for updates on this story WEST SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (WGGB/WSHM) — One of the victims who lost…
Continue Reading Teachers protest face-to-face learning in DeKalb County
Click here for updates on this story DEKALB COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL ) — DeKalb County teachers took a stand Tuesday,…
Continue Reading Nashville Mayor Cooper announces fund for downtown explosion victims
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — The United Way of Greater Nashville will activate a special…
Continue Reading Springfield church fire deemed suspicious
Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (WGGB/WSHM) — The Martin Luther King Junior…
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Apple Car speculation is back. Here’s what we know so far
Longstanding speculation that Apple will release its own electric, self-driving car was reignited last week when Reuters, citing unnamed sources,…
Continue Reading 2 kids critically injured in overnight apartment fire in MO
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV ) — Seven people were taken to the hospital following an apartment…
Continue Reading Utah man arrested after nude images, video of minors found on phone, authorities say
Click here for updates on this story HYRUM, Utah (KSL) — A Cache County man was arrested Tuesday after authorities say…
Continue Reading Hawai’i Bicycling League urges caution following Kalakaua Ave. crash
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV ) — A 52-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition on…
Continue Reading Apple and TikTok remove app used to arrange parties during Covid
Vybe Together, an app that allowed people to arrange and attend parties that might violate Covid-19 safety protocols, has been taken down from…
Continue Reading Junior Girl Scout donates pet oxygen mask kits to GA fire stations
Click here for updates on this story GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post ) — Some local fire stations…
Continue Reading Business owners having trouble finding employees
Click here for updates on this story BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana (KTBS ) — Most people are ready to say goodbye to 2020.…
Continue Reading Life Saving Awards given to deputy, deputy’s wife
Click here for updates on this story BOSSIER CITY, LA (KTBS ) — A deputy and a deputy’s wife were recognized…
Continue Reading The African American Parade Celebration changes plans due to COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS ) — The African American Parade Celebration committee…
Continue Reading Ethiopian war criminals able to leave Italian embassy after nearly 30 years
Two convicted Ethiopian war criminals are likely to finally leave the Italian embassy in the capital, Addis Ababa, after taking refuge there for…
Continue Reading StoryCorps ‘One Small Step’ initiative comes to Shreveport
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS ) — StoryCorps is a national nonprofit dedicated to…
Continue Reading Man charged after weapon, drugs, found during assault investigation
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS ) — A Salisbury man has been arrested and charged…
Continue Reading Family accuses pastor of seemingly blaming parishioner for COVID-19 death
Click here for updates on this story NILES, Michigan (WBND) — A family is outraged over a video of a Niles pastor…
Continue Reading Antwan Mims’ double murder conviction upheld
Click here for updates on this story CADILLAC PLACE, Michigan (WBND) — The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld the…
Continue Reading Neighbors help neighbors caught in Omaha snowstorm
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT ) — Love thy neighbor; help thy neighbor. On Tuesday, we saw…
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Josh Hawley to force votes on Electoral College results
Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley said Wednesday he will object when Congress counts the Electoral College votes next week, which will force…
Continue Reading QC Public Works Departments say supply of salt, plow drivers unaffected by pandemic
Click here for updates on this story MOLINE, Illinois (WQAD ) — A 1,500 ton salt delivery arrived right on time for…
Continue Reading Rock Island restaurant adapts to try and survive coronavirus pandemic
Click here for updates on this story ROCK ISLAND, Illinois (WQAD ) — A Rock Island restaurant is adapting to try to…
Continue Reading Biden names Kathleen Hicks as first woman deputy defense secretary
Joe Biden’s transition team announced Wednesday that former Obama Pentagon official Kathleen Hicks is the President-elect’s pick to serve…
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These businesses were the surprise winners of 2020
In a year of widespread and often devastating hardships, no business or industry came through 2020 untouched by the Covid-19 pandemic. But for some…
Continue Reading Jonathan Pollard, spy who passed US secrets to Israel, arrives in Jewish state to start new life
Convicted spy Jonathan Pollard arrived in Israel from the United States on Wednesday, more than three decades after he was jailed for passing secrets…
Continue Reading Peloton is now making its own music for its classes
First it was Beyoncé. Now it’s … Elvis? Peloton is unveiling its second music partnership, which includes custom-made tunes from the…
Continue Reading A Black jazz musician’s son was falsely accused of stealing an iPhone. The woman accusing him is speaking out to CNN
Prosecutors in New York City are investigating an incident in which a jazz musician said his 14-year-old son was attacked by a woman who falsely…
Continue Reading McConnell moves to combine Trump asks in potential ‘poison pill’ for stimulus checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced legislation Tuesday to combine two additional demands from President Donald Trump to an expansion…
Continue Reading Top Palestinian DJ detained as party at Muslim holy site sparks angry scenes and scapegoating claims
A leading female Palestinian DJ has been remanded in custody for 15 days after she was arrested by Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces for…
Continue Reading Hong Kongers who tried to flee to Taiwan jailed in China for up to 3 years
Ten Hong Kongers who attempted to flee the city by speedboat to Taiwan have been jailed in China for up to three years for organizing and taking part…
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Gun-shot death under investigation in Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Rigby is investigating a “suspicious death” at 13 N. 3100 E. at 7:08 p.m. Monday. …
Continue Reading ‘Schitt’s Creek’ actor Rizwan Manji defends his South Asian character’s accent
“Schitt’s Creek” emerged from 2020 as one of the year’s most beloved and critically acclaimed sitcoms. But one character, a…
Continue Reading Apple and TikTok banned an app used to arrange parties during Covid
Vybe Together, an app that allowed people to arrange and attend parties that might violate Covid-19 safety protocols, has been taken down from…
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Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting
One person was killed in an officer-involved shooting incident in the 1600 South block of Falcon Drive in Ammon.…
Continue Reading Martin Luther King Jr. Day Fast Facts
Here’s a look at Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday in January. Facts:January 18, 2021 – Martin…
Continue Reading Mahmoud Abbas Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Personal Birth date: 1935 Birth place: Safed, Palestine Marriage: Amina Abbas…
Continue Reading Sarah Hyland reveals the moment she felt her absolute worst
Sarah Hyland took part in the “post a pic of” challenge on Instagram and ended up revealing her “moment where you felt your worst…
Continue Reading Police searching for Muldrow robbery suspect who fled arrest in Fort Smith
Click here for updates on this story MULDROW, Oklahoma (KFSM) — Police in the River Valley are searching for a robbery…
Continue Reading 28-year-old Scranton firefighter passes away
Click here for updates on this story SCRANTON, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Black bunting hangs outside Scranton Fire…
Continue Reading A Black jazz musician’s 14-year-old son was falsely accused of stealing an iPhone. Prosecutors are investigating
Prosecutors in New York City are investigating an incident in which a jazz musician said his 14-year-old son was attacked by a woman who falsely…
Continue Reading 2020’s biggest winners and losers in business
In a year of widespread and often devastating hardships, no business or industry came through 2020 untouched by the Covid-19 pandemic. But for some…
Continue Reading ‘Maxwell’s Law:’ proposed legislation aimed at preventing child abuse
Click here for updates on this story LEBANON COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — A 12-year-old boy in Lebanon County who died…
Continue Reading Why the AstraZeneca vaccine is so important to the global economy
The United Kingdom on Wednesday become the first country to approve the coronavirus vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca. The shot…
Continue Reading Police looking for teen charged with Christmas shooting
Click here for updates on this story LANCASTER COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — A teenager is charged with attempted…
Continue Reading US hits record for daily Covid-19 deaths. Winter will be ‘awful’ before we see ‘some light,’ expert says
The US set two more devastating Covid-19 records as it counted down the hours to the end of what has been a calamitous year for the nation. On…
Continue Reading Tyrese Gibson and wife Samantha are divorcing
Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson has announced that he and his wife Samantha have split after four years. Gibson shared the news on his verified…
Continue Reading Europe strikes major investment deal with China despite US concerns
Europe has finalized an investment agreement with China that is designed to rebalance trade with the world’s second largest economy, despite US…
Continue Reading 2020 was the year of scary bugs, and 2021 will be even worse
In biblical terms of awfulness, 2020 ticked every box: There was war. There was famine. Above all, there was pestilence. And there were scary bugs.…
Continue Reading Here’s what we know about the new Covid-19 variant found in Colorado
The United States’ first known case of the new Covid-19 variant was discovered in Colorado Tuesday, according to state health officials. The…
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How to harness brain science for a better life, explained by a neuroscientist
Many of the ideas and metaphors in popular culture about how the human brain works don’t stand up to scrutiny. That’s a prevailing theme…
Continue Reading Anthony Hopkins gives thanks for 45 years of sobriety in uplifting Twitter video
Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins has posted a Twitter video celebrating 45 years of sobriety, sending an uplifting message to fans. Hopkins, 82,…
Continue Reading Australian yachtsman rescued after spending hours clinging to a beacon in the ocean
An Australian sailor has been rescued after being found clinging to a beacon in the Pacific Ocean. David Simpson, 64, was thrown from his boat when a…
Continue Reading New Year’s Eve parties are a ‘Covid-19 dream.’ Here’s why they can be especially dangerous
Yes, 2020 was largely a dumpster fire. No one blames you for wanting to ring in the new year. But celebrating the wrong way could lead to months of…
Continue Reading How flying will change in 2021
It was a fitting place for an industry in need of a miracle. In October, Air Belgium moved two planes to Lourdes, the Catholic sanctuary in France,…
Continue Reading Sears is dying a quiet, invisible death
Sears has made it through another holiday shopping season. Just barely. Once the nation’s leading retailer up through the 1980s, the company…
Continue Reading Joe Biden is inheriting a huge problem from Donald Trump: America’s job recovery is stuck in a rut
The US labor market is at a pivotal point 10 months into the pandemic: Millions of people remain unemployed while infections keep rising, and the…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 30: Covid, stimulus, transition, Argentina, Nashville
You may be sending off 2020 with a shiver. Two nasty winter storms are bringing ice, snow and cold temps from Texas all the way to Michigan.…
Continue Reading Biden and Harris to campaign in Georgia in final days before Senate run-offs
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are poised to make a final push in Georgia ahead of the state’s high stakes…
Continue Reading Chrissy Teigen tells fans she’s ‘four weeks sober’
Model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen has told fans she is “4 weeks sober,” after posting an upbeat video on Instagram. The star posted…
Continue Reading Colorado identifies first known case of UK coronavirus variant in US
A Colorado man has the variant of the coronavirus from the United Kingdom that health officials say is more transmissable than other strains of the…
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Hillcrest dominates Star Valley
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest took down Star Valley, Wyoming 75-31 on day two of the East Idaho Holiday Tournament. The Knights were able to bounce…
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Skyline slips past Coeur d’Alene
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Raleigh Shippen scored with less than a second left on the clock to secure Skyline a 55-52 win over Coeur d’Alene…
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Tuesday high school basketball scores – Dec. 29
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school basketball…
Continue Reading Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies after battling Covid-19
Congressman-elect Luke Letlow has died after being diagnosed with Covid-19, his spokesman confirmed Tuesday evening. “Congressman-elect Luke…
Continue Reading Louisville police move to fire two detectives involved in Breonna Taylor raid
The Louisville Metro Police Department is seeking to fire two detectives connected to the Breonna Taylor case, attorneys for the men told CNN.…
Continue Reading Transition mistrust: Roadblocks on troops, cyber hack and budgets
President-elect Joe Biden’s explosive allegation this week that the outgoing Trump administration is throwing up “roadblocks” on…
Continue Reading Maintaining Hong Kong’s 400 miles of hiking trails, one step at a time
Felix Yeung stops to allow a pair of huge, black buffaloes to lumber past. He’s standing on a hiking trail in Ma On Shan Country Park, a jumble…
Continue Reading New York Times: Pompeo to consider designating Cuba a terrorism sponsor
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo must decide whether to approve a plan from State Department officials to classify Cuba as a state sponsor of…
Continue Reading They did everything right. But after one at-home haircut, a husband and wife died of Covid-19
Mike and Carol Bruno did everything right to avoid Covid-19. They refrained from hosting the big, traditional family gatherings they were used to.…
Continue Reading Veterans nursing home where at least 76 died of Covid-19 administers its first vaccines
The Massachusetts nursing home for US military veterans where at least 76 people died of coronavirus this spring administered its first Covid-19…
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New CEO takes over Bannock Development, to focus on digital footprint
There’s a new face at the helm of Bannock Development, a nonprofit focused on the continued growth of the…
Continue Reading Activist hedge fund calls for major changes at Intel
Intel has been going through a rough patch and now a major activist investor wants to help right the ship. Daniel Loeb, chief executive of hedge fund…
Continue Reading Get a jump on your New Year’s resolutions by supporting these eight causes while donation matching is in effect
(CNN) — If you are looking to put the upheaval of 2020 behind you and kick off 2021 by having a positive impact, CNN Heroes is highlighting…
Continue Reading The haunting pop song that presaged the Nashville bombing
In the tense moments before an RV exploded in downtown Nashville on Christmas morning, it broadcast a warning on a loudspeaker that a bomb was about…
Continue Reading Justice Department won’t pursue charges against officers in Tamir Rice shooting
The US Justice Department announced Tuesday it found insufficient evidence to support federal criminal charges against two officers in relation to…
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