Joanne Rogers, the widow of Fred Rogers, star of ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,’ has died
Joanne Rogers, the widow of Fred Rogers, star of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” has died. She was 92. The news was confirmed…
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Biden makes remarks on COVID-19
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to make remarks on COVID-19 at 5:15 p.m. MT.…
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Biden names Jaime Harrison as his pick for DNC chair
President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday named Jaime Harrison, a former South Carolina Democratic Party chair and 2020 Senate candidate, as his pick for…
Continue Reading Secret Service director reminds employees to be nonpartisan ahead of Biden inauguration
US Secret Service director James Murray sent an agency-wide memo on Wednesday reminding all employees to remain professional and act in a nonpartisan…
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IRS warns about COVID-19 related scams
As the U.S. Treasury mails out a new round of Economic Impact Payments, the Internal Revenue Service is warning Idaho taxpayers about a new wave of…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 188 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 188 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Older Hispanic adults have more vaccine confidence than younger Hispanic adults, according to new data
Most Hispanic adults in the United States want to receive a Covid-19 vaccine eventually, but Hispanic adults under 50 are twice as likely to say they…
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McCarthy defends Cheney as Republicans battle amid impeachment fallout
House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy is standing by Rep. Liz Cheney, the No. 3 House Republican, as their conference has devolved into a bitter feud…
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Former Michigan governor and 8 others face charges in the Flint water crisis that left 12 people dead
Twelve people died and more than 80 were sickened during the Flint water crisis, and now authorities are holding Michigan officials responsible. In a…
Continue Reading England’s schools were mostly open in 2020, but 2021 is a different story
Ella is now working from home. She joins many around the world, fellow Brits — and her parents — in succumbing to safety over normalcy.…
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TikTok launches incubator for Black creators
TikTok is launching an incubator program to support 100 Black creators, a strategy to attract audiences that’s become popular with other social…
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Park ranger rescues man from submerged truck in Utah
A park ranger has saved the life of an 80-year-old man who was drowning in a submerged vehicle by smashing through the truck’s window and pulling the…
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Fun facts from past inaugurations
Sometimes presidential inaugurations are full of pomp and circumstance. Sometimes they end with the newly sworn-in president jumping out of a White…
Continue Reading Ex-DHS chief Chad Wolf ratifies policies in latest attempt to fix legal mess
Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf ratified his own policies and several controversial Trump immigration measures, in a last-ditch…
Continue Reading Two women arrested and charged with murder after man dies in shooting
Click here for updates on this story PRICHARD, Alabama (WALA) — On December 31, 2020, police units responded to 1117 W.…
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FBI Director Wray says over 200 suspects identified in US Capitol riots
Investigators have identified more than 200 suspects in their probe of the January 6 attack at the US Capitol and arrested more than 100 individuals,…
Continue Reading Georgia Republicans reassign GOP lawmakers who supported Trump’s election fraud claims
Georgia Republicans have reassigned three fellow GOP lawmakers who backed baseless allegations of voter fraud related to the November presidential…
Continue Reading Elderly woman rescued after wandering into heavily wooded area
Click here for updates on this story GROTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — An elderly woman needed rescuing after she wandered…
Continue Reading Pence commits to ‘an orderly transition and to a safe inauguration’
Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday that he is committed to “an orderly transition and to a safe inauguration,” kicking off the start…
Continue Reading ‘Dream Now, Travel Later’ packages aiding Nashville’s tourism economy during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The coronavirus pandemic has hit Nashville hard.…
Continue Reading Jacob Blake says he ‘didn’t want to be the next George Floyd’ in first interview since he was shot by police
In his first interview on national television, Jacob Blake said he “wasn’t thinking clearly” when he picked up a knife that he had…
Continue Reading Two COVID-19 clusters prompt Queen’s Medical Center to change up procedures
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — The Queen’s Medical Center is battling two…
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Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones are smarter and cheaper but don’t come with a charger
Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 lineup has an updated look and lower price tags, but customers will also notice two items missing from the box:…
Continue Reading Biden to propose $1.9 trillion vaccination and economic rescue legislative package
President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday evening will outline a $1.9 trillion emergency legislative package to fund a nationwide vaccination effort and…
Continue Reading Biden puts $2,000 stimulus payments back in play
A $2,000 stimulus check will be at the heart of a $2 trillion Covid relief plan that President-elect Joe Biden is set to unveil Thursday evening. An…
Continue Reading Hotels open their doors to Covid-19 patients as Britain’s hospitals are stretched to the limit
The Best Western Hotel in the London suburb of Croydon would normally be packed with visiting families, out-of-town construction workers, and…
Continue Reading A Best Western hotel in London is now taking in Covid-19 patients as hospitals run out of beds
The Best Western Hotel in the London suburb of Croydon would normally be packed with visiting families, out-of-town construction workers, and…
Continue Reading Watch out, Chewy. This 55-year-old pet store is coming for you
Petco is hoping the third time is the charm. The 55-year-old pet retailer launched its third IPO in company history Thursday — and this time…
Continue Reading John Bolton can gather evidence about classification process for his book, judge rules
Former national security adviser John Bolton can seek evidence about the classification process around his book in case there was bad faith…
Continue Reading Worker hit and killed by PGE truck on highway
Click here for updates on this story SANDY, Oregon (KPTV) — Oregon State Police say a flagger along Highway 26 died…
Continue Reading Police: Juvenile caused over $46K in damage during NYE riot in downtown Portland
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A juvenile is facing multiple charges in connection with…
Continue Reading US debt surged by $7 trillion under Trump. It will go much higher under Biden
President Donald Trump certainly lived up to his self-proclaimed status as the King of Debt during his term in office. The national debt spiked by $7…
Continue Reading Man carrying Confederate flag inside the US Capitol during riot arrested, identified as Kevin Seefried
The FBI has arrested Kevin Seefried, seen carrying a Confederate flag inside Capitol Hill, according to a federal criminal complaint. Seefried had…
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Water Supply Committee reviews dry statistics
The Upper Snake region is falling well behind the rest of the state in mountain snowpack this winter. …
Continue Reading Bitcoin prices roar back towards $40,000
The bitcoin roller coaster continues. The price of the top cryptocurrency hit an all-time high of nearly $42,000 less than a week ago before quickly…
Continue Reading Pennsylvania man accused of striking Capitol cop with fire extinguisher is charged
A Pennsylvania man whom authorities say threw a fire extinguisher and struck a Capitol Police officer during the deadly riot at the US Capitol last…
Continue Reading Missouri asks some unemployment recipients to give money back – or face consequences
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Unemployment insurance has been a lifeline for so…
Continue Reading Mother-daughter duo gets nat’l attention for ‘miniaturist’ projects
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Sometimes you have to think big, but build small. That’s…
Continue Reading NYC sightseeing buses report increase in locals taking tours as pandemic keeps tourists away
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Because of COVID, flying may not be popular, but a growing…
Continue Reading New York City schools to eliminate entry exam for gifted and talented programs
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A big change is coming for New York City’s Gifted and Talented…
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Find out which countries are welcoming US tourists back
Once one of the world’s most powerful travel documents, the might of the US passport has shriveled during the COVID-19 pandemic. With US…
Continue Reading Audio of St. Louis County dispatcher’s racist remarks released
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — St. Louis County released the audio file of racist…
Continue Reading Couple says tenants who haven’t paid rent since May 2019 can’t be kicked out due to eviction moratorium
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A Staten Island couple is dealing with an eviction moratorium…
Continue Reading Uncertain path of Senate trial underscored by chamber’s rules and precedent
The House vote to impeach President Donald Trump, historic as it was, has created a series of complicated questions for the looming Senate trial…
Continue Reading Officer speaks after spring ambush, recognized by governor
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (WQAD) — A Davenport police officer is speaking for the first time…
Continue Reading Seth Rich conspiracy theorists retract and apologize for false statements as they settle lawsuit
A businessman and a fringe internet activist who each played key roles in the conspiracy theory about Seth Rich, the slain Democratic National…
Continue Reading Police arrest wrong woman at Denver Health, now face lawsuit
Click here for updates on this story DENVER, CO (KCNC) — A Denver woman is suing Denver police for arresting her for a…
Continue Reading Wife of late police lieutenant shares husband’s deadly battle with Covid-19
Click here for updates on this story SOUTHAMPTON, New Jersey (KYW) — The wife of a late New Jersey State Police…
Continue Reading New York attorney general sues NYPD over ‘brutal’ handling of George Floyd protesters
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the New York City Police Department and its leadership over its “excessive, brutal and…
Continue Reading Community holds special sendoff for woman the night before her 2nd brain surgery
Click here for updates on this story MT. LEBANON, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A Mt. Lebanon woman received a special sendoff…
Continue Reading Texas trauma surgeon says ‘post-COVID lungs look worse than any type of terrible smokers lung we’ve ever seen’
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Texas trauma surgeon Dr. Brittany Bankhead-Kendall says it’s a…
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Eastern Idaho company to change business practices following Attorney General investigation
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced a court’s approval of a settlement agreement with S & R Leavitt, LLC, d/b/a PMS Dune Rentals, a…
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D93 to have half-day on Jan. 15 and Feb. 5 so employees can receive COVID-19 vaccine
Bonneville School District 93 Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme has announced schedule changes for the district so employees can receive the…
Continue Reading Billionaire GOP donor says he feels ‘betrayed’ by Trump and vows to support Biden
Billionaire Republican donor and Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone said he feels “betrayed” by President Donald Trump after the attempt…
Continue Reading North Texas gun shop owners say spike in sales not related to Capitol riot
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Political unrest and a reported rush to buy ammunition and guns.…
Continue Reading Capitol Hill denialism is already here
Law enforcement agencies are rounding up suspected rioters, combing through social media evidence, and uncovering the true depth of the plot to…
Continue Reading Capitol riot denialism is already here
Law enforcement agencies are rounding up suspected rioters, combing through social media evidence, and uncovering the true depth of the plot to…
Continue Reading Biden intends to name Jaime Harrison as his pick for DNC chair
President-elect Joe Biden intends to name Jaime Harrison, the former South Carolina Democratic Party chair and 2020 Senate candidate, to be the next…
Continue Reading Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fast Facts
Here’s a look at what you need to know about the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Facts The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is a stockpile…
Continue Reading Family faces eviction for having too many children buys more time from judge
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A couple facing eviction because they had two additional children…
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Siegfried Fischbacher, illusionist of Siegfried & Roy, dead at 81
Siegfried Fischbacher, an illusionist known for working with exotic cats as one half of Siegfried & Roy, has died from pancreatic cancer,…
Continue Reading Restaurant owner regrets attending President Trump rally
Click here for updates on this story EASTHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — The owner of a long-time restaurant in Eastham says…
Continue Reading Flint Water Crisis Fast Facts
Here is a look at the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, where cost-cutting measures led to tainted drinking water that contained lead and other…
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Conservation groups raise alarm over proposed Kilgore mining operation
The U.S. Forest Service has released a Draft Environmental Assessment for a gold exploration proposal in the Centennial Mountains near Kilgore. …
Continue Reading Nolan Ryan Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, nicknamed “Ryan Express.” He played for 27 seasons, won 324 games,…
Continue Reading Pet adoptions are outpacing available animals during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Pet adoptions are skyrocketing as animal shelters try to keep up.…
Continue Reading Male Orangutan uncharacteristically cares for offspring
Click here for updates on this story DENVER, CO (KCNC) — A male orangutan has taken on an unusual role at the Denver…
Continue Reading Prosecutors seek to modify Kyle Rittenhouse’s bond agreement after they say he displayed racist signs
Prosecutors are asking the Kenosha County Circuit Court to modify the bond conditions of Kyle Rittenhouse, who is facing homicide charges in the…
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Patrick Dempsey spills details on ‘Enchanted’ sequel
Patrick Dempsey is gearing up for the “Enchanted” sequel. The actor spoke about the upcoming film, “Disenchanted,” during an…
Continue Reading The son of Captain America’s co-creator says Capitol Hill rioters misrepresented the superhero
The son of the co-creator of comic book hero Captain America said he was “appalled” and “disgusted” when he saw Capitol Hill…
Continue Reading School staff members line up to collect late paychecks
Click here for updates on this story TOWSON, Maryland (WJZ ) — A group of Baltimore County teachers lined up to get…
Continue Reading Amid California homelessness crisis, proposed tax on large corporations seeks to fund programs
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, CA (KPIX) — A proposal introduced in California’s legislature…
Continue Reading Better Together: Community helps Santa Clara woman celebrate her 107th birthday
Click here for updates on this story SANTA CLARA, CA (KPIX) — Living to be 107 years old is a major milestone to…
Continue Reading New rule could make it harder for banks to cut ties with oil and coal companies
Big banks, climate activists and banking reform advocates don’t agree on much, but they joined forces to denounce a proposed Trump…
Continue Reading Tech Exodus: California tech companies leaving for Texas
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, CA (KOVR) — A growing number of tech companies are packing their bags…
Continue Reading ‘American Skin’ explores race, policing and loss through a provocative lens
“American Skin” touches on raw nerves in the midst of a chaotic historical moment, which is ultimately the whole point. Following his…
Continue Reading Queens man in custody after stabbing and possible poisoning leaves 1 dead, 3 critical
One man is in custody in a deadly incident in Queens, New York, on Thursday morning that features a bloody pair of scissors and a possible poisoning,…
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Bonneville school district to seek levy approvals
The Bonneville District 93 School Board will ask its patrons to approve a Plant Facility Levy and Supplemental Levy at the polls March 9.…
Continue Reading Justice Department was unprepared for family separations but Jeff Sessions pushed it anyway, watchdog says
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions knew early on migrant families would be separated when the Trump administration implemented its controversial…
Continue Reading Biden to put $2,000 stimulus payments back in play
A $2,000 stimulus check is expected to be included in a $2 trillion Covid relief plan that President-elect Joe Biden is set to unveil Thursday…
Continue Reading Jill Biden announces more key staff for East Wing
Incoming first lady Jill Biden continues to round out her East Wing staff, announcing Thursday key hires in both her press office as well as a new…
Continue Reading National Mall will be closed on Inauguration Day due to security concerns
The National Mall will be closed to the general public on Inauguration Day due to security concerns, according to an official familiar with…
Continue Reading BlackRock now has a whopping $8.7 trillion in assets
The record stock market run is great news for BlackRock: The owner of the super popular iShares family of exchange-traded funds reported earnings and…
Continue Reading Christopher & Banks is going out of business
Christopher & Banks is joining the long list of retailers filing for bankruptcy and disappearing from America’s malls. The womenswear…
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District 91 voters to decide supplemental levy in March
The Idaho Falls School Board is asking patrons to approve a $6.8 million supplemental levy at the polls in March.…
Continue Reading Two members of WHO team blocked from entering China over failed coronavirus antibody test
Two members of a World Health Organization (WHO) team investigating the origins of the coronavirus pandemic have been blocked from flying to China…
Continue Reading Germany’s recession wasn’t as bad as 2009
Germany’s economy held up better in the pandemic than it did during the global financial crisis, despite a second wave of lockdowns in the…
Continue Reading Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat tests positive for Covid-19
Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York said Thursday he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is isolating at home, he announced in a series of…
Continue Reading Delta turned record profit into a record loss in one year
Delta Air Lines closed the books on the worst year in its history. Thursday, Delta reported a record $6.8 billion loss for 2020, excluding special…
Continue Reading Impeachment has forced Wall Street onto the sidelines
Stocks rallied to record highs as a mob descended on the US Capitol. But now that President Donald Trump has become the first American president in…
Continue Reading The US box office just had a horrible year. 2021 may not be much better
With the coronavirus pandemic shuttering theaters for months on end and major blockbusters delayed into an unforeseeable future, 2020 was one of the…
Continue Reading Some Marylanders are rethinking how they pay bills amid USPS delays
Click here for updates on this story ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland (WBAL) — Some Marylanders are rethinking how they pay…
Continue Reading Lyft driver has car stolen by armed carjackers, state police say
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — Authorities are searching for a car that was stolen from a Lyft…
Continue Reading China’s Huawei backtracks after filing for patent to identify Uyghur faces
Chinese technology company Huawei is backtracking on a patent application it filed for a facial recognition system intended to identify Uyghurs from…
Continue Reading China is winning the trade war and its exports have never been higher
China was already outperforming every other major world economy last year as the coronavirus pandemic upended the globe. It looks like the…
Continue Reading Julia Letlow runs for her late husband’s US House seat in Louisiana
Julia Letlow, the widow of Republican congressman-elect Luke Letlow who died of coronavirus in late December, announced on Thursday she would run for…
Continue Reading Before Substack, there was Medium — and its network is about to get bigger
Substack has become synonymous with writers looking to go independent. But for many years prior, there was a different go-to place for…
Continue Reading Chobani reinvented yogurt. Its next target is coffee
When Chobani started selling Greek yogurt in 2007, it upended the market. Now, it wants to do the same for iced coffee. This week, Chobani is…
Continue Reading Impeachment ramifications are just beginning to unfold
The historic and rapid second impeachment of President Donald Trump came and went in a week. But the larger ramifications of the House’s…
Continue Reading Snapchat permanently bans President Trump
US President Donald Trump has been permanently banned from Snapchat, according to a statement by the platform Wednesday. “Last week we…
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