Bonneville County officials sworn into office
Two new leaders were sworn-in as Bonneville County leaders Monday.
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Biden receives second dose of coronavirus vaccine on camera
Joe Biden on Monday received the second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine on camera, as part of an effort by the President-elect’s incoming administration to reassure the country of the safety of the vaccines. Biden was administered the shot in his left arm by Ric Cuming, chief nurse executive at ChristianaCare’s Christiana Hospital in
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Robbery suspect fought off before stealing store employee’s phone, police say
Click here for updates on this story GARY, IN (The Times) — A robbery suspect was fought off by employees at a floral shop before stealing a worker’s cellphone last week, an official said. Gary police responded to a report of a robbery about 3:45 p.m. Jan. 6 to the 2900 block of West 11th
Continue Reading 6-foot megalodon shark babies were cannibals in the womb, study says
These extinct sharks gave birth to some really large babies — about the size of a full-grown human adult. At birth, megalodons were about 6.6 feet, or 2 meters, in length, according to a study published Sunday in the Historical Biology journal. Megalodons, scientifically known as Otodus megalodon, were huge sharks that grew up to
Continue Reading Woman walking down the street reportedly raped, police have a suspect in custody
Click here for updates on this story Atlanta, GA (WGCL) — A man is behind bars in Fulton County facing rape and aggravated assault charges. According to Roswell police, a third party called 9-1-1 reporting he found a woman who was injured from an assault. The call was made on Sunday at 11:43 p.m. near
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House Democrats plan to vote Wednesday to impeach Trump
House Democrats plan to vote Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump for his role in last week’s riots at the US Capitol, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told House Democrats on Monday on a caucus call, according to sources on the call. The House will vote Tuesday evening on a resolution urging Vice President Mike
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US banks ditch products linked to Chinese stocks after NYSE ban
Wall Street banks are shaking up their offerings in Hong Kong, pulling the plug on hundreds of products to comply with the US ban on several Chinese businesses. Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley will delist certain products over the course of this month, according to Hong Kong Stock Exchange filings. Fund manager State Street
Continue Reading Twitter’s stock falls after Trump’s account is suspended
Shares of Twitter fell Monday after the company announced late Friday that it had permanently banned President Donald Trump from the platform. Twitter joins a growing list of companies distancing themselves from Trump following the deadly attack at the Capitol last week by a mob of the president’s supporters, many of whom believe Trump’s false
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Salvation Army of McLean County on target to hit $500,000 goal
Click here for updates on this story BLOOMINGTON, IL (The Pantagraph) — Officials with The Salvation Army of McLean County say they are confident they will reach their fundraising goal by the end of the month. The annual Christmas fundraising campaign ends at the end of January and officials report they are only about $4,000
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House Democrat blames Covid diagnosis on lawmakers who didn’t wear masks while sheltering
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, a New Jersey Democrat, said Monday that she has tested positive for Covid-19, and she blamed fellow members of Congress who sheltered in place without masks during the violent attack on the US Capitol last week. “Following the events of Wednesday, including sheltering with several colleagues who refused to wear masks,
Continue Reading Racial inequality in banking is a huge problem. Killer Mike thinks he has a solution
Michael Render — the Atlanta rapper better known as Killer Mike — says he got an early lesson in personal finance from his mom and grandfather, who bought him and his sister stock in Delta and Coca-Cola, two of Atlanta’s largest employers, before he was old enough to drive. “Even though I didn’t understand stocks
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Coronavirus vaccine brings relief to Utah homeless hospice
While no one living at a Salt Lake City hospice center for homeless people has tested positive for COVID-19, the vaccine’s arrival has provided a new sense of relief.
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Tracy Byrd Concert postponed
Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel officials announced the postponement of the Tracy Byrd Concert Monday.
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Stripe will halt processing Trump campaign donations because of encouraged violence
Stripe will halt payment processing for President Donald Trump’s campaign website after last week’s breach of the US Capitol. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report the news, and CNN confirmed the report with a source familiar with the matter. The online payments processing company restricts payments from “high risk” businesses including those
Continue Reading The PA dept. of agriculture adds the “Butter Up” contest to the 2021 farm show
Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPMT) — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is adding a new competition to the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show line up. Pennsylvanians will now be able to participate in a virtual contest called “Butter Up.” Contests can use up to five pounds of butter to create their
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Credit union opens first Pocatello branch
East Idaho Credit Union has expanded its territory, opening a new branch at 1700 Hurley Drive in Pocatello.
Continue Reading Fox News removes one of its only nighttime hours of news coverage
Fox News Channel is removing one of its only nighttime hours of news coverage and replacing it with a right-wing opinion show, signifying a further shift toward the incendiary programming that Fox viewers overwhelmingly prefer. The 7 p.m. hour, anchored by Martha MacCallum and called “The Story,” will become “Fox News Primetime” and will be
Continue Reading Bowser urges people to avoid DC as National Guard plans to have up to 15,000 troops in city
Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday urged Americans to avoid the city during President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week and to participate virtually following last week’s deadly domestic terror attack on the US Capitol. Meanwhile, the National Guard has plans to have up to 15,000 National Guard troops to meet current and future requests
Continue Reading Local drivers seeing fuel prices jump
Click here for updates on this story Asheville, NC (WLOS) — Asheville gas prices have risen 8.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.20/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 259 stations. Gas prices in Asheville are 13.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 30.3 cents per gallon
Continue Reading Parler sues Amazon over deplatforming
Parler, the alternative social media platform favored by conservatives, sued Amazon on Monday in response to being deplatformed, alleging an antitrust violation, breach of contract and interference with the company’s business relationships with users. The complaint asks a federal court for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Amazon and calls Amazon Web Services’ decision a
Continue Reading Chief Assistant DA Deborah Tillman retires after 25 years of service
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — Mobile County Chief Assistant District Attorney Deborah Tillman has retired after 25 years of service to the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office. District Attorney Ashley Rich stated, “Deborah Tillman is remarkable, and it has truly been an honor to have her sit beside me
Continue Reading Illinois lawmakers weighing hotly-contested police reform bill in final days of session
Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KMOV) — A bill that aims to reform criminal justice policies in Illinois is in front of the state’s general assembly, and has proved divisive between lawmakers and law enforcement officers. House Bill 163 has been touted as a bold response to what its supporters see
Continue Reading St. Louis County and St. Charles County offer pre-registration for COVID-19 vaccine
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — St. Louis County and St. Charles County have launched online portals for residents to pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine. Both counties say they are unsure when the vaccine will be made available to residents outside of Phase 1A, but the portals allow for
Continue Reading The FBI wants your help in ID’ing the man carrying a Confederate flag inside the US Capitol
The FBI wants the public’s help to identify the man seen in photos, widely circulated online, carrying a large Confederate flag inside the US Capitol during Wednesday’s riot. The agency is specifically asking about the man seen in what it describes as Photograph #30. In addition, it has posted a number of bulletins asking for
Continue Reading Police arrest suspect who shot Uber driver in the head last month
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — An 18-year-old has been arrested for shooting an Uber driver in the head last month. On December 30th, Metro Police say Cornelus Kenner requested an Uber near Clifton Avenue and Lena Street around 7 p.m. when Josh Rowe picked up him. Rowe reportedly drove
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Parasite found in undercooked meat linked with risk of rare brain cancer
A common parasite people get from contaminated water and undercooked meat may be associated with rare brain cancers, researchers reported Monday. They found evidence that people infected with Toxoplasma gondii, or T. gondii, have a higher risk of developing rare but highly fatal gliomas. The parasite can sometimes form cysts in the brain and the
Continue Reading Key arrests from the Capitol riot so far
Twenty federal criminal defendants related to last week’s deadly pro-Trump riot at the US Capitol have been rounded up across the country since the insurrection, with the allegations showing the danger of the mob. Some of the defendants are accused of bringing weapons and bombs to Capitol Hill, indicative of the extremism of parts of
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Suspect now sought in Elko homicide; 1 of 2 victims has died
The search for a man accused of shooting two people in Elko has now become a search for a homicide suspect.
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Gov. Little: 2020 like a tornado, but state is strong
Gov. Brad Little on Monday described 2020 like a damaging and deadly tornado, but said Idaho is strong heading into the new year with strong finances and a coronavirus vaccine now available.
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Official: Boise area might gain 1 legislative district
Population estimates suggest the Boise metropolitan region will gain another legislative district at the expense of rural Idaho, a state official said.
Continue Reading Vietnamese family takes big risk opening Shreveport’s first banh mi sandwich shop during a pandemic
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, LA (KTBS) — The pandemic has hit everyone hard especially local businesses, but one Shreveport family took a risk and did the unthinkable. They opened a Vietnamese banh mi restaurant, “World Sandwich.” “I was like why not a bahn mi shop,” said the son of the restaurants
Continue Reading Law enforcement braces for more extremist violence in DC and around the US ahead of Inauguration Day
Calls for new protests in Washington, DC, and states across the country have law enforcement bracing for more possible violence in the coming days after rioters stormed the US Capitol last week leaving five people dead, including a Capitol Police officer. Authorities are preparing for additional personnel to help secure the nation’s capital in the
Continue Reading CNN announces promotions for Jake Tapper, Abby Phillip, Dana Bash and others
Some of the most respected faces of CNN’s marathon election coverage are being promoted to more prominent roles, according to a series of announcements made by the network on Monday morning. Abby Phillip, Dana Bash, Pamela Brown and Jim Acosta are all being named to anchor positions. Kaitlan Collins is becoming the network’s chief White
Continue Reading Trump faces shameful prospect of second impeachment with Democrats set to move quickly this week
Donald Trump’s presidency is set to torment America up to and even beyond his final hours in power with Democrats moving inexorably towards making him the first President to be impeached twice after he incited a mob assault on Congress. The horror of last week’s attack on the citadel of US democracy is only growing
Continue Reading House Democrats introduce impeachment resolution, charging Trump with ‘incitement of insurrection’
House Democrats formally introduced their resolution to impeach President Donald Trump on Monday, charging him with “incitement of insurrection” for his role in last week’s riots at the US Capitol. The impeachment resolution that the House is poised to vote on later this week is the Democrats’ first step toward making Trump the first president
Continue Reading Bowser urges people to avoid DC as National Guard plans to have at least 10,000 troops in city
Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday urged Americans to avoid the city during President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week and to participate virtually following last week’s deadly domestic terror attack on the US Capitol. Meanwhile, the National Guard has plans to have at least 10,000 troops in the city by the end of the
Continue Reading Boot brand Dr. Martens is considering a London IPO
Iconic footwear brand Dr. Martens is considering a listing on the London Stock Exchange amid a bullish outlook for the UK IPO market in 2021. The company, which sells 11 million pairs of shoes a year in more than 60 countries, said in a filing on Monday that an IPO would entail the sale of
Continue Reading UK entering ‘worst point’ of pandemic, top health official warns, as cases rise and bodies pile up
The United Kingdom is entering its most challenging weeks since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, a top official said Monday, as hospitals face being overrun and morgues fill up. “We’re now at the worst point of this epidemic for the UK. In the future we will have the vaccine, but the numbers at the
Continue Reading Nearly 4 million Americans have been out of work for at least six months
Jennifer Davis lost her job as director of catering and special events at a small restaurant chain within 15 minutes of Maryland shuttering bars and eateries in mid-March. Nearly 10 months later, Davis is still looking for work. A 20-plus-year veteran of the restaurant industry, she’s applied “nonstop” to a wide range of positions, including
Continue Reading Police: Man accused of shooting at his brother during a family argument
Click here for updates on this story RED LION, PA (WPMT) — A 24-year-old York County man is facing aggravated assault and additional charges after allegedly firing a gun at his brother during an argument Sunday morning. Nicalas Lee Samuel, of Red Lion, is also charged with simple assault, terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person,
Continue Reading This kindergartner spent almost 2 weeks making 200 New Year’s cards for seniors. Then she broke her piggy bank to buy them a gift
They say creativity takes courage. And sometimes courage means finding the self-discipline to sit down and handcraft hundreds of cards by yourself, even if you’re only 5 years old. That was the task burgeoning artist Aryana Chopra set herself. Her goal was to hand design New Year’s cards for residents of a nursing home in
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This cancer doctor wiped out more than $600,000 in medical debt for his former patients
An act of kindness by an Arkansas doctor is helping his former patients face the new year with less debt. Dr. Omar T. Atiq voided more than $650,000 of unpaid medical bills for those once under his care. “If this gave them a little bit of assistance then I am grateful to have had the
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Cold Start: Snow Wed.
High pressure makes for a cold start and single digits to begin Monday. Partly sunny by midday and 25-32 highs, with N-6 winds. Clouds from the system moving in tomorrow afternoon and evening, with snow for mountains and mixing with rain for some. Looks like a messy Wednesday for the valleys, dust to no accumulations.
Continue Reading What’s the 25th Amendment and how does it work?
President Donald Trump has less than two weeks left in office, but after he fomented an assault by rioters on the US Capitol, House Democrats are planning to bring an impeachment resolution — unless Vice President Mike Pence and the Cabinet invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump first. Impeaching Trump might be the appropriate
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Rule cracking down on emotional support animals goes into effect
A new Department of Transportation regulation goes into effect Monday that says airlines aren’t required to treat emotional support animals as service animals. The DOT rule, announced last month, defines a service animal as a dog “trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability.” Delta, United,
Continue Reading Local comic book artist passes away after battle with COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story JACKSON COUNTY, MO (KCTV) — The community is now in mourning after a famous Kansas City metro comic book artist passed away after battling COVID-19. “He was definitely hilarious, passionate but extremely kind,” says Virginia Bernstein. On Friday morning Bernstein’s uncle Steve Lightle, who was battling flu like
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‘He’s not going to like this sh*t at all’: Documentary shines new light on Tiger Woods’ life
Tiger Woods always wanted us to believe that he was just like the rest of us. “We’re all the same; we’re all human,” Woods told CNN Sport in 2006. And yet, in the same breath, he understood just how different he really was. Asked in the same interview where he could go in the world
Continue Reading ASU in-person instructors among those to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Click here for updates on this story TEMPE, AZ (KTVK/KPHO) — As COVID-19 spreads at Arizona’s largest university, in-person professors there will be in the state’s next phase coronavirus vaccinations. Spring semester starts Monday at ASU, both in person and online. Right now, there are reportedly hundreds of COVID-19 active cases at the university for
Continue Reading DC mayor urges people to avoid city during Biden’s inauguration
Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday urged Americans to avoid the city during President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week and to participate virtually as the city braces for more possible violence following last week’s deadly domestic terror attack on the US Capitol. The request from Bowser, a Democrat, comes as the mayor has asked
Continue Reading U.S. flag ordered to half-staff
The Idaho Governor’s office has ordered the American flag to fly at half-staff until sunset, January 13, 2021.
Continue Reading Chandler’s Ostrich Festival postponed until fall over COVID-19 concerns
Click here for updates on this story CHANDLER, AZ (KTVK/KPHO) — The traditional Chandler Ostrich Festival has been postponed a second time due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. The Chandler Chamber of Commerce announced the decision on Friday, postponing the festival to sometime in the fall. Chamber officials had already rescheduled the festival
Continue Reading A distant galaxy dies as astronomers watch
Galaxies die when the stars that live in them stop forming. Now, for the first time, astronomers have witnessed this phenomenon in a distant galaxy. Scientists were able to glimpse a galaxy as it ejected almost half of the gas it uses to form stars. They captured this rare observation using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter
Continue Reading PGA cancels plans to play 2022 championship at Trump golf course
The 2022 PGA Championship will not be played at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey, according to an announcement from PGA of America President Jim Richerson Sunday night. “The PGA of America Board of Directors voted tonight to exercise the right to terminate the agreement to play the 2022 PGA Championship at Trump
Continue Reading As the world begins its vaccination push, delayed rollouts draw criticism and concern
Political leaders are promising that mass vaccination campaigns will see life return to normal, as a more contagious variant of the coronavirus spreads across dozens of countries, adding urgency to the race to end the pandemic. But vaccination efforts are rolling out slower than promised, raising doubts about an imminent way out of the crisis.
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Small modular reactor project marks a new phase
The effort to deploy NuScale Power Modules at the Idaho National Laboratory has hit another milestone.
Continue Reading R&A has no plans to stage future championships at Trump-owned Turnberry Golf Course
The R&A on Monday announced that it has no plans to stage any future championships at the Trump Turnberry golf course and resort in Scotland. The organization oversees The Open Championship, which is the world’s oldest men’s major golf championship, as well as the Women’s British Open, among others. “We had no plans to stage
Continue Reading Biden to receive second dose of coronavirus vaccine Monday
Joe Biden will receive the second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine on Monday, according to the President-elect’s transition team. The President-elect’s vaccination will come the week before he is sworn in as the next president of the United States, and as the coronavirus pandemic continues to devastate the nation. More than 374,300 Americans have
Continue Reading ‘America United’ announced as inaugural theme
“America United” will be the theme for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Monday, drawing from a core pillar of his campaign that has now grown more poignant in light of the violent riot on Capitol Hill. The committee also announced that one of Biden’s first acts as President, along with Vice
Continue Reading Los Angeles ambulance ride-along shows the pandemic’s grueling toll on EMTs
EMT Sadi Pope takes pride in her job, but the recent Covid-19 surge in Los Angeles County has made for some grueling 10-hour shifts. The mother of three and former stay-at-home mom has been running an ambulance for the last six months, but the call volume has grown so much in this latest wave of
Continue Reading Middle School evacuated after student jokes about bringing bomb
Click here for updates on this story PUNTA GORDA, FL (WBBH) — Punta Gorda Middle School was evacuated after a student made an apparent joke about bringing a bomb to school, said Punta Gorda police. Officers evacuated the school in an abundance of caution and a check of the school is being conducted. Punta Gorda
Continue Reading Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is launching an energy drink
Can you smell what “The Rock” is cooking? The wrestler-turned-actor-turned-entrepreneur is entering the energy drink business with ZOA, a health drink made with natural caffeine and superfoods. The venture partners Dwayne Johnson — aka “The Rock” — with his ex-wife and fellow fitness entrepreneur, Dany Garcia, Garcia’s husband Dave Rienzi and beverage industry veteran John
Continue Reading Man threatens neighbors with gun after dog runs onto his yard
Click here for updates on this story CAPE CORAL, FL (WBBH) — A Cape Coral man was arrested for threatening his neighbors, two adults and a juvenile, with a gun during an argument after their dog ran into his yard. Jarvis Daniel Minor, 34, was arrested on Sunday and is facing charges of aggravated assault
Continue Reading Dodger fans continue to leave flowers, memorials to honor Tommy Lasorda
Click here for updates on this story ELYSIAN PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Dodger fans continue to mourn the loss of the man who led the franchise to a pair of World Series titles and Team USA to Olympic gold in 2000. Tommy Lasorda passed away Thursday at 93. Heartbroken fans continue to gather at
Continue Reading Dodger Stadium to halt COVID-19 testing, shift to vaccination site
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, CA (KABC) — Dodger Stadium, the nation’s largest COVID-19 testing site, will cease testing for the virus and shift to a massive vaccination site, the city announced Sunday. Testing operations at the stadium will end Monday, the city said. The site will be converted to vaccination
Continue Reading A Memphis police officer has been charged with kidnapping and killing a man while on duty
A Memphis police officer was arrested Sunday and charged with kidnapping and killing a man while on duty, police said. Patric Ferguson, 29, allegedly shot and killed 30-year-old Robert Howard after forcing him into the back of a squad car and taking him to Frayser Boulevard and Denver Street, Memphis Police (MPD) said in an
Continue Reading Decoding the extremist symbols and groups at the Capitol Hill insurrection
Flags, signs and symbols of racist, white supremacist and extremist groups were displayed along with Trump 2020 banners and American flags at Wednesday’s riot at the US Capitol. The pictures tell part of the story of the beliefs of some of those who chose to show up on that day — from passionate and peaceful
Continue Reading Driver takes shooting victim to hospital, crashes nearby
Click here for updates on this story NORTH COUNTY, MO (KMOV) — St. Louis County is investigating after a wounded teen was founded in a crashed car near a hospital Saturday night. Officials said a 16-year-old boy was shot in the 1700 block of El Sabado Drive around 7:30 p.m. The victim was being driven
Continue Reading Woman dies in house fire, investigators believe ‘misplaced cigarette’ may be the cause
Click here for updates on this story Atlanta, GA (WGCL) — Women dies in house fire after “misplaced cigarette” investigators say. Flames rip through a home in Southwest Atlanta at the 2800 block of Waters Road. Six people fighting to make their way out but one women trapped inside. “You could feel the heat from
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‘Silence of the Lambs’ sequel ‘Clarice’ releases first trailer
A two-minute trailer for “Clarice” has been released, and it’s a haunting look at the upcoming “Silence of the Lambs” sequel television series. Rebecca Breeds stars as FBI agent Clarice Starling, who takes a case in her native West Virginia but still suffers from the memory of her former case involving serial killer Buffalo Bill,
Continue Reading Nashville begins vaccinating people 75 and older
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Over the weekend Nashville began vaccinating people over the age of 75 against the coronavirus. 1,200 doses were ready for those who had an appointment to receive the vaccine. 600 doses were administered on Saturday and another 600 on Sunday. Metro Health spokesperson Brian
Continue Reading House Democrats would impeach Trump for ‘incitement of insurrection’
House Democrats are formally unveiling their resolution to impeach President Donald Trump on Monday, charging him with “incitement of insurrection” for his role in last week’s riots at the US Capitol. The single impeachment article, which will be introduced at 11 a.m. ET when the House gavels in Monday, points to Trump’s repeated false claims
Continue Reading Dispatcher investigated for using racial slur over police radio is chief’s brother-in-law, sources say
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (KMOV) — A St. Louis County employee, who sources say is the brother-in-law of Chief Mary Barton, is under investigation after broadcasting a racial slur over the radio to dozens of on-duty police officers Saturday. A St. Louis County Police spokesperson said the employee
Continue Reading Woman serves as shining example in recovery
Click here for updates on this story Morganton, NC (News Herald) — Looking back on the turmoil of her life just two years ago, Morganton native Chelsee McConnell said it’s sometimes hard to believe how far she has come. On Dec. 20, 2018, McConnell had flipped her car on Kirksey Drive near River Trail. She
Continue Reading Inji, believed to be world’s oldest orangutan, dies at Oregon Zoo at age 61
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — The Oregon Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved residents Inji, who was thought to be the oldest orangutan in the world. The zoo says Inji’s health deteriorated over the past few weeks. After it became apparent that medications were
Continue Reading Virtual format a challenge for Farm Show vendors
Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPMT) — Because the 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show has gone virtual, its outsized economic impact will likely be dampened this year. For 105 years the Farm Show has been drawing crowds. “Through good times and bad. Through feast and famine and war and peace and now,
Continue Reading Congress’ impeachment fight: What could happen this week
The fear, the anger, the pain about what unfolded Wednesday is only beginning to sink in on Capitol Hill. As members and aides watch new footage of the mob tearing through the US Capitol and as more stories emerge about what happened inside the halls where they work, the calls for accountability — no matter
Continue Reading Richard Branson’s mother dies of Covid-19
Eve Branson, mother of Richard Branson, the billionaire founder of the Virgin Group, has died of coronavirus, her son announced Monday. In a blog post announcing the death, Branson said that his mother “held on for one last victory, managing to fight off the virus, but had expended all of her energy in the process.”
Continue Reading Vancouver gyms to reopen within heavy restrictions after lengthy closures
Click here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, WA (KPTV) — A Vancouver personal training studio posted a video of its employees doing a happy dance during an announcement that it would be reopening its fitness center to clients on Monday. Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s new phase one of “Healthy Washington” allows gyms across the
Continue Reading First service held at a showroom turned church
Click here for updates on this story DICKSON CITY, PA (WNEP) — The former Gibbons Ford dealership in Dickson City is now home to Cornerstone Alliance Church. Members finally gathered here this weekend for the first in-person service in the new space. “I feel a jumble of emotions, I’m excited I’m nervous, ministry 23 years
Continue Reading Staples offers to buy Office Depot for $2.1 billion
Staples is once again proposing to buy rival Office Depot in a $2.1 billion deal, five years after the US government squashed their prior merger agreement. The $40-per-share offer price for Office Depot’s parent company, ODP Corp., is a roughly 60% premium over its average closing price for the last 90 trading days. The all-cash
Continue Reading Melania Trump mourns lost lives but places no responsibility for Capitol riot
First lady Melania Trump mourned the lost lives — first of the rioters and then the Capitol Police officers — from last week’s attack, but places no responsibility for the domestic terrorism on husband President Donald Trump or his rhetoric. She issued a statement on WhiteHouse.gov on Monday expressing her condolences to the four Trump
Continue Reading When will international travel return? Here’s what we know right now
There’s hope: Summer vacations abroad may happen in a big way this year. The number of people busting out of their countries will start creeping up this spring and rise higher by mid-year, travel industry experts predict, as vaccines and risk-based safety measures are rolled out more widely and spiking coronavirus cases around the world
Continue Reading Corporate America pulls the plug on President Trump
Corporate America has long had a complex relationship with President Donald Trump. Many executives have been critical of his unpredictability, restrictions on immigration and ready use of tariffs — all while benefiting from his 2017 tax cuts and deregulation agenda. But in the wake of deadly riots at the US Capitol last week spurred on
Continue Reading READ: House Articles of Impeachment against Donald Trump
The US House of Representatives has released its resolution to impeach President Donald Trump, charging him with “incitement of insurrection,” an article for which the House is expected to vote on this week. Read the document: cnn.com/2021/01/11/politics/house-articles-of-impeachment/index.html
Continue Reading Fox News adds another hour of opinion programming to its evening schedule
Fox News Channel is removing one of its only nighttime hours of news coverage and replacing it with a right-wing opinion show, signifying a further shift toward the incendiary programming that Fox viewers overwhelmingly prefer. The 7 p.m. hour, anchored by Martha MacCallum and called “The Story,” will become “Fox News Primetime” and will be
Continue Reading Colin Powell says he no longer considers himself a Republican
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell said Sunday he is no longer a Republican following the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol incited by President Donald Trump and criticized the party for supporting his behavior. “They did, and that’s why I can no longer call myself a fellow Republican. I’m not a fellow of anything
Continue Reading Amsterdam doubles down on plans to restrict tourist access to cannabis coffee shops
When international tourists finally return to the canal-lined historic streets of Amsterdam, one of the city’s main attractions might be off limits. Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema has proposed a new policy that would ban foreign visitors from accessing the city’s coffee shops. There are 166 cannabis coffee shops in Amsterdam, accounting for almost 30% of
Continue Reading Couple spends lockdown making over Irish stately home
As starter homes go, a three-story Georgian mansion on an 820-acre estate’s not bad. When Neil Watt and his partner Kris Reid moved into the top floor of Northern Ireland’s Castle Ward stately home in March 2020, it was their first home together as a couple. Watt had landed a new live-in job as collections
Continue Reading ‘Bridgerton’s’ Regé-Jean Page addresses whether he’s dating costar Phoebe Dynevor
Lady Whistledown would probably be disappointed. “Bridgerton” has gifted the world with the heat that is the Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset and Daphne Bridgerton. But don’t look for that to be replicated in real life. Regé-Jean Page, who plays the Duke, shot down rumors that he was dating his costar Phoebe Dynevor during a
Continue Reading Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan are Instagram official
People magazine’s reigning “Sexiest Man Alive” seems to have confirmed he’s in a relationship. Michael B. Jordan shared photos over the weekend on his verified Instagram account of himself and Lori Harvey, including one of the pair gazing at each other with twinkle lights in the background. Harvey, the daughter of comedian/actor/talk show host Steve
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COVID-19 vaccination plan ‘not working,’ former FDA official warns
With COVID-19 hospitalizations surpassing 100,000 for 40 days in a row, officials are trying to ramp up the pace of vaccinations across the United States. “We really need to get this vaccine out more quickly, because this is really our only tool,” Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration, said
Continue Reading Couple spend lockdown making over Irish stately home
As starter homes go, a three-story Georgian mansion on an 820-acre estate’s not bad. When Neil Watt and his partner Kris Reid moved into the top floor of Northern Ireland’s Castle Ward stately home in March 2020, it was their first home together as a couple. Watt had landed a new live-in job as collections
Continue Reading Two men carrying plastic restraints during Capitol riot charged by feds
Federal authorities on Sunday arrested two men who were depicted in photos of the riot inside the Capitol wearing protective armor and carrying items that could be used to restrain a person, according to a release. The two men, Eric Gavelek Munchel of Tennessee and Larry Rendell Brock of Texas, a retired Air Force Reserve
Continue Reading Enraged Trump may lash out at big tech after Twitter ban but plans not final
President Donald Trump is itching to lash out at Big Tech after many companies banned him from their platforms and could deliver public remarks at some point Monday but plans haven’t been finalized, people familiar with the matter say. Trump’s suspension from Twitter in particular has enraged the President, who spent the weekend apoplectic about
Continue ReadingBone appétit: Ben & Jerry’s is now making dog treats
Ben & Jerry’s is already irresistible to most humans — and now, they’re looking to hook man’s best friend with a new line of dog treats. For the first time in the brand’s history, Ben & Jerry’s is now selling non-dairy frozen treats called “Doggie Desserts” in supermarkets and pet stores. The ice cream-like concoctions
Continue Reading ‘Sex and the City’ is coming back — but it’s missing one key character
“Sex and the City” will return to the screen, 17 years after its last episode aired, HBO Max has confirmed. Titled “And Just Like That…”, the reboot will star three of the four original leads of the hit ’90s show, with Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis set to reprise the roles of
Continue Reading Jails and prisons were hit hard by Covid-19 and experts say they need to be prioritized for the vaccines
Yesenia Lara spoke to her uncle on the phone nearly every day until May 1. Raul Rodriguez, 61, who was in a Texas county jail after a DUI conviction, had struggled with alcoholism but was a loving man who was “outgoing, always laughing,” she said. He told her there were about 15 to 20 other
Continue Reading Biden’s Covid vaccine distribution plan still in flux days before inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden and his Covid-19 task force are treating the pandemic as a national security-level crisis, but with just days to go before inauguration, some major details of how they will ramp up vaccine distribution to the level promised are still being sorted out, multiple sources tell CNN. The Biden administration will inherit a
Continue Reading What you need to know about the 2021 College Football Playoff national championship
The seventh National College Football Playoff championship is set. After an arduous season amid the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s an accomplishment that the game is even being played. Here is everything you need to know about the match-up. When and where is the game? Monday, January 11, at 8 p.m. ET at the Hard Rock Stadium
Continue Reading Investigative report offers up-close look at Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin
The encounter that ended with the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin last summer began with a “family trouble” call to 911 from the mother of his children. Laquisha Booker had made such calls before, according to an investigative report by Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley, who on Tuesday outlined a review of
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