Train derailment temporarily closes Hwy 99E between Oregon City and Canby
Click here for updates on this story CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OR (KPTV) — A train derailment early Wednesday morning closed…
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Parents, teachers worry about potential closure of elementary school
Click here for updates on this story SCRANTON, PA (WNEP) — The Scranton School Board is considering closing George…
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Neil Young has sold a big stake in his 1,180 songs
Folk-rock superstar Neil Young has sold a 50% stake in his song catalog to investment company Hipgnosis for an estimated $150 million. The deal…
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Warnock will make history as Georgia’s first Black senator
Rev. Raphael Warnock will make history when he becomes Georgia’s first Black senator and the first Black Democrat to represent a southern state…
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The presidential electoral circus draws to an end in Congress
The fallout from Wednesday’s congressional session to count the 2020 electoral votes will echo for years to come. The state of the presidential…
Continue Reading After a freezer filled with Covid-19 vaccines broke, a California hospital scrambled to administer more than 800 doses in about 2 hours
When a freezer that was used to store the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at a Northern California hospital broke, officials soon realized they only had…
Continue Reading Warnock wins Georgia runoff, CNN projects, as control of Senate down to Perdue-Ossoff race
The Rev. Raphael Warnock, the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, will be the first Black senator from Georgia, CNN projected early…
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Proof Big Tech is way too big: It’s a quarter of your portfolio
Thousands of stocks trade on Wall Street every day. But let’s be honest: Just a half dozen companies really, truly matter for many investors.…
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Dr. Dre says he’s hospitalized but ‘doing great’
Rapper, producer and entrepreneur Dr. Dre announced Tuesday that he is currently hospitalized in Los Angeles. “Thanks to my family, friends and…
Continue Reading Officer who shot Jacob Blake will not face charges, district attorney says
Rusten Sheskey will not face charges in the shooting of Jacob Blake, Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley announced Tuesday. Sheskey, a…
Continue Reading These civil rights icons received Covid-19 vaccine, and they’re encouraging Black America to do the same
Civil rights icons took part in a coronavirus vaccination event at a historically Black medical school in Georgia. The event was held to encourage…
Continue Reading How to watch Congress count the Electoral College votes
The House of Representatives and the Senate will convene in a joint session of Congress on Wednesday to count the Electoral College votes from the…
Continue Reading Albert Roux, chef who revolutionized London’s restaurant scene, dead at 85
Chef and restaurateur Albert Roux, founder of Britain’s first Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Gavroche, died on Monday following a lengthy…
Continue Reading The ‘blue wave’ may have arrived after all
After the elections in November, Wall Street put predictions of a “blue wave” aside. Now, investors are once again reckoning with the…
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Here’s how mutations could help the coronavirus evade vaccines
Two new variants of the coronavirus have emerged that seem to make the virus more easily transmitted. But will they stymie vaccination efforts? One,…
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States call in National Guard and train volunteers to help boost vaccination pace as US hits a Covid-19 daily death toll record
The US reported its highest daily Covid-19 death count ever Tuesday — a grim milestone that comes as state leaders work urgently to combat a…
Continue Reading China sentences former top finance executive to death for bribery
A Chinese court has sentenced the former chairman of a huge state-owned financial company to death after finding him guilty of bribery. It’s a…
Continue Reading In less than a week, more than 1,000 people have died of coronavirus in Los Angeles County
More than 1,000 people have died of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County over the past week as California grapples with surging cases and overwhelmed…
Continue Reading Tesla short sellers lost $40 billion in 2020. Elon Musk made more than triple that
It’s hard to imagine anyone has had a better year than Elon Musk did in 2020. His personal net worth soared like one of his SpaceX rockets,…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for January 6: Senate runoffs, Congress, Covid, Jacob Blake, Qatar
Break out the king cakes! It’s Epiphany, also known as Twelfth Night or Three Kings’ Day, which marks the start of Carnival season.…
Continue Reading Warnock makes history in winning Georgia runoff, CNN projects, as control of Senate down to Perdue-Ossoff race
Rev. Raphael Warnock, the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, was elected on Tuesday to be the first Black senator from Georgia, CNN…
Continue Reading WHO team blocked from entering China to study origins of coronavirus
The World Health Organization said that China has blocked the arrival of a team investigating the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, in a rare…
Continue Reading Can you move 11 minutes a day? You’ll live longer if you do
There is no denying that 2020 has hampered activity levels. Between the Zoom meetings, Netflix binges and virtual cocktail hours, increased sitting…
Continue Reading Jacob Blake’s family say their fight for justice is going to Congress after no charges are brought against officer who shot him
The family and supporters of Jacob Blake, who learned Tuesday that the officer who shot him seven times will not face charges, vowed to bring their…
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How to eat well in 2021
This year will be marked as a year of continued uncertainty, anxiety and — if you’re like many people — a lot of stress-related…
Continue Reading When a freezer broke in a California hospital, officials jumped to action to administer more than 800 vaccines in just about 2 hours
When a freezer that was used to store the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at a Northern California hospital broke, officials soon realized they only had…
Continue Reading Naked fugitive rescued from crocodile infested mangroves by Australian fishermen
Two fishermen brought home a bigger catch than they were expecting when they rescued a naked fugitive from a crocodile-infested mangrove in northern…
Continue Reading Raphael Warnock wins Georgia runoff, CNN projects, as control of US Senate down to Perdue-Ossoff race
Rev. Raphael Warnock, the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, was elected on Tuesday to be the first black senator from Georgia, CNN…
Continue Reading As US hits daily COVID-19 death toll record, states call in National Guard and train volunteers to help boost pace of vaccinations
The US reported its highest daily COVID-19 death count ever Tuesday — a grim milestone that comes as state leaders work urgently to combat a…
Continue Reading Most Georgia voters say Senate runoff elections conducted fairly, CNN exit poll shows
Most Georgia voters in the runoff elections that will determine control of the US Senate say they are confident that the votes will be counted…
Continue Reading Vietnam court jails journalists critical of state for spreading ‘propaganda’
A court in Vietnam on Tuesday sentenced three freelance journalists known for their criticism of government to between 11 and 15 years in prison,…
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Diggers top Panthers once again in 3A showdown
SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – Sugar-Salem topped Snake River 59-46 in girls basketball Tuesday. Both teams came in with 10-1 records and ranked in the…
Continue Reading Vote counting underway for 2 Georgia runoffs that will determine US Senate control
Georgia Republican Senate candidates David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler are neck and neck with Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock in two…
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Madison hires Chandler Rhoads to be new football coach
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Chandler Rhoads is the new head football coach at Madison High School. The school board approved his hire in a special…
Continue Reading Dozens of Hong Kong opposition figures reportedly arrested under national security law
Dozens of former lawmakers and opposition activists were reportedly arrested Wednesday morning in Hong Kong, on suspicion of violating the…
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Tuesday high school basketball scores – Jan. 5
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school basketball…
Continue Reading A step-by-step guide to Wednesday’s electoral vote count in Congress
The next crucial step in the United States’ Pony Express version of democracy is upon us — and so is the final opportunity in President…
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Fire destroys covered pool house
A fire destroys a covered…
Continue Reading Texas Republican Rep. Kevin Brady tests positive for Covid-19
Texas Rep. Kevin Brady, the top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee, has tested positive for coronavirus, he announced Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Vote counting begins for 2 Georgia runoffs that will determine US Senate control
The polls for the two Georgia runoff races that will determine party control of the US Senate have closed and the ballot counting has begun, starting…
Continue Reading New York Times: Justice Department asks White House if it can undo some civil rights protections
The US Justice Department has asked the White House for approval on a change to how it enforces a major federal law, which would undo some key civil…
Continue Reading Attorney who assisted Trump on call with Georgia officials resigns from law firm
Cleta Mitchell, a lawyer who assisted President Donald Trump on the January 2 call when Trump pressured Georgia officials to “find” him…
Continue Reading Three nurses save a local woman’s life
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Here’s a real feel good story…. It goes back…
Continue Reading Pence informed Trump that he can’t block Biden’s win
Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday told President Donald Trump that he does not have the authority to block certification of President-elect Joe…
Continue Reading 1 dead, 4 hospitalized following Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at senior home
Click here for updates on this story MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — Residents at a senior home in North Portland…
Continue Reading A father dies and his two young children are missing after they were swept away by a wave
A father died and his two children are missing after they were swept away by a wave Sunday in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast. The family…
Continue Reading Court docs: Woman assaulted passenger on plane at PDX after victim’s children kicked her seat
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A 29-year-old woman is facing charges after she…
Continue Reading DeVonta Smith of Alabama becomes first wide receiver to win Heisman Trophy in almost 30 years
Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith has been awarded the Heisman Trophy for the 2020 college football season. This is the first time a…
Continue Reading Columbia University VP charged with sexual assault of a minor
A Columbia University vice president was arrested Monday after allegations that he had “engaged in sexual acts with a child under the age of…
Continue Reading Trump signs new order that would ban transactions with some Chinese apps
President Donald Trump is continuing to pile the pressure on Chinese tech companies in the closing days of his administration. Trump on Tuesday…
Continue Reading He was skeptical of Covid-19. Now, from his hospital bed, he posts videos on social media urging others to wear their masks
A man who tested positive for the coronavirus after Christmas has posted several videos on social media warning others to wear their masks and learn…
Continue Reading GOP opposition mounts to Trump’s efforts to overturn election as conservatives eye objections to at least three states
A growing number of Republicans are balking at efforts to reject the Electoral College votes and join President Donald Trump’s efforts to…
Continue Reading Uber driver thankful to be alive after being shot in head by passenger
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — An Uber driver is thankful after being shot in the…
Continue Reading Houston hospital system is offering its employees a $500 bonus if they get Covid-19 vaccine
Houston Methodist, a Texas hospital system with more than 26,000 employees, is offering a $500 bonus to workers if they get vaccinated against the…
Continue Reading A Covid-19 outbreak that tore through a New York convent infected 47 sisters and killed 9
At a convent in upstate New York, a Covid-19 crisis has struck. Since late November, Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in Latham has seen 47…
Continue Reading Dash cam video shows rider beating up cab driver in Metro East
Click here for updates on this story EAST ALTON, Illinois (KMOV) — A dash cam was rolling when a man beat up a cab…
Continue Reading Apple proxy statement includes section about antitrust risk for the first time
Antitrust scrutiny of Apple and other big tech giants ratcheted up over the past year. And for the first time, Apple has noted in its annual proxy…
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Pocatello Fire Department encourages removal of Christmas tree during month of January
While it may be aesthetically pleasing to leave your Christmas tree out for the beginning of the new year, you may be taking a risk. The National…
Continue Reading FBI investigating threat broadcast on aviation frequency; sources say it doesn’t appear credible
The FBI is investigating the breach of an air traffic control system after someone broadcast a threat to fly a plane into the US Capitol building on…
Continue Reading Man plowed by a snowplow
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — Another winter storm is about to hit and we’ll see…
Continue Reading JoJo Siwa responds to board game controversy saying she ‘had no idea’ about the ‘inappropriate’ content
YouTube star JoJo Siwa responded to backlash over a children’s board game with her name that contains questions she is calling…
Continue Reading A wave swept a father and his two children out to sea. He died and the children are missing
A father died and his two children are missing after they were swept away by a wave Sunday in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast. The family…
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Upper Mountain at Pebble Creek to open Wednesday
After snowstorms dropped eight inches of powder, Pebble Creek is set to open the upper mountain beginning…
Continue Reading Asheville server finds $1,000 surprise when clearing table
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A server at an Asheville restaurant got a shock…
Continue Reading US passes 21 million coronavirus cases and more than 130,000 people are in hospitals
The United States passed 21 million cases of coronavirus, according to Johns Hopkins University. The milestone comes as the number of…
Continue Reading Charges: Maplewood Man, angry about gym members not wearing masks, pulls gun on manager
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 64-year-old Maplewood man is accused of pulling a gun on a…
Continue Reading Jimmy Carter will not travel for Biden’s inauguration; George W. Bush will attend
Former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter will not attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, and former…
Continue Reading Attorneys for woman on death row head to Supreme Court, pleading with Trump to read clemency petition
Attorneys for Lisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row, said on Tuesday that they plan to go to the Supreme Court after losing their…
Continue Reading Long Island men create free social media ads for struggling small businesses
Click here for updates on this story OCEANSIDE, New York (WCBS) — Two friends on Long Island are making a unique…
Continue Reading Biden to focus on Covid relief for small businesses in Wednesday speech
President-elect Joe Biden will make remarks Wednesday focusing on delivering relief to small businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic with a focus on…
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1st group for Idaho vaccinations should be done this month
Idaho Gov. Brad Little says coronavirus vaccinations for 130,000 front-line health care workers and long-term care residents should be finished by…
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1,538 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,538 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Bill Gross says growth stocks, SPACs and the ‘Teslas of 2020’ may struggle in 2021
Bill Gross started off his investment outlook for 2021, titled “A Little Bit Softer Now,” on an unusual note, discussing a legal spat…
Continue Reading Parents of college kids won’t stop having ‘the talk’ about Covid-19 protocol
Lourdes Pelaez-Kingery was recovering from appendix surgery when she got the phone call that parents of college-age kids have come to dread in this…
Continue Reading Are American adults capable of quarantining?
If you think quarantine needs a better publicist in the United States, you might be right. New Zealanders went into a strict lockdown and so did…
Continue Reading ‘Human disaster’ unfolding in LA will get worse, experts say
Imagine having cardiac arrest and getting picked up by an ambulance that won’t take you to a hospital. Or having a medical emergency and…
Continue Reading Shake Shack brings Korean Fried Chicken to fast-food’s chicken sandwich wars
Shake Shack is kicking off 2021 by introducing a new contender to the fast food industry’s already-crowded chicken sandwich wars. The burger…
Continue Reading Trump administration locks down border wall contracts, complicating Biden’s pledge to stop construction
The Trump administration is continuing to award border wall contracts in the waning days of Donald Trump’s presidency, including in areas where…
Continue Reading Trump threatens Republican control of Senate in Georgia elections
President Donald Trump has torn apart the Republican Party that ruled Georgia for nearly two decades, imperiling its candidates in two elections on…
Continue Reading These are the key players in the Jacob Blake case
The Kenosha, Wisconsin, District Attorney’s Office is nearing its decision on whether to charge the police officer who shot Jacob Blake, a…
Continue Reading Lawsuit states businessman dumped 50 million gallons of untreated waste liquid in Flint’s sewer system
Click here for updates on this story FLINT, MI (WNEM) — A Mid-Michigan businessman is in hot water with federal…
Continue Reading Georgia secretary of state on Trump’s false election claims: ‘He just has bad data’
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Tuesday that President Donald Trump was working with faulty information when he pushed…
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Idaho US Rep. Fulcher says he’ll object to Electoral votes
One of Idaho’s four congressmen says he will object to the Electoral College count from some swing states, siding with President Donald Trump and…
Continue Reading US intelligence agencies say massive hack of American government ‘likely originated in Russia’
US intelligence and law enforcement agencies investigating the massive hacking campaign targeting American government agencies and private sector…
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Rapid testing offered now at ISU testing site
The COVID-19 Testing Site located at Idaho State University’s Holt Arena will now offer antigen testing, one type of rapid
COVID-19 testing.…
Majority of Georgia voters say presidential election conducted fairly, CNN exit poll shows
Georgia voters who cast ballots in the runoff elections that will determine control of the US Senate mostly say that their state’s presidential…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 227 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 227 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
Continue Reading Gyms prepare to reopen after three week closure due to temporary COVID-19 restrictions
Click here for updates on this story GOLDSBORO, PA (WPMT ) — Temporary restrictions put in place by the Wolf…
Continue Reading The Grammy Awards postponed due to COVID-19
The Grammy Awards will not be happening later this month as planned. The awards ceremony, which celebrates the best in music, has been postponed due…
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Cold and Sunny for Wednesday, Stormy weather Friday and Saturday
Areas of freezing fog overnight with a slight chance of snow from that fog, early Wednesday morning. We’ll see near normal highs close to 30° for…
Continue Reading Tyler Perry says he didn’t get his absentee ballot, so he flew home to Georgia to vote
Tyler Perry had a problem. Tuesday is Election Day in Georgia — a runoff race for two seats that will determine which party will have control…
Continue Reading Investigators searching for person who may have intentionally set fire to church
Click here for updates on this story Carroll County, GA (WGCL) — Carroll County fire investigators are working to find…
Continue Reading Tanya Roberts dies at 65 after premature death announcement
Actress Tanya Roberts died Monday night, her partner, Lance O’Brien, told CNN on Tuesday. Roberts was 65. CNN and other media outlets, citing…
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Macy’s to close Grand Teton Mall location
Macy’s Department Store has announced plans to close its Grand Teton Mall location in Idaho Falls. …
Continue Reading Jimmy Carter will not attend Biden’s inauguration
Former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter will not attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, a spokeswoman…
Continue Reading Pelosi tells two conservative lawmakers to wear face masks on floor after tense exchange with House staff
Two conservative lawmakers got into a contentious exchange with House staff Tuesday over rules requiring members to wear a mask on the floor, which…
Continue Reading High School’s mascot up for discussion
Click here for updates on this story WATERTOWN, CT (WFSB) — Watertown High School’s mascot could become a thing of…
Continue Reading Wisconsin mobilizes National Guard and city approves emergency resolution ahead of charging decision in police shooting of Jacob Blake
The National Guard has been mobilized in Wisconsin ahead of anticipated protests following the Kenosha County District Attorney’s announcement…
Continue Reading President approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nashville
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — President Donald Trump approved a major disaster…
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