February 2021

Right-wing justices think religion is under siege. Will the full Supreme Court follow?

February 17, 2021 5:01 AM CNN Newsource

The Supreme Court has increasingly exempted religious believers from government regulations, and it is clear by their statements that individual…

Nigerian entrepreneur Obinwanne Okeke jailed for 10 years in $11m email scam

February 17, 2021 4:58 AM CNN Newsource

Celebrated Nigerian entrepreneur Obinwanne Okeke has been jailed for 10 years by a US federal court for masterminding an $11 million cyber fraud on a…

Case against American woman accused of killing a UK teenager can go ahead in the US, judge rules

February 17, 2021 4:35 AM CNN Newsource

A judge in the United States on Tuesday ruled that a civil claim for damages against Anne Sacoolas — the woman accused of killing 19-year-old…

5 things to know for February 17: Winter weather, Biden, Covid-19, Trump, China

February 17, 2021 4:26 AM CNN

If you’re among the fortunate folks who have survived Covid-19, you might have your Neanderthal ancestors to thank. Here’s what you need…

How the Maldives became the biggest 2020 international tourism success story

February 17, 2021 3:57 AM CNN Newsource

In most destinations, being a million tourists short over the previous year would be a huge cause for concern, the result of a horrible natural…

Kylian Mbappe labeled a ‘star for the future’ as his stunning hat trick sinks Barcelona in the Champions League

February 17, 2021 3:52 AM CNN Newsource

Kylian Mbappe has been hailed as the next Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi after scoring a wonderful hat trick in Paris Saint-Germain’s 4-1…

Erling Haaland: The making of football’s ‘humble’ superstar

February 17, 2021 3:38 AM CNN Newsource

Alfe Ingve Berntsen remembers the first time he laid eyes on this scrawny kid with an appetite for goals. It was 2005 and Berntsen was coaching the…

Dubai princess claims she is being held ‘hostage’ in secret video recordings

February 17, 2021 3:35 AM CNN

The daughter of Dubai’s billionaire ruler, who attempted to flee abroad in 2018, has appeared in secret recordings claiming she is being held…

Biden says teachers should move up in priority to receive Covid-19 vaccine

February 17, 2021 3:30 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden said during a CNN town hall Tuesday that teachers should be moved higher on the list of those who are getting vaccinated against…

Lowering COVID-19 cases is the best thing US can do to improve chances that vaccines will continue working, expert says

February 17, 2021 3:29 AM CNN

Lowering COVID-19 cases across the US isn’t only critical to helping prevent another surge fueled by variants — it also makes vaccines…

One dead as armed men storm school in Nigeria, kidnap staff, students, witnesses say

February 17, 2021 3:27 AM CNN Newsource

One person has died and dozens of students feared abducted as armed men raided a state-run school in Niger state, in Nigeria’s Middle Belt…

One dead as armed men storm school in Nigeria, kidnap staff, students, eyewitnesses say

February 17, 2021 3:24 AM CNN Newsource

One person has died and dozens of students feared abducted as armed men raided a state-run school in Niger state, in Nigeria’s Middle Belt…

Biden says teachers should move up in the ‘hierarchy’ to receive Covid-19 vaccines

February 17, 2021 2:40 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden said during a CNN town hall Tuesday that teachers should be moved higher on the list of those who are getting vaccinated against…

Mysteries of massive holes forming in Siberian permafrost unlocked by scientists

February 17, 2021 2:11 AM CNN Newsource

The massive crater appeared violently and explosively in the Siberian tundra last year — a powerful blowout of methane gas throwing ice and…

Damages case against Anne Sacoolas for wrongful death of Harry Dunn can go ahead in US, judge rules

February 17, 2021 1:59 AM CNN Newsource

A judge in the United States on Tuesday ruled that a civil claim for damages against Anne Sacoolas — the woman accused of killing 19-year-old…

11 people were rescued by boat after a water main break in Philadelphia

February 17, 2021 1:39 AM CNN Newsource

Eleven people were rescued by boat in North Philadelphia after a major water main break happened shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to…

South Korean lawmaker and spy agency dispute whether North Korean hackers stole Pfizer Covid-19 data

February 17, 2021 1:29 AM CNN Newsource

Did North Korea hack US drugmaker Pfizer and steal data on Covid-19 vaccines and treatment research? The answer, at least on Wednesday in South…

Winter weather has millions trying to stay warm and vaccine providers worrying about shipping delays

February 17, 2021 1:11 AM CNN

While many Americans were dealing with how to stay warm Tuesday, some vaccine providers were dealing with the news that some shipments were running…

Lowering Covid-19 cases is ‘best thing’ US can do to improve chances that vaccines will continue working, expert says

February 17, 2021 1:06 AM CNN

Lowering Covid-19 cases across the US isn’t only critical to helping prevent another surge fueled by variants — it also makes vaccines…

US steps up challenges to Chinese-claimed islands in South China Sea

February 17, 2021 12:46 AM CNN Newsource

A US Navy warship sailed by islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Wednesday, the second such sailing in as many weeks, as the Biden…

‘Hell or high water:’ Manchin tells Biden he won’t back push to skirt Senate rules on relief bill

February 16, 2021 11:09 PM CNN Newsource

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin has privately informed President Joe Biden that he won’t join any Democratic efforts to force through provisions…

Hillcrest pulls away to knock off Shelley

February 16, 2021 11:08 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest used a strong second half to beat Shelley 52-39 in the 4A District 6 boys basketball tournament Tuesday night. The…

Thunder Ridge holds off Highland

February 16, 2021 10:53 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Top seed Thunder Ridge held on to beat fifth seed Highland 52-50 to open the 5A District 5/6 tournament Tuesday. Lloyer…

Biden says he feels ‘a sense of history’ living at White House

February 16, 2021 10:37 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Tuesday described the “sense of history” he feels residing at the White House and all the ways living in the…

Biden shows he is the voice of presidential sanity

February 16, 2021 10:34 PM CNN

On Tuesday night, President Joe Biden joined CNN’s Anderson Cooper for a town hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The conversation spanned everything…

Cuomo administration’s handling of nursing home deaths calls for serious investigation

February 16, 2021 10:28 PM CNN

Going back more than a hundred years, New York has held the dubious distinction of being a corruption leader among US states and has struggled to…

North Korean hackers stole Covid-19 data from Pfizer, South Korean lawmaker says

February 16, 2021 10:25 PM CNN Newsource

North Korean hackers stole technology related to Covid-19 vaccines and treatments from US drugmaker Pfizer, according to a South Korean lawmaker. Ha…

Boys district high school basketball scores – Feb. 16

February 16, 2021 10:08 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys district basketball…

Biden again rejects $50,000 student loan debt forgiveness plan pushed by other top Democrats

February 16, 2021 10:04 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden made it clear during Tuesday night’s CNN town hall that he disagrees with other members of his party who want to cancel…

Biden continues to push $15 federal minimum wage

February 16, 2021 10:04 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden reaffirmed his support for raising the federal minimum wage — gradually — to $15 an hour at CNN’s town hall on…

Biden calls on Congress to ‘enact commonsense gun law reforms’ on third anniversary of Parkland shooting

February 16, 2021 9:37 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Sunday called on Congress to institute “commonsense gun law reforms,” including widespread firearm sales…

6 takeaways from Joe Biden’s CNN town hall

February 16, 2021 9:14 PM CNN

President Joe Biden took part in his first town hall since entering the White House last month, answering questions from CNN’s Anderson Cooper…

First FEMA Covid-19 mass vaccination sites open in California amid supply shortage

February 16, 2021 9:14 PM CNN Newsource

Two new coronavirus mass vaccination sites opened in California on Tuesday, where cities continue to struggle with securing vaccine supply. The sites…

Biden says things may be back to normal by next Christmas

February 16, 2021 9:05 PM CNN

President Joe Biden would only commit to a return to normal by next Christmas during a CNN town hall on Tuesday, saying he did not want to boost…

Biden says he’s spoken with all of his predecessors ‘with one exception’

February 16, 2021 8:45 PM CNN

President Joe Biden on Tuesday reflected on the “sense of history” he feels as a new resident of the White House and suggested he has…

Trump rips McConnell in lengthy statement after being acquitted in impeachment trial

February 16, 2021 8:39 PM CNN Newsource

Former President Donald Trump went after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday, calling him “a dour, sullen, and unsmiling…

Democrats and Biden prepare to unveil bill that would provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants

February 16, 2021 8:37 PM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration, in concert with Hill Democrats, is preparing to unveil legislation this week that seeks to provide a pathway to citizenship…

Confirmation hearing scheduled for Biden’s interior secretary nominee

February 16, 2021 8:28 PM CNN Newsource

The confirmation hearing for Interior Secretary nominee Rep. Deb Haaland is scheduled for next Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. ET, a spokesperson for the Senate…

Japan has the most beds per capita in the developed world. So why is its health system crashing?

February 16, 2021 8:26 PM CNN Newsource

In late December, Su became sick with Covid-19. The single mother-of-two had a persistent fever and trouble breathing. She knew that her asthma and…

Biden says things may be back to normal by Christmas

February 16, 2021 7:57 PM CNN

President Joe Biden would only commit to a return to normal by next Christmas during a CNN town hall on Tuesday, saying he did not want to boost…

Leading House Democrat sues Donald Trump under a post-Civil War law for conspiracy to incite US Capitol riot

February 16, 2021 7:35 PM CNN

Former President Donald Trump and attorney Rudy Giuliani are being accused of conspiring with the far-right groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers to…

Biden says teachers should move up in vaccination line

February 16, 2021 7:21 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden said teachers should move ahead in the line to receive shots in order to reopen schools, attempting to clarify an administration…

Biden administration approves arms sale to Egypt despite human rights concerns

February 16, 2021 7:19 PM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration on Tuesday announced it had approved a possible $197 million sale of missiles to Egypt, just days after the Egyptian…

Students practicing self-defense tactics at ISU's Law Enforcement Program

Idaho State using innovative tactics to train next wave of police officers

February 16, 2021 7:14 PM Cole Sams

We all know that a being a policeman is a tough job, but you might not how much the position has changed.
Retired Idaho Falls Police Officer Lynn…

White House to communicate with Saudi King instead of crown prince as US reassesses relationship

February 16, 2021 6:55 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden is working to “recalibrate” the American relationship with Saudi Arabia, White House press secretary Jenn Psaki said…

Arizona schools won’t use letter grades this year because of pandemic

February 16, 2021 6:13 PM CNN Newsource

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill on Monday that will suspend the use of a letter grade system in schools statewide, due to how disrupted this…

Judge denies motion to allow Lori Vallow-Daybell a cellphone

February 16, 2021 6:06 PM News Team

Both Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell waived their rights to appear for a motion to compel hearing…

Deep freeze sends Texas electricity prices soaring 10,000%

February 16, 2021 6:02 PM CNN Newsource

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here.…

Snowmobiling tour group encountered herd of bison in Yellowstone

February 16, 2021 6:02 PM News Team

This group of snowmobilers got a dangerous up-close look at bison in…

Chance of snow with winds for Wednesday

February 16, 2021 6:00 PM Michael Coats

Our cold and wet northwest flow continues for Wednesday. We’ll see colder temperatures over the next couple of days with winds 10-20 MPH. We’ll also…

All Pocatello Police officers will soon have body cameras

February 16, 2021 5:51 PM Emma Iannacone

Next time you see a Pocatello Police officer, smile. You’re on…

Cities and states delay Covid-19 vaccine distribution because of winter storms

February 16, 2021 5:37 PM CNN

Vaccine distribution slowed in many areas because of winter storms engulfing much of the country Monday and Tuesday. Here are the localities and…

At least three New Jersey universities report racist attacks during virtual Black History Month events

February 16, 2021 5:28 PM CNN Newsource

At least three New Jersey universities have reported racist attacks during virtual Black History Month events. Rutgers University, Rider University…

Teton County bars interface wood shingles and shakes

February 16, 2021 5:26 PM News Team

The Teton County, Wyoming Board of County Commissioners has approved an amendment that will bar wood shingles and shakes within the wildland-urban…

462 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

February 16, 2021 5:22 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 462 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new…

US expresses outrage over Erbil rocket attack as investigation gets underway

February 16, 2021 5:16 PM CNN Newsource

The White House said it was “outraged” by a rocket attack on coalition forces in Iraq that has been claimed by an Iranian-backed militia,…

Stranger gives woman her coat after receiving compliment

February 16, 2021 4:50 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BRENTWOOD, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Tina Powell was just trying to get a few…

Family of Thai immigrant, 84, says fatal attack ‘was driven by hate’

February 16, 2021 4:49 PM CNN

Vichar Ratanapakdee was well-known in his San Francisco neighborhood for his hour-long walks each morning, a ritual that kept him vibrant and healthy…

Giuliani not currently representing Trump ‘in any legal matters,’ adviser says

February 16, 2021 4:48 PM CNN Newsource

Former President Donald Trump’s longtime personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, is “not currently representing President Trump in any legal…

Carjacking victim shoots suspect in head, cops say

February 16, 2021 4:40 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — A carjacking suspect is fighting for his life after a victim…

Teen plunges through thin ice at Central Park pond

February 16, 2021 4:35 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A teenager from Queens is recovering after falling into an icy…

PCSD25 online kindergarten registration begins Monday

February 16, 2021 4:34 PM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year will begin online starting Monday, February 22.…

Kylian Mbappe scores a devastating hat trick as PSG thrashes Barcelona in the Champions League

February 16, 2021 4:21 PM CNN Newsource

Kylian Mbappe scored a wonderful hat trick against Barcelona on Tuesday as Paris Saint-Germain secured a devastating 4-1 away win in the first leg of…

David Perdue files paperwork to run in 2022 Georgia US Senate race

February 16, 2021 4:20 PM CNN Newsource

Former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Monday evening to be a 2022 US Senate candidate, the…

Police say woman killed at car wash when she’s hit by car

February 16, 2021 4:19 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A woman in Queens was struck and killed while waiting at a car…

Texas produces more power than any other state. Here’s why it went dark anyway

February 16, 2021 4:18 PM CNN Newsource

Even mighty Texas, the energy powerhouse of America, is feeling the wrath of Mother Nature. A deep freeze this week in the Lone Star state, which…

White House relaunches Snapchat account with a Covid-focused message from Biden and Fauci

February 16, 2021 4:17 PM CNN Newsource

The White House is relaunching its official Snapchat account on Tuesday, featuring a message from President Joe Biden focused on Covid-19. In his…

Idaho State hosting virtual meeting with football, basketball coaches

February 16, 2021 4:16 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State will be holding two virtual meetings for alumni, donors and season ticket holders. On Thursday, February 18 at…

How to watch CNN’s Biden town hall

February 16, 2021 4:14 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden will answer questions at a CNN town hall in Milwaukee on Tuesday night, less than a month after taking office. The “CNN…

Biden to press for Covid-19 relief package during CNN’s Wisconsin town hall

February 16, 2021 4:04 PM CNN

President Joe Biden, no longer encumbered by his predecessor’s impeachment trial and eager to seize the national spotlight, will bring the case…

3 people were killed and 10 more injured after a tornado struck coastal North Carolina

February 16, 2021 4:03 PM CNN Newsource

At least three people were killed and 10 more were injured after a tornado ripped through Brunswick County, North Carolina, late Monday, officials…

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donate another $1 million to food charities

February 16, 2021 4:03 PM CNN Newsource

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have once again opened their hearts and checkbooks to help those affected by the pandemic-fueled hunger crisis. The…

Sony faces class action lawsuit over alleged PS5 controller defect

February 16, 2021 4:02 PM CNN Newsource

Sony’s PlayStation 5 has been hugely popular — and hard for consumers to get their hands on — since it was released last fall. But not…

Mom, dad plead for help in search for missing daughter Noemi Bolivar

February 16, 2021 3:55 PM CNN Newsource

HOLLYWOOD, Florida (WFOR) — A devastated mother and father are pleading for the public’s help in the search for their…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 80 new COVID-19 cases in the area

February 16, 2021 3:54 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 80 new COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.…

Giuliani no longer representing Trump ‘in any legal matters,’ adviser says

February 16, 2021 3:45 PM CNN Newsource

Former President Donald Trump’s longtime personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, is “not currently representing President Trump in any legal…

Wyoming details grizzly bear activity

February 16, 2021 3:43 PM News Team

Wyoming Game and Fish has released its 2020 annual report of Grizzly Bear Management Captures, Relocations, and Removals. …

Restaurant hit by a car for 3rd time in 8 days

February 16, 2021 3:39 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HAVERHILL, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Steven Hart darted across Route 125 in Haverhill…

Federal judge blocks last-minute Trump rule limiting asylum claims

February 16, 2021 3:37 PM CNN Newsource

A federal judge in California blocked a Trump-era rule that went into effect just a day before Joe Biden took office and sought to dramatically limit…

Tens of millions of Americans face another round of winter weather

February 16, 2021 3:37 PM CNN

About 105 million Americans throughout the county remain under a winter storm warning or watch as many deal with frustrating power outages and…

Family members of American activist arrested in Egypt

February 16, 2021 3:37 PM CNN Newsource

Egyptian authorities raided multiple homes and detained family members of Egyptian-American human rights activist Mohamed Soltan, his organization,…

Georgia governor announces reforms to state citizen’s arrest law one year after Ahmaud Arbery’s death

February 16, 2021 3:33 PM CNN Newsource

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced an overhaul of the state’s citizen’s arrest law Tuesday, one that was used to justify the death of…

House OKs bill to trim Idaho governor’s emergency powers

February 16, 2021 3:33 PM Associated Press

Lawmakers in the Idaho House have passed legislation to trim a governor’s powers and increase their own during declared emergencies such as the…

Barber seriously injured after stabbing himself in freak accident

February 16, 2021 3:28 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — A Beacon Hill barber is lucky to be alive after he accidentally…

Jack Ma Fast Facts

February 16, 2021 3:21 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of Jack Ma, co-founder of China’s most successful tech empire and billionaire entrepreneur. Personal Birth…

Baltimore’s streetside salt boxes become public art fixtures

February 16, 2021 3:15 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The first reference the Baltimore Historical Society could find…

Kylian Mbappe scores a devastating hat trick as PSG stuns Barcelona in the Champions League

February 16, 2021 3:05 PM CNN Newsource

Kylian Mbappe scored a wonderful hat trick against Barcelona on Tuesday as Paris Saint-Germain secured a devastating 4-1 away win in the first leg of…

Gas prices on the rise

February 16, 2021 3:05 PM News Team

Idaho drivers have just experienced the biggest monthly increase in gas prices in the United States. …

Frozen wind turbines, limited gas supplies and rolling blackouts: Behind Texas’ energy woes

February 16, 2021 2:58 PM CNN Newsource

Some of the warmest places in Texas, where rolling power outages are occurring across the chilly state, are inside cars and trucks parked in the…

Atlanta’s middle and high school students return to class for first time in 11 months

February 16, 2021 2:56 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Atlanta (WGCL) — The final phase of the reopening of Atlanta Public Schools began…

Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson has died after pancreatic cancer fight

February 16, 2021 2:47 PM CNN

Marriott International’s president and CEO Arne Sorenson died Monday following a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, the hotel chain…

KU head baseball coach suspended for two weeks after DUI

February 16, 2021 2:41 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Lawrence, Kansas (KCTV) — The University of Kansas has suspended head baseball…

More doses, fewer ‘blind spots’: What states say they want from the federal government on vaccines

February 16, 2021 2:21 PM CNN

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout started as a trickle. But the pace has steadily picked up each week, more than tripling in the first month under the…

Man charged with sexually assaulting girls after lengthy investigation

February 16, 2021 2:20 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story St. Clair, Missouri (KMOV) — A Missouri man is accused of sexually assaulting two…

The record-breaking deep freeze engulfing much of the US isn’t over yet. Here’s what to expect next

February 16, 2021 2:19 PM CNN

Millions of Americans reeling from a deadly storm and massive power outages are about to get walloped by more winter weather. Already, about 2,000…

St. Louis reaches $5M settlement with undercover officer beaten during protests

February 16, 2021 2:19 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story St. Louis (KMOV) — A settlement has been reached after an undercover officer was…

Former 9/11 commission chair sees parallel to riot aftermath: ‘There was a lot of confusion about what happened’

February 16, 2021 2:05 PM CNN

The former chair of the 9/11 commission former New Jersey Gov. Thomas Kean said on CNN that there was not an agreed upon set of facts at the start of…