Conrad and Bischoff announces acquisition agreement
Idaho Falls-based Conrad and Bischoff, Inc. announced Friday it has entered into an acquisition agreement with Parkland Corporation.
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Another COVID-19 surge hangs in the balance. This is how experts say we keep it from becoming reality
Even with slowed infection rates and increased vaccinations, officials say another devastating COVID-19 spike could be on the horizon depending on what the United States does next. “The question that hangs in the balance right now is, will we have a fourth surge?” the former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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DHS mandates state and local spending on domestic terrorism prevention
The Department of Homeland Security will require state and local grant recipients to spend funding on domestic violent extremism prevention efforts, the department announced Thursday. For the first time, the department designated combating domestic violent extremism as a “National Priority Area” for two of its Federal Emergency Management Agency grant programs. FEMA operates several grant
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Candle issues prompts mom to warn others of the dangers she saw
Click here for updates on this story Atlanta (WGCL) — A local mother warns other parents after her candle went up in flames, but not in the way that she intended. It turns out, her problem is not all that uncommon. While some fear it’s a certain brand causing problems, experts say there are several
Continue Reading Why Americans shouldn’t turn their noses up at Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine
With Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine on the verge of being authorized for emergency use by the US Food and Drug Administration, Americans are taking another look at the vaccine and it’s data. And what they see might initially give them pause. For several months, public health experts have praised the approximately 95% efficacy seen
Continue Reading Luxury car delivery driver beaten, cars stolen by group of thieves, police say
Click here for updates on this story Des Plaines, Illinois (WLS) — Des Plaines police said a luxury car delivery driver was badly beaten by a group of four thieves, who then stole three cars, and it was all caught on video. Police said officers responded to the Jidd Motors dealership on Rand Road around
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House vote key first step for Democrats’ stimulus plans
Not even halfway through President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office and the House of Representatives is on track Friday to pass his $1.9 trillion relief bill. This package, the culmination of weeks of behind-the-scenes work by a dozen committees, a strategic and aggressive lobbying campaign targeted both inside and outside the beltway, and
Continue Reading FDA advisers to consider third possible COVID-19 vaccine Friday
US Food and Drug Administration vaccine advisers are scheduled to meet Friday to discuss the potential emergency authorization of a third coronavirus vaccine for the US, this one made by Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine arm Janssen Biotech. It’s the next step in a process that could end with the new vaccine’s rollout early next week.
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Early release coming for 3,500 North Carolina prisoners
Click here for updates on this story Raleigh, North Carolina (WRAL ) — The state prison system agreed to release at least 3,500 people over the next six months in a lawsuit settlement struck Thursday. At least 1,500 people will get out within 90 days, according to a joint motion filed Thursday in a case
Continue Reading There’s a reason why French bulldogs are such frequent targets for thieves
The portly and petite French bulldog is an ideal canine companion: They don’t bark much, prefer snuggles and indoor play to long walks or games of catch and retain their puppy-like stature all their lives. Their popularity makes them a frequent target for theft, though. Perhaps the highest-profile case of French bulldog theft happened this
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Prince Harry says he left royal life because UK press was ‘destroying’ his mental health
Prince Harry has said he stepped back from the royal family last year because the British press was “destroying” his mental health. In a rare one-on-one interview in which he discussed the pressures of royal life and his move away from London, Harry told “The Late Late Show” host James Corden that he decided he
Continue Reading COVID-19 cases discovered on one US Navy ship in Middle East, suspected cases on a second
About a dozen sailors and Marines onboard the USS San Diego tested positive for COVID-19 while the ship was deployed to the Middle East, the Navy said in a statement Thursday. The amphibious transport ship is pierside in Bahrain, and all positive cases have been isolated onboard. The ship remains in a COVID-restricted bubble. In
Continue Reading 14-year old boy dead after shootout between vehicles
Click here for updates on this story Davenport, Iowa (WQAD ) — A 14-year old boy was found dead after a shooting between a group of cars involved in a chase on Farnam Street in Davenport Thursday evening. Police have identified the victim as Jamon Winfrey from Davenport. Police had the area of Farnam Sreet
Continue Reading Man killed when car falls from interstate ramp onto railroad tracks
Click here for updates on this story East St. Louis, Missouri (KMOV ) — A man died after the car he was driving fell from an interstate ramp and landed on railroad tracks below early Friday morning in East St. Louis. According to the Illinois State Police Department, the car was merging from Illinois Route
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The suicide of the ex-USA Gymnastics coach who faced abuse charges was an ‘escape from justice,’ former gymnast says
The death of John Geddert, the US Olympic team coach who was charged with 24 felonies in connection with the abuse of young gymnasts, was an “escape from justice,” said Sarah Klein, one of the many athletes who reacted to his suicide on Thursday. “He tortured and abused little girls, myself included, for more than
Continue Reading 2 children dead in fire
Click here for updates on this story Mills Township, Michigan (WNEM ) — A two-year-old and a five-year-old are dead, their parents badly burned, and three other kids were hurt in a Mills Township fire. “Just a horrible thing for those kids to die like that,” said Ryan Mills, a man who lived down the
Continue Reading Healthcare providers finding new ways to get patients back to in-person check ups
Click here for updates on this story Omaha, Nebraska (WOWT) — The healthcare world has been shaken up since the pandemic hit. Forcing many annual health visits to be put on hold. But, experts say you can’t keep holding off on those. “Overall, our visits have been down going back to about a year ago,”
Continue Reading Murkowski to meet with Tanden on Monday as confirmation remains on the rocks
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska will meet on Monday with Neera Tanden, the Biden administration’s pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget, a source familiar with the matter tells CNN. Tanden’s confirmation is on the rocks after at least one Democratic and several moderate Republican senators announced their opposition to her appointment
Continue Reading Birkenstock sold to group backed by Europe’s richest man
German footwear brand Birkenstock is selling a majority stake to L Catterton, a private equity firm backed by Bernard Arnault’s LVMH. The company said in a statement on Friday that L Catterton affiliates including Arnault’s family investment company, Financière Agache, will also invest in the maker of the iconic flat sandals. Arnault is Europe’s richest
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50 prominent men join push for ‘Marshall Plan for Moms’ proposal
Fifty prominent men, including business leaders, athletes and actors, are backing a proposal that would pay moms $2,400 a month for their “unpaid labor at home,” as record numbers of women have left the workforce due to the coronavirus pandemic and the economic crisis. In an open letter published as a full-page ad in The
Continue Reading Netflix says it needs more Latinx programming after an internal diversity audit
Netflix has made progress adding diverse content created by and starring women, Black and Asian people on its platform in recent years, but the streaming service and film studio hasn’t had the same success yet with increasing Latinx representation, according to a new study it commissioned. The Netflix diversity audit was conducted last year by
Continue Reading Lady Gaga’s dad speaks out following ‘appalling’ attack against dog walker
Lady Gaga‘s father, Joe Germanotta is speaking out following the horrifying attack on Wednesday that left his daughter’s dog walker shot and her two French bulldogs stolen. “We are hoping for an act of kindness so we can get the dogs back,” Germanotta told CNN in a phone call Friday morning. “We are upset about
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Do you like to nap? Your DNA might have something to do with it, study says
Find yourself drifting off in the middle of the day, no matter how hard you try to ignore the urge to nap? It may be down to your genetics, according to a new study.
Continue Reading FCC approves $50 monthly internet subsidies for low-income households during pandemic
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved final rules for a new broadband subsidy program that could help struggling families pay for internet service during the pandemic. The agency’s $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program provides eligible low-income households with up to a $50 per month credit on their internet bills through their provider until
Continue Reading Mr. Potato Head tries to be more gender neutral
Hasbro is dropping the honorific “mister” from the “Mr. Potato Head” brand, renaming the shapeshifting plastic spud to the gender-neutral “Potato Head.” It’s a notable change from one of the world’s largest toy makers to untether one of its most famous products from a binary gender identity — something that was far less controversial in
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‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ lets Andra Day deliver its high notes
Almost 50 years after “Lady Sings the Blues,” “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” revisits the singer’s career, through the lens of the feds hounding her. The result is a disjointed, oddly structured movie, which derives its high notes from Andra Day’s showstopping performance in the title role. Despite that earlier biography and a recent
Continue Reading ‘The Father’ showcases Anthony Hopkins as a man in the throes of dementia
“The Father” will affect people in different ways, and the movie remains a somewhat claustrophobic adaptation of the stage play. Yet there have been few better attempts on screen to capture dementia — both for those trapped within it, and those grappling with how to handle them — punctuated by a staggering performance from Anthony
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‘Crisis’ tries giving the opioid epidemic the ‘Traffic’ treatment
It’s either a bad time or (cynically) a good one to release a relatively small movie starring Armie Hammer, whose personal life has been very much in the headlines. Setting those marketing considerations aside, the film is “Crisis,” a weak attempt to chronicle the opioid epidemic “Traffic” style, through a trio of stories that wind
Continue Reading Here’s why new ‘WandaVision’ episodes debut in the middle of the night
Every Friday, groggy Marvel fans either wake up early or stay up late to follow along with the weekly adventures of streaming’s favorite couple: witchy Wanda Maximoff and her humanoid husband, The Vision, on Disney+’s “WandaVision.” Marvel Studios’ first original series for Disney+ has found a loyal audience, even though new episodes debut at a
Continue Reading ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 4 trailer is here
Elisabeth Moss’s June is on the run in the new teaser for Season 4 of “The Handmaid’s Tale.” There’s eery silence on the road as she tries to get to Canada after escaping Gilead. Ann Dowd’s Aunt Lydia knows it’s no ordinary escape, though. “She’s out there planning who knows what kind of atrocities to
Continue Reading India exits recession but rapid growth is still a long way off
India’s economy is out of recession but still a long way from returning to rates of growth seen before the pandemic. Asia’s third biggest economy recorded a rise in gross domestic product of 0.4% in the final three months of 2020, compared with the same period a year earlier, according to official statistics published on
Continue Reading Manhattan DA faces critical decisions in Trump investigation as his time in office runs low
At the helm of the most significant criminal investigation facing Donald Trump, his family and his business, Manhattan’s top prosecutor faces a daunting task heading into his final months in office while sifting through millions of newly obtained pages of financial records related to the former President. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance is not expected
Continue Reading Stocks are falling. But it’s not all bad news
A burst of anxiety is ricocheting across financial markets as Wall Street sets expectations for the next phase of the pandemic, which could take hold this spring and summer as vaccinations rise and coronavirus cases fall. What’s happening: US stock indexes, which have repeatedly hit all-time highs in recent weeks, took a leg lower on
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Caster Semenya appeals to European Court of Human Rights over ‘discriminatory’ testosterone limit
Caster Semenya, the South African Olympic champion runner, has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights to end “discriminatory” testosterone limits imposed on female athletes. Semenya is hyperandrogenous — meaning she has naturally high levels of the male sex hormone — and is fighting against new rules introduced in 2019 by track and field’s
Continue Reading Tribal health providers have figured out the key to Covid-19 vaccine success. Here’s their secret
Native people have been disproportionately hit by Covid-19, experiencing higher rates of infection, hospitalization and death than White people in the US. But when it comes to vaccine administration, tribal health providers are often outpacing counties and states. For the most part, the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in the US so far has been beset by
Continue Reading Unemployment-benefits fraud victims are getting tax bills — and major headaches
Theodore Taylor was pretty surprised when he received a tax document recently from Ohio’s unemployment agency showing that he had been paid $1,300 in benefits last year. A Philadelphia resident, Taylor was employed in Pennsylvania during all of 2020 — by the Internal Revenue Service. So when he got a 1099-G tax document earlier this
Continue Reading How Britain could keep its ‘crown’ in finance and technology after Brexit
The United Kingdom should introduce special visas and overhaul its stock market rules to allow entrepreneurs to keep control of their companies if it wants to remain competitive in financial technology after Brexit. Those are among the recommendations contained in a new report published on Friday. It is one of several reviews commissioned by the
Continue Reading Republican legislators around the country seek to strip governors and officials of emergency election powers
Republican legislators around the country are moving aggressively to strip governors and other officials of their power to change election rules — after states made it easier to vote last year during the coronavirus pandemic and turnout surged to record levels. The measures have been introduced in at least eight states with Republican-controlled legislatures —
Continue Reading ‘Captain of a ship in uncharted waters’: Inside Nancy Pelosi’s first months of the new Congress
On the cusp of passing President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief bill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could move the legislation without a single Democratic defection. It’s a sign of Democrats’ willingness to back the President on his first big legislative push and a reflection of Pelosi’s firm hold on the caucus that may prove her most
Continue Reading Black History Month: Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin (1912-1987) overcame prejudice on multiple levels to become a key ally of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and one of the most important civil rights leaders of the 20th century. An openly gay Black man during the Jim Crow era, Rustin was arrested for having sex with men at a time when homosexuality
Continue Reading NASA’s DC headquarters is being renamed for ‘Hidden Figures’ scientist Mary Jackson
The name of Mary Jackson, NASA’s first African American female engineer and one of the barrier-breaking inspirations for the book “Hidden Figures,” will officially adorn the space agency’s Washington, DC, headquarters Friday. NASA announced its decision last year to name the building in Jackson’s honor. Members of her family, including granddaughter Wanda Jackson, are expected
Continue Reading Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving calls for the NBA to incorporate Kobe Bryant on its logo
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving isn’t letting go of his idea for the National Basketball Association to incorporate a silhouette of Kobe Bryant on its logo. The current distinctive logo was introduced in 1969 and features the silhouette of LA Lakers great Jerry West dribbling a ball, but Irving says it should be replaced in
Continue Reading Full moon in February 2021: When to see the Snow Moon
Look up at the night sky tonight to catch a glimpse of February’s full moon, which will be 100% full on Saturday at 3:17 a.m. ET. The full moon will be visible around the world, but poor weather may block the view for some. Moon gazers can watch a live stream of the full moon
Continue Reading When will the US reach herd immunity and what will it look like?
A year into the Covid-19 pandemic, it appears that trends have finally shifted in a positive direction. New cases, hospitalizations and deaths are dropping rapidly, and the supply of available vaccine is growing. The country could be well on its way to herd immunity, the point at which enough people are protected against a disease
Continue Reading House to vote on Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid relief package Friday
The House of Representatives will vote on Friday to approve President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion pandemic aid package, a major step toward enacting the first legislative priority of the new administration as the devastating fallout from the spread of Covid-19 has left Americans in dire need of further relief. The package advanced by House Democrats
Continue ReadingWelcome to McDonald’s. A machine will take your order now
At a McDonald’s drive-thru in a Chicago suburb, customers may notice something different about the voice that takes their orders for Big Macs and fries. “Welcome to McDonald’s, what can I get for you?” it asks in a welcoming, unmistakably feminine tone. While the voice sounds helpful, it’s also stilted and monotonous enough for the
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Why women should monitor blood pressure differently, according to a new study
When you visit the doctor, often the first order of business is wrapping a blood pressure cuff around your arm and looking to the display screen for the magic number. What’s that number, you ask? Less than 120 over 80, or 120/80, measured in millimeters per mercury, is what has long been understood as within
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Doomscrolling can steal hours of your time — here’s how to take it back
You’re mindlessly scrolling on your phone after a long day at work, sifting through miles of negative posts. In what seems like minutes, hours have gone by. Doomscrolling has become a popular word over the past year to describe the habit of mindlessly scrolling through negative news. People lose their perception of time while scrolling
Continue Reading 5 things to know for February 26: Covid, stimulus, Syria, Saudi Arabia, gymnastics
Dreaming of a four-day work week? This is what happened when one company gave it a go. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.) 1. Coronavirus President
Continue Reading Trump returns and Republican 2024 prospects seek breakout moments at CPAC gathering
Republican politicians, media personalities and activists are gathering this weekend in Florida for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, an event that could offer an early window into the party’s 2024 presidential contest while also amplifying false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. Former President Donald Trump will be the star of the show
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Alibaba is back in Beijing’s good books for helping to fix poverty
Jack Ma‘s tech empire may still be facing tough new regulations in China, but Alibaba seems to have won at least a little bit of favor this week from President Xi Jinping. Alibaba was one of hundreds of companies that Xi commended on Thursday during a ceremony intended to bolster his years-long campaign to wipe
Continue Reading Russian diplomats and their families leave North Korea by hand-pushed rail trolley due to Covid-19 restrictions
Eight employees of Russia’s Embassy in Pyongyang and their families spent more than 34 hours trying to leave North Korea this week, a grueling trip that ended with at least one diplomat pushing his luggage and young children on a railway trolley into Russian territory. North Korea’s borders have been effectively locked down for months
Continue Reading Ex-USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert found dead after being charged with human trafficking and sex crimes, officials say
John Geddert, who coached the 2012 US Olympic women’s gymnastics team, was found dead Thursday after being charged with 24 felonies in connection with the abuse of young gymnasts, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Thursday. The 63-year-old was facing charges that included human trafficking, criminal sexual conduct and lying to a peace officer, a
Continue Reading After weeks of sharp declines, new Covid-19 cases are beginning to flatten
After six straight weeks of declines in new Covid-19 cases in the US, that number has started to plateau, even as hospitalizations and deaths continue to drop. The 7-day average of daily new cases was just over 72,000 on Wednesday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, a total that is relatively unchanged from last
Continue Reading US court awards $2.3 billion to USS Pueblo crew held hostage by North Korea more than 50 years ago
A US federal court has awarded $2.3 billion in damages to several crew members of the USS Pueblo and their surviving families, more than 50 years after North Korea seized the American naval vessel and took its crew hostage. More than 100 crew members and their relatives filed a suit against North Korea in February
Continue Reading Inside a luxury Thailand ‘golf quarantine’
At six in the morning, Heo Kwang-eum tees off another day in Thailand in coronavirus quarantine — literally. He’s one of dozens of South Korean visitors spending two weeks in isolation playing golf at a resort an hour north of Bangkok. The 66-year-old businessman is one of the first group of 41 Korean travelers to
Continue Reading Federal judge rules eviction moratorium is unconstitutional
A federal judge in Texas on Thursday ruled that the federal moratorium on evictions is unconstitutional, according to court documents. US District Judge John Barker, who was appointed by then-President Donald Trump to the court in the Eastern District of Texas, stopped short of issuing a preliminary injunction, but said he expected the US Centers
Continue Reading Biden to nominate 3 to USPS Board of Governors
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced three nominees to fill most of the vacancies on the US Postal Service Board of Governors, fulfilling a promise that the administration would make the board and the agency a priority in the early days of his presidency. The nominees include Ron Stroman, the former deputy postmaster general who
Continue Reading More than a dozen slum residents in an Indian city say they thought they were being vaccinated. They were part of clinical trials
The white van arrived in slum areas of Bhopal, a city in central India, blasting a message over the speaker system that seemed too good to refuse: “Come and take the coronavirus vaccine and get 750 rupees ($10).” Locals who recalled hearing it back in December said they scrambled to take up the offer —
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Thursday high school basketball scores – Feb. 25
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Continue Reading Proud Boys leader has no sympathy for lawmakers targeted by Capitol riot
The leader of the far-right Proud Boys group does not care that lawmakers were terrorized by rioters inside the US Capitol on January 6 as they tried to do their jobs. “I’m not gonna cry about people who don’t give a crap about their constituents. I’m not going to sympathize with them,” Enrique Tarrio says. More than a dozen people affiliated
Continue Reading Petrified tree up to 20 million years old found intact in Lesbos
Experts have made an “extraordinary” discovery of a tree which is still intact after being petrified by a volcanic eruption 20 million years ago in Lesbos, Greece. Lesbos’ Petrified Forest was formed 20 million years ago when a volcano exploded in the island’s north, covering the entire area with ash and lava. The area, which
Continue Reading What life is like in countries where Covid-19 vaccination is increasingly a success
How’s life in countries where coronavirus vaccination is increasingly a success story? Meanwhile asked CNN’s Lauren Kent about the UK, the first country in the world to start vaccinating citizens, and Sam Kiley about Israel, which leads the world in vaccination speed. “A strong scent of marijuana drifts down the tight alleys of Jaffa’s flea
Continue Reading Woman marks 100th birthday with window visit from friends and family
Click here for updates on this story YORK, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — The Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center hosted a 100th birthday window party for Anna “Romaine” Harris Frazier, who marked the milestone on Feb. 25. Frazier has lived at the facility since August 2019, and the home wanted to make sure she had her
Continue Reading ‘I feel defeated’: A pharmacist wants answers after her store did not receive vaccine shipment from Pa. Dept. of Health
Click here for updates on this story CHAMBERSBURG, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — A Franklin County pharmacy could run out of COVID-19 vaccine doses by Saturday. Healthcare professionals at Park Avenue Pharmacy in Chambersburg say they requested nearly 2,000 Pfizer first and second dose shots from the Pennsylvania Department of Health or DOH. As of 3 p.m.
Continue Reading Tiger Woods has a long, uncertain road ahead after car crash, emergency doctor says
Even after his emergency surgery, the path to recovery is long and uncertain for golf legend Tiger Woods, following his car accident in California. “He is still in that acute phase where they may still have a lot of work to do in the present, in moments, in days to come,” Dr. Jeremy Faust, emergency
Continue Reading Patty Murray rebukes Rand Paul for ‘harmful misrepresentations’ at historic confirmation hearing for Rachel Levine
A Senate confirmation hearing is now underway for Dr. Rachel Levine, President Joe Biden’s pick to serve as assistant health secretary, who would make history as the first out transgender federal official to be confirmed by the Senate. Democratic Sen. Patty Murray, the chair of the Health, Education Labor and Pensions Committee, rebuked GOP Sen.
Continue Reading Senate parliamentarian rules against including minimum wage in Covid relief bill
The Senate parliamentarian has ruled against including the increase in the minimum wage in the Covid relief bill. While Democrats had pushed for the increase to be included — and leadership expressed its disappointment in the ruling Thursday evening — its removal may actually make it easier to pass the bill, senior Democratic sources believe,
Continue Reading United Airline passenger from Pittsburgh shares terrifying experience after plane engine catches fire, rains debris
Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KDKA) — It started with a loud bang and ended in fierce flames. When a United Airlines passenger plane engine blew out with 231 passengers on board over Denver, one Pittsburgh family sat still and prayed. KDKA’s Meghan Schiller talked to the mother of three who
Continue Reading Reinfections could be more likely among those with a mild first case of COVID-19: case study
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV News) — Five seniors in a nursing facility in Kentucky were reinfected with COVID-19 after recovering from a mild case of the coronavirus, suggesting that some people may be more at risk for reinfection, and even experiencing worse outcomes the second time. The situation was described
Continue Reading Acting Capitol Police chief denies race played a role in security failures ahead of riot
There is no evidence that race played a role in the US Capitol Police’s failure to bolster security before the January 6 insurrection, the department’s top official told Congress on Thursday, as lawmakers sound the alarm over the threat posed by White supremacy and domestic terrorism. Appearing before a House appropriations subcommittee, acting US Capitol
Continue Reading Increasing number of unaccompanied children arriving at southern border setting off alarm bells for feds
The growing number of migrant children arriving alone at the US-Mexico border is raising alarm among officials scrambling to find enough space to shelter kids until they’re relocated with parents or relatives in the United States. On Thursday, a senior Health and Human Services Department official briefed Capitol Hill staff about the capacity challenges facing
Continue Reading Big Lie? Big Whoop: Many Republicans on Capitol Hill see little reason to bat down Trump’s election lies
The deadly January 6 insurrection in the Capitol may have caused many voters to recoil at former President Donald Trump’s election lies. But on Capitol Hill, it’s a different story. In interviews with more than two dozen House and Senate Republicans this week, a wide variety of GOP lawmakers refused to debunk Trump’s lie that
Continue Reading All eyes on Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough as she rules against minimum wage provision in Covid relief bill
A little known but powerful Senate official has ruled against including the increase in the minimum wage in the Covid relief bill, sources tell CNN. Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough made her ruling Thursday evening, after being thrust into the spotlight this week as Democrats were eager to see whether an increase to the federal minimum
Continue Reading Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot, two of her French bulldogs stolen
Lady Gaga’s dog walker was shot and her two French bulldogs, Koji and Gustav, were stolen Wednesday night in Hollywood, a source close to the singer tells CNN. The source said the singer “is offering half-a-million dollars to anyone who has her two dogs, no questions asked. Anyone who has the dogs can use this
Continue Reading University of Tennessee, Knoxville, renames 2 dorms for Black civil rights leaders
Two dorms at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will now bear the names of two Black civil rights leaders in the state “whose fight for equity and social justice transformed the state’s higher education system and the university,” according to a news release from the school. The dorms will be named after Rita Sanders Geier,
Continue Reading McConnell says he’ll ‘absolutely’ support Trump in 2024 if he’s the GOP nominee
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday he would “absolutely” support former President Donald Trump if he became the GOP presidential nominee in 2024, a notable commitment following his recent blistering critiques of the former President. While McConnell maintained that the 2024 presidential election cycle would be a “wide-open race,” when pressed by Fox News’
Continue Reading The Cherokee Nation acknowledges that descendants of people once enslaved by the tribe should also qualify as Cherokee
A longstanding dispute over who can be considered a citizen of the Cherokee Nation finally came to a conclusion this week. The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the tribal nation remove the phrase “by blood” from its constitution and other tribal laws. That change formally acknowledges that the descendants of Black people
Continue Reading Everything you need to know about the debate over the $15 minimum wage
House Democrats have included a minimum wage hike in their latest Covid relief bill, although a ruling from the Senate parliamentarian means it can’t be included in the final package. Improving worker pay is unrelated to pandemic relief in that raising the minimum wage has long been a Democratic priority. It is completely related in
Continue Reading A Wisconsin firefighter was shot after heat from a burning building discharges loaded firearm inside, the fire department says
A Wisconsin firefighter remains in critical condition after a loaded firearm inside a burning building discharged and struck him, according to the fire department. Justin Fredrickson, a firefighter with the Cornell Area Fire Department, was operating on a hose line outside of a fire in the Township of Willard last week when a loaded firearm
Continue Reading US carries out air strikes in Syria targeting Iranian backed militia structures
The US military struck a site in Syria on Thursday used by two Iranian-backed militia groups following rocket attacks on American forces in the region in the past two weeks, according to a US official. The strikes mark the military’s first known action under President Joe Biden. The site was not specifically tied to the
Continue Reading Student protesters urge state to change Dixie State University’s name
State Senate leaders in Utah say a bill to rename Dixie State University will get a debate this session, after a group of students rallied at the Capitol in favor of removing “Dixie” from the school’s name. About 50 students made the 300-mile bus trip from St. George, in the southwestern corner of the state,
Continue Reading The next Republican civil war: a fight over earmarks
As Democrats begin their march toward reinstating earmarks, Republicans are grappling with how their party will handle bringing back directed congressional spending. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suggested in a Fox News interview Thursday evening that Republicans won’t be asking for earmarks, which would have huge implications for spending legislation going forward and give Democrats
Continue Reading Arthritis drugs can help critically ill COVID-19 patients, study suggests
Drugs typically used to treat rheumatoid arthritis can help critically ill COVID-19 patients in intensive care units, one new study finds. But experts warn that more research is needed before doctors start using the drugs more widely, because another new study found that another, similar drug did not help patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia getting
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Idaho Falls water tower placement hearing
The Idaho Falls water tower project is continuing to move forward after a hearing Thursday about a conditional use permit.
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306 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 306 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on Thursday.
Continue Reading Mother, daughter honored by city for saving stranger on bridge
Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A mother and daughter are being honored by the City of Pittsburgh for being outstanding neighbors after they saved a stranger on the Homestead Grays Bridge. In Council Chambers Wednesday, Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich declared Feb. 24 Tanikka Pinnix and Layla Gooden Day, recognizing
Continue Reading AT&T is selling a stake in DirecTV, ending an infamous saga
AT&T on Thursday sold a minority stake in its video business to private equity firm TPG. The deal values DirecTV, AT&T TV and U-Verse at roughly $16 billion combined — less than a third of the $49 billion AT&T spent to buy DirecTV in 2015. The ill-timed deal was doomed from the start. AT&T bought
Continue Reading Mother shares new normal of pandemic learning with special-needs child
Click here for updates on this story HAVERTOWN, Pennsylvania (KYW) — The pandemic has impacted everyone, but especially children with special needs who do best when they follow a routine. Eyewitness News sat down with a Delaware County mom and her son to share at-home strategies every parent can use and to celebrate home-team heroes
Continue Reading Motorcycle deputy killed in crash
Click here for updates on this story LAKEWOOD, California (KABC) — A Los Angeles County sheriff’s motorcycle deputy was killed Thursday morning in a traffic collision in Lakewood, Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced. In a tweet, Villanueva said he was “saddened” to share news of the fatal crash, which occurred near Del Amo and Paramount boulevards.
Continue Reading Airbnb and DoorDash went public at the same time but see very different paths post-pandemic
Airbnb and DoorDash went public the same week in early December and were both met with strong demand from investors. But in their first earnings reports as publicly traded companies on Thursday, the two sharing economy businesses signaled very different possible paths forward after the pandemic ends. In a letter to investors, Airbnb said it
Continue Reading Historically racist single family zoning eliminated
Click here for updates on this story BERKELEY, California (KPIX) — A new plan to revamp Berkeley neighborhoods enacted by the city council this week updates zoning laws to end past policies of housing discrimination. Tuesday night, the Berkeley City Council voted unanimously to ban single-family zoning, a restriction that is coming under increased scrutiny
Continue Reading Young girl saves mom from burning home
Click here for updates on this story TURLOCK, California (KOVR) — A mom is alive thanks to the quick thinking of her 11-year-old daughter. The Tudor’s Turlock home caught fire last week. Flames quickly tore through the garage and up to the second floor. As smoke filled the air, Paisley Tudor focused on getting her
Continue Reading Hawaii restaurants hopeful as they move to Tier 3
Click here for updates on this story OAHU, Hawaii (KITV) — Many restaurants across O’ahu may now welcome more customers as the city began the first day of Tier 3 in its reopening strategy Thursday. Limits on capacity have been lifted and parties may now be capped at 10 people instead of five. Charles Wakeman,
Continue Reading Internship pays you to live in Vegas casino
Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — No, Las Vegas locals don’t live in casinos. But a new internship in Las Vegas will let you live in a hotel-casino for the summer. Station Casinos is looking for undergraduate interns for the 2021 Summer Internship Program. The 12-week program will include
Continue Reading Teacher under fire for death tweet
Click here for updates on this story PAROWAN, Utah (KSL) — The Iron County School District is investigating one of its teachers for a post on his Twitter account. The Feb. 13 tweet, which appears to be posted to Parowan High School humanities teacher Brian Townsend’s page, referenced killing Republican senators. When Brandon Harris saw
Continue Reading Italian ambassador died in gunbattle in DRC, not execution, prosecutor says
The two Italians killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday died in a gunbattle, and were not killed execution-style, prosecutor Alberto Pioletti told CNN on Thursday. Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio and Italian carabiniere, or paramilitary police officer, Vittorio Iacovacci, died on Monday after their car was attacked as they traveled in a UN
Continue Reading What Tiger Woods’s close call makes clear
We almost lost Tiger Woods in a gruesome car accident Tuesday along a Southern California highway during these final days of the month when America celebrates Black history. With apologies to late poet T. S. Eliot, such a horror would have made February the cruelest month, instead of April. Just four weeks ago, Hank Aaron
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