Footage shows gunfire between suspect, Decatur police
Click here for updates on this story Decatur, Georgia (Herald & Review) — Dramatic body cam footage shows the…
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Iowa man claims harassment in public housing unit
Click here for updates on this story Davenport, Iowa (Quad-City Times) — Willie Shorter woke up early Tuesday morning,…
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A British teenager fell into a 10-month coma before the pandemic. Now he’s waking up in a new world
Joseph Flavill slipped out of one world and woke up in another. On March 1, 2020, when the 19-year-old was struck by a car in Staffordshire, central…
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What it’s like to have a ski resort to yourself
Skiers dream of empty slopes and pristine powder to plunder at leisure, but what price would you put on this notion of nirvana? The idea of your own…
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Woman shot through wall of NYC apartment during snowstorm
Click here for updates on this story New York City (WABC) — The major nor’easter on Monday didn’t stop the…
Continue Reading Following controversial remarks by Tanzania’s president, WHO urges country to stick to science in fight against Covid-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging officials in Tanzania to follow science in the fight against the coronavirus, after the country’s…
Continue Reading Teachers have lost colleagues to Covid-19 and worry about being next. But, they say, no one’s listening
Were it not for the health benefits, Aimeé Gotreaux says she would have already resigned from her job as a special education teacher in Kennesaw,…
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CWD confirmed in hunting area near Cody
Wyoming Game and Fish has confirmed a new deer hunt region has found positive tests for chronic wasting disease (CWD).…
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US extends nuclear arms treaty with Russia
The United States has extended a key nuclear arms control treaty with Russia for five years, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Wednesday.…
Continue Reading Golden Globe nominations make for history-making day for female directors
It’s a Golden Globes first, but hopefully, not a Golden Globes last. For the first time in the award show’s history, three female…
Continue Reading SoCal family shares warning of rare illness linked to coronavirus after 8-year-old son hospitalized
Click here for updates on this story Los Angeles (KABC) — The family of a Southern California child who became…
Continue Reading ‘Loneliness pandemic’: How widows are dealing with grief amid COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — While studies and polls have show that loneliness…
Continue Reading Canadian dual citizen ordered to pick one nationality in Hong Kong prison
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — A dual citizen of Canada and China was taken…
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Snowy and slick to start
Snow and rain with winds of 20+mph, slick spots so be cautious. Some sun may appear later and highs not much past freezing. Lows tonight in the…
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Wall Street is keeping very close tabs on WallStreetBets. Here’s how
Hedge funds, investment bankers and other institutional investors are desperate to find the next GameStop — before it’s too late.…
Continue Reading Supreme Court delays oral arguments on border wall and asylum rule
The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to postpone oral arguments in significant cases regarding former President Donald Trump’s border wall and a…
Continue Reading Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes is a Super Bowl matchup that spans the ages
A lot of numbers get thrown around during Super Bowl week. This year, it includes this: 18 years, 45 days. That’s the age gap between…
Continue Reading Democrats jump on Republican divisions in effort to avoid midterm letdown
Democrats tasked with protecting majorities in the House and Senate are seizing on deep divisions within the Republican Party, hoping that stoking…
Continue Reading Dog lost in Louisiana crash last month has been found
Click here for updates on this story Grand Cane, Louisiana (KTBS) — A happy update in DeSoto Parish. A dog that was…
Continue Reading Valentine’s Day Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about Valentine’s Day, celebrated every February 14. Facts There are several different theories about…
Continue Reading Hitler quote displayed in Nebraska middle school hallway
Click here for updates on this story Omaha, Nebraska (WOWT) — The Westside Community School District is apologizing…
Continue Reading Iraq Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the country of Iraq which borders Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Iran and the Persian Gulf. About Iraq (from the…
Continue Reading Biden: No family members will be involved in any government decisions
President Joe Biden vowed that no one in his extended family will have sway over government decisions in an interview with People magazine published…
Continue Reading FBI raids homes of 2 men who held rally on eve of Capitol attack
The FBI recently raided the homes of two men who sponsored an invective-laced rally near the US Capitol a day before the deadly insurrection, the…
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Identity released of 3 Idaho National Guard members killed in helicopter crash
Three Idaho Army National Guard personnel were killed after their helicopter crashed south of Lucky Peak near Boise shortly after 8 p.m.…
Continue Reading Washington Post: Manhattan DA considering prosecuting Steve Bannon after Trump pardon
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is considering bringing state charges against Steve Bannon related to the same border wall fundraising…
Continue Reading FAA to oversee investigation of SpaceX Mars rocket prototype’s explosive landing
The Federal Aviation Administration said it will oversee an investigation into a crash landing of a SpaceX prototype rocket on Tuesday. The…
Continue Reading Hundreds of congressional staffers sign letter to senators urging them to convict Trump
Hundreds of congressional staffers wrote an open letter to senators urging them to consider the trauma aides experienced during the deadly…
Continue Reading Biden channels Reagan in push for Covid relief
In another time, Joe Biden might have been the emissary explaining to a president what is doable — and what is not — on Capitol Hill.…
Continue Reading House Republicans weigh stripping Greene from committee assignments as GOP senators repudiate her views
The fate of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene‘s future is now in the hands of a group of House Republicans who are deliberating whether to punish the…
Continue Reading Trump’s impeachment defense takes shape
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump filed a 14-page brief Tuesday that previews two main arguments we can expect to hear when the Senate…
Continue Reading Fact check: Trump’s official response to impeachment includes obvious lies
Former President Donald Trump continues to defend the ludicrous lie that led him down the road to a second impeachment — even in his legal…
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School Closures 02/03/2021
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The following schools are closed today due to inclement weather or power outages. ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NORTH FREMONT…
Continue Reading Read: Hill staffers sign letter urging senators to convict Trump at impeachment trial
More than 370 congressional staffers from both the House and Senate have signed a letter advocating for former President Donald Trump’s…
Continue Reading How Amazon can keep thriving even without Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO of Amazon, but investors aren’t too worried about the company’s next steps. What’s happening:…
Continue Reading 5 children and a man are killed in a shooting in Muskogee, Oklahoma
A shooting at a home in eastern Oklahoma has left five children and a man dead, and a woman hospitalized with serious injuries, police said Tuesday…
Continue Reading Clarence Thomas’ wife apologizes to his former clerks for divide that developed amid fallout over Capitol riot
Ginni Thomas, the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas and a longtime conservative activist, has apologized to his former Supreme Court clerks for her…
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Golden Globes 2021 nominations: How to watch
Nominations for the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards, celebrating the best in television and film, will be announced Wednesday starting at 8:30 a.m.…
Continue Reading Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi detained for 2 weeks under import-export laws following coup
Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained for two weeks, according to her party’s spokesperson, two days after the…
Continue Reading Trump powers GOP schism over Greene and Cheney
The Republican civil war hits a critical moment on Wednesday over the fate of two prominent lawmakers who represent rival visions for a party torn by…
Continue Reading Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi detained following coup
Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained for two weeks, according to her party’s spokesperson, two days after the…
Continue Reading Black History Month: Major Taylor
Cycling is viewed mostly as a White sport. But one of the fastest men ever to race on two wheels was Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor (1878-1932),…
Continue Reading India cuts internet around New Delhi as protesting farmers clash with police
Internet access remained blocked Monday in several districts of a state bordering India’s capital following violent weekend clashes between…
Continue Reading With coup label, Capitol rioters join communist party and White supremacists, university project says
The Capitol rioters have joined a small but notorious cadre in the annals of history: a trio that since the end of World War II has attempted to…
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Jobless Americans missed $17.6 billion in benefits last month because of relief bill delays
Jobless Americans missed out on billions of dollars of benefits last month because then-President Donald Trump and Congress did not finalize a…
Continue Reading ‘We are lost:’ Fox News suffers ratings slump while staffers fret about post-Trump future
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. “We are…
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70% to 85% of Americans need to be fully vaccinated for a return to normal, Fauci says. So far it’s less than 2%
About 70% to 85% of the US population should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the country can begin to return to a sense of normalcy, Dr.…
Continue Reading Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine may cut coronavirus transmission, UK researchers say
The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine may reduce transmission of the virus, rather than simply reducing the severity of disease, UK researchers…
Continue Reading Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi remanded in custody following coup
Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been remanded in custody for two weeks, according to her party’s spokesperson, two days…
Continue Reading The shadow vessel concept that keeps superyachts free from Covid-19
For those lucky enough to own a superyacht, the prospect of escaping to open waters and living in the lap of luxury has continued to be a reality…
Continue Reading I’ve had my COVID-19 vaccine — now what can I safely do? Your questions answered
The day has finally come. You’ve received the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine currently on the Western market — Moderna,…
Continue Reading GameStop stock is plummeting but the Reddit rebellion is just beginning
No matter what happens next to shares of GameStop and AMC or the price of silver, average Joes and Janes are now an undeniable force to be reckoned…
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Kia stock soars on talk of Apple car deal
Kia Motors’ stock just had its best day in more than two decades after news media in South Korea reported that it was closing in on a major…
Continue Reading British scientists say the next dangerous Covid variant is likely already out there. We just don’t know it yet
Almost a month into a third nationwide lockdown, most of England seems to be in hibernation: stores are shuttered, high streets are deserted, and…
Continue ReadingA personal meal plan can save your sanity this year
Even if you haven’t made resolutions this year, you might want to make an exception for meal planning. Think it’s impossible? The key…
Continue Reading Shutout by allies, Canada will produce its own vaccines by the end of 2021
Canada says it has signed a tentative agreement with US vaccine firm Novavax to produce millions of doses of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate at a…
Continue Reading First came Covid lockdown. Now a bushfire is forcing these Australians to evacuate
The state of Western Australia is facing an “unprecedented situation” as it battles a raging wildfire while millions of residents are…
Continue Reading As a voice for social justice, the legacy of Patrick Mahomes grows
Patrick Mahomes already has several athletic accolades at the age of 25. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has the opportunity to win back-to-back…
Continue Reading 70%-85% of Americans need to be fully vaccinated for a return to normal, Fauci says. So far it’s less than 2%
About 70% to 85% of the US population should be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before the country can begin to return to a sense of normalcy, Dr.…
Continue Reading Hospital staff treat an elderly couple hospitalized with coronavirus to a dinner date together
A dinner date in a hospital brought together a couple — married for 63 years — that had been separated by Covid-19. Frank Martinez, 93,…
Continue Reading WHO team heads to China bat lab at the center of coronavirus conspiracies
A team of World Health Organization investigators in Wuhan are visiting a laboratory Wednesday that has been the focus of conspiracies and…
Continue Reading Biden looks to be in ‘lockstep’ with allies on China
The Biden administration wants to be “in lockstep” with allies and partners and then will engage with China, US State Department…
Continue Reading Several people were injured after a small explosion sparked a fire north of Los Angeles
Several people were injured Tuesday after a small explosion near a filming site in the hills north of Los Angeles sparked a fire, officials said.…
Continue Reading Trump powers GOP schism over Taylor Greene and Cheney
The Republican civil war hits a critical moment on Wednesday over the fate of two prominent lawmakers who represent rival visions for a party torn by…
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Tuesday high school basketball scores – Feb. 2
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Girls district tournaments, boys high school…
Continue Reading Five children and a man are killed in a shooting in Muskogee, Oklahoma
A shooting at a home in eastern Oklahoma has left five children and a man dead, and a woman hospitalized with serious injuries, police said Tuesday…
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Madison shuts down Highland in district tournament
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Madison opened the 5A District 5/6 girls basketball tournament with a 39-23 win over Highland. The Bobcats advance to visit…
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Top seed Rigby beats Idaho Falls to open district tournament
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Number one seed Rigby beat fifth seed Idaho Falls 56-33 to open the 5A District 5/6 tournament Tuesday. The Trojans advance to…
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s terrifying ordeal
The images of a right-wing mob sacking the Capitol in support of former President Donald Trump and his false claims of election fraud shocked the…
Continue Reading A California man dies after falling 95-feet while canyoneering in Death Valley National Park
A man canyoneering in Death Valley National Park has died after falling off a cliff, according to the National Park Service (NPS). Justin Ibershoff,…
Continue Reading Here’s why some people test positive after getting a COVID-19 vaccine
A COVID-19 vaccine does not provide full or immediate protection, which means it’s still possible to get infected and test positive for the…
Continue Reading Blinken speaks with families of US hostages and wrongful detainees
Secretary of State Antony Blinken talked on Tuesday with the loved ones of Americans held hostage or unlawfully detained abroad — a gesture of…
Continue Reading Democrats look to barrel ahead with ‘big, bold’ Covid-19 relief plan
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats at lunch Tuesday that he wants a “big, bold package”…
Continue Reading Bidens pay their respects to Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick as officer lies in honor at Capitol
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrived at the US Capitol late Tuesday night to pay their respects to fallen US Capitol Police Officer…
Continue Reading Biden pays respects to Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick as officer lies in honor at Capitol
President Joe Biden arrived at the US Capitol late Tuesday night to pay his respects to fallen US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, whose…
Continue Reading Cheney shoring up GOP support behind the scenes ahead of crucial conference meeting
Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming has been quietly reaching out to GOP House members aiming to lock down their support amid the push to oust her…
Continue Reading A surprise announcement in Amazon’s blockbuster earnings
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Continue Reading After a luggage mishap, this traveler is on the hunt to find a $22,000 flute he left on a Chicago train
A traveler found himself in the ultimate luggage mishap: he lost a $22,000 flute left to him by his late grandmother on a Chicago subway. The doors…
Continue Reading Amazon gets court to block $3.3 billion retail deal involving India’s richest man
Amazon has been handed a major legal victory in its fight to block a multibillion-dollar deal between two of India’s biggest retailers. A court…
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SIPH on board with Governor Little’s move to Stage 3
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has endorsed Governor Brad Little decision on Tuesday to move Idaho to Stage 3.…
Continue Reading Judge grants Minneapolis teachers temporary restraining order halting in-person teaching for some
A weekend temporary order allowed some Minneapolis Public School District (MPS) teachers and staff to not return to in-person work Monday due to…
Continue Reading GOP senators distance themselves from Marjorie Taylor Greene but no decision yet on removing her from committees
The fate of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene‘s future is now in the hands of a group of House Republicans who are deliberating whether to punish the…
Continue Reading Investigators struggle to build murder case in death of US Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick
Investigators are struggling to build a federal murder case regarding fallen US Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, vexed by a lack of evidence…
Continue Reading Remains of US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lie in honor at Capitol
The remains of the late US Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick arrived at the US Capitol on Tuesday night to lie in honor in the…
Continue Reading Officer under investigation following viral video of excessive force
Click here for updates on this story SOUTH FULTON, Georgia (WGCL) — The City of South Fulton responded to a video that…
Continue Reading Remains of US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick arrive at US Capitol to lie in honor
The remains of the late US Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick arrived Tuesday night to lie in honor in the US Capitol Rotunda, less than four…
Continue Reading Man accused of impersonating an officer to swindle businesses
Click here for updates on this story VILLA RICA, Georgia (WGCL) — A West Georgia man has been arrested for…
Continue Reading House approves new fines for members who don’t complete security screening before entering floor
The House of Representatives has officially created a new rule that will fine any member for failing to complete security screening prior to entering…
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Bannock Sheriffs Office retires drug dog into care of his handler
After 8 years in the force, Bannock County Sheriff drug dog Ryder is retiring into the care of his…
Continue Reading These dinosaurs may have used their frills to flirt
Many dinosaurs had distinctive bony frills around their necks — the best-known being the distinctive Triceratops. It’s not a feature…
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ISP is looking for aggressive driving
This is a scene no one should have to see up close and…
Continue Reading Two women were killed in murder-for-hire plot gone wrong, Louisiana sheriff says
Three men from Louisiana are facing murder charges after two women — including the sister of one of the men — were killed in a…
Continue Reading Republican senators distance themselves from Marjorie Taylor Greene as she meets with McCarthy
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is in an hours-long meeting with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, an incendiary freshman lawmaker, who has come…
Continue Reading New York governor signs bill to repeal ‘walking while trans’ ban
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill Tuesday repealing a controversial statute commonly known as the “walking while trans” ban. Both…
Continue Reading Biden administration announces direct vaccine shipments to pharmacies
The Biden administration announced Tuesday it will begin direct shipments of coronavirus vaccines to retail pharmacies next week, expanding points of…
Continue Reading A radical idea to solve the GOP civil war
The dominant storyline in American politics at the moment is the ongoing battle between the establishment wing and the Trump wing of the Republican…
Continue Reading Mickey Callaway, Angels pitching coach, accused of sexually inappropriate behavior
The Los Angeles Angels suspended pitching coach Mickey Callaway on Tuesday following a report by The Athletic alleging Callaway sent inappropriate…
Continue Reading Family, hospital staff recalls moment baby was born in car during Winter Storm Cooper
Click here for updates on this story NORWICH, Connecticut (WFSB) — A baby was born in the front seat of her parent’s…
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