Here is what we know about the mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado, that left 10 dead
Ten people, including a Boulder police officer and a store manager, were killed when a gunman attacked a King Soopers supermarket in Colorado. A…
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Senate confirms first out transgender federal official, Rachel Levine, as assistant health secretary
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Rachel Levine as assistant secretary of health at the Department of Health and Human Services, the first out…
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Blinken’s show of unity with NATO and Europe shadowed by disagreement over gas pipeline
Secretary of State Antony Blinken repeated his warning Wednesday that the US will consider sanctions if work on a gas pipeline between Russian and…
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Restaurant receives Barstool funds after tough pandemic challenges
Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas (KFSM) — Herman’s Rib House in Fayetteville is getting…
Continue Reading Officials want families to get COVID tests after coming back from spring break trips
Click here for updates on this story MICHIGAN (WNEM) — With a rise in cases just before many mid-Michigan students head…
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Miley Cyrus pens sweet tribute to character Hannah Montana
Miley Cyrus has paid tribute to “the greatest gift a girl could ask for”on the 15th anniversary the series that made her a star. On…
Continue Reading Lawmakers ask Biden to issue waiver to make Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for members of military
A group of Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting that he issue a “waiver of informed consent” to make…
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‘Invincible’ takes yet another leap into the dark side of superheroes
Amazon already has a searing satire about out-of-control superheroes, “The Boys,” which has quickly become its signature series.…
Continue Reading A body is found after a firefighter goes missing in a fire that killed a resident at an assisted-living center in New York
A residential assisted living center in a suburb of New York City caught fire and partially collapsed early Tuesday, leaving one resident dead and a…
Continue Reading Trudeau ‘concerned’ about vaccine restrictions; no indication Canada is impacted
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that while he…
Continue Reading All-women broadcast crew hopes to ‘ignite some dreams’ covering Raptors game
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — In an NBA first, an all-female broadcast team is…
Continue Reading Here’s what we know about the Boulder, Colorado, mass shooting suspect
Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa was identified by authorities Tuesday as the gunman who opened fire at a King Soopers grocery store in Colorado, killing 10…
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Madison appoints new superintendent
At a recent school board meeting, the Madison Board of Trustees unanimously voted for Assistant Superintendent Randy Lords to be the district’s new…
Continue Reading Blinken’s show of unity with NATO and Europe shadowed by disagreement over gas pipeline between Russia and Germany
Secretary of State Antony Blinken repeated his warning Wednesday that the US will consider sanctions if work on a gas pipeline between Russian and…
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Spring recreation reminders on the Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is reminding you winter wildlife restrictions remain in effect until May 1, 2020.…
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The Cinnamon Toast Crunch shrimp-gate didn’t have to go viral
Disgusting. That’s what everyone thought when they first heard about the saga of the cinnamon-and-sugar encrusted shrimp tail found in a box of…
Continue Reading Woman dragged by car during robbery
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — An Asian woman was injured after being briefly dragged by a…
Continue Reading Google offered a professor $60,000, but he turned it down. Here’s why
When Luke Stark sought money from Google in November he had no idea he’d be turning down $60,000 from the tech giant in March. Stark, an…
Continue Reading Pharmacy receives ‘no explanation why’ it stopped receiving COVID-19 vaccine after administering 1st shots
Click here for updates on this story UPPER DARBY, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A small drug store in Delaware County says…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 216 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 216 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
Continue Reading ‘We are trying to live.’ Vaccine hesitancy is decreasing as call for equitable access intensifies
Getting a Covid-19 vaccine appointment was frustrating for Brenda Hong. The 75-year-old said the online registration system was tough to navigate and…
Continue Reading Former Border Patrol chiefs to congressional leaders: ‘The patchwork system in place continues to fail us all’
Nearly a dozen retired Border Patrol chiefs implored congressional leadership Wednesday to provide additional resources and take steps to reform the…
Continue Reading Dolphins spotted swimming in East River near Brooklyn
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Dolphins were spotted swimming in the East River off of…
Continue Reading Bernie Sanders doesn’t ‘feel comfortable’ about Twitter’s permanent ban against Trump despite him being a ‘pathological liar’
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders denounced former President Donald Trump in strong terms in an interview released Tuesday but said Twitter’s…
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Athlete of the Week: Hunter Hobbs, South Fremont wrestling
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week took home another state championship in wrestling by finishing with a…
Continue Reading Sidney Powell’s defense in defamation suit could put her in legal jeopardy
Sidney Powell, President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, filed an eye-popping brief this week that could potentially doom her chances of…
Continue Reading Disney testing facial recognition tech for park entry
Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO (WFOR) — Disney is testing facial recognition technology. A company blog…
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Wyoming House passes Medicaid expansion bill on 32-28 vote
The Wyoming House of Representatives passed a bill on a 32-28 vote Wednesday to expand Medicaid eligibility to low-income…
Continue Reading World War II hero Jacob Cruz’s remains returned home
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — The remains of a World War II hero are finally home,…
Continue Reading Virginia governor signs historic bill abolishing death penalty into law
After centuries of carrying out executions, Virginia on Wednesday became the 23rd state to abolish the death penalty after Gov. Ralph Northam signed…
Continue Reading Officer Eric Talley among 10 victims of supermarket shooting was an ‘American Hero’
Click here for updates on this story BOULDER, Colorado (KCNC) — Boulder Police Officer Eric Talley was among the 10…
Continue Reading A man drove through a crosswalk during a ‘Stop Asian Hate’ rally and authorities say they’re investigating the incident as a hate crime
Authorities in Los Angeles County say they are investigating an incident at a “Stop Asian Hate” rally over the weekend as a potential…
Continue Reading Animal abuse suspect caught on camera
Click here for updates on this story PLANO, Texas (KTVT) — Plano police are asking for the public’s help identifying…
Continue Reading Biden announces $81 billion for schools as part of Covid-19 relief law
President Joe Biden announced the release of $81 billion in funding from the Covid-19 relief law for school reopening Wednesday, part of the…
Continue Reading Patriots release controversial kicker Justin Rohrwasser, who was drafted by team with a ‘Three Percenters’ tattoo
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — It appears as though Justin Rohrwasser’s Patriots career is over…
Continue Reading Regular Joes: Biden and Manchin, whose old relationship faces new test
When President Barack Obama was in office and the White House needed to reach Sen. Joe Manchin, one person was always tasked with making the call:…
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How Prince Harry got his new job
Prince Harry has found a new gig: The Duke of Sussex joined a startup called BetterUp as chief impact officer, which provides mental health services…
Continue Reading Nicolas Sarkozy Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France. Personal Birth date: January 28, 1955 Birth place: Paris, France…
Continue Reading Biden assigning Harris to lead diplomatic efforts in Central America to address immigration
President Joe Biden is tasking Vice President Kamala Harris with overseeing efforts with Central American countries to stem the flow of migrants to…
Continue Reading White headmaster at New York Catholic school resigns after telling a Black student to kneel and apologize ‘the African way’
The White headmaster of a Catholic school on Long Island has resigned following reports that he had a Black student kneel in apology last month,…
Continue Reading HuffPost names Danielle Belton of The Root as its new editor in chief
HuffPost has finally found its new editor in chief. Danielle Belton, the editor in chief of The Root, will take the helm of the publication that is…
Continue Reading Boulder killings bring back dark memories for survivor of National Supermarkets massacre
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Harold Meyer has made this trip before. He has been making it…
Continue Reading Elizabeth Warren grills Janet Yellen: Why isn’t BlackRock ‘too big to fail?’
Senator Elizabeth Warren wants to know why the Biden administration isn’t more concerned that BlackRock manages $9 trillion in assets —…
Continue Reading Man accused of spreading roofing nails across the entrance, exit of police department
Click here for updates on this story PLYMOUTH, Connecticut (WFSB) — Plymouth police have arrested a man who is accused…
Continue Reading Family driving to dinner has rock thrown at windshield
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Nashville man and his family were heading to…
Continue Reading White House looks at ‘ghost guns’ as it weighs executive actions
The White House is weighing whether to issue a number of gun safety measures through executive action even as they publicly press Congress to move…
Continue Reading Biden’s dogs are back at the White House
Both of the President and first lady’s dogs, Major and Champ, have returned to the White House after spending some time in Delaware following a…
Continue Reading Prosecutors allege Oath Keepers leader and Proud Boys coordinated before Capitol attack
A leader among the paramilitary group the Oath Keepers said he was coordinating with the Proud Boys about how their members would work together at…
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Google wants to give researchers money. Some no longer want to take it
When Luke Stark sought money from Google in November he had no idea he’d be turning down $60,000 from the tech giant in March. Stark, an…
Continue Reading Baby born on highway outside of Chicago
Click here for updates on this story DARIEN, Illinois (WQAD) — A baby boy was born during rush hour on an interstate…
Continue Reading Second eaglet hatches in Hays bald eagle nest just hours after its sibling hatched
Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — Just hours after its sibling hatched, a second eaglet hatched…
Continue Reading Family remembers toddler who was hit by van, killed
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WBAL) — Police are still investigating the death of a toddler who was…
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Ex-Wyoming probation officer pleads guilty to sexual assault
A former probation officer in Wyoming has pleaded guilty to sexual assault after disclosing a physical relationship with a parolee under her…
Continue Reading 33-year-old spends three months in hospital, loses leg due to COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI (WLWT) — A message of resilience and the long-term battle with COVID-19…
Continue Reading Luxury travel agency drops Trump Hotels
Virtuoso, a global travel agency consortium, has dropped all Trump Hotels from its exclusive listings. “Trump Hotels are no longer part of the…
Continue Reading Incident at Asian restaurant sparks community support
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WISN) — An incident at a Shorewood restaurant Monday night led to a…
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Fierce derby between Japan and South Korea sparking more concern than excitement
It’s the biggest football match in 10 years between two fierce rivals, but Japan’s meeting with South Korea appears to be sparking more…
Continue Reading Kahl nomination to advance to Senate floor after Manchin supports imperiled pick
Colin Kahl’s nomination to be Pentagon policy chief is on track to advance to the Senate floor after West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin…
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Yellowstone announces fee increases to fishing and boating permits
Fees for fishing and boating permits in Yellowstone National Park increased Wednesday.…
Continue Reading Tech CEO explains why he hired Prince Harry
Prince Harry has found a new gig: The Duke of Sussex joined a startup called BetterUp as chief impact officer, which provides mental health services…
Continue Reading ‘Glee’ cast will reunite to honor LGBTQ teens at the GLAAD Media Awards
The cast of “Glee” will reunite in honor of LGBTQ+ teens at the upcoming 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Demi Lovato will introduce them,…
Continue Reading Steve Kerr calls for tougher gun control measures following Boulder shooting
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has called for stronger gun control measures in the United States following this week’s mass…
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A top health official warned relaxing Covid-19 measures threatens progress. A day later, more states said they were easing restrictions
A top health official warned the US could see an “avoidable” Covid-19 surge if Americans let up on mitigation measures now. A day later,…
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Wrong-way crash fatalities on the rise in Idaho
In Idaho, wrong-way deaths are up 50%, climbing from two to three deaths each year.…
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Be the Match donor registry event Wednesday
Idaho State University Honors College students will honor the wishes of their late fellow students by helping to increase the pool of potential blood…
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Ex-Idaho nurse resentenced, released in 2018 murder case
A former nurse in Idaho who admitted to helping a Colorado rancher cover up the killing of his fiancee Kelsey Berreth was released on parole after…
Continue Reading German Catholic clergy rebel against Vatican over same-sex unions
German Catholic theologians and clergy have mobilized against a recent ruling from the Vatican that said the Catholic Church would not bless same-sex…
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Idaho lawmakers face tight schedule to extend tax deadline
Legislation extending the tax filing deadline from April 15 to May 17 for Idaho residents will be among lawmakers’ top priorities for when they…
Continue Reading A young grocery store manager and a heroic officer were among the 10 Boulder shooting victims
Rikki Olds was a vivacious, strong, and independent young woman who worked as a front-end manager at a King Soopers grocery store. “She was so…
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Free COVID-19 testing for Teton County, Wyo. after spring break
The Teton County Health Department is now offering free COVID-19 testing for the community after spring break.…
Continue Reading Elk population continues to grow slow & steady, 20 years after reintroduction into Smokies
Click here for updates on this story GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK, North Carolina (WLOS) — It’s been 20 years…
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Pocatello Yard Waste Collection Program begins April 5
The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s Yard Waste Collection Program is about to get…
Continue Reading Sidney Powell’s ridiculous defense in big lie case
Sidney Powell, the former Trump lawyer who famously threatened to “release the Kraken” in her quest to overturn the results of the 2020…
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All Idahoans over age 16 can access COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5
The Department of Health and Welfare has changed the date and time for this week’s media briefing about the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho to 12:30 p.m.…
Continue Reading AP journalist released from detention in Myanmar
Associated Press journalist Thein Zaw has been released from detention in Myanmar three weeks after he was arrested for covering a protest against…
Continue Reading This Bill Gates-backed startup will soon help power a giant mine
Heliogen, the Bill Gates-backed clean energy startup, is bringing its field of mirrors to the Mojave Desert. In a bid to bring carbon-free power to…
Continue Reading How Shamus Goss transformed from convict to verified rapper, Shay Bxxgie
Click here for updates on this story GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — Gwinnett County native Shamus…
Continue Reading Oakland will give low-income families of color $500 per month, no strings attached
Low-income families of color in Oakland, California, could receive some extra financial assistance over the next year and a half. Oakland Mayor Libby…
Continue Reading Republicans and Democrats have found one thing they can all rally around: Curbing China’s influence
A bipartisan group of senators is pushing to pass legislation as soon as next month to try to rein in China’s economic influence on the United…
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Rigby Police Chief raises stalking awareness, prevention
Rigby Police Chief Sam Tower announced Wednesday it is his personal mission to further educate the public on awareness and prevention of…
Continue Reading Water cascades down Uluru after heavy rains batter northern Australia
After heavy rains battered northern Australia for almost a week, stunning footage has emerged of waterfalls at Uluru, the sacred sandstone monolith…
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Hit and run crash results in felony DUI arrest
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies located a 59-year-old Shelley man Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. after he was reported to have been intoxicated and…
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Man arrested for kidnapping woman
Clark County Dispatch received a 911 call from a distraught female Tuesday around 9:30 a.m. claiming she was being held against her will and was in…
Continue Reading Venice and Florence demand a halt to Airbnb
Tourists sprawled over sidewalks, garbage piled up in the streets, and thousands-strong lines to enter museums. Overtourism feels a long time ago…
Continue Reading Police suspect foul play after 8-year-old boy killed in possible drowning at hotel
Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — A mother and her boyfriend are being questioned after an…
Continue Reading Buy-back schemes and stricter gun laws: How other countries responded to mass shootings
Monday’s mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado is the latest tragedy to plague the United States’ tragic record on gun killings —…
Continue Reading Get ready to see more films like ‘Cruella’ on Disney+
Even as the pandemic pummeled its businesses, Disney managed to eke out a blockbuster success with its streaming service, Disney+. But to keep those…
Continue Reading Bethenny Frankel is engaged to Paul Bernon
Bethenny Frankel is engaged. “The Real Housewives of New York” star is set to wed Paul Bernon, an entrepreneur based in New York,…
Continue Reading Olympic silver medalist Ryo Miyake delivers food for Uber Eats to fund Tokyo 2020 dream
Olympic fencer Ryo Miyake took up a new job last year: delivering food for Uber Eats. Miyake, who won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics, put…
Continue Reading Man survives after being bitten by venomous pet snake
Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WRAL) — A Raleigh man took himself straight to the…
Continue Reading Merkel says confusion over Easter restrictions were ‘singularly and alone my mistake’
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has walked back on her plan to impose a new hard lockdown during the upcoming Easter holiday, apologizing for causing…
Continue Reading Prince Harry lands new job as a tech executive
Prince Harry has officially arrived in California. The Duke of Sussex has joined Silicon Valley startup BetterUp as its chief impact officer, the…
Continue Reading Crane for Netflix shoot falls onto home amid strong winds
Click here for updates on this story PASADENA, California (KABC) — A crane being used in a Netflix shoot fell and hit a…
Continue Reading Photographer revisits families he captured a year after lockdown
Click here for updates on this story SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (KPHO, KTVK) — A Scottsdale photographer who documented the…
Continue Reading Tencent’s profits are soaring. But investors are worried about a crackdown by China
Tencent just posted a huge jump in profits, but that won’t stop investors from fretting over whether it’ll become the next big target of…
Continue Reading 4 Whataburgers set to open are just the beginning, chain says
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Whataburger says the plans to open four area…
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7 in 10 people hospitalized for COVID-19 have not fully recovered five months after discharge, study says
Seven in 10 people hospitalized for COVID-19 have not fully recovered five months after discharge, a new study finds. The COVID survivors continued…
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Bright before Snow tomorrow
High pressure has made for a cold and bright start, then clouds increase with highs in the low to mid 40’s, 35 in Jackson. Snow develops for central…
Continue Reading How an alleged Russian spy ring stole NATO and EU secrets from Bulgaria
Secretly shot video tells the story of an alleged spy ring at work in Bulgaria’s capital. A woman in a white jacket arrives at the Russian…
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