For the first time since June, SLU Hospital has no Covid-19 patients on ventilators
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Empty beds and more importantly empty ventilators; it means…
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Merrick Garland finally got his Senate vote. Now comes the hard part
Merrick Garland faces multiple crises to address and politically tough decisions to make as he belatedly takes the reins at the Justice Department as…
Continue Reading ‘He is trying to kill me’: 911 call records woman begging for help in fatal stabbing
Click here for updates on this story KENOSHA COUNTY, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A 51-year-old Kenosha man is accused of…
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While states repeal mask mandates, the federal government quietly considers mask regulations for workers
A federal regulatory agency is approaching the deadline to decide whether masks should be required at workplaces in the United States, in response to…
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364 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 364 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…
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Google Maps gets a fresh coat of paint
Google Maps is making some social media-inspired updates to encourage more user-generated content in the app. The app on Thursday introduced several…
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Postmaster General DeJoy gives himself an ‘A’ grade despite widespread criticism
Embattled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said he would give himself an “A” for his stewardship of the US Postal Service, despite what he…
Continue Reading The Weeknd is boycotting future Grammys
The Weeknd is officially boycotting the Grammys, the singer told The New York Times. The pop star said he will no longer submit songs for the music…
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‘Long Live Rock’ celebrates hard rock’s communal vibe but downplays its excess
“Long Live Rock … Celebrate the Chaos” exalts the communal nature of hard rock, while mostly glossing over its excesses. The new…
Continue Reading ‘The One’ ranks second among dramas about finding love through DNA
“The One” takes an enticing idea –what would happen if everyone could be romantically paired with their perfect match by DNA?…
Continue Reading Biden administration takes final step to end Trump-era ‘public charge’ rule
The Biden administration on Thursday took the final step to end the controversial Trump-era rule that makes it more difficult for immigrants to…
Continue Reading Biden will direct states to open vaccinations to all adults by May 1
President Joe Biden will use his first evening address to the nation Thursday to announce he is directing US states to open coronavirus vaccine…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 179 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 179 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Idaho gas prices skyrocket
Idaho gas prices edged above the national average Thursday to statewide average $2.84 per gallon. …
Continue Reading Alleged Oath Keeper charged in Capitol riot chauffeured Roger Stone, FBI agent says
An alleged Oath Keeper charged in the Capitol riot was a driver for Roger Stone as part of his security detail at an event one day before the attack,…
Continue Reading Mississippi governor signs bill banning transgender students from women’s sports, approving first anti-trans law of 2021
Transgender athletes in Mississippi’s public schools and colleges will no longer be allowed to compete in women’s sports after the…
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IF council members to discuss Northgate/1st Street area-wide planning study
The future of Idaho Fall’s City Center may take a critical turn Thursday…
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Warming trend into the weekend
We have an area of low pressure to our south over Utah, spinning up scattered snow showers to our south. We’ll have a few snow showers possible for…
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More European nations pause AstraZeneca vaccine use as blood clot reports investigated
Denmark, Iceland and Norway have suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine while the European Union’s medicines regulator…
Continue Reading Lawmakers want the Justice Department to quickly review hate crimes reported during the pandemic
Two Democratic lawmakers are reintroducing legislation Thursday calling for the expedited review of hate crimes related to the pandemic. The…
Continue Reading Texas attorney general files lawsuit against Austin leaders over mask requirement
Texas’ top law enforcement officer is suing leaders in the state’s capital for maintaining local coronavirus mask requirements, saying…
Continue Reading Lawmakers call for ‘measured drawdown’ of Guard troops at Capitol
The top Democrat and Republican on the House Armed Services Committee are calling for a “measured drawdown” of National Guard troops in…
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Pocatello outlines mainline water projects
The Pocatello Water Department plans to replace just over 2 miles of main lines over the next few months. …
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Sherrod Brown: ‘Of course’ we should roll back Trump’s tax cuts, even if CEOs whine
Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown is strongly in favor of rolling back the Trump tax cuts for corporations — despite warnings from the business…
Continue Reading Backyard bird feeders blamed for bird deaths
Click here for updates on this story SACREMENTO, California (KOVR) — Backyard bird feeders are blamed for birds…
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Paralyzed by a shooting, he now helps others with disabilities take control of their lives
Wesley Hamilton remembers the moment nine years ago when his life changed forever. On January 14, 2012, Hamilton got caught up in an altercation with…
Continue Reading CNN Poll: One year into the coronavirus pandemic, most Americans say the worst has passed
After a full year living under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, the American public finally sees a brighter future, according to a new CNN…
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Wyoming election changes move ahead after push by Trump Jr.
Wyoming lawmakers will continue to discuss proposed election changes endorsed by Donald Trump Jr. for their potential to undermine U.S. Rep. Liz…
Continue Reading District suspends teacher for assignment about slavery
Click here for updates on this story SOUTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — The South Fayette Township School…
Continue Reading Mom devastated after 15-yo son, an innocent bystander, shot and killed
Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — We’re hearing from the mother of a 15-year-old boy who was…
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Gov. Little reflects year of Idaho’s pandemic fight
Governor Brad Little discussed the anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Idaho and toured the vaccine clinic…
Continue Reading Austin, Texas, police officer indicted for murder in fatal shooting
A grand jury has indicted an Austin, Texas, police officer on a first-degree murder charge in the fatal shooting of 42-year-old Michael Brent Ramos…
Continue Reading Bedbugs found on US Navy submarine USS Connecticut
The USS Connecticut, one of the most elite submarines in the US Navy, was infested with bedbugs, and some crew members chose to sleep in their cars.…
Continue Reading 101-yo woman shares letters she wrote to families of prisoners during World War II
Click here for updates on this story LACEY TOWNSHIP, New Jersey (WCBS ) — Letters and postcards dating back to World…
Continue Reading Trump’s acting Defense Secretary says his January 6 speech incited Capitol rioters
Former acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller believes former President Donald Trump’s speech on the morning of January 6 incited the…
Continue Reading Famine has arrived in pockets of Yemen. Saudi ships blocking fuel aren’t helping
When 10-month-old Hassan Ali arrived at the hospital, doctors were hopeful they could save him. So many children in northern Yemen, after all,…
Continue Reading ‘Runway of dreams’ uses fashion to help people with disabilities feel more confident
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — A former fashion designer and the mother of a child with muscular…
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Idaho lawmakers want to make legalizing drugs more difficult
A House panel on Thursday approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would prevent the legalization of marijuana and other drugs without the…
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COVID-19 risk moves up in Teton County (Wyo.)
Teton County, Wyoming has moved into the “orange” (moderate) risk level for COVID-19 due to an increase in cases.…
Continue Reading Differently-abled cheerleaders are inspiration at gym
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — Hard work, passion, and high-energy are the best way to describe…
Continue Reading Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan mansion sold for approximately $51 million
Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan mansion was sold for approximately $51 million to an undisclosed buyer Tuesday, an attorney for the estate said.…
Continue Reading How Meghan should, and shouldn’t, influence princess play
The allure, and controversy, surrounding princess play is a familiar story. Girls want to be princesses. Parents fret over their daughters wanting to…
Continue Reading Dr. Gupta: One year of living in the shadow of a pandemic
Today, March 11, marks one year since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, a pandemic. In…
Continue Reading Stuntman sits in pool of bean dip for 24 hours to support restaurant
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL KCBS) — A stuntman put his skills to work to support his…
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Netflix may crack down on password sharing
If you’re using your sister’s boyfriend’s dad’s Netflix account — listen up. The streaming giant is testing a new feature…
Continue Reading Council member wants city to reconsider repeal of pit bull ban
Click here for updates on this story AURORA, Colorado (KCNC) — A five-year-old boy was hospitalized after a dog attack…
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House OKs bill allowing some workers to carry guns at school
The Idaho House has approved a measure allowing certain school employees to carry concealed guns at school.…
Continue Reading Crystal ball causes house fire
Click here for updates on this story WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisconsin (WCCO) — A crystal ball didn’t predict a fire in…
Continue Reading Family says grandmother’s wedding ring disappeared after she died at hospital
Click here for updates on this story PLYMOUTH, Massachussets (WBZ) — When Phyllis Kimball was admitted to Beth Israel…
Continue Reading Biden set to address nation with an eye toward reopening
President Joe Biden will use his first evening address to the nation to open the next chapter of the coronavirus pandemic, taking stock of the worst…
Continue Reading The Dow and S&P 500 soar to record highs as tech stocks rally again
Wall Street was on a tear again Thursday, with tech stocks surging and both the Dow and the S&P 500 notching fresh record highs. The Dow finished…
Continue Reading Dog helps save man who had fallen through ice
Click here for updates on this story STONEHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A 22-year-old is safe after falling through the…
Continue Reading Dutch inventor of the cassette tape, Lou Ottens, dies age 94
Lou Ottens, the Dutch inventor of the cassette tape, has died at the age of 94, his family has confirmed to CNN. They said the inventor died at his…
Continue Reading The fastest dog in America lives in Maryland
Click here for updates on this story CROWNSVILLE, Maryland (WJZ) — Here’s a fun fact you probably don’t know: The…
Continue Reading Stolen 400-pound playground slide found in a child’s bedroom
Police investigating stolen car parts in Washington were able to close a different case when they found a 400-pound slide that had been stolen from a…
Continue Reading Man drove dealership loaner car to rob bank, tried to use loot to buy BMW
Click here for updates on this story LUBBOCK COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) — Prosecutors said he drove a vehicle loaned to him…
Continue Reading Retired police officers keep having tax returns rejected, can’t get through to IRS to find out why
Click here for updates on this story EVANSTON, Illinois (WBBM) — It’s tax season, but more than 100 former Evanston…
Continue Reading Humane society prepares for influx of kittens
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS ) — Spring is around the corner, and so is…
Continue Reading Sharon Osbourne defends supporting Piers Morgan
Things got a bit intense Wednesday on “The Talk” when the discussion turned to Piers Morgan and his comments about Meghan, Duchess of…
Continue Reading Texas attorney general threatens to sue unless Austin leaders rescind mask requirement
Texas’ top law enforcement officer has threatened to sue leaders in the state’s capital for maintaining local coronavirus mask…
Continue Reading Five Oklahoma City officers charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of 15-year-old
Five Oklahoma City Police officers were charged with first-degree manslaughter in last year’s fatal shooting of a 15-year-old armed robbery…
Continue Reading Suspense builds on Wall Street over expiring Covid relief for big banks
With the economy crashing and markets in chaos last spring, the Federal Reserve handed out get out of jail free cards to America’s big banks.…
Continue Reading Coyote sightings up as population increases in urban areas
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (WOWT) — Reports of coyote sightings have been on the rise in the Omaha…
Continue Reading ‘South Park’ is back with a vaccination special
“South Park” is back with an hourlong special that satirizes QAnon and addresses Covid-19 vaccines. The special, titled “South ParQ…
Continue Reading St. Patrick’s Day Fast Facts
Here’s a look at St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17 every year. Facts St. Patrick’s Day is the feast day of St. Patrick, the…
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Idaho had 2 big Powerball winners on March 10
The Powerball draw for March 10 produced two winning tickets in Idaho that were only a single winning number away from winning the $155 million…
Continue Reading Patio chairs at center of Oprah’s Meghan and Harry interview — made by a ‘Brady Bunch’ actor — sell out online
An unlikely TV character’s name is at the center of Oprah’s sit-down interview with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry:…
Continue Reading Mariah Carey Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Grammy Award-winning singer and actress, Mariah Carey. Personal Birth date: March 27, 1970 Birth place: Long…
Continue Reading USDA extends waivers that provide free meals to students through the summer
The United States Department of Agriculture extended key waivers on Tuesday that make it easier for children to access free meals in their…
Continue Reading FBI, police investigating man charged with impersonating a peace officer
Click here for updates on this story FOLEY, Alabama (WALA) — The FBI and Foley Police Department are investigating a…
Continue Reading Biden signs historic $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief law
President Joe Biden signed his sweeping $1.9 trillion Covid-19 economic relief package into law on Thursday afternoon. “This historic…
Continue Reading Police: Naked man steals cop car, leads officers on chase
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — A man who led Omaha Police on a high-speed chase after…
Continue Reading Police investigating 4-month-old baby’s death as a homicide
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV/KSMO) — Kansas City police are investigating the death…
Continue Reading City looks for public’s input for improving 38 city parks, 3 golf courses
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (WQAD) — The City of Davenport’s Parks and Recreation…
Continue Reading DA: Murder suspect charged in second case; investigators believe there may be more victims
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A Portland man who was arrested for a 1999 cold case…
Continue Reading This is the Biden way to get things done
There’s a story President Joe Biden likes to tell about himself. It’s from a time when he was a first-term senator. He had objected…
Continue Reading How to invest in America’s nearly $2 trillion shot in the arm
President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion stimulus package Congress passed this week into law Thursday. That’s welcome news for Americans in…
Continue Reading Del. Stacey Plaskett rebukes House Republican for attack on Black Lives Matter
Stacey Plaskett, a Black Democratic delegate, on Wednesday forcefully rebuked her White Republican colleague in the House of Representatives for…
Continue Reading Churches partner with Walgreens, Uber in vaccination events
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — In an effort to distribute more COVID-19 vaccines in communities…
Continue Reading Cops: Hallucinating man arrested after shooting gas meter
Click here for updates on this story SALEM, Oregon (KPTV) — Salem Police Department responded Tuesday to a call of a…
Continue Reading Perseverance rover sends back sounds of zapping rocks on Mars
The Perseverance rover is sending back the sounds of Mars — and it’s contributing to the soundtrack. New audio returned from the…
Continue Reading Nigerian startup Flutterwave secures $170 million in capital injections from investors, now valued at over $1 billion
Flutterwave, an African fintech startup has secured $170 million in capital injections from investors, the firm said in a statement Wednesday. The…
Continue Reading Black leaders forming coalition to promote love, peace at shooting scenes
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — The shootings in Portland are becoming more brazen,…
Continue Reading Boy sickened with COVID-19 develops new and rare complications
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Pediatric specialists and researchers at Washington University…
Continue Reading All living former Presidents except Trump urge Americans to get vaccinated in new ad campaign
All living former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and their respective former first ladies — with the…
Continue Reading A grandmother was eager to get a Covid-19 vaccine. She called a hotline but no one answered for weeks
Rosie Arguello spent the past couple of months glued to her cellphone and landline, calling a hotline to get a Covid-19 vaccine. When she heard the…
Continue Reading Search suspended for person swept downstream in flash flood
Click here for updates on this story PEARL CITY, Hawaii (KITV) — Officials have suspended the search for a person who…
Continue Reading Help available for veterans struggling during the pandemic
Click here for updates on this story MAUD, Texas (KTBS) — Stress from the COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on…
Continue Reading Woman with husband in memory care facility reflects on 1 year of visitor restrictions
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — March 10 marks one year to the day that Gov.…
Continue Reading Faced with Biden’s popular Covid law, Republicans stick to the culture war
Despite a busy start to Joe Biden’s administration, Republicans are struggling to find effective lines of attack against the new Democratic…
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Biden to sign $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package into law Thursday
President Joe Biden will sign his sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package into law on Thursday afternoon, the White House said. He…
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District 93 Board may ask voters to reconsider levies
The Bonneville School Board may consider re-running two levy elections in May. …
Continue Reading Wildlife center braces for an animal baby boom
Click here for updates on this story TOBYHANNA, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Springtime means baby season: bear cubs, fawns,…
Continue Reading Biden signs $1.9T relief bill
President Joe Biden signed into law Thursday the $1.9 trillion relief package that he says will help the U.S. defeat the coronavirus and nurse the…
Continue Reading Police receive reports of coyote sightings
Click here for updates on this story DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Police in Derry Township said Thursday that…
Continue Reading Biden’s pick to lead HHS heads toward confirmation
Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Xavier Becerra picked up the support of two crucial votes on Thursday, all but ensuring his eventual…
Continue Reading Intruder at Joint Base Andrews roamed ‘unencumbered’ for hours before boarding military plane
Multiple security failures, including a distracted gate guard, allowed an unauthorized man to illegally enter Joint Base Andrews in Maryland last…
Continue Reading Uber and Lyft to finally share names of drivers deactivated over sexual assault and other serious incidents
Uber and Lyft have largely operated in silos when it comes to deactivating drivers over the most severe reports of safety incidents, potentially…
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NBA fines Miami Heat star Meyers Leonard $50,000 for anti-Semitic slur and suspends center
The NBA fined Miami Heat’s Meyers Leonard $50,000 on Thursday after the center used an anti-Semitic slur while livestreaming a video game. The…
Continue Reading Children in Border Patrol custody surpasses 3,700 amid ongoing surge
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in Border Patrol custody continues to climb, reaching more than 3,700 on Wednesday, many of them in…
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