Why Donald Trump is fighting Republicans over his name
While Donald Trump has long championed himself as a master real estate tycoon, talk to anyone familiar with how he built his fortune and they will…
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Kia warns some owners to park their vehicles outside due to fire risk
Kia is issuing a recall for nearly 380,000 Sportage SUVs and Cadenza sedans due to a problem that could cause them to catch fire. Until the problem…
Continue Reading Biden’s signature won’t appear on third stimulus check, White House says
President Joe Biden’s signature will not appear on the stimulus checks expected to be sent to Americans once the Covid stimulus plan is passed,…
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Man pleads guilty to two capital murder charges
Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas (KFSM) — Dekota Harvey pled guilty to two counts of capital…
Continue Reading High rip current risk along northern Gulf beaches as spring breakers flock to coast
Click here for updates on this story GULF SHORES, Alabama (WALA) — A high risk of rip currents began along the Alabama…
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Beyoncé thanks Meghan for ‘courage and leadership’
Beyoncé is showing love for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. The superstar singer on Tuesday posted to her website a message of support, writing,…
Continue Reading Secretary of Defense to contact Manchin after Republicans raise concerns about Pentagon nominee’s tweets
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin plans to speak with West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin after Colin Kahl, the Biden administration’s nominee for…
Continue Reading Biden forges ahead with his pro-union agenda on several fronts
President Joe Biden on Tuesday continued his string of pro-union actions since entering the White House by calling for the House to pass a bill to…
Continue Reading Banning Major and Champ from the White House is a bunch of malarkey
Come on, man! The first shelter dog to live in the White House, Major the German Shepherd, has entered and exited as if through a revolving door. As…
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Here’s what hourly workers and small business owners think of a $15 minimum wage
President Joe Biden, along with other Democrats, have voiced support for an increase in the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour. But…
Continue Reading Leaders of US, Japan, India and Australia to meet in first-ever ‘Quad’ summit
The leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia will meet in a virtual summit Friday, the US and Indian governments announced Tuesday.…
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Austin OKs request for nearly 2,300 National Guard to stay at US Capitol through late May
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved the request of the US Capitol Police to keep nearly 2,300 National Guard troops to support security efforts…
Continue Reading Buckingham Palace says royal family is ‘saddened’ in first statement since Harry and Meghan interview
Buckingham Palace broke its silence Tuesday evening over Harry and Meghan’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, saying in a statement on…
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Idaho House defeats bill outlawing protests at private homes
Legislation to make it illegal to demonstrate at private residences in Idaho was defeated Tuesday in the state…
Continue Reading Clearview AI sued in California by immigrant rights groups, activists
Clearview AI, the controversial firm behind facial-recognition software used by law enforcement, is being sued in California by two immigrants’…
Continue Reading Sea level rise is increasing fastest in populous coastal areas, study says
Coastal communities are experiencing sea level rise four times worse than global water rise, according to a new study released Monday. Groundwater…
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A few isolated showers, light winds
A low pressure system is slowly making its way down the Pacific coast. Off of that low, we’re seeing some clouds and a few isolated showers in our…
Continue Reading How much will your stimulus check be?
A third round of stimulus payments is expected to be on the way later this month. The payments are included in a sweeping $1.9 trillion Covid relief…
Continue Reading A police officer in Michigan has been charged after shooting a passenger in a fleeing vehicle, state AG says
A Lowell, Michigan, police officer was arraigned Tuesday on assault, misconduct and weapons charges after he fired at a fleeing vehicle last year,…
Continue Reading Major’s not the only misbehaving White House dog. But don’t let that deter you from adopting a shelter pup
So many people are adopting dogs in this time of pandemic-induced loneliness that shelters are being emptied out. A recent “biting…
Continue Reading Jimmy Carter ‘saddened and angry’ over Georgia voting restriction efforts
Former President Jimmy Carter on Tuesday denounced recent Republican-led efforts to restrict voter access in his home state of Georgia, saying he is…
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Hong Kong Star Ferry converted into a luxury yacht
The Star Ferry is one of Hong Kong‘s most affordable attractions. But the Star Ferry yacht is another story. The iconic boats, which transport…
Continue Reading Kendrick Johnson death investigation will be reopened, Georgia sheriff says
An investigation into the death of Kendrick Johnson, the Georgia teenager found dead in a rolled-up gym mat eight years ago, has been reopened,…
Continue Reading Trump requests mail-in ballot ahead of local Florida election despite baseless fraud claims
Former President Donald Trump requested a mail-in ballot ahead of a local municipal election in Florida, according to Palm Beach County records,…
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School elections take place Tuesday
Bannock County election officials say the turnout has been…
Continue Reading Oath Keepers founder directed Capitol rioters on January 6, Justice Department says
The founder of the Oath Keepers was giving directions before and during the US Capitol riot to alleged extremist conspirators among the right-wing…
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A safer time might be just months away. But don’t abandon COVID-19 safety measures yet, experts say
Coronavirus cases in the US are dipping and the number of daily vaccinations is rising. But public health experts are pressing two key concepts they…
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Recreational access, increased visitor services planned in Grand Teton
Summer operations in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway will be modified in a manner that continues to…
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Skier dies after accident at Big Sky
A 60-year-old Texas man died in a skiing accident at Big Sky Resort on Friday.…
Continue Reading Summers in Northern Hemisphere may last half the year by 2100: study
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario A new study has found that summers in the Northern Hemisphere may last…
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481 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 481 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on…
Continue Reading Music from history now part of the future
Click here for updates on this story PEGRAM, Tennessee (WSMV) — Music from our history is now part of our future for…
Continue Reading Disneyland expects to reopen by late April
Disneyland fans are one step closer to returning to their beloved theme park. Closed since March of last year because of the pandemic, Disneyland…
Continue Reading North Carolina county makes changes after vaccine appointment number flagged as spam
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Henderson County COVID-19 Call…
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Aquatic plants threatening color of Blue Heart Springs
Two types of aquatic plants have been growing at the bottom of Blue Heart Springs in Idaho, threatening the tourist destination’s blue waters by…
Continue Reading Texts show county commissioner, wealthy developer said vaccination drive for wealthy ZIP codes would give Florida governor exposure for potential 2022 reelection
Text messages show that Manatee County, Florida, Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and developer Rex Jensen said a planned vaccination drive largely serving…
Continue Reading The US is about to start a massive experiment in progressive government
You may have read a lot over the weekend about how progressives were angry that the Covid relief bill that’s about to be sent to President Joe…
Continue Reading What the next CDC guidelines for the fully vaccinated could look like
Some celebrated when the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came out with its long-awaited guidelines for the fully vaccinated Monday.…
Continue Reading House gears up for vote on Biden’s Covid relief plan
The US House of Representatives is gearing up for a final vote on President Joe Biden‘s $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan in an effort to send it…
Continue Reading Eminem releases new song after a TikTok campaign tries to ‘cancel’ him
Eminem has released a new song in response to a TikTok campaign that tried to “cancel” him. The song, “Tone Deaf,” also has…
Continue Reading Michigan student accidentally detonates homemade explosive device in classroom
A Michigan high school student accidentally detonated a homemade explosive device he brought to school Monday morning, injuring himself and four of…
Continue Reading ‘My purpose is to fight back’: Myanmar’s UN ambassador on defying the coup in his country
As a university student years ago, Kyaw Moe Tun sat out Myanmar’s watershed 1988 pro-democracy protests. “I always listened to my…
Continue Reading Sister of Uyghur entrepreneur believed to be detained in China urges Biden to act over ‘unspeakable injustice’
Almost five years ago, Ekpar Asat disappeared upon returning to China after participating in a prestigious State Department program in the United…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 231 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 231 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Idaho State advances to Big Sky Tournament semi-finals
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – For the 16th time in program history, the Idaho State women’s basketball team is playing in the Big Sky Conference Tournament…
Continue Reading Disney+ reaches a major milestone
Disney+, the focal point of Disney‘s media empire, has achieved a significant milestone. The streaming service has surpassed 100 million global…
Continue Reading Arkansas governor signs near-total abortion ban
Arkansas on Tuesday became the first state in 2021 to enact a near-total abortion ban — a bold step by abortion opponents seeking to renew…
Continue Reading Costco is running out of some cheese. The reason why is complicated
On your next trip to Costco, don’t be surprised if you can’t find your favorite cheese. Costco is having trouble stocking imported…
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SIPH prepares for vaccine rollout to frontline workers and ages 55-64
Idaho is continuing to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine across the state to first responders, K-12 teachers and staff, daycare
workers, people age 65…
Bernie Sanders’ victory: The US just started a massive experiment in progressive government
You may have read a lot over the weekend about how progressives were angry that the Covid relief bill that’s about to be sent to President Joe…
Continue Reading 2 NYPD officers shot in stairwell of Brooklyn apartment; suspect in custody
Click here for updates on this story BROOKLYN, New York (WABC) — The NYPD released new video of the gunman who opened…
Continue Reading Sister of Uyghur businessman believed to be detained in China urges Biden to act over ‘unspeakable injustice’
Almost five years ago, Ekpar Asat disappeared upon returning to China after participating in a prestigious State Department program in the United…
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Nine east Idaho teams place at boys state basketball tournament
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Marsh Valley is the only east Idaho team to bring home a state boys basketball championship in 2021. The Eagles weren’t…
Continue Reading End-of-life doulas help people die comfortably. In a pandemic, they’re more important than ever
Alua Arthur wasn’t looking for death. At 34, she was trying hard to stay alive. Clinical depression had forced a leave of absence from her job…
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Swizz Beatz and Timbaland sell hit streaming platform Verzuz to Triller
Hip-hop producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland have sold their popular Verzuz livestream platform to the Triller Network. The companies didn’t…
Continue Reading 3 university professors placed on leave after photos surface of them at campus event wearing and holding racist symbols
Three professors at the University of South Alabama have been placed on leave after photos surfaced of them wearing and holding racist symbols at a…
Continue Reading Music City business sells clothing to give back to area food banks
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Midstate company created a way where you can shop…
Continue Reading Tesla and tech stocks surge, giving Wall Street whiplash
Investors can’t seem to make up their minds about whether to buy or sell tech stocks. A day after dragging the Nasdaq Composite into correction…
Continue Reading Near-total abortion ban to become law in Arkansas
Click here for updates on this story LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (KFSM) — Governor Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday (March 9) that…
Continue Reading Police: Man fires compound bow at officers during standoff
Click here for updates on this story O’FALLON, Missouri (KMOV) — A man was taken into custody after an hourlong…
Continue Reading Officer risks life to rescue teen from fiery wreck
Click here for updates on this story FLOYD COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — The Floyd County Police Department is commending…
Continue Reading BuzzFeed lays off 70 HuffPost staffers in massive ‘restructure’ less than a month after acquisition
HuffPost officially merged with BuzzFeed on February 16. Less than a month later, the site’s staff is being dramatically cut. BuzzFeed CEO…
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Guns-in-schools bill advances to full House
A bill to let any school employee with an enhanced concealed carry permit have a gun on public school grounds without the permission approval from…
Continue Reading Costco is running out of some cheeses. The reason why is complicated
On your next trip to Costco, don’t be surprised if you can’t find your favorite cheese. Costco is having trouble stocking imported…
Continue Reading Police continue to search for missing 26-year-old Kailua-Kona man last seen over a month ago
Click here for updates on this story KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (KITV) — Police on the Big Island are renewing their request…
Continue Reading Trump State Department appointee violated his oath of office at Capitol riot, DOJ says
The Justice Department says a former Trump State Department official violated his oath of office when he allegedly pushed against a police line in…
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I’ve worked as a doctor in eight states fighting Covid-19. What keeps us going?
I’m tired, you’re tired, we’re all tired — I know. I feel it in my bones. I have been in 8 states caring for thousands of…
Continue Reading Initiative would bring free wifi to certain parts of community
Click here for updates on this story MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut (WFSB) — Connecticut has plans to bring free wifi to…
Continue Reading Teen shot in the head, killed
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A teenager was shot in the back of head in St. Louis’…
Continue Reading Texas ends its face mask rule on Wednesday. Here are the other states that don’t require them
While health officials agree face masks help prevent the spread of Covid-19, state and local governments have varied widely on implementation of mask…
Continue Reading Biden plans media and travel blitz to sell relief plan — and make the benefits permanent
After signing a massive but temporary expansion of the social safety net into law this week, President Joe Biden will set about convincing Americans…
Continue Reading Professors on leave after racist photos surface – but some students say that’s not enough
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Responding to a growing controversy over 7-year-old…
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FBI releases new security footage of person placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters
The FBI released new security footage Tuesday as authorities continue to seek more information about the person who placed pipe bombs outside the…
Continue Reading Police release body camera video from response to fatal 2019 shooting at Costco
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — Police body camera video released Monday shows the…
Continue Reading Police release images from party-turned-riot, ask public to identify suspects
Click here for updates on this story BOULDER, Colorado (KCNC) — Investigators released images of people who attended a…
Continue Reading Family of ‘kind, loving’ man shot by stray bullet into apartment, struggling with senseless death
Click here for updates on this story McKINNEY, Texas (KTVT) — The man accused of firing a bullet that went through two…
Continue Reading South Dakota attorney general impeachment effort halted
Lawmakers in South Dakota voted Monday to halt their impeachment effort against the state’s attorney general, who faces three misdemeanor…
Continue Reading Bernie Sanders won the stimulus fight. Here’s why
You may have read a lot over the weekend about how progressives were angry that the Covid relief bill that’s about to be sent to President Joe…
Continue Reading ‘Our kids have thrived’: School district never required masks or distancing and most students are on track academically
Click here for updates on this story PARKER COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) — There were no social media posts, emails to parents…
Continue Reading What Meghan’s openness about suicidal thoughts can teach us
When Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, began to have suicidal thoughts, she felt deeply ashamed. “I was supposed to be stronger than that,”…
Continue Reading Woman says she feared for her life when man hurled racist slurs, spit at her in road rage incident in cemetery
Click here for updates on this story ALSIP, Illinois (WBBM) — A woman went to visit a friend’s gravesite, and said…
Continue Reading This smart window company is on a $1 trillion mission to eliminate blinds and shades
Smartphones forever changed the way the world communicates. View, a newly public tech firm, is hoping smart windows will transform the way people…
Continue Reading How to watch Oprah’s interview with Harry and Meghan
Did you miss it? Oprah Winfrey’s long-awaited interview with Prince Harry and Meghan aired Sunday night, but you can still watch the bombshell…
Continue Reading Nancy Pelosi Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a US representative from California. Personal: Birth date: March 26, 1940 Birth place:…
Continue Reading Record number of migrant children held in Border Patrol custody as cases climb overnight
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in US Border Patrol facilities intended for adults climbed on Tuesday, surpassing record highs from the…
Continue Reading 200 students could be suspended after attending party
Click here for updates on this story AMHERST, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Nearly 200 UMass Amherst students could face…
Continue Reading Republicans clash with Biden DOJ nominee Vanita Gupta
Senate Republicans took aim at associate attorney general nominee Vanita Gupta’s past tweets at a contentious confirmation hearing Tuesday,…
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Hunter harvest was up for elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer in 2020
Idaho elk and deer hunters had increased harvests in 2020 after dipping between 2018 and…
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Bill to lift Idaho smoking age from 18 to 21 heads to House
A House panel on Tuesday approved legislation banning anyone under 21 from buying cigarettes or electronic smoking…
Continue Reading All female crew makes historic flight on International Women’s Day
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — In celebration of International Women’s Day on Monday, American…
Continue Reading Disneyland to reopen by late April
Disneyland is expected to open by “late April,” Disney CEO Bob Chapek said…
Continue Reading Around 300,000 people are expected at a Florida motorcycle rally despite the pandemic
A bike rally underway through the weekend in Florida is expected to draw more than 300,000 people over the 10-day event, despite the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Widow of hockey ref who died from Covid thinks he contracted it during games
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The wife of a youth hockey referee, who died from COVID-19,…
Continue Reading Gordon Brown Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Personal Birth date: February 20, 1951 Birth place: Glasgow, Scotland…
Continue Reading Broadway trombonist leads dozens in virtual performance to inspire young performers on International Women’s Day
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Broadway has been dark, leaving thousands out of work for nearly…
Continue Reading College offers students $75 to not travel on spring break
Click here for updates on this story DAVIS, California (KOVR) — UC Davis is enticing students to stay in town for…
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Premier Performance penalized $3 million for selling “defeat” devices
Rexburg based Premier Performance has agreed to pay a $3 million penalty under the Clean Air Act for illegally selling emissions-control defeat…
Continue Reading Congress moves to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
The House of Representatives on Monday introduced legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, a landmark bill championed by President…
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SIPH distributes free prescription drug disposal pouches
Southeastern Idaho Public Health and the Idaho Office of Drug Policy are providing a way Idaho households can safely and conveniently clean out…
Continue Reading Maskless Uber passengers assault, cough on, pepper spray driver after he refuses them service
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — An Uber driver in San Francisco was assaulted and…
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