Chilly Sun and Calmer Winds
High pressure has pushed out all the clouds and precipitation, and the winds from yesterday ushered in cool air, keeping temperatures today in the…
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The brutal attacks in Mozambique are a ‘game-changer’ and imperil a whole country’s financial future
The assault over the last week by Islamist militants on a town in northern Mozambique is the most serious and deadly in their four-year insurgency…
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Who’s joining Dolly in West Asheville mural?
Click here for updates on this story WEST ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — One of West Asheville’s most popular…
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Biden pleads with states to slow openings as new viral surge builds
President Joe Biden is warning states that are rushing ahead with opening businesses, bars and restaurants to slow down as one of his top health…
Continue Reading ‘An answer to our prayers’; St. Charles County first responders bring COVID-19 vaccine to senior apartment complexes
Click here for updates on this story ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Missouri (KMOV) — The St. Charles County Ambulance District…
Continue Reading Former AC Reynolds star thrives at Barstool Sports with his flair for the comedic
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — No playbook could have possibly prepared Caleb…
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Volkswagen America says it’s changing its name to ‘Voltswagen’
In a move intended to reflect its new push into electric vehicles, Volkswagen’s US arm says it is changing its name to…
Continue Reading Several Canadian provinces halt AstraZeneca vaccine for those under 55 in wake of new panel guidelines
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Several provinces have halted administration of…
Continue Reading Turning to ‘Dr. Google’ may not be as anxiety-inducing or misleading as believed, study finds
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Have you found yourself Googling your symptoms in…
Continue Reading Man hurt when wind rips giant metal awning from KC store
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Monday’s intense winds tore a large metal awning…
Continue Reading First selfie studio in the Quad Cities is open
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (WQAD) — When you think of a photography studio, you probably…
Continue Reading Derek Chauvin trial to continue with MMA fighter who watched George Floyd’s death
The second day of Derek Chauvin’s trial in George Floyd’s death is set to begin Tuesday with further questioning of a professional mixed…
Continue Reading Arsenal Museum celebrates the women who have worked on the Island from WWI to today
Click here for updates on this story ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Illinois (WQAD) — The Rock Island Arsenal Museum has just…
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Brooke Shields discusses her ‘excruciating’ gym accident
Brooke Shields is talking about how badly she broke her leg and how she’s recovering. Shields says she broke her femur while exercising in the…
Continue Reading Father, daughter rescued from submerged car
Click here for updates on this story MURFREESBORO, Tennessee (WSMV) — Rutherford County Fire Rescue responded to two…
Continue Reading We can’t fully explore space without the government addressing these problems
With so many challenges facing us here on Earth — the pandemic, climate change, the economy — it might seem like an odd time to focus on space.…
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Groups file second lawsuit challenging new Georgia voting law
Several civil rights and voting rights groups have filed a lawsuit challenging the Georgia’s new voting law, which was signed last week by…
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Why Archegos was allowed to operate in the shadows
The dramatic implosion of Archegos Capital Management is another warning to Wall Street about the dangers of hefty leverage and speculative behavior…
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Motor racing: Sandwich wrapper wrecked Alonso’s comeback race
Fernando Alonso’s Renault-owned Alpine team have blamed a discarded sandwich wrapper for wrecking the double world champion’s Formula One…
Continue Reading Xiaomi is investing $10 billion to join the electric car race
A big smartphone maker is getting into electric cars. And it’s not Apple. China’s Xiaomi announced Tuesday that it will invest $10…
Continue Reading K-pop stars BTS share racial discrimination they faced
K-pop stars BTS have spoken out about their own experience with racial discrimination in the wake of rising anti-Asian violence in the US. “We…
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Hedge fund failure slams Credit Suisse, Nomura and other banks
Major global banks could be hit with billions of dollars in losses after US investment firm Archegos Capital was forced to dump shares last week when…
Continue Reading Biden to lay out first piece of sweeping infrastructure and jobs package Wednesday
President Joe Biden will lay out the first of a sweeping two-pronged infrastructure and jobs proposal Wednesday, with the administration launching…
Continue Reading Smog blankets Nepal as hundreds of wildfires rage nationwide
Hundreds of wildfires are burning across Nepal, sending smoke and ash across its cities during one of the worst fire seasons in recent years.…
Continue Reading A sense of ‘impending doom’
Much of America’s recent progress against Covid-19 is being erased as infections, deaths and hospitalizations multiply nationwide. On Monday…
Continue Reading World leaders unite to call for pandemic treaty, saying: ‘No one is safe until we are all safe’
Global leaders have called for a new treaty to help the world prepare for future pandemics, in a warning against rising vaccine nationalism. More…
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Tuskegee isn’t the only reason why some Black people are hesitant to get the coronavirus vaccine
To get more Black people vaccinated against coronavirus infections, Dr. Kimberly Manning is determined to keep doing what she has had a conviction to…
Continue Reading Golfer Joaquin Niemann helps raise $2.1 million to save his infant cousin’s life
Since announcing himself on the world stage with a PGA Tour victory as a rookie in 2019, Chile’s Joaquin Niemann has established himself as one…
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The cost to fix America’s crumbling infrastructure? Nearly $2.6 trillion, engineers say
With the money from his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief law starting to flow, President Joe Biden is turning his attention to his next massive…
Continue Reading Community awareness thwarted attempted school attacks, new Secret Service report says
Vigilant community members attuned to warning signs from potential shooters were instrumental in thwarting many school attacks between 2006 and 2018,…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for March 30: Coronavirus, White House, voter suppression, Hong Kong, Brazil
The Ever Given is finally free from the Suez Canal! Now comes the next tricky part: untangling the shipping gridlock it leaves in its wake.…
Continue Reading Former officer knelt on George Floyd for 9 minutes and 29 seconds — not the infamous 8:46
Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd for 9 minutes and 29 seconds, prosecutors said Monday, correcting the 8:46…
Continue Reading Cleveland Clinic and IBM hope their tech partnership could help prevent the next pandemic
After a year in which scientists raced to understand Covid-19 and to develop treatments and vaccines to stop its spread, Cleveland Clinic is…
Continue Reading US will seize all Top Glove imports after finding ‘sufficient evidence’ of forced labor
The US Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) has ordered port officials to seize all disposable gloves made by the world’s largest…
Continue Reading Manchester City’s all-time top scorer Sergio Aguero will leave the club at the end of the season
Sergio Aguero will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season, the club has announced. The 32-year-old Argentine,…
Continue Reading Hong Kong broadcaster drops Oscars for the first time in 50 years
Hong Kong‘s leading TV broadcaster will not air the Academy Awards next month for the first time in more than half a century. Television…
Continue Reading Thailand pushes back thousands fleeing Myanmar as death toll surpasses 500
Thailand has reportedly pushed back more than 2,000 people attempting to flee neighboring Myanmar following a series of air strikes carried out by…
Continue Reading Beijing passes new ‘patriot’ election law for Hong Kong that restricts opposition
China’s government has passed a new law that will drastically restrict the right of Hong Kongers to stand for election and reshape the…
Continue Reading Central Tennessee braces for more weather misery after weekend flooding killed 7 people and caused widespread damage
After enduring widespread flooding — that killed seven people, knocked out power to thousands and damaged homes and businesses — Central…
Continue Reading 5 exercises to combat chronic aches from too much computer time
With virtual classes and at-home work, it’s no wonder why many people are experiencing more pain in the neck and back than usual. Sitting in a…
Continue Reading CDC chief says latest Covid-19 numbers scare her. Here’s what could be ahead and how to change the country’s course
New Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are beginning to rise in the US again, one of the country’s top health leaders said Monday. The…
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See the ‘Worm’ supermoon glow in the sky this weekend
See the “Worm” supermoon glow in the March sky this Sunday. The moon will be fullest at 2:48 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon, according to…
Continue Reading A small plane crash killed one person and knocked out power for more than 1,700 people
A pilot died after his single-engine plane crashed in northwest Georgia on Monday night, according to authorities. The single-engine Aviat Husky A-1…
Continue Reading Authorities are searching for three teens who escaped from an Oregon correctional facility
Authorities are searching for three teens who escaped from a youth correctional facility in Oregon on Sunday. The teens assaulted a staff member and…
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Former US Surgeon General defends Birx in tweets following CNN special report
Dr. Jerome Adams, former US surgeon general and White House coronavirus task force member under President Trump, took to Twitter on Monday to defend…
Continue Reading Federal appeals court rules in favor of Ohio professor who refused to use student’s preferred pronouns
A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that an Ohio professor can sue a university for violating his constitutional rights after he was disciplined…
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A year ago, this frontline worker was fighting for his life. Now he’s walking for the first time since COVID-19
It’s been nearly a year since healthcare worker, Peter Woullard, has walked on his own. The 53-year-old, who contracted COVID-19 last March,…
Continue Reading Toxic chemical ‘Hall of Shame’ calls out major retailers for failing to act
A dozen major companies earned an F for failing to publicly address the growing problem of toxic chemicals that may be in the products they sell to…
Continue Reading Fears over potential fourth surge rise as White House sends warning to Covid-weary Americans
How Covid-weary Americans behave now will decide how many are yet to die. President Joe Biden on Monday warned that “now is not the time”…
Continue Reading Michigan GOP chair calls top Democratic women ‘witches’ and quips about assassination of Republican congressmen
The chairman of the Michigan Republican Party faced swift backlash Friday for comments in which he called the three top Democratic women in the state…
Continue Reading Unseen Vincent van Gogh painting of Paris sells for $15.4M
A painting of Paris by Vincent van Gogh, barely seen by the public after being stashed in a French family’s private collection for more than a…
Continue Reading New head of diversity and inclusion at US Special Operations Command reassigned as military investigates social media posts
The newly hired head of diversity and inclusion at US Special Operations Command has been reassigned as the military conducts an investigation of his…
Continue Reading Federal prosecutors add sex trafficking charges against Ghislaine Maxwell
Federal prosecutors filed sex trafficking charges against Ghislaine Maxwell, the former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, alleging she recruited and…
Continue Reading Why Lindsey Graham says he *has* to have an AR-15
In the wake of two (more) high-profile mass shootings, we’re (again) talking about guns — and whether Congress will do anything to…
Continue Reading St. Louis jurors return mixed verdict for officers accused of beating an undercover officer and then trying to cover it up
A federal jury in St. Louis returned a mixed verdict Monday in the case of three police officers accused of beating a fellow officer working…
Continue Reading Fact check: Trump-backed candidate for Georgia elections chief begins campaign with false claims about 2020 election
Rep. Jody Hice, a Republican, announced last week that he is running for Georgia secretary of state, the state’s top elections job. His 2022…
Continue Reading Highest number of migrant children in border facilities since government started releasing data
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in border facilities reached its highest point on Sunday since the federal government began releasing…
Continue Reading Virginia Beach officer told detectives the man he fatally shot had a gun, authorities say
A man who was fatally shot three days ago by a Virginia Beach police officer was wielding a handgun, the department said Monday in a news release.…
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Don’t throw away your masks yet
The US is entering a confusing time in the pandemic with vaccine distribution numbers soaring to new heights at the same time infection rates tick up…
Continue Reading Failed Nevada GOP congressional candidate pushes back on claims he turned up twang in new Texas run
As a congressional candidate last year in Nevada, Dan Rodimer pitched himself as “a small business man, a family man, living in the…
Continue Reading Anguish in Myanmar after weekend of ‘outrageous’ bloodshed
Myanmar’s military junta chief Min Aung Hlaing threw a lavish dinner party Saturday while his troops reportedly shot dead more than 100 people…
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Strike teams armor Idaho ag and mining workers against COVID-19
Idaho’s agriculture and mining industries are protecting themselves against the…
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Pocatello cemetery cleanup
Cleaning crews are dealing with the high winds at Pocatello’s…
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Bird goes viral for telling dog “I love you”
A bird in Idaho has gone viral with more than 20-million views on Tik-Tok, by expressing its love for his four-legged…
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COVID-19 vaccine appts. for general public in Teton County, Wyo. open Tuesday
The Teton County Health Department is transitioning to Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution.…
Continue Reading Hedge fund meltdown is a (another) warning to Wall Street
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here.…
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Pocatello police: Man’s nose bitten off during bar fight
Pocatello police say a man had part of his nose bitten off during a bar fight early Sunday…
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Kite skier rescued near West Yellowstone
Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue in West Yellowstone responded to a request for assistance from a kite skier on the frozen Hebgen Lake…
Continue Reading Alleged Capitol rioter called for public lynching of a Black police officer, prosecutors say
A man charged with storming the Capitol and later threatening Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also allegedly posted racist messages online advocating…
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Lighter winds and cool temps for Tuesday
Our winds are slowly backing down to lighter levels for Tuesday, with our exiting cold front. We’ll see cold temperatures with a freezing Tuesday…
Continue Reading Nashville flash flood leaves six dead and dozens of homes and businesses destroyed
Some of the heaviest rainfall in Nashville’s history caused flooding that killed at least six people over the weekend. Authorities identified…
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335 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 335 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths on…
Continue Reading Lawyer for House candidate pushes for panel to ‘count every vote,’ as Democrats grow skeptical of overturning election
Iowa Democratic candidate Rita Hart’s legal counsel urged Congress on Monday to “count every vote” amid increasing pressure by…
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2 hospitalized after crash on Yellowstone Highway
Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, injury crash on Yellowstone Highway just north of W 65th S, near Idaho Falls Monday around 12:45…
Continue Reading Removal of Vance Monument moving forward after judge denies motion to halt process
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville city officials announce plans to…
Continue Reading Physical inactivity could increase your risk of diseases such as dementia
Not exercising enough could increase your risk of developing certain diseases by up to 8%, according to a new study. Little to no exercise increases…
Continue Reading Mitch McConnell: ‘I would encourage all Republican men’ to get vaccinated
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday encouraged “all Republican men” to get the Covid-19 vaccine, as new polls indicate many…
Continue Reading Georgia voting law leads to calls for some sports events to be moved or canceled
Georgia has a long history of attracting national sports events, but a controversial new voting law might have severe repercussions for that…
Continue Reading Holocaust survivor’s vehicle vandalized with Swastikas
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — The back of the car of a Holocaust survivor was vandalized with…
Continue Reading Buttigieg says no gas or mileage tax in Biden’s infrastructure plan
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Monday that neither a gas tax nor a mileage tax would be part of President Joe Biden’s sweeping…
Continue Reading 16 and 17-year-olds can only get Pfizer, so one mom drove 18 hours to get daughter her shot
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — In the case of Megan Mikkalson, you can measure a mother’s…
Continue Reading Man targeted store clerk in attempted stabbing because he believed she was Mexican, officials say
Click here for updates on this story CLIFTON, New Jersey (WCBS) — Officials say a New Jersey man is facing attempted…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 145 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death
Local health officials reported 145 new COVID-19 cases and one new COVID-19 related death in the area…
Continue Reading Still not sure what NFTs are? ‘SNL’ explains with Eminem parody
If you still aren’t sure what non-fungible tokens are, or NFTs, “Satuday Night Live” might have an answer. The NFT craze made its…
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Four sisters expecting to give birth within months of each other
Four Sacramento sisters are expecting to give birth to their babies just months apart from each…
Continue Reading Dominion lawyer alleges Fox News ‘recklessly disregarded the truth’ on 2020 election claims
The fallout against Fox News and its alleged role in touting false 2020 election claims has now unfolded into another defamation lawsuit. Dominion…
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Idaho Falls residential street sweeping to begin April 12
The Idaho Falls Street Division is already sweeping arterial and collector streets to prepare to repaint the faded striping.…
Continue Reading Disney+ unveils ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ cast
The world of “Obi-Wan Kenobi” is taking shape. Disney+ on Monday revealed the cast for the upcoming “special event series”…
Continue Reading Botham Jean boulevard officially unveiled in Dallas
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Botham Jean Boulevard was officially unveiled on Saturday as a way…
Continue Reading Getting vaccinated an emotional moment for many who long to get back to their lives
Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE (KPIX) — Many people view getting vaccinated as the key to ending the…
Continue Reading ‘The killing needs to stop’ a mother’s plea after a Chicago mass shooting
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — CBS 2 has never-before-seen video of the moments after a mass…
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Canadian coal company pays $60M for environmental damage
A Canadian coal company has paid a $60 million fine after pleading guilty in federal court involving pollution discharges that killed most of the…
Continue Reading First black woman-owned cannabis dispensary on east coast opens
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — History was made in Brockton as the first Black woman-owned…
Continue Reading CDC study finds Pfizer, Moderna vaccines are 90% effective after two doses in real-world conditions
Under real world conditions, the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provide highly effective protection, according to a new report from the US…
Continue Reading Covid adviser for Gov. Hogan, says he believes virus ‘escaped’ from lab in Wuhan
Click here for updates on this story ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WJZ) — Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield, who currently…
Continue Reading White House to host briefing for House members on border situation
The White House will host a bipartisan briefing for members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday to update them on the situation at the…
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Jackson approves summer “parklets”
After a successful experiment last year, the Jackson Town Council has once again approved the use of “parklets” during the summer of 2021.…
Continue Reading Coronavirus likely came from animal, not a lab, WHO draft report finds
COVID-19 probably came to people through an animal, and likely started spreading no more than a month or two before it was noticed in December of…
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