Julianna Margulies admits she and George Clooney had a real-life ‘crush’ during ‘ER’
Of course they did. Julianna Margulies recently shared that she and “ER” costar George Clooney had a bit of a crush on each other back in…
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Teen says he was left unconscious after a group attacked him
Click here for updates on this story ESTACADA, Oregon (KPTV) — A teen in Estacada says he was attacked while walking…
Continue Reading Woman left with fractured skull and other injuries after hit-and-run
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — FOX 12’s Most Wanted is still on the loose after…
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Washington Post: Trump administration blocked investigation into delayed relief to Puerto Rico for 2017 hurricane
The Trump administration put up barriers that delayed $20 billion in hurricane relief aid to Puerto Rico and blocked an investigation into the…
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Officers respond to ‘direct action’ event in downtown Portland; suspect who dismantled crosswalk signals sought
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Police are looking for a person they say dismantled…
Continue Reading One of only two Black funeral homes in Minnesota has shared the grief in burying George Floyd and now Daunte Wright
For three decades, Tracy Wesley has met people on life’s most difficult days. He runs Estes Funeral Chapel in Minneapolis — one of only…
Continue Reading Two moms devastated by police shootings say change is coming
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Two mothers whose sons were shot and killed by…
Continue Reading Indonesia races to find missing submarine before it runs out of oxygen on Saturday
Concerns were mounting Thursday over the fate of an Indonesian submarine that went missing with 53 crew members on board, as a military official…
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A social media app that’s truly safe for kids? Celebrities bet on Zigazoo
A young boy named Dawson leans back in a white rocking chair on a balcony: “I bought some rocks from Home Depot and we just painted them. Let…
Continue Reading Family wants answers after mother of 7 shot and killed
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — The family of Deisha Murray-Boyd wants to know who would do…
Continue Reading Virginia police officer fired after reports of donation to Kyle Rittenhouse
A Norfolk police officer has been relieved of his duty after an internal investigation into reports that he donated and expressed support for the…
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After Ellison’s role in Chauvin trial, Democrats hope for investment in attorney general races
The role that Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison played in the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin for murdering George Floyd has…
Continue Reading Infrastructure negotiations: Republicans to unveil $600 billion framework as Democrats try to iron out issues
The real work of finalizing an infrastructure package that can have widespread Democratic support on Capitol Hill is just beginning as the party must…
Continue Reading Officer kills dog that attacked him, department says
Click here for updates on this story HAZELWOOD, Missouri (KMOV) — A Hazelwood officer killed a dog who attacked him…
Continue Reading People of color are three times as likely to live in most polluted places, new report says
Climate change has continued to decimate air quality in the United States, and a new report has found that more than 40% of Americans live in areas…
Continue Reading Biden aims to cement US credibility on climate and galvanize world leaders at virtual summit
President Joe Biden’s ability to galvanize global momentum faces its first major test this week when he convenes 40 of his foreign counterparts…
Continue Reading Pelosi makes concession on subpoenas for 9/11 style commission to investigate insurrection
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is allowing the 9/11-style commission that will investigate the January 6 insurrection to use subpoenas in two different…
Continue Reading Pelosi felt ‘liberated’ after ripping up Trump’s 2020 State of the Union speech, author says
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi felt “liberated” when she ripped up a copy of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address last…
Continue Reading Daunte Wright’s funeral is set for Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis
Civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton is expected to eulogize Daunte Wright — the Black motorist fatally shot by a Minnesota police officer…
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Airline losses mount but the worst appears to be over
The red ink continued to flow at US airlines in the first quarter. But after a year of massive losses, airlines are showing signs that better times…
Continue Reading Perseverance rover just made oxygen on Mars
The Perseverance rover may be parked at an overlook to capture any flights by the Ingenuity helicopter over the next two weeks, but it’s not…
Continue Reading Is the US recovery approaching its peak?
Bolstered by strong data, investors are expressing plenty of faith in the power of the global economic recovery. But what if this spring is as good…
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No masks, no social distancing and a 4,000-strong crowd at next month’s Brit Awards, as the UK looks to restart live events
The UK’s flagship music awards ceremony, the Brits, will go ahead with a 4,000-strong crowd, no social distancing and no masks next month, as…
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Only 2 ‘breakthrough’ infections among hundreds of fully vaccinated people, new study finds
For fully vaccinated people, the risk of still getting Covid-19 — described as “breakthrough infections” — remains extremely…
Continue Reading Indonesian Navy searches for missing submarine with 53 people on board
Indonesia’s Navy is searching for a missing submarine with 53 people on board that went missing during a military exercise on Wednesday,…
Continue Reading Hopes rise for a police reform compromise, but huge political hurdles loom
Real hope for police reform — even in the rancorously divided US Senate — shows the seismic impact of the guilty verdict in the trial for…
Continue Reading After Ellison’s role in Chauvin trial, Democrats look to invest in attorney general races
The role that Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison played in the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin for murdering George Floyd has…
Continue Reading Biden to announce US will aim to cut carbon emissions by as much as 52% by 2030 at virtual climate summit
President Joe Biden on Thursday will kick off a climate summit attended by 40 other world leaders by announcing an ambitious cut in greenhouse gas…
Continue Reading It’s time to measure your waistline, according to new recommendations. Belly fat raises your risk for disease
Are you relatively skinny but growing a “beer belly?” Has your waistline recently disappeared into a straight line with your hips? Then…
Continue Reading Atlanta mayor: ‘More effective way’ than boycotts to get necessary voting reform
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Wednesday urged those looking to boycott Georgia-based companies over the state’s new elections law to…
Continue Reading Nevada secretary of state finds no ‘evidentiary support’ for GOP election fraud claims
Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske‘s office told the state Republican Party on Wednesday that an investigation had found no…
Continue Reading Can Bolsonaro be taken at his word on protecting the environment? A look at his record
World leaders meet virtually on Thursday to discuss climate issues in a summit convened by US President Joe Biden. Most highly anticipated perhaps is…
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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insists Super League isn’t canceled, only on ‘standby’
Despite a ferocious backlash and widespread condemnation, Real Madrid President Florentino Perez says the so-called Super League isn’t…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for April 22: Police reform, Covid, voter suppression, Biden, Turkey
It’s Earth Day, and while conversations about the climate crisis and global emissions may feel overwhelming, there are also plenty of people…
Continue Reading Huge superyacht squeezes down narrow Dutch canals
It’s not every day you see a gigantic superyacht weaving through the narrow canals of the Netherlands. Thankfully photographer Tom van Oossanen…
Continue Reading Biden preparing to declare massacre of Armenians a ‘genocide,’ risking break with Turkey
President Joe Biden is preparing to declare the massacre of an estimated million or more Armenians under the Ottoman Empire a “genocide”…
Continue Reading House to vote on bill that would grant DC statehood
The House of Representatives is on track to vote Thursday on a bill that would grant statehood to Washington, DC, a Democratic priority that faces…
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On Earth Day, here’s the view from space
The view from space of our planet’s most impressive natural and constructed landmarks is striking, and not just on this year’s Earth Day.…
Continue Reading Ohio officials release more body cam video of fatal police shooting of Black teen and urge community to await the facts
Columbus, Ohio, officials released additional body camera video on Wednesday of a police officer fatally shooting a Black teen who charged two…
Continue Reading Dalai Lama and 100 other Nobel Prize laureates call for fossil fuels to be phased out
As the world’s most powerful leaders prepare to come together for the President Joe Biden’s virtual climate summit, the Dalai Lama and…
Continue Reading The pandemic forced us to create habits that benefit the Earth and ourselves. Here’s which behaviors to keep
We’ve had to adapt to a rapidly changing world over the last year but some of our newly acquired habits are worth retaining when the pandemic…
Continue Reading No charges in death of a Tennessee high school student after officer-involved shooting, DA says
No charges will be brought against the officers involved in the fatal shooting of a teenager at Austin-East Magnet High School in Knoxville,…
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How the European Super League united football against the game’s wealthy owners
As crowds gathered outside Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge stadium, there was a moment — almost like the flick of a switch — when angry…
Continue Reading After more than two decades, there’s a new world’s busiest airport
Seven of the world’s top 10 busiest airports in 2020 were in China while the former world’s busiest airport — Hartsfield-Jackson…
Continue Reading Protesters across Russia call for Alexey Navalny’s release on same day as Putin’s annual address
Russian security forces rounded up more than 1,000 demonstrators on Wednesday as thousands of people in cities across the country rallied in support…
Continue Reading Oklahoma passes a law that can protect drivers who run over protesters
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill Wednesday granting immunity to drivers who unintentionally injure or kill protesters while attempting to…
Continue Reading Four killed in car bombing outside Pakistan hotel where Chinese ambassador was reportedly staying
A car bomb blast outside a luxury hotel where the Chinese ambassador was reportedly staying in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta has killed…
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Wednesday high school scores – April 21
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – high school baseball and softball…
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Boise State takes down Idaho State
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Boise State softball team jumped out to a 3 run lead in the first inning and never looked back at Miller Ranch Stadium.…
Continue Reading Car bombing outside luxury hotel in Pakistan kills 4 people
A car bomb blast outside a luxury hotel where the Chinese ambassador was staying in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta killed four people and…
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Athlete of the Week: Averie Robles, Challis-Mackay baseball
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week is a baseball player who is swinging a hot stick. Adrian Luevano…
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How America’s CEOs reacted to the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict
Business leaders joined a chorus of Americans in applauding the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, while at the same time…
Continue Reading New Proud Boys indictment adds Syracuse man to US Capitol conspiracy case
The Justice Department has added a third person to a major federal criminal case that accuses members of the Proud Boys of breaking into the US…
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FDA report details flaws at Emergent facility making Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that new production of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine remains paused at the…
Continue Reading Man charged with hate crimes after allegedly driving truck toward Black children
A Massachusetts man who allegedly yelled a racial epithet and drove his truck toward a group of Black children has been charged with hate crimes and…
Continue Reading Find out which countries are welcoming international tourists back
There have been more than 142 million Covid-19 cases worldwide and vaccination roll outs have been much smoother in some countries than others. This…
Continue Reading Chronic leadership problems have plagued oversight of DHS inspector general’s office, GAO finds
Management and operational challenges plagued the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General for years, hurting its ability to…
Continue Reading Long Island grocery store shooting suspect is charged with second-degree murder
Gabriel DeWitt Wilson, the man who allegedly shot and killed a grocery store employee and injuring two others Tuesday at a Long Island Stop &…
Continue Reading Agents seize banned chicken lollipops manifested as men’s sweaters at airport
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists working…
Continue Reading Bill would stop local gun manufacturers from making guns banned in Massachusetts
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — There is a new effort to stop gun manufacturers in Massachusetts…
Continue Reading Officials emptying reservoir to eliminate ‘voracious predator’
Click here for updates on this story MESA COUNTY, Colorado (KCNC) — The complete draining of a reservoir on…
Continue Reading Atlanta mayor: ‘More effective ways’ than boycotts to get necessary voting reform
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Wednesday urged those looking to boycott Georgia-based companies over the state’s new elections law to…
Continue Reading Marijuana business evolves with Denver city council approval of smoking lounges
Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — Tuesday is April 20 or 4/200, considered Colorado’s unofficial…
Continue Reading Survey finds more Californians want to keep working, after the pandemic ends
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Working from home could be one of the pandemic…
Continue Reading Fight between gas station clerk, customer caught on video
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — A Sacramento man stopped for gas but left with a…
Continue Reading Family heartbroken after prized, vintage truck stolen
Click here for updates on this story CARMICHAEL, California (KOVR) — A classic 1940s truck was targeted and stolen in a…
Continue Reading Lisa Murkowski just reminded us of how politics used to be normal
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski broke ranks with Republicans on Wednesday, voting to confirm Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general. Explaining her…
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Preparing your property for fire season
With the weather warming up, fire officials are hoping property owners will take steps to make sure they’re ready for fire…
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App makers blast Apple and Google in Senate hearing on app store policies
Apple and Google faced a battery of accusations on Wednesday from prominent app developers, including Spotify and Tile, who alleged that the large…
Continue Reading Was justice served in the Derek Chauvin trial? Here’s what our readers told us
As a couple sat with their oldest son and watched the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial being read, they were filled with a hope for a better…
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Sloth to make debut at East Idaho Aquarium
We are quickly approaching the debut of a new resident at the East Idaho…
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Portneuf Medical announces expansion
Portneuf Medical Center announced Wednesday it is expanding outpatient medical care offerings in the region.…
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Landfill compactor catches fire
Parts of some heavy machinery may need to be scrapped after it caught…
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Idaho Senate OKs bill to kill up to 90% of wolves in state
The Idaho Senate on Wednesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors to kill up to 90% of the wolves roaming…
Continue Reading Fact-checking Nancy Mace’s claim that DC wouldn’t ‘qualify’ as a single congressional district
A group of House Republicans spoke out on Tuesday against a Democratic proposal to grant statehood to Washington, DC, which does not have voting…
Continue Reading Kim Kardashian West fangirls over ‘Bridgerton’s’ Featheringtons being inspired by her family
Kim Kardashian West may be a tad bit late to the “Bridgerton” fan community, but she’s all in now. A few weeks ago, the reality…
Continue Reading LeVar Burton lands guest host gig on ‘Jeopardy!’ after more than 246,000 fans sign online petition
LeVar Burton, of “Reading Rainbow” fame, is taking on a new role this spring. “Jeopardy!” announced Wednesday that the…
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Lavaside Fire estimated at 200 acres
UPDATE 6:20 p.m. The Bureau of Land Management reports the Lavaside Fire is approximately 100 acres and growing.…
Continue Reading US and Iranian officials see some progress in nuclear talks, but long road remains
US and Iranian officials say they have made progress in talks aimed at bringing the United States back to the 2015 nuclear deal and Iran back into…
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Cold front passing Thursday afternoon into Friday
We’ll see a cold front sliding through Montana over the next couple of days. Then, a Pacific storm system moves in for this weekend. Overnight:…
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294 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 294 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…
Continue Reading Justice Department is launching a ransomware task force
The Justice Department has created a new task force dedicated to rooting out and responding to the growing threat of ransomware, according to an…
Continue Reading Ma’Khia Bryant’s death on the day Chauvin was found guilty is a reminder that we have a long way to go
On Tuesday, the world let out a sigh of relief when former officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd nearly a year ago. It…
Continue Reading Texas House approves bill allowing election judges to carry a gun in most polling places
The Texas House on Tuesday passed legislation that would allow election judges to carry a handgun in most polling places on Election Day and during…
Continue Reading Harris casts first tie-breaking vote for a Biden nominee after Senate splits on Pentagon pick
Vice President Kamala Harris cast her first tie-breaking vote related to a Biden administration nominee on the Senate floor Wednesday evening, voting…
Continue Reading Companies are crucial to solving the climate crisis. 75% are falling short
Less than a quarter of the world’s big public companies are doing their part to address the climate crisis, according to new research…
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Idaho ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban bill heads to governor
Legislation outlawing nearly all abortions in conservative Idaho by banning them once a fetal heartbeat can be detected headed to Republican Gov.…
Continue Reading GOP senator floats compromise on policing legislation as bipartisan talks pick up pace
The lead Senate GOP negotiator over new policing legislation is floating a compromise on a major sticking point that has derailed past efforts to…
Continue Reading Rocky Mountain Power proposing deal with New Cingular Wireless
Rocky Mountain Power is asking the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to approve a lease agreement between the utility and New Cingular Wireless.…
Continue Reading Why I’m not celebrating after the Chauvin verdict
Commentators weigh in on the guilty verdict against ex-Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd last May. Issac Bailey: I’m…
Continue Reading Now the CDC wants to shut down ‘hygiene theater’
Remember when we all thought we had to wash our vegetables to remove possible contamination from the novel coronavirus? A year ago, this was a hot…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 43 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death
Local health officials reported 43 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area…
Continue Reading Senate Republicans to keep earmark ban, though GOP conference rules offer some wiggle room
Senate Republicans on Wednesday declined to change their conference rules that ban their use of earmarks, an issue that divides the GOP conference…
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Conservationists object to end-run on wolves
The U.S. Humane Society (USHS) is among conservation groups calling out the Idaho Senate for an end-run on Idaho’s wolf management regulations.…
Continue Reading CNN to host climate crisis town hall with Biden administration officials
Senior Biden administration officials this week will answer questions on how President Joe Biden plans to remake US climate policy in a globally…
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Wyoming rental assistance program starts April 29
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed legislation enacting the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program in the state.…
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WYDOT to patch potholes on Wilson Bridge Thursday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be performing pavement patching on the Wilson Bridge on WYO 22 Thursday.…
Continue Reading Tow truck driver saves business from dumpster fire, posts video on TikTok
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Authorities in St. Paul are crediting a tow truck driver for…
Continue Reading Ohio’s Republican governor announces police reform bill
Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday that a police reform bill is in the works, one of several police reform efforts underway nationwide…
Continue Reading Lyrid meteor shower peaks predawn April 22. Here’s how to watch
Every year from January to mid-April, we experience a “meteor drought,” without a single shower for months. That all ends April 22 this…
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