CT college students line up to get their COVID-19 vaccines
Click here for updates on this story NEW LONDON, Connecticut (WFSB) — College students, one of the larger groups…
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Biden administration unveils effort to strengthen cybersecurity of power grid
The Biden administration kicked off a 100-day effort on Tuesday to beef up cybersecurity in the nation’s power grid, calling for industry…
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New Jackson business regs include new taxi fares
The Town of Jackson has formally adopted revisions to Title 5 of the town’s Municipal…
Continue Reading US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan returning to US this week for ‘consultations’
The US Ambassador to Russia will return to the United States this week for discussions with the Biden administration about the relationship between…
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Manchester City sets in motion ‘procedures to withdraw’ from breakaway Super League
Less than 48 hours after the formation of a new European Super League, English Premier League Manchester City said it had begun the process of…
Continue Reading Arrest made after Korean American couple punched, Olympian threatened at Orange park
Click here for updates on this story ORANGE, California (KABC) — A 25-year-old man accused of assaulting a Korean…
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Apple unveils a new iPad Pro, colorful iMacs, AirTag and more
Apple made good on its “Spring loaded” promise by unveiling a slew of new products at its annual Spring product launch event. From a new…
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Asian community in Orange County learning how to protect themselves in event of an attack
Click here for updates on this story GARDEN GROVE, California (KABC) — Following the recent wave of violence against…
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These blood clot experts want you to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s why.
It was just about a year ago that doctors started noticing COVID-19 patients showing up in emergency rooms with strokes, and complained that blood…
Continue Reading AirTag could give a nice bump to Apple’s growing lineup of smaller stuff
When people think Apple, they think big ticket items like iPhones, MacBooks and iPads. But the company’s accessories line of iPhone cases,…
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Red Creek prescription fire to begin this week
The Teton Basin Ranger District will continue its multi-year Red Creek prescribed fire project beginning Wednesday or…
Continue Reading Backcountry guide mauled to death while fishing near Yellowstone National Park
A backcountry guide died Saturday after being attacked by a grizzly bear near Yellowstone National Park, according to officials. Charles…
Continue Reading Colorado governor signs two gun measures into law nearly a month after Boulder shooting
Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis signed two bills tightening gun regulations into law on Monday, nearly a month after the mass shooting in…
Continue Reading This is what an asteroid looks like after playing tag with a spacecraft
When NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft swept in to collect a sample from the asteroid Bennu in October 2020, it left a noticeable mark. New images…
Continue Reading Archaeologists find Maryland site of home where Harriet Tubman’s father once lived
Archaeologists working in a remote, marshy site on Maryland’s Eastern Shore say they’ve found the site of home where Ben Ross, the father…
Continue Reading Mother of 4 killed after stopping to help pedestrian who had also been hit
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO COUNTY, California (KOVR) — A Sacramento mother of four was remembered…
Continue Reading Breakaway Super League clubs are meeting to discuss abandoning the competition, reports say
The 12 members of the breakaway Super League are meeting to discuss the future of the exclusive competition, according to multiple reports on…
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Voters to decide if lawmakers can call special sessions
Voters will get the chance to decide whether lawmakers in the part-time Idaho Legislature will be able to call special sessions, a power currently…
Continue Reading McCarthy pushes for censure vote as Waters digs in over her remarks
The House is voting Tuesday afternoon on whether to block a resolution from Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to censure Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters…
Continue Reading EU regulator finds possible link between Johnson & Johnson vaccine and blood clots, but says benefits outweigh risks
Europe’s medicines regulator said it has found a possible link between the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine and rare blood clots, but…
Continue Reading Teen thanks doctors at Long Island hospital where ‘last resort’ COVID treatment saved her life
Click here for updates on this story NEW HYDE PARK, New York (WCBS) — With COVID-19 cases still rising among young…
Continue Reading Man bitten by rattlesnake while trying to pick it up with barbecue tongs
Click here for updates on this story CORONA, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A man is recovering after being bitten by a…
Continue Reading Want to get away? Greece is letting tourists back in
Although the Covid-19 pandemic continues, Greece says it is open for tourism. Greece has lifted quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers and…
Continue Reading Report: Substance appearing to be feces falls from low-flying plane onto Studio City, CA home
Click here for updates on this story STUDIO CITY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A Southern California family said they…
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In Case You Missed It
Here’s an inventive way to protect yourself and be enviro-friendly. Local News 8 This Morning showed you a Belgian man who is getting a lot of…
Continue Reading TX resident on immunosuppressant medication dies of COVID-19 after receiving 2 vaccine doses
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 502 additional…
Continue Reading US Capitol Police ask to keep outer perimeter fence on Capitol grounds through joint session of Congress
The US Capitol Police department has asked to keep the outer perimeter fence on Capitol Complex grounds, according to sources familiar with the…
Continue Reading South Side Chicago couple hoping for refund after paying $2,000 for credit repair, but seeing no change in credit score
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A South Side couple said they paid thousands for credit repair,…
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Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder and manslaughter in death of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday on charges of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. The jury of…
Continue Reading A violent trend: Increasing numbers of children killed by gun violence in Chicago
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Community members Monday released balloons near the Homan Square…
Continue Reading 1 killed, 2 wounded in a grocery shooting in West Hempstead, New York, police say
Investigators are looking for a man they believe shot three people Tuesday — killing one — in a manager’s office of a grocery store…
Continue Reading Residents fight back against city’s first gun store
Click here for updates on this story NEWTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Washington Street in Newtonville is a bustling,…
Continue Reading Several football clubs preparing to leave Super League — per reports
A number of clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City, are reportedly preparing to leave the newly announced European Super League competition…
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Juvenile arrested following Bingham County pursuit, Idaho Falls hit and run
Law enforcement in the Idaho Falls area were notified Sunday of a vehicle that had been involved in a high-speed pursuit in the Shelley and Bingham…
Continue Reading Biden suggests the evidence in Chauvin trial is ‘overwhelming’: ‘I’m praying that the verdict is the right verdict’
President Joe Biden, breaking his careful silence about the eventual outcome in the trial of Derek Chauvin, said Tuesday he was “praying the…
Continue Reading ‘I pray the shooting stops’ | Baltimore Community, Police call for end to violence after several weekend incidents including 5-year-old shot
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Violence rocked the city of Baltimore as police responded to a…
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Yellowstone prepares to test automated shuttles
Yellowstone National Park and Wright Brothers National Park will become the first two parks to test automated vehicle shuttle technology in national…
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You better believe the ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 2 teaser trailer is a winner
Apple has kindly given us our first sneak peek at the second season of “Ted Lasso.” In the teaser trailer, debuted on Tuesday, Ted and…
Continue Reading Super League has got Boris Johnson all fired up, but path to victory looks risky
The recent proposals for a European Super League have created severe headaches for the political leaders of the three nations involved. However, the…
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Cattle in Oregon again found dead amid strange circumstances
Cattle in central Oregon are again showing up dead under strange circumstances.…
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Why now for European football’s Super League? Mega TV deals
One of the week’s most prominent sports stories — plans for a new European Super League (ESL) featuring 12 of the top soccer teams on the…
Continue Reading Tishaura Jones to make history by being sworn-in as St. Louis’ first Black female mayor
Click here for updates on this story St. Louis (KMOV) — A new mayor will take office in the city of St. Louis.…
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New version of Idaho ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban advances
A Senate panel on Tuesday advanced a measure that would outlaw nearly all abortions in conservative Idaho by banning them once a fetal heartbeat can…
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Idaho gas prices inch higher
Idaho gas prices are once again on the move, according to…
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Ybarra names new deputy superintendent of operations
Dr. Joel Wilson will join the Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction’s office beginning July 1.…
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Special Olympics Idaho appoints new president and CEO
Special Olympics Idaho announced Kristi Kraft has been named the new President and CEO of the…
Continue Reading Two Canadian railroads launch bidding war for rare access to Mexico
All aboard! There’s a bidding war in the railroad industry. Canadian National is offering to buy Kansas City Southern for $33.7 billion,…
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Investigators say 8-year-old’s body found in trash bag in grandmother’s car
An Emmett woman once held on suspicion of first-degree murder was in court Monday, and she’s facing new…
Continue Reading Montana Democrats sue after GOP governor signs into law two bills restricting voting access
Montana Democrats are suing the state over two bills signed into law Monday that add new restrictions to voting in the Big Sky state. On Monday,…
Continue Reading Jury resumes deliberations in Derek Chauvin’s trial in death of George Floyd
The jury resumed deliberations Tuesday in Derek Chauvin’s trial on charges of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. The jury of…
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TSD 401 updates COVID-19 plan
The Teton School District 401 Board of Trustees updated the existing COVID-19 plan…
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Top Biden national security officials to brief lawmakers on Afghanistan Tuesday
Top officials from the Biden administration’s national security team will brief lawmakers from both parties about the decision to withdraw…
Continue Reading NBA great Michael Jordan will present Kobe Bryant for basketball Hall of Fame induction
When Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant is posthumously enshrined in the basketball Hall of Fame next month he’ll be welcomed in by arguably…
Continue Reading ‘Shang-Chi’ debuts its first trailer as Marvel looks to rebound from a lost year
Shang-Chi is getting his turn on the big screen, and the superhero’s debut couldn’t come at a better time. The pandemic put the Marvel…
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Ask a Black therapist: 4 ways to support Black people’s mental health
“There is a difference between being informed and getting retraumatized.” That’s what clinical therapist Paul Bashea Williams tells…
Continue Reading Shooting reported at a grocery in West Hempstead, New York
A shooting was reported Tuesday at a Stop & Shop grocery in West Hempstead, New York, and no suspect has been apprehended, officials said. Police…
Continue Reading Venmo just put crypto access in the palm of everyone’s hand
Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies have gone increasingly mainstream, but Tuesday’s announcement that Venmo is adding crypto support just put…
Continue Reading Fyre Festival settlement may award ticketholders more than $7,000 each
Nearly four years after the infamous Fyre Festival flamed out, scammed ticketholders might finally see some restitution for the biggest party that…
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COVID-19 media briefing Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. MDT…
Continue Reading Biden says the evidence in Chauvin trial is ‘overwhelming’: ‘I’m praying that the verdict is the right verdict’
President Joe Biden said Tuesday he is “praying for the right verdict” in the trial of Derek Chauvin, suggesting there was ample evidence…
Continue Reading It’s been an unusual path, but Jasmine Huda is where she wants to be
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) — In high school, Jasmine Huda was not good at…
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Kate Winslet’s daughter slips ‘under the radar’ to follow in her mother’s footsteps
Kate Winslet has revealed that her daughter Mia Threapleton was able to “slip under the radar” and follow in her mother’s acting…
Continue Reading COVID-19 patient recalls saying goodbye to her family before going into hospital
Click here for updates on this story FLETCHER, North Carolina (WLOS) — Bree Hodge, of Fletcher, said she’s happy…
Continue Reading What is the new European Super League and how will it work?
Football fans, politicians and governing bodies are united in fury after 12 of the sport’s biggest teams announced plans to breakaway from…
Continue Reading NC: One killed after falling approximately 100 feet below embankment in motorcycle crash
Click here for updates on this story GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK, NC (WLOS) — Authorities say a 20-year-old man…
Continue Reading New program hoping to recruit and retain candidates, pays students to go to EMT school
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Honolulu Emergency Medical Services partnered with the…
Continue Reading Bush describes GOP as ‘isolationist, protectionist and, to a certain extent, nativist’
Former President George W. Bush on Tuesday described the Republican Party as “isolationist, protectionist and, to a certain extent,…
Continue Reading TN man to run 1-person marathon this weekend
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Even though COVID canceled Nashville’s Rock…
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Community Food Basket accepts Subaru donation
Community Food Basket Idaho Falls has received a $6,100 donation through the Subaru “Share the Love” event. …
Continue Reading The US has reported at least 50 mass shootings since the Atlanta spa shootings
At least three people were killed and two were injured in a shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday, continuing the long string of similar…
Continue Reading How to stay safe from more contagious coronavirus variants — Dr. Wen explains
A coronavirus variant first detected in the United Kingdom is now the dominant variant in the United States. The B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is…
Continue Reading You could soon pay more for Pampers, Tampax and other brands
Add Pampers and Tampax to the list of brands you may soon pay more for at the store. Procter & Gamble said Tuesday that it will raise prices on…
Continue Reading PD: Mother charged with murder in death of her 2-month-old
Click here for updates on this story CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Clarksville mother was charged with murder in…
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Sunny, Breezy, and Dry
Several sunny and dry days headed our way with highs headed to 60 by mid-week. Winds NNE 10-15 gusting to 20mph today with highs in the upper 40’s to…
Continue Reading EU medicines regulator finds possible link between Johnson & Johnson vaccine and blood clots
Europe’s medicines regulator said it has found a possible link between the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine and rare blood clots, but…
Continue Reading FIFA President Gianni Infantino warns breakaway clubs that they must ‘live with the consequences’
Twelve elite football clubs intent on forming a new European Super League are facing a concerted backlash from the sport’s governing bodies…
Continue Reading Meet the people who write the biggest checks in federal elections
Just 12 individuals and couples provided $1 out of every $13 spent to influence congressional and presidential races in the last six elections,…
Continue Reading Sleeping less than 6 hours a night in midlife raises risk of dementia 30%, study finds
Calling all those who are sleep-deprived: We interrupt your yawns with an important announcement. If you’re trying to get by on about six hours…
Continue Reading GA police K9 Officer shot over the weekend is recovering post surgery
Click here for updates on this story SANDY SPRINGS, Georgia (WGCL) — “He’s more than my partner, he’s my best…
Continue Reading Natty Light is moving beyond beer
Natural Light is instantly recognizable for its cheap beer. But the 44-year-old brand is branching out to keep fickle drinkers satisfied. The brewer,…
Continue Reading New Jersey adds ‘X’ gender marker on driver’s licenses and other state identification
New Jersey is now joining at least 19 states and Washington, DC, in allowing an “X” gender identifier on driver’s licenses and…
Continue Reading Biden called George Floyd’s family as nation awaits verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
President Joe Biden called George Floyd’s family on Monday as they and the nation await a verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police…
Continue Reading Three House Democrats joined protesters in Minnesota but used proxy voting instituted during Covid to vote in Washington
Three House Democrats were in Minnesota Monday participating in protests around the Derek Chauvin murder trial while the House of Representatives was…
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Fire burns out of control into railroad bridge
A controlled burn near the intersection of 25th East and 105th North got out of control at around 5:30 p.m. Monday. …
Continue Reading Gun buyback event in New Haven, CT brings in dozens of firearms
Click here for updates on this story NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — A gun buyback event in New Haven over the weekend…
Continue Reading Three Democratic House members joined protesters in Minnesota but used proxy voting instituted during Covid to vote in Washington
Three Democratic House members were in Minnesota Monday participating in protests around the Derek Chauvin murder trial while the House of…
Continue Reading What to expect at Apple’s ‘Spring loaded’ event
If the “Spring loaded” tagline of Apple’s upcoming press event is any indication, the company is about to drop a ton of new…
Continue Reading Unattended cooking causes fire at OR hotel, man suffers minor burns
Click here for updates on this story HILLSBORO, Oregon (KPTV) — Hillsboro Fire & Rescue crews responded to a…
Continue Reading Mobile, AL’s top cop talks about ‘bizarre’ sexual extortion allegations against fired officer
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — An early-morning incident by an off-duty Mobile police…
Continue Reading Demi Lovato apologizes for shaming frozen yogurt shop
Demi Lovato apologized after her complaints about a frozen yogurt shop caused a backlash from those wanting her to chill out. The singer and actress,…
Continue Reading Elizabeth Warren invites billionaire rival Leon Cooperman to testify on her wealth tax
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren wants Leon Cooperman to testify on her proposed wealth tax, which the billionaire has slammed as…
Continue Reading A judge declined to toss the federal sentence of ex-officer Michael Slager in fatal Walter Scott shooting
A federal judge Monday declined to toss out the prison sentence of a former South Carolina police officer who fatally shot an unarmed Black man in…
Continue Reading Deshaun Watson’s attorney says lawsuits contain ‘avalanche’ of false accusations
Attorneys for Deshaun Watson said in a court filing Monday that 22 lawsuits filed by women are either inaccurate or mischaracterize their…
Continue Reading White House considers broad range of migration plans ahead of Harris visit to Central America
The Biden administration is considering pressing Guatemala to address governance issues in the country, ranging from investment to corruption,…
Continue Reading You can now sell, buy and pay with cryptocurrency on Venmo
Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies have gone increasingly mainstream, but Tuesday’s announcement that Venmo is adding crypto support just put…
Continue Reading Video captures Border Patrol rescue of two migrant children in Rio Grande
Two Honduran children found clinging to an island surrounded by a powerful current in the Rio Grande were rescued by Border Patrol agents last week…
Continue Reading The number of Black women mayors leading major cities to reach historic high. Here is why they are winning
A new wave of Black women are breaking barriers as they ascend to mayoral seats in cities with deeply rooted histories of racism and inequality. On…
Continue Reading Meet Ayesha McGowan, the first Black American woman in pro cycling: ‘The thing that we’re working for isn’t just existing in a space, it’s thriving’
A bike can take you a long way quickly. As well taking you to new places and spaces. It’s a journey cyclist Ayesha McGowan is experiencing both…
Continue Reading Authorities arrest a former sheriff’s detective wanted in Austin, Texas, shooting that left 3 dead
A former sheriff’s office detective is accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife and two other people Sunday in Austin, Texas, according to…
Continue Reading Donald Trump Jr. takes on new role as top adviser inside the Trump family
Former President Donald Trump has elevated his son Donald Trump Jr. to an unofficial new role inside his orbit as he weighs the idea of a comeback…
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