212 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 212 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
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Texas’ longest-serving death row inmate to get new sentence
A court in Texas has thrown out the death sentence of convicted killer Raymond Riles, who has spent more than 40 years on the state’s death…
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Surprise conception: Woman conceives second child while carrying first
At first, baby Noah was all alone, growing beatifically in his mother’s womb. Noah’s first close-ups, taken by ultrasound at seven and 10…
Continue Reading ‘I got dealt some pretty bad cards’: Former foster youth finds comfort with new family
Click here for updates on this story LONGMONT, Colorado (KCNC) — Raise the Future can’t do the work they do so well…
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Wedding and event venues coming back to life after COVID-19 pandemic
Now as vaccines get administered and restrictions lift, business is coming…
Continue Reading One year after her children died, local mother collects prom dresses for high schoolers
Click here for updates on this story NEWNAN, Georgia (WGCL) — Deletha Bailey Colton heard the news every good mother…
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Dogecoin briefly broke Robinhood’s crypto trading systems
Robinhood is again having to explain why users faced issues trading a popular asset on its platform this week. This time, the asset in question is…
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Russia sanctions eight US officials and expels diplomats in retaliation for Biden’s actions
Russia sanctioned eight senior US administration officials Friday, including FBI director Christopher Wray and Director of National Intelligence…
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Biden says Iran enriching uranium at 60% is not helpful, but is pleased country engaging in indirect talks
President Joe Biden on Friday said Iran’s decision to enrich uranium at 60% is not helpful and counter to the agreement the countries made…
Continue Reading Rene Compean’s picture of his soot-streaked legs mobilized SoCal hiking community and saved his life
Click here for updates on this story PALMDALE, California (KCAL/KCBS) — It was a picture of a man’s soot-streaked…
Continue Reading Biden calls gun violence ‘a national embarrassment’ and order flags to half-staff after another mass shooting
President Joe Biden deemed the recent spate of mass shooting a “national embarrassment” on Friday, hours after he ordered flags to be…
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Sunny and Warmer this weekend
High pressure working into the northwest will deliver sunny skies and warmer temperatures. Our next storm chance arrives Monday out of Montana.…
Continue Reading Bill would repeal law banning objects hanging from rearview mirror, an issue in Daunte Wright’s case
Click here for updates on this story ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) — A bill introduced Thursday in the Minnesota…
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Minus injured Mitchell, Jazz rally to beat Pacers 119-111
Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points before leaving the game with a sprained ankle in the third quarter, and the NBA-leading Utah Jazz beat the Indiana…
Continue Reading ‘Unacceptable and unconscionable’: Democrats slam Biden for initial decision not to raise refugee cap
Prominent Democratic lawmakers and top progressives expressed outrage and disappointment on Friday in response to news that President Joe Biden would…
Continue Reading Biden uses meeting with Japanese Prime Minister to emphasize new focus on China
President Joe Biden hosted Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga at the White House on Friday for his first in-person meeting with a foreign leader as he…
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Teton County, Wyo. adds more COVID-19 vaccine appointments, walk-ins welcome
Additional COVID-19 vaccine appointments were released Friday morning on the Teton County Health Department’s vaccine webpage for Thursday, April…
Continue Reading Biden made the right call on Afghanistan
President Biden has weighed the risks and considered the political and personal implications. He has listened carefully to the advice of the military…
Continue Reading Armed robbery, car chases, gunfire: 2 CA men arrested after multi-city crime spree
Click here for updates on this story MODESTO, California (KOVR) — Two Stockton men are in jail in connection to a…
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Daunte Wright’s mother says ‘justice isn’t even a word to me’ as ex-officer makes court appearance
The family of Daunte Wright — the Black motorist shot and killed by a Minnesota police officer during an arrest attempt last weekend —…
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Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell sprains right ankle vs Pacers
Donovan Mitchell exited during the third quarter of an NBA game between the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers on Friday afternoon after suffering a…
Continue Reading Trans Advocates Warn Legislators: ‘Kids Are Going to Die’
Click here for updates on this story Gender Infinity’s Andrea Segovia discusses the dangerous impact of the anti-trans…
Continue Reading Heavy metal guitarist with ties to Oath Keepers is first US Capitol rioter to plead guilty
A heavy metal guitarist with ties to the Oath Keepers pleaded guilty Friday to two crimes related to the US Capitol insurrection, making him the…
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Jeffree Star hospitalized after Wyoming car crash
YouTube personality, businessman and musician Jeffree Star was hospitalized after a car crash in…
Continue Reading Police pull German Shepherd named ‘Booger’ from pickup’s undercarriage
Click here for updates on this story ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) — A German Shepherd named Booger is safe thanks to…
Continue Reading 4-year-old accidentally swallows dime, which leads to doctors finding cancerous tumor
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Miracles come in all shapes and sizes. But for 4-year-old…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 31 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths
Local health officials reported 31 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths in the area…
Continue Reading Unique Bilingual Newspaper Focuses on Bay Area Chinese Americans
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A longtime journalist who got laid off from a newspaper…
Continue Reading Department of Defense will re-allocate Moderna doses to overseas bases following Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause
The Department of Defense Covid-19 task force plans to re-allocate doses of the Moderna vaccine to overseas US military bases to make up for Johnson…
Continue Reading Second body recovered as search continues for 11 still missing from capsized ship off Louisiana coast
The US Coast Guard said Friday that a second body was recovered from the water near a commercial vessel that capsized earlier this week several miles…
Continue Reading The Supreme Court’s key Second Amendment opinion and what might come next
America’s latest barrage of mass shootings, including the murder of eight people in Indianapolis Thursday night, has renewed attention on the…
Continue Reading San Antonio police officer wounded and two people dead after shooting during traffic stop, police say
Two people are dead and police officer was wounded after a traffic stop Friday ended in gunfire, according to the San Antonio police chief. A fourth…
Continue Reading Police ID suspected gunman at Indianapolis FedEx facility where 8 died as 19-year-old former employee
Police arrived “to a very chaotic scene, with victims and witnesses running everywhere” at a FedEx Ground facility near…
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GM and LG announce another $2.3 billion EV battery plant
General Motors and LG plan to build a new $2.3 billion plant to build batteries for electric vehicles, a key step toward the US automaker’s…
Continue Reading ‘Unacceptable and unconscionable’: Democrats outraged and disappointed that Biden won’t raise refugee cap
Prominent Democratic lawmakers and top progressives expressed outrage and disappointment on Friday in response to the news that President Joe Biden…
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Flags lowered in memory of Indianapolis shooting victims
Governor Brad Little has ordered that Idaho will join the United States in lowering the flag to half-staff on public buildings through sunset, April…
Continue Reading Florida passes bill to crack down on riots, but critics warn it threatens peaceful protest
The Florida legislature passed legislation that its backers say aims to crack down on riots and property damage, but the bill’s opponents argue…
Continue Reading Students ‘disgusted’ by transgender bans
Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA, Montana (Missoulian) — The Associated Students of the University of…
Continue Reading Authorities were warned about FedEx suspect Brandon Hole’s potential for violence, sources say
The suspect in the Indianapolis mass shooting at a FedEx Ground facility was a former employee there and, according to law enforcement sources, known…
Continue Reading GBI investigating inmate death from medical emergency that occurred at Gwinnett County jail Friday morning
Click here for updates on this story GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — A Dacula man who had been an…
Continue Reading Gaetz does damage control, telling GOP colleagues he’s been treated unfairly
Rep. Matt Gaetz, facing a scandal that threatens to end his career, is privately telling his colleagues that he has been treated unfairly while at…
Continue Reading AG Garland ends restrictions on consent decrees, aims to hold troubled police departments accountable
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Friday that the Justice Department is rescinding a Trump-era memo that limited the use of consent…
Continue Reading Joe Biden stands down at a critical juncture for police reform
Nearly a year after the police killing of George Floyd, pressure is mounting on President Joe Biden and members of Congress to show they are…
Continue Reading Authorities were warned about FedEx suspect’s potential for violence, sources say
The suspect in the Indianapolis mass shooting at a FedEx Ground facility was a former employee there and, according to law enforcement sources, known…
Continue Reading 8 people killed in shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, police say
Police arrived “to a very chaotic scene, with victims and witnesses running everywhere” at a FedEx Ground facility near…
Continue Reading Supreme Court ruling grants man certificate of innocence
Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (Tulsa World) — A majority of the Illinois Supreme Court…
Continue Reading Police officer pleads guilty to federal firearms charges
Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — A Tulsa police officer pleaded guilty in federal…
Continue Reading Biden welcomes Japanese Prime Minister as he tries to send ‘clear signal’ to China
President Joe Biden hosted Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga at the White House on Friday for his first in-person meeting with a foreign leader as the US…
Continue Reading ‘Unacceptable and unconscionable’: Top progressives outraged Biden won’t raise refugee cap
Prominent progressive lawmakers expressed outrage on Friday in response to the news that President Joe Biden will sign an emergency determination…
Continue Reading Police charge woman with murder of infant
Click here for updates on this story LECLAIRE, Iowa (Quad-City Times) — A woman facing a murder charge in relation to…
Continue Reading J&J reportedly sought help from rivals after blood clot concerns emerged
Johnson & Johnson sought help from its three rival Covid-19 vaccine makers to look into reports of blood clots, but Pfizer and Moderna both…
Continue Reading Inflation is coming, the question is when
The stock market is soaring and bond yields have pulled back after a big spike earlier this year. But make no mistake: Investors still have plenty to…
Continue Reading Charter schools slapped with new $10.5 million penalty by state Education Department
Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — Epic Charter Schools has been hit with…
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This ultra-white paint could cool buildings, cutting the need for air conditioning
Scientists have developed a light-reflecting “ultra-white” paint, which they say could negate the need for air conditioning and even…
Continue Reading Biden won’t raise refugee cap this fiscal year in a reversal on earlier pledge
President Joe Biden will sign a declaration on Friday to speed refugee admissions to the US but not raise the refugee cap, as he had committed to…
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Russia sanctions 8 US officials and expels diplomats in retaliation for Biden’s actions
Russia has sanctioned eight senior US administration officials, including FBI director Christopher Wray and Director of National Intelligence Avril…
Continue Reading Music teacher killed in vehicle crash with fire truck
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — On April 16, Buncombe County Schools released…
Continue Reading White House press briefing interrupted by flyover for new WWI memorial
Low-flying F-22 Raptors momentarily interrupted the White House press briefing on Friday as their roar could be heard and felt in buildings in and…
Continue Reading He’s a cop. He’s 91. And he has no plans to retire
Where do you see yourself at the age of 91? Working, with no plans to retire, may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But for one Arkansas…
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D93 schools in ‘low risk level’ next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will be in the ‘low risk level’ next week (April 19 – April…
Continue Reading Trump EPA appointee blocked public release of cancer danger, inspector general says
Trump administration political appointees at the Environmental Protection Agency repeatedly squashed efforts to warn the public about a…
Continue Reading Heavy metal guitarist is first US Capitol rioter to plead guilty
A heavy metal guitarist with ties to the Oath Keepers pleaded guilty Friday to two crimes related to the US Capitol insurrection, making him the…
Continue Reading The foods you should eat to jump-start your morning, and 2 recipes to try out
Successfully tackling your morning to-do list could start with the first thing you put in your mouth. If you’re feeling like a zombie in the…
Continue Reading High speed chase of prisoner van ends with inmate arrested
Click here for updates on this story GREENWOOD, Louisiana (KTBS) — A Webster Parish prisoner transport van that was…
Continue Reading How to help siblings get along better
Sibling rivalry is often taken as an unexamined fact of family life — as much a part of parenting as potty training or bedtime stories. But…
Continue Reading A stunning visualization of America’s mass shooting problem
On Thursday night, a man killed eight people at a FedEx facility near the Indianapolis airport before killing himself. It was at least the 45th mass…
Continue Reading Teens slept 45 minutes more a night when their school district tried a new scheduling strategy
Changing middle and high school schedules can lead to significantly improved shut-eye for students, a new study found. Researchers surveyed around…
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1 hospitalized after ejected during crash
A 33-year-old of Aberdeen was hospitalized after a rollover crash Friday…
Continue Reading High school won’t allow e-learning students to attend prom
Click here for updates on this story PLAINFIELD, Indiana (WISH) — Some parents of Plainfield High School students are…
Continue Reading Bank of America CEO calls for bipartisan push to study restrictive voting laws
Bank of America’s chief executive is the latest business leader to speak out about restrictive voting legislation in states such as Georgia and…
Continue Reading Man resorts to desperate measures without unemployment
Click here for updates on this story KALIHI, Hawaii (KITV) — Without money for more than three months, a 33-year-old…
Continue Reading This is what we know about the shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility
Authorities are on the scene of yet another mass shooting Friday, this time at a FedEx Ground facility in Indianapolis. Deputy Chief Craig McCartt of…
Continue Reading Family of Tamir Rice asks Justice Department to reopen investigation into his death
The family of Tamir Rice sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland Friday asking him to reopen the investigation into the boy’s 2014…
Continue Reading Police: Man stole 30 cartons of cigarettes from store
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS COUNY, Missouri (KMOV) — A man is being sought after he allegedly stole…
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Coalition asks legislature to accept funds for the disabled
Six statewide organizations are urging the Idaho Legislature to accept $64 million in federal funds to boost services and training for Home and…
Continue Reading Chiropractor accused of falsely saying products he sold could treat, prevent COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Missouri (KMOV) — A St. Louis-area chiropractor is accused…
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House fire causes estimated $400,000 in damages
A house fire in the 2800 block of Agnes Street in Idaho Falls caused an estimated $400,000 in damages.…
Continue Reading Officer severely burned when suspect threw Molotov cocktail
Click here for updates on this story STE. GENEVIEVE, Missouri (KMOV) — An officer was injured after a suspect threw a…
Continue Reading Union sets strike dates for custodians, food service workers
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — The ongoing stalemate in labor negotiations…
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Dwyane Wade joins Utah Jazz ownership group
Dwyane Wade is an NBA owner.…
Continue Reading Lawsuit claims care facility forced at-risk employee to treat residents with COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — A Westmoreland County woman claims she was…
Continue Reading Nazi recruitment stickers found at Temple Israel
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Nate Shapiro was leaving Temple Israel last Friday when…
Continue Reading Transgender woman denied COVID-19 vaccine at health department
Click here for updates on this story GUTHRIE, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A transgender woman said she was turned away from…
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Gov. Little to veto bills curbing his emergency powers
Governor Brad Little announced Friday he will veto House Bill 135 and Senate Bill 1136, the “emergency powers…
Continue Reading Daylight Saving Time Fast Facts
Here’s a look at Daylight Saving Time, a system to reduce electricity usage by extending daylight hours. Facts Sunday, November 7, 2021 –…
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Ethics panel to eye rape complaint against Idaho lawmaker
A legislative ethics committee is investigating a rape complaint made against an Idaho state…
Continue Reading What the haunting connection between George Floyd and Daunte Wright reveals
The news that George Floyd’s girlfriend, Courtney Ross, at one time served as a teacher to Daunte Wright echoes the intimate connections…
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Russia retaliates against Biden’s sanctions by announcing it will expel 10 US diplomats
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday that Russia will expel 10 US diplomats, curb the activity of US non-profit groups in the…
Continue Reading Flint Registry mailing free reusable masks to residents
Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — The Flint Registry will be mailing out two free, reusable…
Continue Reading Helen McCrory, ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ star, dead at 52
Helen McCrory, the British actress best known for her roles in the ‘Harry Potter’ films and ‘Peaky Blinders,’ has died, her…
Continue Reading George W. Bush calls for bipartisan immigration action
Former Republican President George W. Bush is calling for bipartisan action on several immigration measures, calling for a restoration of “the…
Continue Reading The police shooting of Daunte Wright has sparked nights of protests and days of fast-moving case developments
For five nights in a row, protesters have gathered — often with snow falling around them — outside of the Brooklyn Center Police…
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Bakers Hole closure in effect after bear mauling
The Custer-Gallatin National Forest has implemented an emergency public safety closure near Bakers Hole Campground, north of West Yellowstone.…
Continue Reading Business demands removal of Confederate statue owned by city
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A confederate statue owned by the City of Atlanta is sitting on…
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Governor fears ‘pause’ of J&J shots could increase hesitancy
Utah’s Republican governor says he’s concerned that the U.S. decision to recommend a “pause” in use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine…
Continue Reading 100 days after US Capitol insurrection, massive federal inquiry sees progress and roadblocks
One hundred days after the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol, the unprecedented progress and unexpected roadblocks of the investigation are…
Continue Reading Democratic congressman calls on Justice Stephen Breyer to retire
Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones on Friday said Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer should retire this summer, becoming the first congressional member…
Continue Reading Connecticut support dogs group visits DC Capitol Police
Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON, DC (WFSB) — A Milford-based group that aims to help people who…
Continue Reading Biden to sign declaration that speeds refugee admissions without raising refugee cap
President Joe Biden will sign a declaration on Friday to speed refugee admissions to the US but not raise the refugee cap, as he has committed to…
Continue Reading Uber donates 30,000 free rides to vaccine sites for CT residents
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — In an effort to get as many people access to a…
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