Will Biden stick with Powell at the Fed?
President Joe Biden has a lot on his plate right now. But he’ll soon need to make an important decision about the future of the Federal Reserve…
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West Yellowstone new flight added
The Jackson Hole Airport may see a little competition this summer from the West Yellowstone…
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Wyoming principal of the year announced
The principal of Jackson Hole High School is being…
Continue Reading Samsung unveils ‘mobile-first’ laptops
Samsung is bringing some of the strengths of its flagship Galaxy smartphones over to its notebook line. The company announced on Wednesday four…
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New York Post temporarily deletes, then edits false story that claimed Harris’ book was given out in migrant ‘welcome kits’
The New York Post temporarily deleted, and then edited and republished, a debunked article that falsely claimed that copies of Vice President Kamala…
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Body cam video released after Chicago police shoot and kill man they say had a gun
The Chicago Civilian Office of Police Accountability has released new body cam footage from the March 31 police shooting of 22-year-old Anthony…
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Andrew Brown Jr.’s car made contact with officers in encounter that ended with his death, district attorney says
Andrew Brown Jr.’s moving vehicle made contact with law enforcement officers twice during the encounter in which deputies shot him dead in…
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Police find body of man who died after hiking fall in Utah
Authorities in Utah have said a 24-year-old man has died after a hiking accident in Emery…
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Police: Teen arrested in fatal stabbing of woman in Murray
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Utah after police accused him of fatally stabbing a woman in an apartment complex parking lot in Murray earlier in…
Continue Reading ‘Total rubbish’ or the truth? UK media challenge Boris Johnson over shock coronavirus comments
UK media outlets from across the political spectrum are engaged in an unusually direct confrontation with Prime Minister Boris Johnson over…
Continue Reading Arrest made in Islamic Center vandalism
Click here for updates on this story MOORHEAD, MN (WDAY) — Police have arrested a 22-year-old Moorhead man as the…
Continue Reading Fitness instructor feels ‘attacked’ after city launches criminal investigation
Click here for updates on this story DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (WDAY) — April Imholte, owner of the now virtual,…
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Garth Brooks announces Salt Lake concert
Come rain or shine, Garth Brooks has announced a concert on July 17 in Salt Lake…
Continue Reading Joe Rogan spread anti-vaccine misinformation. Spotify’s CEO is standing behind him
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is standing behind and promoting his company’s top podcast host, Joe Rogan, even after Rogan spread anti-vaccine…
Continue Reading DOJ repeals Trump ban on grants to ‘sanctuary cities’
The Justice Department has repealed a policy put in place during the Trump administration that restricted so-called sanctuary cities from receiving…
Continue Reading A juror in the Derek Chauvin trial says every day in the courtroom felt like a funeral
The images from inside the courtroom still trouble Brandon Mitchell, juror 52 in the trial against Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.…
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New Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel CEO appointed
The Fort Hall Business Council officially appointed Shoshone-Bannock Tribal member Ray Barlow as CEO of the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel.…
Continue Reading These meteorites landed on Earth after a 22-million-year voyage
For the first time, scientists have been able to precisely map the flight path of an asteroid that landed on Earth and trace it back to its point of…
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A bad 80-year-old review of ‘Citizen Kane’ has been unearthed, making ‘Paddington 2’ officially a better movie
The online reviews database Rotten Tomatoes has unearthed a negative 80-year-old write-up of “Citizen Kane,” stripping the cinematic…
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Derek Chauvin’s sentencing date is changed to June 25
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd last week, will be sentenced at 2:30 p.m. ET June…
Continue Reading Man in need of blood transfusion took to social media
Click here for updates on this story Michigan (WNEM) — A critical shortage of potentially lifesaving blood in…
Continue Reading Exclusive: The Declaration of Independence is the next hot IPO
A copy of the Declaration of Independence is hitting the sizzling collectibles market, just in time for July 4th. And unlike other rare items up for…
Continue Reading Teen killed while riding ATV across busy highway
Click here for updates on this story CLAYTON COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Family members are beginning to make funeral…
Continue Reading Taco Bell enlists ‘world’s largest influencer’ for new ad campaign
It’s not a celebrity, but Taco Bell has enlisted something equally as recognizable for its first-ever global ad campaign: the moon. On May 4,…
Continue Reading Former fed. prosecutor: Fed authorities may have to prove use of restraint chair in jail was punishment
Click here for updates on this story CLAYTON COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Clayton County police as well as the Georgia…
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‘That Damn Michael Che’ trailer has arrived
Welcome to the mind of Michael Che. That’s the concept of the “Saturday Night Live” cast member’s new comedy series,…
Continue Reading Samsung unveils ‘mobile-first’ Galaxy Pro laptops
Samsung is bringing some of the strengths of its flagship Galaxy smartphones over to its notebook line. The company announced on Wednesday three…
Continue Reading Burglars steal $25,000 worth of watches from jewelry store
Click here for updates on this story NEW CANAAN, Connecticut (WFSB) — Four jewelry store burglars are sought in New…
Continue Reading Leslie Jones to host 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards
Leslie Jones is bringing the funny to the MTV Movie & TV Awards. The former “SNL” star was announced as the host on Wednesday by MTV.…
Continue Reading New video shows 4 seconds between police arrival and the fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr., attorney says
A new video shows that no more than four seconds passed between when Pasquotank Sheriff’s deputies arrived at Andrew Brown Jr.’s home and…
Continue Reading Gust of wind lifts aircraft from the ground
Click here for updates on this story EAST HADDAM, Connecticut (WFSB) — A small unoccupied aircraft was lifted from the…
Continue Reading Majority of Americans say US economic conditions are good for the first time during the pandemic, per CNN Poll
For the first time during the pandemic, most Americans approve of the economic conditions in the United States, according to a CNN poll conducted by…
Continue Reading Watch President Biden’s first address to Congress here
President Joe Biden will address a joint session of Congress for the first time on Wednesday evening and is expected to tout his administration’s…
Continue Reading Pianist brings performances back to senior living community
Click here for updates on this story OLATHE, KS (KCTV) — Now that many senior living communities are vaccinated and…
Continue Reading Why Biden’s speech to Congress is technically not a State of the Union address
President Joe Biden will deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday night, but since this is his first address, it’s…
Continue Reading Saudi Arabia could sell more of its crown jewel. China is the most likely buyer
Saudi Arabia is considering selling part of its giant state oil company to a major foreign investor, likely from China. The kingdom’s crown…
Continue Reading Adult seriously injured when hit by car near middle school following altercation
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, KS (KCTV) — Police are investigating after an adult who was hit by a…
Continue Reading Jana Kramer and Mike Caussin’s split leaves ‘Whine Down’ fans wondering what’s next
Jana Kramer and Mike Caussin’s breakup was the subject of their “Whine Down” podcast, even though they weren’t present for…
Continue Reading Some local religious leaders against bill allowing guns in churches
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Religious leaders from across the state will gather Wednesday…
Continue Reading US Census Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about the census, a count of US residents that takes place every 10 years. The Census Bureau is part of the…
Continue Reading Company truck caught on camera hitting power line, driving off
Click here for updates on this story SOUTH ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A south St. Louis couple is worried they may be out…
Continue Reading Wimbledon Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the Wimbledon tennis championships. June 28-July 11, 2021 – Wimbledon is scheduled to take place. April 1, 2020 –…
Continue Reading Myanmar Fast Facts
Here’s a look at Myanmar, a country in southeast Asia formerly known as Burma. About Myanmar (from the CIA World Factbook)Area: 676,578 sq km…
Continue Reading Senate Majority Leader, J. Kalani English of Maui to retire due to “long-haul” Covid-19 effects
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawai’i (KITV) — Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English…
Continue Reading Boeing’s business is slowly improving, but troubles remain
Boeing’s business is improving. But its troubles are not yet behind it. The company on Wednesday reported a much smaller loss in the first…
Continue Reading Budd launches North Carolina Senate bid by aligning himself with Trump in growing primary field
Rep. Ted Budd launched his North Carolina Senate campaign on Wednesday, aligning himself with former President Donald Trump in a 2022 bid for the…
Continue Reading University of Portland to require COVID-19 vaccination proof for Fall 2021 term
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — The University of Portland announced Tuesday that it…
Continue Reading He’s shaping the future of Spotify, one moonshot idea at a time
Spotify is frequently one step ahead of us, suggesting undiscovered songs, artists and podcasts based on what you listened to in the past. But who is…
Continue Reading Local restaurant owner will keep employees on payroll despite third shutdown on indoor dining
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Multnomah County is among the 15 counties in Oregon that…
Continue Reading A 49-year-old man has died after drowning
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to a…
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Justice Department backs off opposition to releasing videos of attack on Capitol Police officer
The Justice Department told a court it is backing down from its unwillingness to share with media outlets videos of the alleged chemical spray…
Continue Reading ‘He was a great kid,’ superintendent says of student accused of killing his father
Click here for updates on this story BURNSVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The head of Yancey County Schools said the…
Continue Reading Man who put his feet on desk in Pelosi’s office during Capitol riot to be released from jail pending trial
Richard Barnett, the man who put his feet on a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office and left her an insulting note during the Capitol…
Continue Reading Minister arrested for child pornography
Click here for updates on this story Forsyth County, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office…
Continue Reading ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ shifts gears, changing more than just its clothes
“The Handmaid’s Tale” joins the roster of programs that have flamed brightly, then kept the fires burning beyond their creative…
Continue Reading Chicken coops for everyone: A rural chain is thriving as millennials flee cities
If you’re one of those millennials who moved to a rural or suburban area during the pandemic, it’s practically a requirement that you…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for April 28: Covid-19, Biden, police violence, Boko Haram, Hungary
It may be hard to find gas this summer, but it’s not because of any crude oil shortage. It’s the tanker truck drivers needed to deliver…
Continue Reading Battle of the billionaires: Jeff Bezos’ rocket company protests SpaceX’s latest NASA contract
Blue Origin is pushing back on NASA’s decision to hand a $2.9 billion contract to SpaceX to build the vehicle that will land the next…
Continue Reading Two New Jersey police officers charged for allegedly punching a teenager and lying about it
Two New Jersey police officers are facing civil rights and obstruction of justice charges for allegedly assaulting an Arab American teenager and then…
Continue Reading Canadian researchers help uncover oldest evidence of human activity in African cave
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — A team of archeologists and geologists has…
Continue Reading Pink supermoon illuminates sky across Canada, and it’s not done yet
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — The super pink moon illuminated the sky across…
Continue Reading What soaring lumber prices mean for your home renovation
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Lumber prices in North America have reached…
Continue Reading America’s economy is rebounding. But it is still in a deep hole
America is emerging from the worst of the pandemic, and that will mean some eye-popping figures when the government releases economic growth data…
Continue Reading Big Tech is tightening its grip on the ads business
Big Tech companies continue to lap up huge amounts of money from advertisers as consumers spend more time online. That’s great news for their…
Continue Reading Samsung to unveil ‘most powerful Galaxy’ device yet
In a typical year, Samsung only holds two of its big “Unpacked” events. But this is no normal year. The South Korean consumer electronics…
Continue Reading Police in Germany responded to a bomb alert — and found a sex toy
A bomb alert in southern Germany turned out to be a false alarm after a grenade-shaped object was found to be a sex toy. A woman out jogging in the…
Continue Reading Joe Rogan wades into the anti-vaccination narrative on his Spotify podcast
Joe Rogan, one of the world’s highest paid and most popular podcast hosts, is giving air to anti-vaccine narratives. On his Spotify exclusive…
Continue Reading How the Biden presidency looks from one pivotal Pennsylvania county, 100 days in
Carol Erker vividly remembers the emotion that washed over her after Joe Biden won the 2020 election. Even as she worried about the pandemic and the…
Continue Reading The rich world has failed India
The rich world has yet to provide a global response to the pandemic, a failure that’s hitting hard in India. On Wednesday, the official…
Continue Reading CNN Poll: Majority of Americans approve of Biden and his priorities in first 100 days
On the cusp of the 100-day mark of Joe Biden’s presidency, a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS finds 53% of Americans approve of the way he is…
Continue Reading ‘Not an easy transition’: Inside Trump’s unconventional first months out of office
Most Mondays and Tuesdays, former President Donald Trump skips golf to confer with aides about the week ahead. Together they decide which Republican…
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Indian food delivery giant Zomato files for $1.1 billion IPO
Zomato, the Indian startup that acquired Uber’s local food delivery business last year, is headed for a mega IPO. The company on Wednesday…
Continue Reading ‘Mad Max’ superyacht concept powered by airplane jet engines
Rather than dropping in popularity, superyachts have been more in demand than ever during global pandemic. But the same can’t be said for…
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Some experts say new CDC guidelines are too cautious. Here’s why that matters with vaccine hesitancy
In its gradual return to normal, the US took another step forward this week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance…
Continue Reading Internal emails reveal Capitol security officials dismissed warnings about troubling social media posts before January 6 riot
Newly revealed internal emails show an outside group warned Capitol security officials one day before the January 6 insurrection about a series of…
Continue Reading A Black woman was grabbed by her hair and pulled out of an SUV during a traffic stop in North Carolina, lawsuit says
A Black woman was allegedly grabbed by the hair and pulled out of her SUV by North Carolina police during a traffic stop in 2019 after she was…
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Christian Pulisic becomes first US men’s international to score in a Champions League semifinal
Christian Pulisic became the first US Men’s National Team player to score in a Champions League semifinal, as Chelsea and Real Madrid played…
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Tim Scott’s Republican rebuttal comes as his role in policing bill negotiation is also in the spotlight
Sen. Tim Scott, a key player in the bipartisan congressional effort to overhaul policing, will step into the national spotlight Wednesday, handpicked…
Continue Reading Former New York AG Eric Schneiderman’s law license has been suspended for a year over allegations of abuse
Disgraced former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who resigned from his post in 2018 after multiple women accused him of abuse, will not…
Continue Reading For Qatar and UAE, investment in soccer has been ‘potentially worth its weight in gold’
Five years have passed since Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City last met in the Champions League, but both teams’ quests for European…
Continue Reading Here’s what’s in Biden’s $1.8 trillion American Families Plan
A month after he laid out a roughly $2 trillion infrastructure plan aimed at helping the nation recover from the coronavirus pandemic, President Joe…
Continue Reading For Qatar and UAE, investment in soccer has been ‘worth its weight in gold’
Five years have passed since Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City last met in the Champions League, but both teams’ quests for European…
Continue Reading 15 of the safest activities for the fully vaccinated — with and without face masks
Are you one of the growing numbers of Americans who are fully vaccinated? If so, you can now get more of your pre-COVID life back, according to new…
Continue Reading New Hampshire officer on administrative leave after TikTok video surfaces calling out ‘media/liberals’
A New Hampshire police officer was placed on administrative leave after Bedford police chief John Bryfonski became aware of “at least…
Continue Reading China offered Covid aid to India while US dragged its feet, but Delhi isn’t that keen
When India asked the United States this month to lift a ban on exporting vaccine raw materials to help with the South Asian country’s Covid…
Continue Reading Boko Haram fighters have hoisted flag and forcefully acquired wives in Nigerian town, governor says
Boko Haram fighters have reportedly hoisted the Islamist group’s flag in a remote district in Niger State, Nigeria’s Middle Belt region,…
Continue Reading Meet the 12-year-old graduating high school and college in the same week
A 12-year-old in North Carolina used the downtime he had during the pandemic to take on a few extra classes in school. Now, one year later, Mike…
Continue Reading New video shows 4 seconds between police arrival and the fatal shooting on Andrew Brown Jr., attorney says
A new video shows that no more than four seconds passed between when Pasquotank Sheriff’s deputies’ arrival at Andrew Brown Jr.’s…
Continue Reading Video shows Colorado police officers laughing over bodycam footage of 73-year-old woman’s violent arrest
The family of a 73-year-old woman who alleges that she was violently arrested is calling for the firing of the arresting officers involved and the…
Continue Reading Idaho GOP governor signs ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban into law
Idaho on Tuesday became the second state this week to enact a so-called heartbeat ban — a law barring most abortions at the onset of a fetal…
Continue Reading Demonstrators protesting the shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. remain in streets after curfew
Police told people protesting last week’s police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. to head home ahead of an 8 p.m. curfew imposed by Elizabeth City,…
Continue Reading DC police officer: ‘It’s been very difficult’ seeing elected officials trying to whitewash brutal insurrection
A DC Metropolitan Police officer who was brutally assaulted while defending the US Capitol during the January 6 insurrection said Tuesday evening…
Continue Reading Google parent Alphabet sees revenue jump 34% to $55.3 billion in the first quarter
Alphabet kicked off a big week for tech earnings as the industry starts to look ahead to a post-pandemic economy by reporting a characteristically…
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Tuesday high school scores – April 27
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – High school baseball and softball…
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Jones fans 10 to lead Tigers over Rams
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls beat Highland 4-1 Tuesday to open a three game series that will determine the top seed in the 5A district 5/6…
Continue Reading Boring or fascinating? Journalists assess Biden’s term at the 100-day mark
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. American presidents…
Continue Reading Former Obama White House adviser arrested for allegedly stealing over $200,000 from charter schools he founded
A former White House senior adviser for the Obama administration who helped found a network of charter schools is accused of allegedly stealing…
Continue Reading The coronavirus is ravaging India. Here’s how you can help
India is experiencing the world’s worst coronavirus outbreak. The country has had more than 17.6 million cases since the pandemic began last…
Continue Reading New York City Department of Correction captain charged in death of inmate
A captain with the New York City Department of Correction has been charged with criminally negligent homicide for allegedly ordering subordinates not…
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Power County Hospital celebrates 60th anniversary
On Tuesday, Power County Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring the 60th anniversary of its facility that originally opened in 1961.…
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