Woman claiming she became sick from eating at CT donut shop now fighting for her life
Click here for updates on this story ELLINGTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — Getting violently sick from eating a donut? It…
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How Equinox is transforming into the ‘HBO of fitness’
Fitness companies found themselves pivoting last year after the pandemic forced the sudden closure of gyms, which upended people’s workout…
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The bizarre story of the inventor of ransomware
Eddy Willems was working for an insurance company in Belgium back in December 1989 when he popped the floppy disc into his computer. The disc was one…
Continue Reading 2 Chicago police officers and a suspect shot on the city’s west side
Two Chicago police officers were shot on the west side of the city Sunday morning and have been released from the hospital, and the suspected gunman…
Continue Reading OR mom ‘letting a big breath out’ after driver arrested in connection to deadly accident
Click here for updates on this story GRESHAM, Oregon (KPTV) — An arrest has been made in a deadly pedestrian accident…
Continue Reading Maskless crowds resume at Kansas City Mavericks games
Click here for updates on this story INDEPENDENCE, Missouri (KCTV) — Mask mandates are disappearing around the Kansas…
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Rigby hosts 21st annual kite festival
On Saturday, Rigby High School hosted the 21st annual “Just For Fun” Kite Festival.…
Continue Reading Repairs made to ruptured pipe that spilled millions of gallons of sewage into Perdido Bay
Click here for updates on this story PENSACOLA, Florida (WALA) — A ruptured pipe pouring several million gallons of…
Continue Reading ‘Keep an eye on your kids:’ 2-year-old boy in critical condition after shooting, woman arrested
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A two-year-old Milwaukee boy is in critical condition.…
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A tiger went missing in Houston for nearly a week. Here’s how the search unfolded and what’s next for him
Jose Ramos looked up from his dinner and met a strange sight outside his Houston home last Sunday. A tiger. He grabbed his phone, snapped a few…
Continue Reading Asian American history is American history. These AAPI leaders transformed the US for generations to come
Imagine getting through this pandemic without Zoom. Or not having any days off work, toiling seven days a week with no overtime pay. Asian Americans…
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These are the immunizers putting a personal face on a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination effort
When Hannah Rummer and her brother Nick Reid administer COVID-19 vaccines, they don’t just see a series of arms to inject and bandage. They see…
Continue Reading Media offices destroyed by Israeli airstrike in Gaza
The Associated Press, Al Jazeera, and media advocacy groups are demanding answers after an Israeli airstrike destroyed a building with offices…
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Arizona audit funding cloaked in secrecy
Three weeks into the Arizona Senate’s unorthodox audit of the 2020 presidential election results, one potential winner seems to be emerging,…
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How organizers plan to make the Olympics happen
Despite protests from the public, skepticism from stakeholders and an ongoing state of emergency in Tokyo and other prefectures, organizers maintain…
Continue Reading Purges, poll watchers and gridlock: Five developments in the voting battles
Arizona just became the latest Republican-led battleground to impose new voting restrictions, enacting a law that could purge tens of thousands of…
Continue Reading A shooting in a Bronx park leaves 1 person dead and 4 others injured, New York police say
Police are trying to find whoever opened fire at a Bronx park on Saturday night, killing one person and leaving four others injured. Four males and a…
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Roller coaster stalls out mid-ride, stranding passengers 20 feet in the air
A spinning, flipping roller coaster at a Phoenix, Arizona, amusement park became stuck mid-ride on Saturday night, stranding nearly two dozen…
Continue Reading Kobe Bryant among Class of 2020 officially inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
Kobe Bryant was officially inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2020 on Saturday night. “I wish…
Continue Reading Summer seem all booked up? How vaccinated Americans can still plan a memorable getaway
The wait-and-see approach to travel right now is prudent from a health perspective. From a booking perspective, maybe not so much. US airfares are on…
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Mask policies across the US are rapidly changing. Here’s what worries experts about that
In the past week, America took two big steps closer to a semblance of the normalcy we’ve longed for. On Monday, the Food and Drug…
Continue Reading Tensions between Israel and Palestinians are sky-high. Here’s what you need to know
Conflict between Israelis and Palestinians boiled over this week, escalating rapidly into one of the worst rounds of violence between the two sides…
Continue Reading Colonial Pipeline attack: A ‘wake up call’ about the threat of ransomware
A relatively unsophisticated ransomware attack that caused a days-long shutdown of America’s largest fuel pipeline last week — resulting in…
Continue Reading Critical infrastructure really is critical. The US must act now
What do businesses need to operate? Electricity, water and gasoline are near the top of the list, and recent infrastructure failings suggest the…
Continue Reading Israel-Palestinian conflict sees rising death toll as scenes of horror unfold in Gaza
Israel bombed the house of Hamas’ Gaza leader and obliterated a family’s home in Gaza as Hamas launched more than 100 missiles towards…
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Coronavirus Outbreak Timeline Fast Facts
Here’s some information about the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The coronavirus,…
Continue Reading What the new CDC mask guidelines mean for your mental health
No more masks? As the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced fully vaccinated people can stop masking or physical distancing, except…
Continue Reading How to talk to our kids about traumatic events, according to a 9/11 responder
Isaac Rothbart’s twins had always known their daddy doesn’t like fireworks. But he’d never told his kids why. Then, while…
Continue Reading Tiger missing in Houston turned in to authorities, police say
The nine-month old Bengal tiger that has been missing for days in Houston was found Saturday and was transferred to the appropriate authorities,…
Continue Reading A tiger went missing in Houston for nearly a week. Here’s how the search unfolded and who police say the owners are
Jose Ramos looked up from his dinner and met a strange sight outside his Houston home last Sunday. A tiger. He grabbed his phone, snapped a few…
Continue Reading Temperature checks are gone from some theme parks and elsewhere. Health experts say that’s just fine
Just before the CDC’s new mask guidance for vaccinated people became the country’s hot Covid-19 topic, a different feature of the…
Continue Reading There’s a database whose mission is to stop problematic police officers from hopping between departments. But many agencies don’t know it exists
When a police officer leaves their department because of misconduct, there’s no easy public way for people to know if they’re rehired…
Continue Reading Tiger missing in Houston turned to authorities, police say
The nine-month old Bengal tiger that has been missing for days in Houston was found Saturday and was transferred to the appropriate authorities,…
Continue Reading Israeli strikes hit home in Gaza refugee camp, media offices as conflict intensifies
Israel bombed a house in Gaza where a family had gathered to celebrate the end of Ramadan and an office housing international media as a new flurry…
Continue Reading Arizona mother charged with murder after her two children are found dead in Tempe
The mother of two children who were found dead in a Tempe, Arizona, apartment has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in their…
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Grays welcome new head coach and players for tryouts
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Gate City Grays season is just around the corner. The team is making headlines for having the youngest manager in the…
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Brooks leads Snake River to 3A State Tournament
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Snake River is going to the 3A State Tournament after their 9-4 win over Filer. Panthers pitcher Payton Brooks pitched a…
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Vallivue comes back to beat Hillcrest
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – A five-run fourth inning was not enough for Hillcrest as Vallivue beat the Knights 10-6. The Falcons answered back with…
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Gooding ends Snake River’s season in 3A State Play-In
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Snake River’s season is over after Gooding handed them a 13-3 loss in the 3A State Play-In game. The Senators will play…
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Former aide to Rep. Doug Lamborn alleges ‘reckless and dangerous’ approach to Covid-19 in office
A former aide for GOP Rep. Doug Lamborn is alleging in a lawsuit filed Thursday he was fired for being outspoken against the Colorado congressman for…
Continue Reading Tiger missing in Houston found safe, police say
A Bengal tiger that has been missing in the Houston area has been located, officials said. The tiger is secure at BARC, the city’s animal…
Continue Reading Brooklyn Center City Council approves sweeping police reforms in the wake of Daunte Wright’s death
The Brooklyn Center City Council voted 4-1 Saturday afternoon to dramatically reduce the power of its police department in a sweeping new measure.…
Continue Reading Houston police still don’t know where a missing tiger is. Here’s what we do know
It’s a wild story about a wild animal, but you won’t find this tiger tale on Netflix. A Bengal tiger last seen in a west Houston…
Continue Reading Former Uber driver earns bachelor’s degree after a passenger paid off her debt
A single mother who used to drive for Uber has a bachelor’s degree now thanks to a passenger from three years ago. It’s a big milestone…
Continue Reading South Carolina sheriff announces changes to bond hearings following the death of a mentally ill Black man in custody
Following the release of footage showing the death of a Black man as deputies forcibly removed him from his cell, a South Carolina sheriff announced…
Continue Reading Arizona mother detained after two children found dead in Tempe
The mother of two children who were found dead in a Tempe, Arizona, apartment has been detained, police said Saturday. Police found a 9-year-old girl…
Continue Reading University of California system will no longer require SAT and ACT scores for admission after settlement reached
The University of California system will no longer require SAT and ACT scores for admission after reaching a settlement agreement, a statement from…
Continue Reading These Uyghurs were locked up by the US in Guantanamo. Now they’re being used as an excuse for China’s crackdown in Xinjiang
The men crouched inside the cave, their faces streaked with dust, occasionally flinching involuntarily at the explosions overhead, which seemed to…
Continue Reading Rombauer wins Preakness Stakes
Rombauer, trained by Michael McCarthy and ridden by jockey Flavien Prat, won the 146th Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course in…
Continue Reading Union Pacific train derails in southern Minnesota
A Union Pacific train derailed Saturday afternoon in Albert Lea, Minnesota, according to local authorities. No injuries have been reported among the…
Continue Reading Multiple crises at home and abroad provide a reality check for Biden’s White House
President Joe Biden was at the wooded Camp David retreat in Maryland when he first heard Colonial Pipeline had been hacked. Briefed in one of the…
Continue Reading Child reporter who interviewed President Obama dies at age 23
Damon Weaver, who as a child landed an interview with President Barack Obama in 2009, has died at the age of 23, according to a medical examiner. At…
Continue Reading Michael Jordan to present Kobe Bryant at Hall of Fame induction
From gravity-defying dunks and in-air acrobatics to an unquenchable thirst for dominance and an overt disdain for anything shy of excellence, Kobe…
Continue Reading A loggerhead sea turtle was hit and killed by a car in Florida. Researchers saved dozens of her eggs
A large loggerhead sea turtle was killed when she wandered onto a busy Florida highway while looking for a spot to lay her eggs. But researchers…
Continue Reading US condemns ‘atrocities’ in Tigray and calls for those responsible to be ‘held to account’ after CNN investigation
The US has condemned Eritrea and Ethiopia for coordinating their troops to close off a key aid route to Ethiopia’s war-torn Tigray region,…
Continue Reading A 50-car train derailed in south Minnesota
A 50-car train derailed Saturday afternoon in Albert Lea, Minnesota, according to local authorities. The accident happened by Goose Lake, per the…
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Sailor killed at Pearl Harbor identified as Shelley man
To identify Bradley’s remains, scientists from DPAA used dental and anthropological analysis. Additionally, scientists from the Armed Forces Medical…
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Police release identity of woman found in canal in Chubbuck
An autopsy is scheduled for next week with the Ada County Coroner’s office in…
Continue Reading Meet the 9-year-old activist using social media to send oxygen to COVID-19 patients in India
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — As India continues to attempt to contain a…
Continue Reading FBI and DHS report finds deaths at hands of racially motivated violent extremists on the rise in US
A newly released government report on domestic violent extremism warns lone wolf attackers with easily accessible weapons present the greatest…
Continue Reading Black bear released into the wild after being burned in Colorado wildfire
An orphaned black bear cub that was suffering from injuries received during Colorado’s biggest wildfire is running free in the Rockies after…
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Leicester City defeats Chelsea to win first FA Cup after late VAR drama
Leicester City won the FA Cup for the first time thanks to a sensational strike from Youri Tielemans as a dramatic, late video assistant referee…
Continue Reading CNN viewers panic after Don Lemon’s announcement about his show
It’s true: “CNN Tonight with Don Lemon” is ending after a seven year run. But he’s not going far — the show is just…
Continue Reading Sally Yates: I never thought that I’d be saying, ‘Yeah, go Liz Cheney’
Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates bemoaned House Republicans’ decision to oust Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership post for…
Continue Reading Fact check: A week of brazen Republican dishonesty
The top Republican in the House of Representatives said he doesn’t think anybody is questioning the legitimacy of the 2020 election —…
Continue Reading 14 months after COVID-19 , parks still closed
Click here for updates on this story PRICHARD, Alabama (WALA) — Friday was a gorgeous day, perfect for youth sports or…
Continue Reading “It’s like drinking water, breathing air “: Obligation to attend mass to be reinstated for thousands of Catholics
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — After 15 months worth of sacrifice and changes because of…
Continue Reading Woman turns herself in after machete attack, police says; son still at large
Click here for updates on this story DAPHNE, Alabama (WALA) — The Daphne Police Department says a woman wanted after a…
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Pro wrestler Jerome ‘New Jack’ Young dies at 58
Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) pro wrestler Jerome “New Jack” Young has died at 58, his wife, Jennifer Young, confirmed on…
Continue Reading Oil Chem owner sentenced for violating clean water act
Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — A businessman has been sentenced for dumping nearly 48…
Continue Reading City crews used to collect yard waste amid worker shortage
Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — With spring here, lots of people have been doing some…
Continue Reading Senior Trump Air Force official suggested dramatically slashing F-35 jet numbers
The official in charge of purchasing military hardware for the US Air Force suggested slashing the total number of Lockheed Martin F-35 jets for the…
Continue Reading NFL player leads shoe giveaway to middle school
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The current Seattle Seahawks Safety Ugo Amadi is…
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Need an extension to file your Idaho income tax return?
If you can’t file your 2020 Idaho income tax return by the May 17 deadline, you can get an automatic extension if you pay enough of your total tax…
Continue Reading Veteran’s account linked to another person, struggles to get help for over a year
Click here for updates on this story SPRINGVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — For 17 months, a Navy veteran Carl Holland…
Continue Reading Republican governors are refusing aid from Democrats in Washington
Democrats in Washington have approved trillions of dollars to help Americans weather the coronavirus pandemic, but Republican state officials are…
Continue Reading A card exempted a gay man from serving in Iran’s military. It may have cost him his life
Alireza Fazeli-Monfared’s future was brutally cut short last week when members of his family allegedly murdered him due to his sexual…
Continue Reading ‘Need more people like them’: Firefighters deliver orders after Instacart driver’s car destroyed in crash
Click here for updates on this story ST. CHARLES, Missouri (KMOV) — Firefighters are typically the first to arrive in…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cluster identified at high school
Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Buncombe County Schools announced Friday,…
Continue Reading Cheney says some GOP members voted against impeachment out of fear for their lives
Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, whose criticism of former President Donald Trump led to her ouster from House Republican leadership, said Friday…
Continue Reading Law center renamed in honor of fallen deputy
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A special dedication was held Friday in…
Continue Reading Police: Man pushes woman into traffic, burns power pole, resists arrest
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Police say a suspect is facing numerous charges after…
Continue Reading Gas station outages and higher prices at the pump may put a dent in road trip plans
Vaccinated Americans hoping to leave their masks behind and hit the road this weekend may be in for sticker shock at the pump. Gas prices hit their…
Continue Reading Business booms for ‘mobile gas station’ during fuel shortage
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — Anthony Powe owns a business with a service that’s in high…
Continue Reading Coca-Cola just axed another soda
Coke Energy, we hardly knew you. The Coke-energy-drink hybrid is being discontinued in North America, just over a year after it launched. Coke Energy…
Continue Reading Robert Lewandowski scores 40th Bundesliga goal of the season to equal Gerd Müller’s record
Robert Lewandowski equaled the Bundesliga record of 40 goals in a season during Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw against SC Freiburg. His first-half…
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Eastern Idaho Resource Advisory Committee to meet in May
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest’s Eastern Idaho Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet on May 19,…
Continue Reading Starbucks, Publix and other places loosen mask restrictions for fully vaccinated
Starbucks, Publix and Walt Disney World are the latest companies to change their masking policies Saturday following new guidance from the Centers…
Continue Reading Five people shot, two fatally, at Chicago gathering
Five people were shot, two fatally, during a gathering early Saturday on the South Side of Chicago, police said. Detectives were searching for a yet…
Continue Reading University cancels $700,000 in debt for graduates affected by pandemic
Delaware State University is cancelling more than $700,000 in student loans for recent graduates hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. DSU will cancel…
Continue Reading BBC journalist quits as investigation into his landmark Princess Diana interview wraps up
The BBC journalist who conducted a bombshell 1995 interview with Princess Diana has resigned for health reasons, shortly before a report is to be…
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Neanderthal cave discovery and more top space and science stories this week
The colorful handprints of ancient humans. A spacecraft beyond the solar system. They couldn’t be more different, but some of the first known…
Continue Reading Disappearance of mom being considered ‘suspicious’
Click here for updates on this story SOUTH WINDSOR, Connecticut (WFSB) — Police are now considering the disappearance…
Continue Reading Colonial Pipeline returns to ‘normal operations’ after restart
Colonial Pipeline said Saturday that its pipeline system has returned to “normal operations” after a crippling cyberattack forced a…
Continue Reading Volcanoes could still be active on Mars
The barren landscape of Mars makes the planet seem like a quiet, frozen desert where nothing has happened for billions of years except for the…
Continue Reading Falling ice kills climber in Alaska’s Denali National Park
A climber was killed and another injured when a block of ice fell from a glacier in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve, the National…
Continue ReadingHere’s what’s getting more expensive
Used cars, homes, lumber, gas and chicken: What do they all have in common? They’re all getting more expensive. The stimulus-fueled economy is…
Continue Reading Bob Baffert spent a lifetime getting to the top of the field in horse racing. Controversy now stalks him
To Bob Baffert, there’s no better place than one he has visited a record seven times — the place where the Kentucky Derby winner gets adorned…
Continue Reading How should parents with children younger than 12 use the CDC’s new mask guidelines? Dr. Wen explains
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s newly loosened masking and physical distancing guidelines for people fully vaccinated…
Continue Reading Preakness Stakes set to welcome fans and Medina Spirit after the colt’s failed post-Derby drug test
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit is set to race in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on Saturday evening, days after…
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