May 2021

Dog dies after grooming visit at PetSmart

May 13, 2021 11:37 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — A woman who found her dog lifeless on a grooming table in…

How to hedge against inflation — and what to avoid

May 13, 2021 11:27 AM CNN

Inflation is all that the market seems to care about these days. Wages are rising, consumer prices are surging — and investors are worried the…

Eritrean troops disguised as Ethiopian military are blocking critical aid in Tigray

May 13, 2021 11:24 AM CNN Newsource

Axum, Ethiopia — Eritrean troops are operating with total impunity in Ethiopia’s war-torn northern Tigray region, killing, raping and…

Biden warns gas station owners: ‘Do not try to take advantage of consumers’ during fuel crunch

May 13, 2021 11:21 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden warned gas station owners on Thursday against price gouging and taking advantage of consumers as many areas along the East Coast…

Alarm bells ringing in the White House over economy as Biden faces new headwinds

May 13, 2021 11:20 AM CNN Newsource

Alarming economic numbers and scenes of long lines at gas pumps in the Southeast are causing new political hurdles for President Joe Biden just as he…

Alibaba’s sales surge but cloud growth slows

May 13, 2021 11:10 AM CNN Newsource

Alibaba has reported earnings for the first time since China imposed a record fine on the tech giant — and the numbers were not as awful as some…

State trial for three other ex-officers charged in George Floyd’s killing is delayed until next year

May 13, 2021 10:56 AM CNN Newsource

The state trial for the three former Minneapolis Police officers accused of aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd has been postponed until…

South Entrance and select roads in Yellowstone to open Friday

May 13, 2021 10:50 AM News Team

Weather-permitting, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open Friday, May 14, at 8 a.m. to public…

2001 Anthrax Attacks Fast Facts

May 13, 2021 10:43 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the 2001 anthrax attacks, also referred to as Amerithrax. Facts about anthrax There are three types of anthrax infection:…

Emily Blunt reveals why she had to pass on ‘Black Widow’

May 13, 2021 10:39 AM CNN Newsource

Emily Blunt was nearly cast as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow in “Black Widow.” The “A Quiet Place” actress said in a recent…

Clint Eastwood Fast Facts

May 13, 2021 10:38 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of Clint Eastwood, a filmmaker, actor, producer, director and composer. Personal Birth date: May 31, 1930 Birth…

Marco Rubio Fast Facts

May 13, 2021 10:36 AM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at the life of Republican Senator Marco Rubio of Florida. Personal Birth date: May 28, 1971 Birth place: Miami, Florida Birth name:…

Global airlines cancel flights to Israel as violence escalates

May 13, 2021 10:28 AM CNN Newsource

Global airlines are canceling flights to Israel as clashes between the country’s military and Palestinian militants in Gaza intensify. Delta…

Rocky Mountain Middle School announces new mascot

May 13, 2021 10:27 AM News Team

Rocky Mountain Middle School will have a new mascot next…

Gaetz ally plans to plead guilty, raising possibility of cooperation deal

May 13, 2021 10:23 AM CNN Newsource

The ex-Florida tax collector with close ties to Rep. Matt Gaetz is planning to plead guilty on Monday in a federal court in Florida, according to a…

Blursday: How physics can shake you out of your pandemic slump

May 13, 2021 10:21 AM CNN Newsource

Now that we’ve ticked past the one-year mark of COVID-19 safety restrictions, the calendar is scrolling once more through the same holidays…

Idaho Gold Star Families Memorial Monument nearing completion

May 13, 2021 10:18 AM Cole Sams

On Thursday, Farm Bureau Executive Vice President and CEO Todd Argall will present a $2,500 check to Rebecca Webb, chairperson of the Idaho Gold Star…

Musician on brink of starvation during pandemic

May 13, 2021 10:12 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Honolulu, HI (KITV) — With no gigs over the past year, Barry Flanagan — one of…

Scrum of challengers awaits Cheney after House GOP ouster

May 13, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

For pro-Trump Republicans, removing Rep. Liz Cheney from House GOP leadership was relatively easy. Booting her from office will be another…

Scientists bring to life nearly 100 baby sharks through artificial insemination

May 13, 2021 9:58 AM CNN Newsource

Sharks are as fascinating as they are endangered, and scientists have been sounding the alarm on the rate at which shark populations are declining.…

New York Yankees say 7 vaccinated members test positive for Covid-19, but 6 are asymptomatic

May 13, 2021 9:57 AM CNN Newsource

Seven members of the New York Yankees’ coaching and support staff have tested positive for Covid-19 despite being inoculated with the Johnson…

Missouri medical marijuana patients near major milestone; many doctors still banned from certifying patients

May 13, 2021 9:52 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — Missouri is seeing an increased interest in medical…

Southeast Idaho ready to vaccinate 12-15 year-olds

May 13, 2021 9:47 AM News Team

Following the Food and Drug Administration’s authorization of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for 12-to-15-year-olds, Southeastern Idaho Public…

Potential changes coming after hiker shot by hunter in St. Charles County

May 13, 2021 9:47 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO (KMOV) — Hikers and hunters could see potential changes…

Rising prices are the latest financial blow to low-income Americans

May 13, 2021 9:46 AM CNN

Prices are climbing all over the place as the economy is reopening. But for lower-income earners — who were already hit hardest by the pandemic —…

President Biden remarks on the Colonial Pipeline incident

May 13, 2021 9:39 AM News Team

President Biden is set to deliver remarks on the Colonial Pipeline incident from the Roosevelt Room at the White House at 9:50 a.m.…

Supreme Court considers plea from parents of man killed in St. Louis jail who was shackled facedown

May 13, 2021 9:38 AM CNN Newsource

When the Supreme Court meets behind closed doors on Thursday, the justices will discuss a case brought by parents who say their son, Nicholas…

CDC says it’s OK to get a COVID-19 vaccine alongside other vaccines

May 13, 2021 9:37 AM CNN Newsource

A US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expert said Wednesday that it’s OK to give the coronavirus vaccine alongside other…

Oprah reveals the ‘inappropriate question’ she once asked that makes her cringe

May 13, 2021 9:35 AM CNN Newsource

Oprah Winfrey is revealing that she once asked a celebrity a question that now makes her cringe. She was a guest on Rob Lowe’s…

Man indicted in streaming service fraud scheme

May 13, 2021 9:34 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — A Beaverton man was indicted for his part in a scheme to…

University president resigns after plagiarizing part of a speech by the former head of US Special Operations Command

May 13, 2021 9:34 AM CNN Newsource

The University of South Carolina accepted the resignation Wednesday of President Bob Caslen, who admitted he plagiarized part of a speech by the…

No need to panic, Alabama coast suppliers and gas station owners say about shortage

May 13, 2021 9:32 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story DAPHNE, AL (WALA) — Local suppliers and gas station owners on the Alabama coast…

Dow rallies 500 points as stocks rebound from inflation fears

May 13, 2021 9:29 AM CNN

Stocks are rallying sharply on Thursday with the Dow gaining some 500 points mid-morning. Worries about sudden spikes in inflation, which weighed on…

‘American Idol’ finalist Caleb Kennedy out after KKK-style hood video surfaces

May 13, 2021 9:26 AM CNN Newsource

Caleb Kennedy is out of the Top 5 on “American Idol” and has apologized for a video that shows him with someone wearing a Ku Klux…

Marjorie Taylor Greene confronts Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outside House chamber, Washington Post reports

May 13, 2021 9:25 AM CNN Newsource

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene confronted Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outside the House chamber on Wednesday afternoon,…

Man facing attempted murder charges after officer-involved shooting

May 13, 2021 9:23 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SILVERTON, OR (KPTV) — Oregon State Police say a 20-year-old man was arrested for…

Students create “The Quarantine Diaries of Glencliff High School”

May 13, 2021 9:14 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — Glencliff High students are taking their experiences during the…

Unusual Idaho legislative session ends in uncharted ground

May 13, 2021 9:09 AM Associated Press

The longest ever Idaho legislative session has been filled with unusual events and ended in uncharted ground shortly before midnight…

Netanyahu warns against ‘lynchings’ as clashes between Arabs and Jews rock Israeli cities

May 13, 2021 9:09 AM CNN Newsource

As the Israeli military and Palestinian militants in Gaza exchange deadly airstrikes and rocket bombardments, rioting and violent clashes have also…

Police ID couple arrested in missing baby hoax

May 13, 2021 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO, KTVK) — Phoenix police now say there was never a baby girl in that…

Man police say drilled holes in tank of U-Haul truck, stole gas arrested

May 13, 2021 9:04 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story GRIFFIN, Georgia (WGCL) — A man police say drilled holes into the gas tank of a…

Aquarium seeks volunteer divers to swim with sharks

May 13, 2021 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NORWALK, Connecticut (WFSB) — A Connecticut aquarium is looking for volunteer…

McDonald’s is hiking pay — but only for some workers

May 13, 2021 8:55 AM CNN

McDonald’s is the latest restaurant to say it’s raising wages in a bid to attract workers. The company is increasing hourly…

Head of second-largest teachers’ union to call for schools to reopen 5 days a week for in-person classes

May 13, 2021 8:42 AM CNN Newsource

The president of the second-largest teachers’ union in the US will call for schools to reopen for in-person instruction five days a week,…

Former boyfriend of mother remembers Amari Nicholson ‘like a son’ at community vigil

May 13, 2021 8:41 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Those close to 2-year-old Amari Nicholson described him as a…

House GOP rebuffs Cheney’s demands to call out Trump’s election lies

May 13, 2021 8:34 AM CNN Newsource

Rep. Liz Cheney told House Republicans in private on Wednesday that it’s time to reject former President Donald Trump’s big lie that he…

McDonald’s raises wages at company-owned restaurants

May 13, 2021 8:31 AM CNN

McDonald’s is the latest restaurant to say it’s raising wages in a bid to attract workers. The company is increasing hourly…

Administration to invest $7.4 billion to hire and train public health workers to respond to pandemic

May 13, 2021 8:30 AM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration will invest $7.4 billion to recruit and hire public health workers to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic and prepare for…

Student says she was forced to cut her braids during softball game

May 13, 2021 8:29 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story DURHAM, North Carolina (WRAL) — A Durham high school softball player is demanding…

Sen. Joe Manchin won’t support sweeping voting rights package, instead pushes for bill with narrower scope

May 13, 2021 8:28 AM CNN Newsource

Sen. Joe Manchin will not back the sweeping elections and campaign finance overhaul sought by Democrats to blunt Republican state-level efforts to…

Courtney Stodden accepts Chrissy Teigen’s apology for social media bullying her

May 13, 2021 8:22 AM CNN Newsource

Courtney Stodden says she has accepted Chrissy Teigen’s apology for bullying her on social media when Stodden was a teen, but is disputing that…

Health official says appointments at vaccine clinic ‘filling up more quickly’ as kids 12 and older allowed to receive shots

May 13, 2021 8:20 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Regardless of the Center’s for Disease Control and…

WHAT DO WE GOOGLE?

May 13, 2021 8:09 AM Jeff Roper

Jeff Roper shared this list of the most popular questions we look up in East Idaho. What do you…

‘Army of the Dead’ lets Zack Snyder cut loose on a too-long zombie-heist combo

May 13, 2021 8:05 AM CNN Newsource

“Army of the Dead” basically skips straight to “the Snyder cut” phase, since co-writer/director/cinematographer Zack Snyder…

Clouds, then Sun/Winds & Warmer

May 13, 2021 8:03 AM Jeff Roper

Breezy into Thursday afternoon W 10-20+ with a cold front and scattered shower chances are light. Warm, 75-79, upper 60’s for Jackson. Mild…

‘The Underground Railroad’ conducts an unsettling ride through an alternate history

May 13, 2021 8:03 AM CNN Newsource

“The Underground Railroad” has an almost dreamlike quality, exploring an alternate history of the antebellum South that filters Colson…

Colonial Pipeline is restarting but the gas crisis isn’t over

May 13, 2021 7:44 AM CNN

The Colonial Pipeline is back in action after a six-day shutdown, but widespread gas station outages in the Southeast could linger for days. Industry…

Bitcoin plunges 12% after Elon Musk tweets that Tesla will not accept it as payment

May 13, 2021 7:43 AM CNN

The price of bitcoin has nosedived after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his company was suspending plans to accept the cryptocurrency as payment for…

Bitcoin’s crash is very bad news for other cryptos

May 13, 2021 7:42 AM CNN Newsource

Elon Musk’s surprise reversal on accepting bitcoin payments for Tesla cars has triggered a sharp plunge in the cryptocurrency — spelling…

Cheney on Trump: ‘He’s going to unravel the democracy to come back into power’

May 13, 2021 7:37 AM CNN Newsource

Rep. Liz Cheney is outlining her next steps in the aftermath of her ousting from leadership, telling NBC, “I intend to be the leader, one of…

The repair of a vital Memphis bridge could take 2 months, chief engineer says

May 13, 2021 7:32 AM CNN Newsource

It could take up to two months to temporarily repair a crack that forced the closure of a vital bridge in Memphis, Tennessee, and the waterway below,…

Pair of recent Chicago police killings puts spotlight on policies related to officer foot pursuits

May 13, 2021 7:26 AM CNN Newsource

In late March, 13-year-old Adam Toledo was fatally shot by Chicago police officers at the end of a foot chase. Police said body camera footage shows…

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is proud of NBA’s new social justice champion award, but worries US still faces ‘the same issues’

May 13, 2021 7:09 AM CNN

On the court, six-time NBA champion and basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was famous for the goggles he used to play in. Off it,…

What is ‘black fungus’? The deadly infection afflicting COVID-19 patients in India

May 13, 2021 6:49 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — As India struggles to contain a massive outbreak…

Bloody tears: Rare case of ‘vicarious menstruation’ diagnosed in India

May 13, 2021 6:49 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story EDMONTON, Alberta (CTV Network) — Doctors in India have identified a rare case of…

Here’s how two mothers in the same county have totally different views on masks in schools

May 13, 2021 6:28 AM CNN Newsource

Like many moms of teens, Rachael Colón has to rush in the mornings to get her daughter up and ready for school. Maleah, 16, likes to sleep in. As…

UN confirms military forces blocking aid in Ethiopia’s Tigray region following CNN investigation

May 13, 2021 6:13 AM CNN

The United Nations has confirmed that military forces are impeding humanitarian access to parts of Ethiopia’s war-torn Tigray region, after an…

More than 150 Republicans launch new political movement questioning Trump’s role in GOP

May 13, 2021 6:02 AM CNN

A group of more than 150 Republicans, led by Donald Trump critics Evan McMullin and Miles Taylor, announced a new political movement that takes aim…

Migrant children have been in US custody for weeks. Now the Biden administration has to reunite them with families

May 13, 2021 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

For a month, Meybelin has lived in a massive convention center located in the heart of San Diego. There, along with hundreds of other migrant…

How to buy a €1 home in Sicily without ruining its culture

May 13, 2021 5:40 AM CNN Newsource

When Alexandra Stubbs heard a friend had bought one of Italy’s infamous €1 houses, she felt a little rattled. “I did the usual kind of…

UEFA Champions League final moved from Istanbul to Porto amid travel restrictions

May 13, 2021 5:24 AM CNN

The Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea is to be played in Porto instead of Istanbul, European football’s governing body…

A million dollars in Ohio. $100 savings bonds in West Virginia. How incentives could improve the vaccination rate

May 13, 2021 5:08 AM CNN Newsource

While Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts to people who are vaccinated against Covid-19, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is betting dollars to those…

Communal violence erupts in Israeli cities following days of air strikes and rocket attacks

May 13, 2021 5:08 AM CNN Newsource

As the Israeli military and Palestinian militants in Gaza exchange deadly airstrikes and rocket bombardments, rioting and violent clashes have also…

Biden has a ‘core conviction’ to hike taxes on corporations and the rich. It could cost him.

May 13, 2021 5:04 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden’s steadfast belief in taxing corporations and the rich has become a central plank in his legislative agenda, even as…

Chips are in short supply. Manufacturers are spending big to prevent a repeat

May 13, 2021 4:51 AM CNN Newsource

As the world grapples with a shortage of semiconductors, South Korea’s chipmakers are spending huge amounts of money to shore up their…

Within CDC, there’s debate about how to best advise Americans on masks

May 13, 2021 4:40 AM CNN Newsource

The day after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came out with its much-awaited updated mask guidance in late April, email inboxes at…

Olympic sponsor Toyota ‘concerned’ by growing public frustration over hosting Games

May 13, 2021 4:38 AM CNN

Toyota, one of the leading sponsors of this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games, says it’s “concerned” with the amount of…

Tiger is still missing as mystery deepens over man who was seen with it

May 13, 2021 4:34 AM CNN

A man who wrangled a tiger strolling in front of a Houston home Sunday has posted bond over the incident, yet the circumstances of the scene that…

5 things to know for May 13: Pipeline hack, Congress, Covid, police, Mideast violence

May 13, 2021 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate, as Muslims mark Eid al-Fitr, the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. Here’s what you need to know to Get…

Exclusive: Newly obtained bodycam footage shows moment DC police officer attacked by pro-Trump rioters

May 13, 2021 3:38 AM CNN Newsource

Newly obtained body camera footage shows the moment DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone was brutally assaulted while defending the US…

People are panic buying homes as prices skyrocket around the world

May 13, 2021 3:14 AM CNN Newsource

It wasn’t long ago that real estate experts were bracing for the worst. The coronavirus pandemic had sent large parts of the world into…

The latest on Covid-19 and India’s worsening crisis

May 13, 2021 3:13 AM CNN Newsource

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University president resigns after plagiarizing part of a speech by the former head of US Special Forces

May 13, 2021 2:51 AM CNN Newsource

The University of South Carolina accepted the resignation Wednesday of President Bob Caslen, who admitted he plagiarized part of a speech by the…

Biden speaks with Netanyahu as Israeli and Palestinian violence pulls US focus back to Middle East

May 13, 2021 2:22 AM CNN Newsource

Entering office, President Joe Biden hoped to shift US foreign policy away from the Middle East and toward areas he thought of as more modern-day…

Mother who allegedly killed her 4-year-old faces the death penalty if convicted, Ohio prosecutor says

May 13, 2021 1:53 AM CNN Newsource

A 25-year-old woman in Ohio who has been charged with murder in the death of her 4-year-old daughter will face the death penalty if convicted,…

Bitcoin drops around 12% after Elon Musk tweets that Tesla will not accept it as payment

May 13, 2021 1:27 AM CNN Newsource

The price of bitcoin has taken a nosedive after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his company was suspending plans to accept the cryptocurrency as payment for…

Family of Ohio student who died after drinking alcohol at fraternity event files wrongful death lawsuit

May 13, 2021 1:10 AM CNN Newsource

The family of a Bowling Green State University student, who prosecutors say died from alcohol intoxication during a fraternity hazing, has filed a…

Republicans draw ‘red line’ on increasing taxes to fund Biden’s infrastructure plan

May 13, 2021 12:58 AM CNN Newsource

Republican leaders say they told President Joe Biden on Wednesday that they’re drawing a “red line” on hiking certain taxes to fund…

These long-awaited milestones could soon return as more young Americans get vaccinated, CDC director says

May 13, 2021 12:49 AM CNN

Americans could soon see milestones like a full return to in-person classrooms now that Covid-19 vaccinations are open to young teens, the director…

Long-awaited milestones could soon return as more young Americans get vaccinated, CDC director says

May 13, 2021 12:49 AM CNN Newsource

Americans could soon see milestones like a full return to in-person classrooms now that Covid-19 vaccinations are open to young teens, the director…

May 12 coronavirus news

May 12, 2021 11:32 PM CNN Newsource

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Ellen DeGeneres plans to end her talk show in 2022

May 12, 2021 10:37 PM CNN Newsource

Ellen DeGeneres tells The Hollywood Reporter that she plans to end her long-running daytime talk show in 2022. “When you’re a creative…

67 killed in Gaza, 7 killed in Israel as UN warns conflict could turn into ‘full-scale war’

May 12, 2021 10:06 PM CNN Newsource

The worst violence in years between Israelis and Palestinians showed no signs of letting up Wednesday, as continued Israeli airstrikes and Hamas…

Pocatello Free Clinic gets big donation

May 12, 2021 9:59 PM News Team

A big donation for the Pocatello Free Clinic was presented…

Wednesday high school scores – May 12

May 12, 2021 9:25 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – District high school baseball and girls district softball…

Newly obtained bodycam footage shows moment DC police officer attacked by pro-Trump rioters

May 12, 2021 9:14 PM CNN Newsource

Newly obtained body camera footage shows the moment DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone was brutally assaulted while defending the US…

Vital Memphis bridge shut down after officials find structural crack

May 12, 2021 8:52 PM CNN Newsource

Transportation officials discovered a crack Tuesday in a major artery in American infrastructure, meaning it could be closed for months. The Hernando…