May 2021

Murder suspect who fled with a tiger has been caught, but not the animal, Houston police say

May 10, 2021 8:35 PM CNN Newsource

Houston authorities have captured a man who allegedly evaded police while housing a Bengal tiger in his yard. “The whereabouts of the tiger are…

John Mulaney and wife Anna Marie Tendler are divorcing

May 10, 2021 8:31 PM CNN Newsource

Comedian John Mulaney and his wife, Anna Marie Tendler, are divorcing. The comic and the visual artist have been married since 2014. A spokesman for…

Here’s what’s next after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test

May 10, 2021 8:24 PM CNN Newsource

Additional testing is planned after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test, throwing the horse’s victory at Churchill…

Twin brother of NFL player Tarik Cohen found dead at Duke Power substation

May 10, 2021 8:20 PM CNN Newsource

Authorities confirmed that a person found dead at a North Carolina Duke Power substation over the weekend was Tyrell Cohen, brother of Chicago Bears…

6 people killed at a Colorado Springs birthday party were part of the same extended family, a relative says

May 10, 2021 7:58 PM CNN Newsource

The six people killed at a birthday party in Colorado Springs were all part of the same extended family, according to a relative who left the party…

Caitlyn Jenner seeks a tenuous political middle ground in new CNN interview

May 10, 2021 7:39 PM CNN

Caitlyn Jenner is attempting to defy ideological definition as she runs to unseat Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in California’s all-but-certain…

Biden pushes economic aid proposals as GOP calls for paring back unemployment benefits

May 10, 2021 7:21 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden had to tread a fine line Monday between heralding the economic progress his administration has made so far and stressing the need…

No issues with fuel supply yet after cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline, White House says

May 10, 2021 7:18 PM CNN Newsource

The White House said Monday there are no issues with fuel supply as officials worked urgently to ascertain the scope and fallout of a ransomware…

Italian woman accidentally given six shots of COVID-19 vaccine

May 10, 2021 7:15 PM CNN Newsource

A 23-year-old woman who was mistakenly given six doses of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been discharged from the hospital where she was…

Pediatricians prepare to vaccinate youngest Covid-19 shot recipients yet

May 10, 2021 7:10 PM CNN Newsource

A delivery of 1,000 Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine doses arrived at Sandhills Pediatrics in Southern Pines, North Carolina early Monday morning.…

Actress Torrey DeVitto and Chicago Cubs manager David Ross make their relationship official

May 10, 2021 7:05 PM CNN Newsource

Torrey DeVitto and David Ross are dating. The “Chicago Med” star went Instagram official with a photo showing her and the Chicago Cubs…

Miami-Dade police officer charged with sexual battery

May 10, 2021 6:57 PM CNN Newsource

A Miami-Dade police lieutenant and former high-ranking union member has been charged with sexual battery and was booked into Palm Beach County Jail…

Capitol Police observed 200 Proud Boys well before the Capitol was breached, lawmaker says

May 10, 2021 6:46 PM CNN Newsource

US Capitol Police observed roughly 200 members of the extremist Proud Boys group moving toward the Senate around 11 a.m. on January 6, hours before…

Newsom proposes giving two of every three California residents $600 as recall campaign heats up

May 10, 2021 6:30 PM CNN Newsource

California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, facing a Republican-led recall, said Monday he wants to return the state’s enormous $75.7…

McCarthy tells GOP colleagues to ‘anticipate’ Wednesday vote on ousting Cheney

May 10, 2021 6:26 PM CNN Newsource

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is telling his Republican House colleagues to “anticipate” a vote on Wednesday regarding the current…

KIFI reporter Cole Sams attempts to break DefenseLite

Local company debuts DefenseLite glass after uptick in violent crimes

May 10, 2021 6:21 PM Cole Sams

One new product is offering an extra layer of protection.…

Fact check: Biden makes false claim about former Federal Reserve leaders, revives misleading jobs claim

May 10, 2021 6:09 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden claimed last Wednesday that the last five leaders of the Federal Reserve had declared that his American Jobs Plan proposal will…

Houston police are searching for a murder suspect out on bond who ran away with a tiger

May 10, 2021 5:59 PM CNN Newsource

A man has been charged with felony evading arrest after he escaped from police while housing a Bengal tiger in his yard. Victor Hugo Cuevas, 26, was…

A school district tried to address racism, a group of parents fought back

May 10, 2021 5:58 PM CNN Newsource

Three years ago, a video went viral of a group of teenage students chanting the n-word at a private party in Southlake, Texas. Now, as the school…

Biden hosts two crucial Democratic senators Monday to talk infrastructure at start of critical week

May 10, 2021 5:38 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Monday hosted two critical Democratic senators for individual meetings at the White House as he entered a crucial week for his…

DHW opens State Hospital West

May 10, 2021 5:36 PM News Team

Idaho has a new resource to help treat children with severe mental health…

Back to school following Rigby Middle School shooting

May 10, 2021 5:27 PM Emma Iannacone

New resources are coming to support the Rigby Middle School community and their rebound from last week’s…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 340 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths

May 10, 2021 5:12 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 340 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths over the…

There were at least 10 mass shootings across the US this weekend

May 10, 2021 4:53 PM CNN Newsource

A gunman opened fire at a family birthday party in Colorado Springs on Sunday, leaving six people dead and a community in mourning. There were at…

Congress faces make-or-break moment to secure bipartisan deals on key Biden priorities

May 10, 2021 4:46 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden‘s bipartisan push faces a crucial moment on Capitol Hill this month where talks over several big-ticket items could lead to…

McCarthy sets Wednesday vote on Liz Cheney leadership ouster

May 10, 2021 4:40 PM Associated Press

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has set a Wednesday vote for removing Rep. Liz Cheney from her No. 3 Republican leadership post.…

Novavax to seek US authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine in third quarter, CEO says

May 10, 2021 4:17 PM CNN Newsource

The biotechnology company Novavax now plans to apply for emergency use authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine in the US in the third quarter of this…

Two college students had to be rescued when their boat made of plastic buckets and kiddie pools drifted out to sea

May 10, 2021 4:06 PM CNN Newsource

Two college students in California had to be rescued from the Pacific Ocean this weekend when they floated too far from the shore in a homemade boat,…

Warren calls for larger child care investment in Biden’s infrastructure plan: ‘This one is personal for so many of us’

May 10, 2021 3:58 PM CNN

Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday called for universal government-subsidized child care as part of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure proposal,…

Freezing lows, warming daytime highs. Freeze Warning for Tuesday AM

May 10, 2021 3:55 PM Michael Coats

An upper level low over the region will keep cool temps in place for Monday night and a risk of showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather…

Police deliver Mother’s Day flowers after arresting delivery driver for DUI

May 10, 2021 3:51 PM CNN Newsource

Police officers responding to a collision in Fairfield, California, made sure nothing got in the way of moms in the area receiving their…

Doctors urge parents to catch kids up on other shots ahead of COVID-19 vaccine rollout

May 10, 2021 3:40 PM CNN Newsource

With COVID-19 vaccinations on the horizon for children ages 12 to 15 in the United States, pediatricians are concerned about the challenge of getting…

Idaho eyes sewer, water, broadband with federal rescue money

May 10, 2021 3:37 PM Associated Press

Idaho will receive $1.1 billion in the latest round of coronavirus relief money in two separate payments, the U.S. Treasury Department announced…

Therapy dog for woman in wheelchair now needs wheelchair of his own

May 10, 2021 3:29 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — They are quick to be there for us, but now a…

Pandemic public washroom closures a critical issue for people with IBD, those experiencing homelessness

May 10, 2021 3:28 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — For many people, going for a walk is one of the…

How a childhood trip inspired this Canadian activist to help youth around the world

May 10, 2021 3:27 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — In 2012, Vishal Vijay, then 12, returned home…

Brown steps down as Idaho State softball coach

May 10, 2021 3:17 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State University is looking for a new head softball coach. Cristal Brown announced Monday that she has resigned.…

Caitlyn Jenner on Biden: ‘He is our President. I respect that’

May 10, 2021 3:13 PM CNN

While former President Donald Trump continues to spread falsehoods about the 2020 election, California recall candidate Caitlyn Jenner told…

NASA spacecraft carrying history-making asteroid sample now heading toward Earth

May 10, 2021 3:09 PM CNN Newsource

After spending two-and-a-half years together, a NASA spacecraft bid farewell to its asteroid companion Monday and began the long journey back to…

Grandparents fuming after finding arrow in backyard play area

May 10, 2021 3:01 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story FOLSOM, California (KOVR) — There’s a kiddie kitchen, a sandbox and climbing…

Strange line of lights reported across sky by people

May 10, 2021 2:59 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — People in southwestern Pennsylvania reported seeing a strange…

Jefferson Superintendent holds livestream

May 10, 2021 2:57 PM News Team

Jefferson School District Superintendent Chad Martin is set to hold a Facebook live Monday around 4…

NYPD officers rescue ducklings, lead mama duck and family back to Central Park

May 10, 2021 2:55 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A disoriented duck got a big helping hand from New York’s…

Here’s who wins the Kentucky Derby if Medina Spirit is disqualified

May 10, 2021 2:53 PM CNN

If Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit ends up being disqualified for failing a postrace drug test, second-place finisher Mandaloun will inherit the…

Students suspended for not wearing masks off-campus

May 10, 2021 2:49 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ANDOVER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Andover parents Kristin and Scott are speaking out…

Florida state attorney says no crime was committed by principal in the paddling of a 6-year-old

May 10, 2021 2:48 PM CNN Newsource

A Florida school principal did not commit a crime when she paddled a 6-year-old girl on the buttocks, as she appeared to have been asked by the…

First on CNN: Senators ask airlines to change terms or refund flight credits

May 10, 2021 2:46 PM CNN Newsource

Would-be air travelers hold billions of dollars in credits for future flights, and two US senators want airlines to drop restrictions like expiration…

New mom shares how she delivered her baby while COVID positive

May 10, 2021 2:45 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lauren Swope’s daughter Arabella will have quite the story to…

What we know about the pipeline ransomware attack: How it happened, who is responsible and more

May 10, 2021 2:45 PM CNN Newsource

One of the largest US fuel pipelines remained largely paralyzed Monday after a ransomware cyberattack forced the temporary shutdown of all operations…

These are the states with the highest and lowest vaccination rates

May 10, 2021 2:43 PM CNN Newsource

About 58% of American adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine — but the rates differ depending on where you look. At the…

Boy with prosthetic leg gets puppy born without paw

May 10, 2021 2:40 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Minnesota golden retriever puppy has been special since…

Drought drastically cuts irrigation season for Idaho farmers

May 10, 2021 2:27 PM Associated Press

Ongoing drought in Idaho will drastically shorten this year’s irrigation season for some farmers, officials…

Mom donates kidney to infant son with rare defect

May 10, 2021 2:21 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — “Special” probably isn’t a strong enough word to…

Sirens sound in Jerusalem as rockets fired from Gaza in day of escalation

May 10, 2021 2:18 PM CNN Newsource

Tensions in Jerusalem reached their highest point in years Monday with rocket sirens sounding just after 6:00 p.m. (11 a.m. ET), capping another day…

1980s Montana shooting victim identified through DNA

May 10, 2021 2:07 PM Associated Press

Officials in western Montana, working with a private DNA lab in Texas, have identified the victim of an early 1980s homicide and are now…

Anti-semitic graffiti showing up on pathways

May 10, 2021 2:06 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PACIFIC PALISADES, California (KCNC) — Police are investigating anti-Semitic…

Gov. Little signed House Bill 362 into law

May 10, 2021 2:02 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 362 into law Monday, his sustainable transportation funding solution that directs $80 million in ongoing…

Sirens sound in Jerusalem as rockets fired from Gaza in day of deadly escalation

May 10, 2021 1:56 PM CNN Newsource

Tensions in Jerusalem reached their highest point in years Monday with rocket sirens sounding just after 6:00 p.m. (11 a.m. ET), capping another day…

Students celebrate surprise Taylor Swift question on AP exam

May 10, 2021 1:52 PM CNN Newsource

Texas high school student Alyssa Brown was not expecting to see a question about Taylor Swift on her Advanced Placement US government and politics…

All-terrain wheelchairs roll out at state park next month

May 10, 2021 1:47 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PINE, Colorado (KCNC) — Starting in June, a handful of all-terrain wheelchairs…

What critical race theory is — and isn’t

May 10, 2021 1:45 PM CNN Newsource

Critical race theory. You may be hearing those three words a lot these days. Lawmakers in Tennessee and Idaho have banned its teaching from their…

Crocs is once again donating its shoes to healthcare workers

May 10, 2021 1:41 PM CNN Newsource

Crocs is once again stepping up to help healthcare workers during the pandemic. The shoe manufacturer announced that this week, healthcare workers…

Boy receives 500 stitches after collision with outfield fence

May 10, 2021 1:31 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LOVELAND, Colorado (KCNC) — There are exactly 108 stitches on a baseball.…

Kinzinger: Cheney ‘is being run out for one thing: her consistency’

May 10, 2021 1:14 PM CNN

Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger on Monday came to the defense of soon-to-be-ousted House GOP conference chair Liz Cheney, arguing their party is…

Hoops player takes game to new heights despite missing arm

May 10, 2021 1:10 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Kellen Buffington is the organizer one of the biggest AAU…

Gigi Hadid celebrates first Mother’s Day with heartfelt tribute to daughter Khai

May 10, 2021 1:02 PM CNN Newsource

Gigi Hadid celebrated her first Mother’s Day with a heartfelt Instagram post dedicated to her daughter Khai. “The rumors are true: my…

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ is coming back for Season 18

May 10, 2021 1:01 PM CNN Newsource

Television’s longest-running medical drama is still alive and kicking. ABC on Monday announced that “Grey’s Anatomy” will…

Woman, 2 teens, hurt in boat explosion on lake

May 10, 2021 12:53 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LANIER ISLANDS, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — A woman and two teenagers were…

US pipeline cyberattack is a ‘wake up call’ for America

May 10, 2021 12:49 PM CNN

Neil Chatterjee, a top federal energy regulator, is calling on energy CEOs to step up their cyber defenses following a ransomware attack that knocked…

The US Mint wants you to help choose the pioneering women that will appear on its new quarters

May 10, 2021 12:45 PM CNN Newsource

Following coins that put the spotlight on Duke Ellington, the Tuskegee Airmen and Samoan fruit bats, a new run of quarters will call attention to…

Technology helps mom who lost vision regain independence

May 10, 2021 12:25 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — This Mother’s Day, new technology is helping…

Mother graduates college 10 years after teenage pregnancy

May 10, 2021 12:21 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — When Danielle Yonemura was 14 and her daughter, Leilani,…

96-year-old crossing guard hopes to make it to 100

May 10, 2021 12:18 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WISN) — A 96-year-old retired schoolteacher, who is now a crossing…

Mom and gorilla share maternal bond at zoo

May 10, 2021 12:16 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WMTW) — Sometimes maternal bonds can cross into other species. A Maine…

Idaho State awards President’s Medallion

May 10, 2021 12:16 PM News Team

Idaho State University has awarded a President’s Medallion to Joe Jensen, a longtime donor and alumnus.…

Nearly 80% of people in the US live within 5 miles of all three COVID-19 vaccines

May 10, 2021 12:13 PM CNN Newsource

When Alexandra Leighton set out to get her COVID-19 vaccine, she found herself pleasantly surprised. Leighton, who produces television commercials,…

Woman reunited with family after deportation three years ago

May 10, 2021 12:12 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO (WESH) — A Polk County mother and military wife is back in Orlando with…

More than 40 attorneys general urge Facebook to stop plans for an Instagram for kids

May 10, 2021 12:12 PM CNN Newsource

Facebook’s plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13 continues to get backlash. On Monday, 44 attorneys general…

Minimal impact expected in Idaho after Colonial Pipeline cyberattack

May 10, 2021 12:11 PM News Team

Drivers across the Eastern seaboard are bracing for higher gas prices in the aftermath of a cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline, but the effects…

Retired Army colonel announces run against Liz Cheney

May 10, 2021 12:08 PM Associated Press

A retired U.S. Army colonel from California says he will challenge Liz Cheney in next year’s Republican U.S. House primary in…

Man arrested after high speed chase

May 10, 2021 12:05 PM News Team

Blackfoot Police officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on an older model pick-up truck in the area of South Shilling Street within the City…

There is no link between the COVID-19 vaccines and infertility. Here’s why

May 10, 2021 11:52 AM CNN Newsource

It’s the claim that’s suddenly everywhere: The COVID-19 vaccine is going to make women infertile. “No! You don’t know the…

Here’s what we know about the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack

May 10, 2021 11:49 AM CNN Newsource

One of the largest US fuel pipelines remained largely paralyzed Monday after a ransomware cyberattack forced the temporary shutdown of all operations…

NYPD investigators think shooter in Times Square was targeting his brother, law enforcement sources say

May 10, 2021 11:42 AM CNN Newsource

New York Police Department investigators are looking for a 31-year-old man they believe to be the shooter who left three people injured in Times…

Sorry, dogecoin. Ethereum just shot past $4,000 to a new record

May 10, 2021 11:36 AM CNN Newsource

Dogecoin may have started as (and may still be) a joke. But serious cryptocurrency investors who’ve bet on ethereum are laughing all the way to…

Biden to focus on child care, state and local funding and employer assistance in economic remarks

May 10, 2021 11:35 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden will focus in a speech Monday on how the administration is providing funding for states and localities, bolstering child care…

Jeff Bezos’ superyacht is so big it needs its own yacht

May 10, 2021 11:32 AM CNN Newsource

Today in ultra-billionaire news, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has purchased a modest 100-foot schooner as he looks forward to a quieter life and hours…

Here’s what’s known about the coronavirus variants

May 10, 2021 11:32 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week it had designated a coronavirus variant first seen in India as a “variant of…

Biden administration scrambles to respond to cyberattack on critical pipeline

May 10, 2021 11:27 AM CNN Newsource

Biden administration officials worked urgently Monday to ascertain the scope and fallout of a ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline, which…

Father of 3 moving into new home one year after flood

May 10, 2021 11:25 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story VILLAGE OF SANFORD, Michigan (WNEM) — A man and his three daughters have a new…

Police shoot man holding crowbar near Salt Lake City

May 10, 2021 11:21 AM Associated Press

Utah police shot a man they say had a crowbar and was breaking windows near Salt Lake City.…

Hundreds of Palestinians injured in Israeli police clashes as tensions soar in Jerusalem

May 10, 2021 11:09 AM CNN Newsource

Hundreds of Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli police at one of Jerusalem’s holiest sites on Monday, as tensions in the city…

‘This is a real wake up call.’ Regulator urges CEOs to intensify cyber defenses after pipeline hack

May 10, 2021 11:08 AM CNN Newsource

Neil Chatterjee, a top federal energy regulator, is calling on energy CEOs to step up their cyber defenses following a ransomware attack that knocked…