1980s siren Tawny Kitaen of music videos and ‘Bachelor Party’ dies at 59
Actress Tawny Kitaen, who appeared in “Bachelor Party” and provocative 1980s rock videos, has died in California. She was 59. Kitaen…
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‘It doesn’t seem real’: COVID-19 patient reunited with family after spending 120 days in hospital
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — An Ontario man has been reunited with his wife…
Continue Reading Low pay is reason for state’s current educator shortage, local teacher says
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The North Carolina Department of Public…
Continue Reading $500,000 secured bond set for man accused of setting girlfriend on fire
Click here for updates on this story TRENTON, North Carolina (WLOS) — The man accused of dousing his girlfriend with…
Continue Reading Replica guns lead to large police response
Click here for updates on this story TIGARD, Oregon (KPTV) — Police say teens were detained after reports of people…
Continue Reading Canada sets new single-day vaccination record logging more than 400,000 doses
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Canada reached a new milestone in its COVID-19…
Continue Reading How to overcome needle phobia when getting a COVID-19 vaccine
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — While many Canadians have been able to breathe a…
Continue Reading Church has no plans to change services after COVID-19 outbreak in congregation
Click here for updates on this story SALEM, Oregon (KPTV) — The Oregon Health Authority has confirmed that at least 74…
Continue Reading Man says crowd of Portland marchers surrounded, assaulted him
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Joe Hall has a long recovery ahead of him. “[I…
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Ron DeSantis is on a path to 2024. Democrats hope to head him off.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has a clear pathway to running for president in 2024, emerging from the coronavirus pandemic as the most recognizable…
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City of Pocatello hiring fair scheduled for May 14 and 15
If you’re in the market for a new job or career, the City of Pocatello wants…
Continue Reading Ron DeSantis is on a path to 2024. Democrats have a chance to blow it up.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has a clear pathway to running for president in 2024, emerging from the coronavirus pandemic as the most recognizable…
Continue Reading At least 25 killed, 52 wounded in blast near Kabul girls’ school
At least 25 people have been killed and 52 others wounded in an explosion near a high school for girls in the Afghan capital, Kabul. The Ministry of…
Continue Reading Two killed, three injured in shooting at park gathering near St. Louis
Two people were killed and three others injured Friday in Missouri when gunfire erupted at a gathering in the St. Louis County city of Kinloch,…
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Preparations are underway for potential Covid-19 vaccine boosters, CDC director says
As experts grow concerned about a possible Covid-19 surge in the winter, the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Continue Reading Africa’s oldest human burial and 5 other top space and science stories this week
Welcome to Wonder Theory, your weekly space and science digest. Each day, we’re weaving the story that will remain once we’re gone. These…
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Time’s running out to apply for property tax relief
Monday, May 17 is the last day for eligible homeowners and disabled veterans to apply for relief from their 2021 property taxes.…
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Pope Francis backs vaccine patents waiver to enable ‘universal access to vaccines’
Pope Francis has backed growing calls for a patents waiver for Covid-19 vaccines in a video message for a “Vax Live” benefit concert…
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Cyberattack forces major US fuel pipeline to shutdown
A cyberattack forced the temporary shutdown of one of the US’ largest pipelines Friday, highlighting already heightened concerns over the…
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Gables hosts drive-thru Mother’s Day parade
Gables Assisted Living & Memory Care in Pocatello held their second annual Mother’s Day parade on Friday.…
Continue ReadingHere’s everything you can’t get now
Chicken, lumber, microchips, gas, steel, metals, chlorine and ketchup packets: What do they all have in common? They’re all (nearly) impossible…
Continue Reading Attorneys of alleged insurrectionists are given tours of US Capitol
The US Capitol is still closed to visitors, but attorneys for dozens of the defendants accused in the January 6 attack are getting the chance to walk…
Continue Reading More than 200 hurt as Israeli police clash with Palestinians at Jerusalem mosque, Palestinian Red Crescent says
At least 205 people were injured at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa mosque after Israeli police in riot gear clashed with Palestinians following evening…
Continue Reading ‘Doesn’t add a single penny’: Fact-checking Biden’s deficit claims
In the past, Republicans have typically fought the Democrats over concerns spending proposals would expand the deficit and the continually growing…
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Fight for $15 minimum wage heats up after Biden’s endorsement
After two decades working for Walmart, Cynthia Murray says she only recently saw her pay go above $15 an hour. “They gave me a 30 cents…
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Now open: From the Bahamas to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and more
It’s not been an easy year running a travel news desk. Openings, closings, ever-changing guidance — there’s been a lot for CNN…
Continue Reading New York City public schools cancel snow days, citing the success of remote learning during the pandemic
The joy of snow days is no more for New York City public school students. Instead of building snowmen and finding little hills to sled down, students…
Continue Reading Two lions test positive for Covid-19 at Indian safari park
Two lions at the Etawah Safari Park in the northern Indian state Uttar Pradesh have tested positive for Covid-19, according to officials at the park.…
Continue Reading These twins were like two peas in a pod — except when Covid-19 struck
Kelly and Kimberly Standard are identical twins. But their individual experiences with the coronavirus were anything but identical. It started in the…
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CDC may roll out seasonal COVID-19 boosters to protect against variants
As experts grow concerned about a possible COVID-19 surge in the winter, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may roll out seasonal…
Continue Reading California warehouses required to cut emissions in one of the nation’s smoggiest regions, air quality board votes
A Southern California air quality board voted Friday to require large warehouses to drastically cut diesel emissions in an apparent first-of-its-kind…
Continue Reading Suspect in Minnesota bank robbery threatened hostages and wanted a ‘big show’ with the FBI, authorities say
A man who allegedly held five people captive during an eight-hour standoff at a Wells Fargo bank in St. Cloud, Minnesota, wanted a “big…
Continue Reading Lunar telescope could reveal the Dark Ages of the universe
Scientists want to build a radio telescope on the far side of the moon to help pull back the curtain on the mysteries surrounding the beginning of…
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Idaho Falls is state-bound after sweeping Thunder Ridge
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Tigers are back in the state tournament in its first full season in 5A. They clinches a berth with a…
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Challis-Mackay elimates Salmon before falling to North Fremont
FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI) – Top seed Challis-Mackay is out of the 2A District 6 baseball tournament after falling to North Fremont 6-5. Earlier in the day,…
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Idaho State gets their first two wins at home
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – In their final homestand of the season, the Idaho State Bengals beat Northern Colorado 6-5 and 10-2 on Friday afternoon.…
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Highland sweeps Madison to clinch a spot at state
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Highland Rams are going to the 5A State Tournament with their sweep over Madison on Friday. The Rams beat the Bobcats…
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South Fremont punches their ticket to state with district crown
ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – The South Fremont Cougars took the lead in the first inning and never looked back in their game against Sugar-Salem.…
Continue Reading A Georgia woman was shocked to find at least 100,000 bees in her home — for the second time
A Georgia woman was shocked to find a swarm of at least 100,000 bees living in her house — for the second time. Lisa Ohrmundt has been living…
Continue Reading Lily James and Sebastian Stan channel Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee for Hulu limited series
Take a look at this motley crew. Lily James and Sebastian Stan are basically unrecognizable in the first photos of the pair transformed into Pamela…
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wade Miley throws his first no-hitter, and the fourth this season
Pitcher Wade Miley threw the first no-hitter of his MLB career as his Cincinnati Reds defeated the Cleveland Indians 3-0 on Friday night. Miley…
Continue Reading Vans shoes co-founder Paul Van Doren dies at age 90
Paul Van Doren, the co-founder of Vans sneaker and clothing company, has died at age 90, the company announced Friday. “It’s with a heavy…
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Countries in Africa fear they could become the next India as vaccine supplies dwindle
The funeral pyres in New Delhi tell the tragic story of an uncontrolled Covid-19 wave. For a world that’s grown numb to wave after wave of…
Continue Reading Fact check: Here’s what Florida’s new elections law actually does
On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an elections bill that makes it more difficult to vote. The Florida law is part of a cross-country…
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Friday high school scores – May 7
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – District baseball and girls district softball…
Continue Reading Why some people might want to get a COVID-19 shot in their thigh instead of their arm
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — While the majority of Canadians will roll up…
Continue Reading Finding magic in mentorship: How one CNN Hero inspired thousands of young women to write their own success stories
For young people who are experiencing social isolation and loss during the pandemic, the mental health effects have been taxing. Research shows that…
Continue Reading Arizona secretary of state assigned protection following death threats amid election audit
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is receiving protection from the Arizona Department of Public Safety after fielding multiple death threats…
Continue Reading Police have a fresh lead in the disappearance of a 4-year-old girl in 2003 after a TikTok interview with a woman in Mexico
A TikTok video has led to fresh leads in the case of Sofia Juarez, who was abducted one day before her fifth birthday in 2003 as she walked near her…
Continue Reading Group of endangered condors take up residence outside of a California woman’s home
There are only about 200 California condors in the wild in California, but for some reason, 15 to 20 of the massive birds decided to congregate in…
Continue Reading Beyond India, a growing number of Asian countries are being ravaged by fresh coronavirus waves
As India’s coronavirus catastrophe worsens, new waves of infections are fast engulfing a growing number of nations across South and Southeast…
Continue Reading Montana governor signs bill banning transgender girls from girls’ sports in schools
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill Friday that prohibits transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports in schools, according to…
Continue Reading Mars helicopter successfully flies to a new destination
It’s the little chopper that could. After four historic flights, the Ingenuity Mars helicopter successfully flew to a new destination. The…
Continue Reading AAPI adults have the highest vaccination rate in NYC, but advocates say figure masks wide disparities
Asian American and Pacific Islanders in New York City have the highest rate of vaccination among adult residents with at least one Covid-19 shot,…
Continue Reading Tentative bipartisan agreement reached on some key issues in policing overhaul
A bipartisan group of lawmakers working on legislative efforts to overhaul policing appear to be nearing an agreement to set federal standards for…
Continue Reading FBI announces new strategies to address hate crimes in San Francisco
The FBI in San Francisco is implementing new strategies to combat hate crimes after two Asian women were stabbed at a bus stop in the city earlier…
Continue Reading Private equity is targeting sports. Now fans and players are pushing back
In New Zealand, rugby isn’t just a sport. It’s a national obsession, a major cultural force and a huge source of pride. So news that…
Continue Reading School district apologizes for offering support circles to White students following Chauvin trial
A California school district has apologized after an attempt to support students in the wake of the Derek Chauvin trial backfired when an assistant…
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Remembering those injured in the Rigby Middle School shooting
We are learning more about those injured in Thursday’s school shooting at Rigby Middle…
Continue Reading Kentucky attorney general forms task force to review state’s search warrant process
The Kentucky Attorney General has announced the 18 members of a task force to review how search warrants are executed and if any improvements should…
Continue Reading Texas House passes election overhaul bill that adds new restrictions
The Texas House of Representatives passed an election overhaul bill Friday that would add new voting restrictions and penalties, the latest effort in…
Continue Reading Stefanik signals to colleagues she will only serve in leadership through 2022
Rep. Elise Stefanik, who’s poised to replace Rep. Liz Cheney as the No. 3 House Republican, has signaled to some of her colleagues that she…
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Expert talks about how to talk to children after Rigby shooting
Winegar also cautions that shock could last a couple of days, and some signs of distress may not show until then.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 187 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 187 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
Continue Reading Recess yields progress on bipartisan effort to overhaul policing
New progress in the bipartisan legislative effort to overhaul policing has been made on no-knock warrants and chokeholds, according to a source…
Continue Reading 4 ways families can ease anxiety together
During these turbulent times, the stress on families is palpable. Parents and children alike are feeling understandably anxious about their futures.…
Continue Reading Step up your strength and balance with this stair workout
Shelter-in-place restrictions may be loosening across the United States and around the world, but with gyms still closed in most US states and many…
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Suspicious death in Jefferson County
Jefferson County deputies received a call in reference to a missing 43-year-old female Wednesday.…
Continue Reading Justice Department proposes new regulation on firearm definitions that targets ‘ghost guns’
The Justice Department will propose a rule that seeks to reclassify the definition of a firearm to close the regulatory loophole associated with…
Continue Reading Utah Supreme Court upholds rights of trans persons to change name and sex on state records
In a 4-1 decision announced on Thursday, Utah’s Supreme Court expanded transgender rights in the state by siding with two trans petitioners…
Continue Reading Try this couch workout and feel better about binge-watching TV
If you’ve been spending hours on your couch lately, you’re not alone. From “Tiger King” to “Ozark,”…
Continue Reading Five household items you can use to work out your whole body
After weeks of being homebound, many people are missing the benefits of their gym memberships. As a mind-body coach in professional sports, I train…
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Oklahoma governor signs ban on teaching critical race theory
Oklahoma public school teachers will be prohibited from teaching certain concepts of race and racism under a bill Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt signed…
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Guns-in-schools bills won’t move this legislative session
Lawmakers will not be addressing bills concerning guns in school this…
Continue Reading Republicans continue their nationwide campaign to restrict voting
Republicans in key states intensified their push to roll back access to the ballot this week — with the GOP-led Texas House passing new voting…
Continue Reading Keisha Lance Bottoms on not seeking reelection: It’s ‘time to pass the baton on to someone else’
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ announcement that she would not seek reelection shocked many in her home city and Democrats around the…
Continue Reading Heart operation at hospital lets some patients go home the same day
Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It may seem unimaginable: having a major heart operation and…
Continue Reading Asian American diplomats say discrimination holds them back as US competes with China
Thomas Wong graduated from West Point, joined the Army and deployed to combat zones for the United States, but when he became a diplomat, the State…
Continue Reading Nurse set to start new job decides against it after being victim of random punch
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A Missouri nurse who just moved to New York City for a new job…
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Cool and windy with a chance of showers
A cold front moving out the region will drop in colder temps for this weekend with gusty winds for Saturday. We’ll also see a risk for some showers…
Continue Reading Tourist considers lawsuit after rough arrest captured by Fort Lauderdale police bodycam
Click here for updates on this story FORT LAUDERDALE (WFOR) — A Pennsylvania tourist says he is considering a lawsuit…
Continue Reading Family of Andrew Brown Jr. will see specified videos of his fatal shooting May 11
A judge in North Carolina has issued a written order to allow the immediate family of Andrew Brown Jr. to see the videos of his fatal encounter with…
Continue Reading WWII vet from Norwood to visit grave of soldier who saved him
Click here for updates on this story NORWOOD, Boston (WBZ) — He’s 96 now, but the fall of 1944 still burns brightly…
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Teton County, Wyo. mask order rescinded Friday
The Teton County, Wyo. order to wear face coverings in certain places was rescinded Friday at noon.…
Continue Reading Fight for women to be topless in Ocean City back in court
Click here for updates on this story OCEAN CITY, Maryland (WJZ) — The fight for women to go topless in Maryland’s…
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Portion of I-15 closed due to high winds
The Idaho Transportation Department reports Interstate 15 from Idaho Falls to Roberts is closed due to high winds and low visibility.…
Continue Reading Driver killed in rollover crash in Fresno County
Click here for updates on this story FRESNO COUNTY, California (KFSN) — California Highway Patrol officers are…
Continue Reading Wig shop burglarized several times in last 2 months, owner says
Click here for updates on this story FRESNO, California (KFSN) — A Fresno business owner just can’t catch a break…
Continue Reading Biden White House posts first tranche of White House visitor logs in break with Trump
The White House on Friday released the first tranche of the complex’s visitor logs after announcing it would resume releasing the records that…
Continue Reading Capitol riot defendant gets permission from judge to call his mother, a co-defendant, on Mother’s Day
A Capitol riot defendant has been given permission by a federal judge to call his mother, his Capitol riot co-defendant, on Mother’s Day. Eric…
Continue Reading Elon Musk could make fireworks on ‘SNL.’ Investors are betting on it
Live from New York, it’s … a market-moving corporate liability. This weekend, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is hosting “Saturday Night…
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Defense: Utah man charged with killing wife had brain injury
A Utah man awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the beating death of his wife on an Alaska cruise had brain…
Continue Reading Bodies of COVID-19 victims are still stored in refrigerated trucks in NYC
The bodies of New York City coronavirus victims are still being stored in refrigerated trailers converted into makeshift morgues during the height of…
Continue Reading Judge says family of Andrew Brown Jr. can see footage of his fatal shooting
A judge in North Carolina has issued a written order to allow the immediate family of Andrew Brown Jr. to see the videos of his fatal encounter with…
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Idaho May 2021 Water Supply Outlook Report
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Idaho has released the May Water Supply Outlook Report for the 2021 water…
Continue Reading California’s population dropped for the first time in the state’s recorded history
California’s population fell in 2020 for the first time since the state population estimates started being recorded due to Covid-19 deaths, a…
Continue Reading Jury selection in Ahmaud Arbery case set for October
Jury selection will begin October 18 for the state trial of three men facing charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia last year, according…
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Jefferson schools closed Monday
Jefferson School District Superintendent Chad Martin announced Friday all schools in the district will also be closed…
Continue Reading Rising wood prices are making your toilet paper more expensive
Just when you thought you were in the clear to stock up on toilet paper again, wood pulp, the primary raw material used to make it, is getting more…
Continue Reading Peloton initially refused to recall its treadmills. Here’s why it can do that
You would think that federal safety regulators would have broad powers to order the recall of products they find dangerous or even deadly. You would…
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