Lumber prices soar, Oregonians affected by historic wildfires on the fence to rebuild
Click here for updates on this story OTIS, Oregon (KPTV) — Oregonians who lost their homes during the historic…
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Three more victims accuse former teacher of sex crimes
Click here for updates on this story NEW HANOVER COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — More allegations of sexual misconduct…
Continue Reading Asheville has $10 million plan to help homeless get back on their feet
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Two weeks after clearing homeless campsites,…
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Cinco de Mayo: These are, we kid you not, actual questions people ask Google about the holiday
When it comes to Cinco de Mayo — the annual fiesta that gives Americans an excuse to load up on more tacos and margaritas than they usually do…
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Manchester City cracks code to reach first Champions League final after brushing aside Paris Saint-Germain
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised the club’s “incredible” journey after it reached the Champions League final for the…
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US vaccination rates have been falling as the supply has increased
With slowing vaccination rates across the country, the US will need to shift its strategy toward local accessibility to get out of the COVID-19…
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Kids and the COVID-19 vaccine: A pediatrician answers safety questions
The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to grant emergency use authorization next week to Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine for…
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Trump-era policy Biden administration uses to expel migrants faces uncertain future
President Joe Biden came into office pledging to reverse a slew of Trump-era policies that had restricted immigration to the United States. But for…
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Janet Yellen just proved markets can’t handle the truth
When Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks, investors listen. And on Tuesday, they didn’t like what they heard. The details: At an event…
Continue Reading First on CNN: GOP Senate campaign arm targets Kelly over immigration
The campaign arm for Senate Republicans is set to launch a multi-media ad campaign targeting incumbent Democratic freshman Sen. Mark Kelly over his…
Continue Reading Few Canadians contracting COVID-19 after first vaccine dose: PHAC
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says…
Continue Reading What is the difference between mRNA and viral vector-based vaccines?
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — After the National Advisory Committee on…
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These bracelets help restaurant workers show they got their Covid-19 vaccine
A Philadelphia restaurant is trying to make customers feel more comfortable by making clear its employees are vaccinated. Most of the staff members…
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Family finds body of missing airman off Texas coast after Coast Guard suspends search
Family members of the missing 22-year-old airman found his body Tuesday morning off the Texas Coast, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s…
Continue Reading Secret William Barr memo saying not to charge Trump must be released, judge says
A federal judge this week rejected the Justice Department’s attempts to keep secret a departmental opinion to not charge former President…
Continue Reading ‘Oddball supernova’ reveals star’s death throes before exploding
Stars experience very violent lives that usually end in dazzling explosions, and scientists have tried for years to determine what happens to massive…
Continue Reading The man on a remote island keeping Napoleon’s flame alive
In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, between South America and Africa, lies the island of St. Helena. Sitting 1,200 miles west of Windhoek, in…
Continue Reading Germany ponders new freedoms for the fully vaccinated
Germany is considering new plans to give extra rights and freedoms to people who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The proposed changes to…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for May 5: Covid-19, Facebook, Mueller probe, Afghanistan, Israel
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just released new national climate normals, and no, it’s not your imagination. Your city…
Continue Reading Katherine Schwarzenegger says Chris Pratt is a ‘super-supportive’ husband
When it comes to navigating motherhood, Katherine Schwarzenegger says her husband, Chris Pratt, is her biggest cheerleader. The 31-year-old author,…
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COVID-19 vaccines need to be more accessible for workers who can’t easily take time off, expert says. Or the US may face a winter surge
With slowing vaccination rates across the country, the US will need to shift its strategy toward local accessibility to get out of the COVID-19…
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Not such a special relationship: US owners’ checkered history of investing in English soccer
They are the US billionaire owners of multiple sports teams, but you don’t often see the likes of Arsenal’s Stan Kroenke,…
Continue Reading Companies scramble to protect their workers from India’s Covid surge
Big banks and accounting firms do most of their business in New York, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo. But they wouldn’t be able to function…
Continue Reading Two dead after a small plane crashes into a home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, officials say
An aircraft crashed into a home late Tuesday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the police department said. Two people died in the incident, the…
Continue Reading Two dead after a plane crashed into a home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, officials say
An aircraft crashed into a home late Tuesday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the police department said. Two people died in the incident, the…
Continue Reading Two dead after an plane crashed into a home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, officials say
An aircraft crashed into a home late Tuesday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the police department said. Two people died in the incident, the…
Continue Reading An aircraft crashed into a home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, police say
An aircraft crashed into a home late Tuesday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the police department said. “Emergency personnel responded to a…
Continue Reading On board a small Ukrainian patrol boat challenging Russian naval might
Painted a camouflage patchwork of gray and green, Ukrainian coastguard Boat 23 cuts through the rolling swell of the turbulent Sea of Azov. At the…
Continue Reading A plane crashed into a home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, police say
A plane crashed into a home late Tuesday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the police department said. “Emergency personnel responded to a report of…
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Fauci to adolescents on the fence about the Covid-19 vaccine: ‘Be part of the solution’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he hopes children and teens won’t hesitate when the US Food and Drug Administration authorizes a coronavirus vaccine for…
Continue Reading Prosecutors seek ‘special master’ to review items FBI seized from Giuliani
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have asked a judge to appoint a “special master” — or independent review — for materials…
Continue Reading 7 people arrested after the mummified remains of a religious group leader were found in Colorado home
Seven people were arrested after authorities found the mummified remains of a woman who was the leader of a controversial religious group inside a…
Continue Reading At military camps in the Myanmar jungle, doctors and students learn how to fire guns
A dozen armed recruits crawl along a dusty pathway, the cicadas masking any sound of their approach towards their target, a small village in the…
Continue Reading Lady Gaga’s dog walker was tailed before shooting and robbery, court documents say
Three men charged in the shooting and robbery of Lady Gaga’s dog walker in February allegedly drove around various parts of Los Angeles looking…
Continue Reading ‘We do need to be careful’: Cindy McCain cautions Republicans as GOP considers Liz Cheney replacement
Cindy McCain, widow of longtime Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, on Tuesday warned that Republicans need to exercise caution as the party…
Continue Reading There were four attacks, including an assault with a hammer, on Asian Americans in New York over the weekend
There were at least four attacks on Asian Americans, including an assault with a hammer, in New York City over the weekend, according to the New York…
Continue Reading Ohio State offers settlements in five more sex abuse victim cases involving former school doctor Richard Strauss
Some of the alleged abuse victims of former Ohio State University doctor Richard Strauss could get more than $250,000 as part of an individual…
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Tuesday high school scores – May 4
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – High school baseball and softball…
Continue Reading A timeline of Bill and Melinda Gates’ relationship
Bill and Melinda Gates announced the end of their 27-year relationship Monday, shocking the business and philanthropic worlds. “After a great…
Continue Reading DeSantis schedules January special election to fill Alcee Hastings’ seat
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced that a special election to replace Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings, who died last month, will take…
Continue Reading House Democrat introduces bill to release COINTELPRO files on surveillance of Black Panthers and Fred Hampton
A Democratic lawmaker on Tuesday introduced a bill that would require the government to release its decades-old records from an FBI-run covert…
Continue Reading France threatens to cut electricity to British island in post-Brexit fisheries dispute
France is “ready” to cut electricity to the British island of Jersey — just off the French coast — should the United Kingdom…
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Hillcrest slips past Shelley in 4A District 6 play-in game
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest edged Shelley 2-1 to open the 4A District 6 baseball tournament on Tuesday. CJ Chastain struck out nine in five…
Continue Reading Ethereum’s 27-year-old creator is now a billionaire
Vitalik Buterin, a 27-year-old Russian-Canadian programmer, created ethereum in 2013 when he was 19. The cryptocurrency launched in 2015, and now…
Continue Reading States ready plans to vaccinate 12-to-15-year-olds against Covid-19
President Joe Biden said his administration is “ready to move immediately” if and when the US Food and Drug Administration authorizes the…
Continue Reading Woman arrested at Atlanta airport for smuggling cocaine in shoes
A 21-year-old woman was arrested at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport for attempting to smuggle three pounds of cocaine hidden…
Continue Reading The desperate families still torn apart by Covid rules
When the European Union recently announced that vaccinated Americans will be allowed to enter the EU this summer, many US travelers celebrated, eager…
Continue Reading Asian Americans are buying guns in the wake of recent attacks, but community leaders say that’s not the way to prevent hate crimes
Some Asian Americans are buying guns for the first time as attacks fuel fear across the nation, but advocates say firearms are not the solution.…
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If the US doesn’t reach 80% immunity, the nation could see another winter surge of coronavirus, says vaccine expert
As health experts point to the challenges the nation faces in reaching herd immunity, some are warning of the danger of not getting there: another…
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Idaho lawmakers want say in spending future US relief money
Idaho lawmakers concerned they could be left out again in spending what could be another billion dollars in federal coronavirus rescue money…
Continue Reading Man charged with setting fire to a historic Catholic church in Southern California
A man has been charged with setting on fire a historic Catholic church in Southern California last summer, prosecutors said Tuesday. The San Gabriel…
Continue Reading Gun background checks soared in April
Editor’s note: This story and headline have been corrected. An earlier version overstated the number of gun sales that have been recorded in…
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Shoshone Falls to be illuminated after dark in May
Shoshone Falls was recently rated by Forbes as the top bucket list destination for Idaho.…
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Mo’ Bettahs coming to Ammon
Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food is bringing the sights, sounds and taste of the islands to eastern…
Continue Reading What it’s like to be a black police officer, navigating two turbulent worlds
Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn knows he plays a key role in changing the culture of policing and how communities perceive officers. It’s a…
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Anti-trans bill in America
After becoming the first state in the nation to pass a law to ban transgender women and girls from playing on female sports teams, dozens of other…
Continue Reading Derek Chauvin’s attorney files motion for new trial
An attorney for Derek Chauvin filed a motion for a new trial on Tuesday. The former Minneapolis police officer was convicted on April 20 of second…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: More than 500K vaccinated, 209 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 504,388 people are fully vaccinated Tuesday. 209 new COVID-19 cases were also…
Continue Reading Pentagon tracking out-of-control Chinese rocket that could reenter Earth’s atmosphere
The Pentagon has said it is tracking a large Chinese rocket that is out of control and set to reenter Earth’s atmosphere this weekend, raising…
Continue Reading Two men charged after nearly 24 pounds of heroin are seized at bus terminal
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV, KSMO) — Two men who were traveling through Kansas…
Continue Reading Government watchdog set to examine Pentagon’s handling of UFOs
The Department of Defense’s watchdog is set to examine how the Pentagon has handled reports of UFOs, which the department refers to as…
Continue Reading Krispy Kreme files IPO paperwork
Krispy Kreme is preparing to go public. The doughnut company said on Tuesday that it has confidentially filed paperwork related to a public offering…
Continue Reading Residents ask why tornado sirens did not alert them
Click here for updates on this story DOUGLAS COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — With severe weather making its way through north…
Continue Reading Special agents comb more than 3,000 hotel rooms for quarantine violators
Click here for updates on this story O’AHU, Hawaii (KITV) — On Friday, special agents with the attorney…
Continue Reading Epic Games and Apple spar over consoles and walled gardens on opening day of trial
Epic Games and Apple kicked off their high-profile trial on Monday, beginning a legal battle that is expected to run for at least two weeks and has…
Continue Reading Sergeant says child abuse was underreported during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Throughout the pandemic, parents have voiced concerns…
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Spotty thunderstorms Tuesday evening, Frost Advisory for Wednesday AM
An area of low pressure in Montana and associated cold front is driving in a few showers and thunderstorms for Tuesday evening. We’ll see cold…
Continue Reading NBA player Sterling Brown’s $750,000 settlement approved after 2018 incident where he was tased by police
NBA player Sterling Brown’s $750,000 settlement was approved Tuesday by the City of Milwaukee Common Council following a lawsuit stemming from…
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Will Smith to get fit for YouTube series
Will Smith is getting serious about his health and will document his journey for YouTube. In the upcoming tentatively titled series “Best Shape…
Continue Reading Businesses speak out as Texas Republicans push voting restrictions
Business groups and voting rights organizations are attempting to apply public pressure on Texas Republicans as lawmakers gear up to finalize bills…
Continue Reading Belgian farmer moves border with France by mistake
A major diplomatic incident has been avoided in Europe after a Belgian farmer accidentally moved the border with France, making his home country…
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IFPD and bomb squad responds to suspicious device
Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a residence in the area of St. Clair Road and 1st Street for a report of a suspicious item the caller…
Continue Reading Thousands of motorcycle riders get their bikes blessed for the season
Click here for updates on this story OAK CREEK, Wisconsin (The Journal Times) — For many motorcycle riders, getting…
Continue Reading Biden sets goal of administering at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot to 70% of US adult population by July 4
President Joe Biden on Tuesday set a new goal of administering at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose to 70% of the US adult population and having 160…
Continue Reading A connecting flight in Qatar. A wee-hours Uber ride from KC. Kenya runner wins Lincoln Marathon after interesting journey
Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — Alex Ekesa ran a 26.2-mile race Sunday,…
Continue Reading Why some vaccinated people won’t go maskless — even outdoors
Texas resident Robert Soto can’t wait to visit his favorite karaoke spots in Austin. He says he’ll be wearing his mask when he belts out…
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Idaho Gives reaches $2 million
As of May 4, Idaho Gives has raised more than $2 million for the week-long campaign.…
Continue Reading Biden says his ‘hope and expectation’ is to meet Putin on upcoming Europe trip
President Joe Biden said Tuesday it is his “hope and expectation” to meet with his Russian counterpart during a planned visit to Europe…
Continue Reading Man arrested after falling through ceiling during standoff with police
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Authorities in Wisconsin say a standoff ended after a man who…
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Gov. Little awards grants supporting community development
Governor Brad Little announced 22 Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Rural Community Investment Fund (RCIF) awards will be…
Continue Reading As car companies pledge to go all-electric in coming years, designs are getting more stylish
Click here for updates on this story TEXAS (KTVT) — On a recent sunny Saturday, a local car show was buzzing. Nearly…
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Utah woman missing for 5 months found living in tent
A Utah woman who disappeared in November was discovered alive Sunday in a tent at a campsite near Provo, Utah County officials…
Continue Reading Conan O’Brien ends his long run in late night next month
An era in late night television is coming to an end next month. “Conan,” Conan O’Brien’s show on TBS, will end its run on…
Continue Reading Biden’s plan to fight domestic terror will mark shift from Trump
The Biden administration will release its highly anticipated national strategy for fighting domestic terrorists in the coming weeks, the White House…
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Group asks US to cut funding to Idaho over wolf-killing bill
A conservation group is asking the U.S. government to cut off millions of dollars to Idaho that is used to improve wildlife habitat and outdoor…
Continue Reading Stevie Wonder Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Stevie Wonder, singer, songwriter, producer and activist. Personal Birth date: May 13, 1950 Birth place: Saginaw,…
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Idaho House tries again to limit governor’s emergency powers
Three pieces of legislation intended to curb the authority of an Idaho governor during declared emergencies passed the House on…
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Police say 3 dead, several injured in 7-car crash in Idaho
Three people have died and several people were injured in a seven-car crash on a highway in Idaho over the weekend, authorities…
Continue Reading Boy hopes to give the homeless 3,000 blessing bags
Click here for updates on this story FISHERS, Indiana (WISH) — A 10-year-old boy from Fishers is on a mission to help…
Continue Reading Justice Department preps plea deals for rioters from viral video of cops trapped in Capitol tunnel
The Justice Department is preparing to offer guilty plea deals to four Capitol rioters who are accused of trapping police in a tunnel and attacking…
Continue Reading Ethereum is leaving bitcoin in the crypto dust
Hunter S. Thompson once wrote, “There is nothing in the world more helpless and irresponsible and depraved than a man in the depths of an ether…
Continue Reading Asian woman bashed in head with hammer near Times Square
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — The NYPD wants your help finding whoever attacked an Asian woman…
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Anyone can use this powerful facial-recognition tool — and that’s a problem
You probably haven’t seen PimEyes, a mysterious facial-recognition search engine, but it may have spotted you. If you upload a picture of your…
Continue Reading Disturbing video of Florida school principal paddling young girl
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — There is a disturbing video of a school principal in Clewiston…
Continue Reading Boston barber back on the job after freak accident, open-heart surgery
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WJZ) — It’s tough to get an appointment with Steve Silva. “Pretty…
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Liz Cheney is playing a different game
Liz Cheney is striking a nerve. Over and over again. Purposefully and with force. Donald Trump sends an email saying the election was stolen, and…
Continue Reading Pfizer to seek authorization for COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 2 to 11 in September
Pfizer expects to file for full US Food and Drug Administration approval for its COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 16 to 85 this month, and will seek…
Continue Reading These people have gone all-in on boat life. Here’s how they did it
Imagine casting off most of your worldly possessions to live on a sailboat you bought on the Internet — perhaps without even seeing it, or…
Continue Reading Baltimore City fire says units were sent out less than minute after getting call
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Fire Chief Niles R. Ford addressed allegations…
Continue Reading American factories are desperate for workers. It’s a $1 trillion problem
Demand for goods is skyrocketing as the US economy reopens from the pandemic. But there’s a big problem: American factories can’t find…
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