New book suggests Birx wanted Trump to lose presidential election
A new book written by one of President Joe Biden’s top coronavirus advisers suggests Dr. Deborah Birx hoped former President Donald Trump would…
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Overnight violence brings the number of mass shootings in the US this year to 267
As the nation marks the fifth anniversary of the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday, it has a staggering and grim new…
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Biden causes sighs of relief among world leaders even as G7 divisions linger
When President Donald Trump used his elbows at international summits, it was to throw them — on trade, on Russia and, once, to help remove the…
Continue Reading How Orlando’s LGBTQ Latino community is healing and mobilizing five years after the Pulse massacre
Joél Junior Morales was at Pulse the week before a gunman killed 49 people there. Morales had moved to Orlando a few years earlier in search of his…
Continue Reading Macron says Biden is ‘part of the club’ at the G7 in leaders’ first formal meeting
US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron held their first formal in-person meeting on Saturday. The two leaders discussed a number…
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Former water polo star keeping eye on Olympic prize
Click here for updates on this story NEWPORT BEACH, California (KPTV) — Molly Glad is overjoyed to know the Beaver…
Continue Reading Sheriff’s office warns of prolific identity thief
Click here for updates on this story CLARK COUNTY, Washington (KPTV) — The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is warning…
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GM shareholders have never had it this good
Mary Barra — and GM shareholders — is about to have the best shareholder meeting of her seven-plus year tenure on Monday. At last…
Continue Reading Ambulance service suspended: ‘The community cannot assume that an ambulance will be available’
Click here for updates on this story PENROSE, Colorado (KCNC) — The Penrose Fire Department announced on Thursday that…
Continue Reading Delta passengers and crew subdue unruly passenger on Atlanta-bound flight
An unruly passenger forced a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Atlanta to land in Oklahoma City on Friday night, the airline said. Crew…
Continue Reading 1 killed, at least 8 others are wounded in a shooting in Savannah, police say
A shooting in Savannah, Georgia, on Friday killed one person and injured at least eight others, including a 2-year-old and a 13-year-old, police…
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Barbora Krejcikova beats Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in roller coaster French Open final to win first grand slam
Barbora Krejcikova won her maiden grand slam singles title, beating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1 2-6 6-4 in a roller coaster French Open final. The…
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Work resumes at night on Flat Creek
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will be resuming work on the Flat Creek bridge the week of June 13.…
Continue Reading Moscow mayor announces ‘non-working’ week to curb spread of Covid-19
The mayor of Moscow Sergey Sobyanin has asked residents in the Russian capital to stay home in the coming week, declaring it a…
Continue Reading Court documents say Yale grad student was shot multiple times at close range
Click here for updates on this story NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — An arrest warrant for a man accused in the murder…
Continue Reading Biden aims to counter China’s global infrastructure project with new G7 initiative
The United States says it will be a lead partner in a new global, climate-friendly infrastructure program with its Group of 7 partners, part of…
Continue Reading Baby raccoon stuck in sewer cover freed by firefighters
It may be the saddest yet cutest photo you see all weekend. Firefighters in Michigan rescued a baby raccoon Tuesday after it got its head stuck in a…
Continue Reading This ancient dinosaur would give today’s blue whale a run for its money
The things that fascinate us most tend to be wonders we have never seen up close. It’s our natural response to be curious, to question what it…
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Copa America moves ahead despite backlash from fans and players
The Copa America, South America’s premier football competition, due to kick off June 13 in the Brazilian capital of Brasilia, is triggering a…
Continue Reading How Trump’s tariffs haunt Kentucky’s whiskey distillers: ‘We’re still on death row’
Dozens of cases of whiskey sit on the ground floor of the James E. Pepper Distillery in Lexington, Kentucky, ready to be shipped — but, because…
Continue Reading On this day in 1967: Loving v. Virginia and interracial marriage
Editor’s note: This story was originally published for CNN on April 13, 2017. A century after the end of the Civil War, more than a dozen…
Continue Reading Nigeria’s president vows to fight militant groups and fix economy as activists call for anti-government protests
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari acknowledged Saturday the increased violence by armed groups in the northeast of the country and vowed to…
Continue Reading Check out Airstream’s first all-terrain adventure van
The maker of the iconic aluminum travel trailer is jumping into the off-road van business with the Interstate…
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Where inflation is taking a breather: Your doctor’s office
Prices are rising rapidly in every corner of the economy as it emerges from the pandemic. But some areas are bucking that trend. Medical care…
Continue Reading Five shot in Dallas, including 4-year-old girl
Dallas police are investigating a shooting that injured five people Friday, including a 4-year-old girl. Around 4:45 p.m., police responded to…
Continue Reading Cape Cod diver left with a whale of a tale after a humpback spat him out
A Cape Cod lobster diver is safe Friday, following a fluke encounter with a humpback whale that nearly made him the leviathan’s lunch. Michael…
Continue Reading Infrastructure in America needs an upgrade. Here’s how Biden’s plans would impact key areas of American life.
The nation’s infrastructure is sorely in need of repair. It recently earned a C- score from the American Society of Civil Engineers, which said…
Continue Reading At least 13 people were injured in a shooting in downtown Austin, authorities say
At least 13 people were injured early Saturday morning in a shooting in downtown Austin, Texas, officials said. Two of the people injured are in…
Continue Reading Biden and Putin not currently expected to hold joint news conference following meeting next week
President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are not currently expected to hold a joint press conference following their high-stakes…
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Covid-19 vaccination rates still lag in key areas as US continues on path to reopening
The US is reopening far and wide just in time for the summer, a sign that millions are ready to get their life back. But the loosening of…
Continue Reading For many tribal nations, the pandemic also brought an increase in population
Soon after the coronavirus began spreading in the United States, it became clear that the pandemic would hit parts of Indian Country hard. But as…
Continue Reading Biden’s preaching the benefits of democracy in Europe, but new concerns rise back home
President Joe Biden’s attempts to talk up democracy in Europe this week are facing headwinds from back home, where revelations about the…
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The woman who spent lockdown alone in the Arctic
For most of us, the pandemic has meant enforced solitude. But for others, it’s been the chance to go searching for that solitude. And where…
Continue Reading Record Store Day offers a sign of hope for businesses working on their pandemic rebound
Of all the aspects of normality Americans missed throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, physical touch has been a common theme. The touch associated with…
Continue Reading GB News launches in Britain to take on ‘woke warriors’
GB News wants to make one thing very clear: The upstart TV channel does not see itself as the British Fox News. “That is an easy, inaccurate…
Continue Reading Dog rescued after wandering through Arctic ice for more than a week
A dog has been rescued by sailors after wandering through the Arctic for more than a week, according to Russian state media. The crew of a Russian…
Continue Reading Chicago police officer charged in connection to January 6 Capitol riot
A Chicago police officer was arrested at his home Friday morning and is facing five federal misdemeanor charges in connection to the January 6 riot…
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“Foul Ball” Paul collects over 3 million baseball cards
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Baseball is a game that brings people together. For Idaho Falls resident Paul Jones, he now has a three-car garage with…
Continue Reading Alton Sterling’s children settle with city of Baton Rouge for $4.5 million
The five children of Alton Sterling have settled with the city of Baton Rouge for $4.5 million, according to a statement from their attorneys.…
Continue Reading Four people were rescued off a boat ‘teetering’ at the edge of a Texas dam, police say
When police in Austin, Texas, responded to calls about a boat at the edge of Longhorn Dam earlier this week, they found it teetering over the edge…
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FDA authorizes two batches of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses from Baltimore plant
The US Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it was authorizing for use two batches of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines —…
Continue Reading ‘Safe outdoor space’ opens at Regis University for those experiencing homelessness
Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — A new Safe Outdoor Space for people experiencing homeless is now…
Continue Reading Metallica sues insurer over losses from shows postponed due to Covid
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Metallica is suing Lloyd’s of London for allegedly…
Continue Reading With California eviction moratorium about to expire, tenants ask for relief
Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND (KPIX) — The statewide eviction moratorium is set to expire in 20 days,…
Continue Reading Federal board unanimously approves to rename 16 Texas geographic sites that included the word ‘Negro’
Sixteen Texas geographic locations with names like “Negro Creek” will no longer include the term “Negro” following a decision…
Continue Reading Elementary shooting survivors react to the overturning of California’s assault weapons ban
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — Survivors of the Cleveland Elementary School shooting in…
Continue Reading 7 high school graduates finally received their diplomas — 52 years later
A high school in Maryland held a special ceremony to finally give seven students their diplomas 52 years after they graduated. Some students from the…
Continue Reading Family of Georgia’s secretary of state was still getting death threats months after election, report says
Georgia Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, his wife, Tricia, and their family received threats of violence months after the election…
Continue Reading Justice Department requested data on 73 phone numbers and 36 email addresses from Apple
The Department of Justice sent a broad request in February 2018 to Apple as part of its investigation that collected data on members of Congress,…
Continue Reading Security officer ‘ambushed’ and killed by bank robbers in Indiana, authorities say
A security officer was shot and killed by two suspected bank robbers in Gary, Indiana, Friday afternoon, authorities said. According to the Lake…
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Pay-It-Forward Flower Giveaway on Saturday
This weekend our neighbors in Pocatello will have the chance to pay it…
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Shiny Side Up Motorcycle Safety Summit on June 19
Looking for a great way to spend your Saturday? Add the Shiny Side Up Motorcycle Safety Summit on June 19 to your…
Continue Reading Shortage of 911 dispatchers plaguing St. Louis metro, with hold times hanging in the balance
Click here for updates on this story ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Missouri (KMOV) — A nationwide shortage of 911 dispatchers is…
Continue Reading Barr pushed investigators to finish leak probes
The Justice Department’s leak investigation that targeted lawmakers was more than a year old when Attorney General William Barr took office in…
Continue Reading Meet the internet sleuths tracking down the January 6 insurrectionists
From the mob, a seemingly unidentifiable hand reaches out with a Taser, in an attack that would leave DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department asks for help filling the boot this weekend
Jimmie Hitch, with the fire department organizes the event every year, and said it’s great to be holding the event again, after it having to be…
Continue Reading Justice Department watchdog to investigate data seizure as House Democrats discuss impacts of leak probe
The Justice Department’s inspector general will investigate the department’s handling of a leak investigation into former President…
Continue Reading ‘Radiance Lost’ – High school grad publishes first novel
Click here for updates on this story DACULA, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — Although Dacula resident Richard Anthony…
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Warming Trend, Chance of showers in Central Idaho
Staying a bit breezy Friday night into this weekend, with some cloud cover entering Central Idaho communities. There’s a slight chance of some…
Continue Reading School board members in New York wanted to embrace diversity, but hecklers had other plans
Board members in a New York school district attempted to discuss a diverse curriculum and critical thinking — but it erupted into a debate…
Continue Reading This skateboarder is helping plus-size riders roll
Windows down, music up. That’s how Andy Duran describes the feeling of riding a skateboard. “Imagine your favorite song and then…
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Wildfires burn across Utah with hotter weather looming
Several wildfires were burning Friday as weather forecasts called for hotter weather in the coming days.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 118 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 118 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
Continue Reading Nevada changes from caucus to primary for presidential elections
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed a sweeping law Friday that moves its party presidential selection contest up to the first Tuesday in February in…
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Lyft has yet to disclose sexual assault incidents as cases grow
More than three years after ridehail companies Uber and Lyft first pledged to release safety reports disclosing incidents of sexual assault and abuse…
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CA: LYFT DRIVER ASSAULTED BY UNRULY PASSENGER
A Lyft driver Wednesday credited employees at a La Puente gas station for saving him from a passenger after a ride turned…
Continue Reading Senators introduce bill to improve visa program to protect Afghan interpreters who helped US
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced legislation aimed at improving the Afghan special immigrant visa (SIV) program amid a growing push from…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal in thriller to reach French Open final
Novak Djokovic dethroned Rafael Nadal in an all-time classic encounter to reach the French Open final, winning 3-6 6-3 7-6 6-2 in a match that lasted…
Continue Reading The week in 13 headlines
This week, Vice President Kamala Harris returned from her first foreign trip as President Biden departed for his first as commander-in-chief.…
Continue Reading US-Russia relations are so poor that only a summit can sort them out, Putin’s spokesman says
Russian President Vladimir Putin is going to Geneva, Switzerland, not merely to appear on the same platform as US President Joe Biden, but because…
Continue Reading Italy cruises to victory with dominant performance against Turkey in Euro 2020 opener
Italy laid down an early marker on the opening night of Euro 2020 with a dominant 3-0 victory over Turkey. Few had Roberto Mancini’s side among…
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Alicia Silverstone lets us know we’ve been saying her name wrong this whole time
Shout-out to TikTok for giving Alicia Silverstone a safe space to check us on being “Clueless” about her name. “The…
Continue Reading Suicide attempts rose among adolescent girls during pandemic, ER data suggest
The United States saw a significant rise in suspected suicide attempts among teen girls during the pandemic, a new study from the US Centers for…
Continue Reading Attorney General Garland vows to fight GOP efforts to curb voting access
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the Justice Department will aggressively fight efforts to restrict voting rights nationwide following a…
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Gonzaga to require COVID-19 vaccines for students
Gonzaga University is joining the list of schools that will require students to prove they are vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate in…
Continue Reading COVID long-hauler comes to Nashville for treatment
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A woman from Alaska is in Nashville to get treatment…
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Investigators: Salt Lake officer justified in shooting
Salt Lake County prosecutors have ruled an officer was justified in shooting a man who fired a gun at him and attacked another…
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Volunteers needed for Bunks Across America build event
The annual event is a day for communities nationwide to get together to build beds for children who don’t have beds to sleep in.…
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WHP stresses seat belt use as vehicle crash fatalities nears 40
So far this year, Wyoming has experienced 39 fatalities from motor vehicle crashes, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol.…
Continue Reading State inspector fired after groping, sexually harassing doggy daycare owner
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A State of Illinois inspector, who was caught on camera groping…
Continue Reading Two dead, multiple injuries reported after SUV hits front end of Greyhound bus in Indiana
Two people are dead after their SUV crashed into a Greyhound bus on I-65 in White County, Indiana. The SUV was traveling southbound on I-65 when it…
Continue Reading Gunman in Florida grocery store shot baby first before killing grandmother, investigator says
The gunman who opened fire in a Florida grocery store Thursday first fired one shot that killed a 1-year-old boy before struggling with the…
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Unique endowment land auction brings in a sale price of $35.2 million
Two adjacent agriculture college endowment parcels amounting to 282 acres adjacent to Caldwell’s Vallivue High School and Middle School sold Friday…
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Idaho rural-to-urban population shift continued in 2020
Idaho’s urban areas continue to see significant population growth, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s recently released city population…
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Teton County, Wyo. launches Vaxi Taxi to host pop-up vaccination clinics
The Teton County Health Department now has a mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, called Vaxi Taxi, that will host pop-up vaccination clinics around the…
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Update: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after crash near St. Anthony
US 20 between St. Anthony and Sugar City is blocked in all directions, as crews respond to a “multiple vehicle” accident south of St.…
Continue Reading Dartmouth medical school drops cheating sanctions against students
Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine has dropped all sanctions against 17 students accused of cheating on online exams this spring,…
Continue Reading Ransomware legislation under consideration as key senators request input from Biden team
The top two senators on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee called on the Biden administration on Friday to provide input on…
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Grand Teton has record visitation in May
Grand Teton National Park hosted an estimated 363,712 recreation visits in May…
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Idaho Parks and Recreation releases 2021 Idaho Trail Supporter Sticker
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) has released the second edition of its Idaho Trails Supporter…
Continue Reading Pete Buttigieg delivers infrastructure message from a bridge with a cracked steel beam
Truck driver Clifton Hughey heard talk all his life about a potential third highway bridge to cross the Mississippi River near Memphis. But with one…
Continue Reading House lawmakers introduce Big Tech bills that could break up Amazon, Google and others
Tech giants including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google could be forced to make sweeping changes to their businesses under a series of new bills…
Continue Reading 2 passengers on Celebrity Millennium cruise test positive for coronavirus
Two guests aboard the first major sea cruise hosting Americans since the pandemic halted the industry have tested positive for coronavirus in…
Continue Reading Community wishes beloved bus driver happy retirement
Click here for updates on this story MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — After 25 years of taking children to and…
Continue Reading Newsmax portrays Facebook as an enemy of conservatives. Behind the scenes, it’s spending millions on Facebook ads
If you were to judge Newsmax’s views about Facebook by what its hosts say on-air, you would probably be under the impression that the…
Continue Reading Private investigator tries to solve 12-yo mystery
Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Toni Lee Sharpless was a nurse from Chester County who was…
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1 dead after being hit by truck
Despite life saving measures by the IFPD and EMS personnel, the victim died at the…
Continue Reading Grieving family wants justice for slain man
Click here for updates on this story FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WFOR) — A South Florida family is hoping the public can…
Continue Reading Grieving family wants justice for slain man
Click here for updates on this story FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WFOR) — A South Florida family is hoping the public can…
Continue Reading FAA’s new cleaning methods at air traffic towers aim to curb flight delays
A new cleaning regimen is cutting back on flight delays as the skies grow busier this summer. But the new procedures aren’t for planes or even…
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