2021 Scenic River Classic ready to race again Saturday
The Scenic River Classic, Idaho Falls’ oldest race event, is ready to run again Saturday, June 12. …
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Chubbuck Days Parade and Festival returns
After being canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Chubbuck Days Parade and Festival is…
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King pigeons are ‘not savvy,’ experts say in plea against releasing rescued birds into the wild
Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KGO) — Spend time at Oakland Animal Services, you expect to…
Continue Reading Christmas in the Park combines old classics, pandemic favorites in 2021 display
Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, California (KGO) — Believe it or not, some people are already talking…
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Idaho to get $30 million to reduce COVID-19 health disparities
Idaho was awarded $30.7 million in federal coronavirus relief funds Wednesday to address health disparities during the coronavirus pandemic.…
Continue Reading This waitress paints masterpieces to display at diner
Click here for updates on this story BURLINGTON, New Jersey (WPVI) — Karen Parker has been serving food and smiles to…
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Citing grouse, judge halts Montana, Wyoming drilling plans
A judge has halted plans for oil and gas drilling on vast areas of Wyoming and Montana, citing concerns about a sagebrush-dwelling bird.…
Continue Reading Mom, son train together to become firefighters
Click here for updates on this story SMYRNA, Delaware (WPVI) — In today’s “Morning Moms,” we are…
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Movies in the Park kicks off Friday
The family-friendly Movies in the Park event is back.…
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Biden says US to buy and donate half-billion doses of Pfizer’s Covid vaccine: ‘We know the tragedy. We also know the path to recovery’
President Joe Biden announced Thursday evening that the United States plans to donate 500 million Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses globally as part of…
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An 18-year-old and her baby in Texas are found safe after alleged kidnapping
An 18-year-old and her baby who were kidnapped in Texas have been found safe, Corpus Christi police said Thursday. An Amber Alert and a Clear Alert…
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READ: The new Atlantic Charter signed by Joe Biden and Boris Johnson
President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday signed a new Atlantic Charter meant to reflect the shifting threats facing…
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CDC warns about spike in RSV cases across South
A common cold virus called respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is spreading across the South, causing an unusual wave of late spring disease, the US…
Continue Reading 2 dead after shooting at a Publix in Florida. The shooter is also dead
Two people were shot and killed inside a Publix in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office. The shooter…
Continue Reading Newly discovered planet could have water clouds
Scientists have discovered an exoplanet located 90 light-years from Earth with an intriguing atmosphere — one that could contain water clouds.…
Continue Reading Courier says he was racially profiled by homeowner
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A bike courier delivering medication says he was racially…
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Jeffrey Toobin is back at CNN eight months after exposing himself on Zoom
Jeffrey Toobin returned to CNN as the network’s chief legal analyst on Thursday, eight months after he exposed himself during a Zoom call with…
Continue Reading Macron announces end of France’s anti-terror Operation Barkhane in Africa’s Sahel region
France is to end its years-long anti-terror mission targeting Islamists in the Sahel region of West Africa, French President Emmanuel Macron…
Continue Reading Bear spotted in subdivision
Click here for updates on this story MONROE COUNTY, Illinois (KMOV) — A bear has been spotted in a Metro East…
Continue Reading Hackers breach Electronic Arts, stealing game source code and tools
Hackers have broken into the systems of Electronic Arts, one of the world’s biggest video game publishers, and stolen source code used in…
Continue Reading Gym that lost members to BLM & Pride flags gets support from Miami Heat
Click here for updates on this story FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WFOR) — When CrossFit Immersion in Coral Springs hoisted…
Continue Reading 18-yo gets ticket for driving 128 mph on his birthday
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO COUNTY, California (KOVR) — A birthday boy will probably remember this…
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What we know about the COVID-19 Delta variant first found in India
A coronavirus variant first detected in India in February has now gone global, popping up in dozens of countries and raising fears that the strain…
Continue Reading Seven-foot alligator wanders into post office through automatic doors
Click here for updates on this story SPRING HILL, Florida (WFOR) — An early morning visitor to a Florida post office…
Continue Reading Uncovering the origins of the virus that sparked a pandemic
Unlocking the mysteries of the exact origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19 and launched a global pandemic in March 2020, has become…
Continue Reading California appeals judge’s ruling that overturned state’s ban on assault-style weapons
California is appealing a federal judge’s ruling last week that overturned the state’s longtime ban on assault-style weapons, California…
Continue Reading Nail company has historic ties to early America
Click here for updates on this story MANSFIELD, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Did you know one of the oldest nail companies…
Continue Reading Artist creates cartoon to honor police K-9 Kitt
Click here for updates on this story BRAINTREE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Minnesota-based cartoon artist John Rasmussen is…
Continue Reading Virginia governor signs probation overhaul bill with support of rapper and activist Meek Mill
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed a probation overhaul bill into law on Thursday, approving the state’s latest progressive criminal justice…
Continue Reading 4 cop placed on leave after video that show beating surfaces
Click here for updates on this story GLENDALE, California (KCAL KCBS) — After a video provided to CBS2/KCAL9 by a…
Continue Reading Visible patrols, sobriety checkpoint scheduled after business owners reach ‘breaking point’ and demand action
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Claudia Towles is one of 37 Fells Point business owners…
Continue Reading This online marketplace wants New Yorkers to ditch Amazon and shop local
New York’s local businesses were hit hard by the pandemic, so one Israeli immigrant, now a Brooklyn resident, created an online marketplace to…
Continue Reading US surgeon general warns unvaccinated people are at risk from a potentially more dangerous Covid-19 variant
As a renewed sense of optimism sweeps the US this summer with lower reported Covid-19 cases, the US surgeon general has issued a warning for those…
Continue Reading Missouri GOP Rep. Vicky Hartzler launches Senate run echoing Trump
Missouri Republican Rep. Vicky Hartzler launched her Senate campaign in a video Thursday, echoing former president Donald Trump’s slogan to…
Continue Reading Homeowners want something done about dangerous curve
Click here for updates on this story ROWLETT, Texas (KTVT) — Some North Texas homeowners are demanding action over a…
Continue Reading How US cities are preparing for a potentially bloody summer of gun violence
An unrelenting surge in gun violence and murder is gripping American cities even before the habitual summer spike in crime, leaving police brass from…
Continue Reading Explosive thrown through bedroom window of 3-yo
Click here for updates on this story EVANSTON, Illinois (WBBM) — An Evanston mother returned to her home on Wednesday,…
Continue Reading Prices are surging. Here’s what is getting more expensive
By now, you probably know that everything is getting more expensive. From furniture, to used cars, to uncooked beef roasts, consumer prices have…
Continue Reading Senate confirms Zahid Quraishi as first Muslim American federal judge in US history
The Senate on Thursday voted to confirm Zahid Quraishi to be a US District Judge for the District of New Jersey, making him the first Muslim American…
Continue Reading Officer helps deliver baby in family bathroom
Click here for updates on this story SILVERHILL, Alabama (WALA) — Baby Genesis Johnson has already made her mark, with…
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2 national bands to perform at Teton County Fair Kickoff Concert
The 2021 Teton County Fair will look a lot more like normal this year with the return of live music at the Fair Kickoff…
Continue Reading Boy honors fallen deputy with one-mile run
Click here for updates on this story BALDWIN COUNTY, AL (WALA) — A 12-year-old Florida boy honored fallen Baldwin…
Continue Reading 11-year-old girl shot and killed in an alleged gang-related incident in South Carolina
An 11-year-old girl was shot and killed and another was injured during an incident Wednesday night in Lexington County, South Carolina, according to…
Continue Reading How AMC and GameStop became Reddit faves
You’ve probably heard of the FAANG stocks: Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google owner Alphabet. But it’s the BANG stocks of Reddit…
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Problems continue at East Fork of Rock Creek in Power County
Damage and waste on Idaho Endowment Land at the East Fork of Rock Creek was discovered after Memorial weekend.…
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As some doses approach expiration, FDA extends shelf life for Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration authorized an extension of the shelf life of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, the company said in a…
Continue Reading ‘Treated like guniea pigs’: Nurses protest over vaccination requirement
A Houston hospital is sued after demanding all staff be vaccinated, as debate grows over vaccination requirements for workers, customers, and…
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Ed Humpherys discusses his platform for governor
Idaho Gubernatorial Candidate Ed Humpherys is making his way around eastern Idaho to discuss his platform for…
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D91 to have late start Fridays
Idaho Falls School District 91 will be moving to late start Fridays in the fall.…
Continue Reading El Chapo’s wife pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking charges
The wife of Mexican drug boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman pleaded guilty Thursday to drug trafficking and money laundering charges related…
Continue Reading Jeff Bezos is going to space for 11 minutes. Here’s how risky that is
Jeff Bezos can have anything. He could circle the globe in a private jet or sail it forever in a fleet of megayachts. He could afford to buy a the…
Continue Reading Ex-employees accuse BrewDog of creating a ‘culture of fear’
BrewDog, one of the biggest UK craft beer producers, has apologized after dozens of former employees accused the company of fostering a…
Continue Reading President aims to use vaccine donation to rally the world’s democracies
President Joe Biden’s announced Thursday evening that the United States plans to donate 500 million Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses globally as…
Continue Reading Board finalizing recomendation to decriminalize some marijuana possession
Click here for updates on this story Gwinnett, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — The board created earlier this year to…
Continue Reading A Wisconsin couple couldn’t fly their Pride flag, so they lit up their home like a rainbow
Memo Fachino and his husband, Lance Mier, have flown a Pride flag in front of their Wisconsin home for five years. It’s a symbol of inclusion,…
Continue Reading More officers around high school day after innocent student grazed by bullet from shootout
Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Extra police officers have been assigned to patrol a north…
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Funding available for Wyoming sage grouse conservation
Funding is available to support projects benefiting sage grouse and their habitats.…
Continue Reading Pence eyes his political future as he tries to make peace with Trump
Six months after their relationship deteriorated in the midst of an insurrection at the US Capitol, Donald Trump and Mike Pence appear to be on the…
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Hospitals still seeing COVID-19 patients, despite lower numbers
Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center are still seeing COVID patients, as cases continue to…
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Idaho Falls firefighters are asking for your help filling the boot this weekend
After the Fill the Boot campaign was canceled last year due to the pandemic, Idaho Falls Fire Department firefighters are asking for help with not…
Continue Reading Man who allegedly fatally shot 10-year-old New York boy is charged with murder
Jovan Young, 29, who authorities say fatally shot 10-year-old Justin Wallace, has been charged with murder, according to a news release from the…
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How to make the perfect cup of British tea
In June 2020, the people of Britain put their differences aside to condemn a brazen act of aggression against their country. An American expat known…
Continue Reading Paul McCartney Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of musician Paul McCartney, former member of the Beatles. Personal Birth date: June 18, 1942 Birth place: Liverpool,…
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Here’s a look into the life of musician and songwriter Bruce Springsteen. Personal Birth date: September 23, 1949 Birth place: Freehold, New…
Continue Reading 70-year-old getting PhD threatened with eviction after enrolling in online class
Click here for updates on this story THE WOODLANDS, Texas (KTRK) — Betty Harper met an ABC13 crew at her front door on…
Continue Reading Jeff Bezos will be one of the first humans his company sends to space. Here’s how risky that really is
Jeff Bezos can have anything. He could circle the globe in a private jet or sail it forever in a fleet of megayachts. He could afford to buy a the…
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Dog ejected from vehicle in Idaho crash found herding sheep
A dog who vanished for two days after being ejected from a vehicle during a car accident has been found apparently doing the job it was bred to do…
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Washington’s ‘joints for jabs’ vaccine program falling flat
Washington’s new “joints for jabs” vaccination incentive program is off to a rough…
Continue Reading US hopes to agree that ambassadors can return to Moscow and Washington at Biden-Putin summit
President Joe Biden plans to address the strained US-Russia diplomatic relationship when he meets President Vladimir Putin next week with the hope…
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2 die in underground vehicle accident at Montana metals mine
Two employees have died in an underground accident at the Stillwater palladium and platinum mine in southcentral Montana.…
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Montana crews likely to help fight fires in other states
A historic drought in the southwest will likely mean Montana firefighters will be asked to help out in neighboring states and smoke from out-of-state…
Continue Reading Elementary staff celebrate end of year with fire dance
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — It has been a trying school year for students…
Continue ReadingSkipping a trip to the grocery store may lead to fewer junk food purchases
Eating healthier may be as simple as not going to the grocery store, one study revealed. Participants who ordered their groceries online spent less…
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Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash near Swan Valley
A 83-year-old motorcyclist was hospitalized after a crash on US 26 at milepost 358, east of Swan Valley Wednesday around 8:33…
Continue Reading Moderna seeks FDA authorization for COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 12 to 17
Moderna has filed with the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 12 to 17,…
Continue Reading Helicopter pilot files gender discrimination lawsuit against Orange County Fire Authority
Click here for updates on this story ORANGE COUNTY, California (KABC) — The Orange County Fire Authority’s first…
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Idaho Falls man dies after crash
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho Falls Fire responded to a crash Wednesday just before 6 p.m. near 105th N. and 25th E. …
Continue Reading Mauling of Yorkie leads to calls for city to regulate pets at homeless camps
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A Los Angeles man is criticizing the city’s failure to…
Continue Reading Pastor says church’s message on pride that drew anger was misinterpreted
Click here for updates on this story DAVIS, California (KOVR) — A church’s message meant to inspire was triggering…
Continue Reading Join the jump rope craze and burn more calories than jogging
As the pandemic locked people out of gyms and kept many in their homes, Lauren Flymen picked up a jump rope for the first time as an adult. Flymen,…
Continue Reading Goldman Sachs orders employees to report vaccination status
Goldman Sachs is requiring its US employees to divulge to the company whether they’ve been vaccinated. The Wall Street bank told workers in a…
Continue Reading Video shows uniformed officer kick man in face during apparent arrest
Click here for updates on this story GLENDALE, California (KCAL/KCBS) — A rough arrest at a Glendale mall was caught on…
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Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova reaches maiden grand slam final after defeating Tamara Zidanšek at French Open
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova reached her first grand slam final with a 7-5 6-3 victory against Tamara Zidanšek at the French Open. With all four…
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Jensen’s Grove continues to have low water levels
The heat of summer is now officially upon us, but that has not translated into everything being ready for public use.…
Continue Reading Key inflation measure rises at fastest pace since 1992
Consumer prices roared higher last month, rising at their fastest pace in decades. Inflation rose 5% in the 12-months ending in May, the Bureau of…
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House Democrats are prepping 5 antitrust bills to take on Big Tech
House Democrats are preparing five bills to weaken Big Tech’s grip on the economy, in what could amount to Congress’s biggest challenge…
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2 released from hospital, 1 still hospitalized after ISP car hit on I-15
The crash that injured three people Wednesday on Interstate 15, including an Idaho State Police Trooper, remains under…
Continue Reading Boris and Biden: A diplomatic odd couple faces pressure to define the US-UK relationship
In style and in substance, President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson are two very different men leading two countries whose…
Continue Reading Guard members at 144th Fighter Wing grieve for airman killed in crash
Click here for updates on this story FRESNO, CA (KFSN) — It’s been a difficult few years for the 144th Fighter…
Continue Reading Bus attacker ‘took my sense of pride,’ victim says
Click here for updates on this story FRESNO, Ca (KFSN) — A difficult defendant made his way into court Wednesday…
Continue Reading ‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse lights up the sky
A “ring of fire” solar eclipse appeared in the sky Thursday as the moon partially blocked out the sun. It was visible in many parts of…
Continue Reading See ‘ring of fire’ eclipse light up the sky
People in the Northern Hemisphere were able to watch as the moon partially blocked out the sun to create a “ring of fire” solar eclipse. CNN’s…
Continue Reading Fire crews begin containing ‘Gold Fire’ near Millerton Lake
Click here for updates on this story FRESNO COUNTY, CA (KFSN) — CAL FIRE crews are working overnight to fully contain a…
Continue Reading U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development allocates $17 million for affordable housing in Georgia
As Georgians work to get back to normal following the pandemic, many in metro Atlanta are experiencing another obstacle: the lack of affordable…
Continue Reading Can indoor concerts ever be safe again?
Employees are headed back into the office, children are going to summer camp. The post-pandemic daily routine may soon look like 2019. But what about…
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Gusty southwesterly winds from a solid cold front through the morning will create some blustery conditions today, with 15-30 mph wind. Gusts could…
Continue Reading They were denied diplomas and blocked from crossing the stage for how they celebrated graduation
Devarius Peters wanted to celebrate graduation day wearing a pair of Black leather Alexander McQueen shoes. Ashley Saucedo and Ever Lopez, both…
Continue Reading Critics say schools policed ‘Black joy’ and ethnic pride when graduates were blocked from crossing stages
Devarius Peters wanted to celebrate graduation day wearing a pair of Black leather Alexander McQueen shoes. Ashley Saucedo and Ever Lopez, both…
Continue Reading Mohamed ElBaradei Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Mohamed ElBaradei, former director general of the IAEA and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Personal Birth date: June 17, 1942…
Continue Reading Statue of Liberty Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the Statue of Liberty. Facts The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from the people of France to commemorate…
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