National farm industry leaders to visit Idaho, learn about dams
National farm industry leaders are planning to visit Idaho to learn more about…
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IEA names executive director
The Idaho Education Association has hired Paul Stark as executive…
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UPS driver attacked in San Francisco describes vicious robbery attempt in exclusive interview
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A UPS driver was just doing his job when a thief swiped a…
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How the Capitol Police’s intel about potential violence on January 6 didn’t get shared
US Capitol Police’s main intelligence unit “was aware of the potential for violence” ahead of the January 6 US Capitol attack but…
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Gov. Little pushes back on Biden for undoing Trump’s progress on environmental regulations
Governor Brad Little issued the following statement Tuesday in response to an announcement by the Biden Administration…
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Chris Harrison is leaving ‘The Bachelor’ franchise for good
Chris Harrison is not getting a rose from ABC. The show’s producer and distributor Warner Horizon and ABC Entertainment confirmed to CNN…
Continue Reading NASA designs new spacesuits for next lunar mission in 2024
Humans have explored the infinite abyss beyond Earth’s atmosphere for over half a century. When astronauts explore the vast expanse of outer…
Continue Reading Cattle ranchers selling off parts of herd because of drought
Click here for updates on this story MILLERTON, Marin County (KPIX) — The seriousness of the drought can best be seen…
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Job openings in the US soar to record 9.3 million
America is hiring like never before. Job openings in the United States soared by nearly a million in April, setting a record for the most openings…
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Boeing’s latest challenge: China
The Boeing 737 Max is back in the air, and air travel is finally rebounding, helping restart orders for new planes. But Boeing is still facing a…
Continue Reading Exclusive: New audio of 2019 phone call reveals how Giuliani pressured Ukraine to investigate baseless Biden conspiracies
Never-before-heard audio, obtained exclusively by CNN, shows how former President Donald Trump’s longtime adviser Rudy Giuliani relentlessly…
Continue Reading Retired officer killed during altercation inside pizza shop
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A retired NYPD officer was killed in a double shooting in…
Continue Reading ‘Lucky to be alive’: Wisconsin man abandons water-filled boat in Chatham
Click here for updates on this story CHATHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — 54-year-old John Bialk of Wisconsin thought he had…
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Governor’s one-time property tax relief program ends
Pocatello taxpayers will soon be receiving their 2021 tax assessments, and missing from the statement will be the section showing Governor Brad…
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American Falls wins Best Tasting Water in Idaho award
The City of American Falls has claimed the 2021 title of Idaho’s best tasting drinking…
Continue Reading Man charged with video voyeurism after hidden camera found in church bathroom
Click here for updates on this story PENSACOLA, Florida (WALA) — A Florida man was arrested on a felony video voyeurism…
Continue Reading Colonial Pipeline CEO defends his handling of ransomware attack that crippled East Coast fuel supply
Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount defended his decision to shut down his company’s operations and to pay a ransom last month to criminals who…
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Yellowstone visitation on Memorial Day weekend
Yellowstone National Park-wide vehicle entries through the Memorial Day weekend showed a 50% increase over the same weekend in 2019.…
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EXCLUSIVE: Listen to the full 40-minute Rudy Giuliani phone call with a Ukrainian presidential aide
Never-before-heard audio, obtained exclusively by CNN, shows how former President Donald Trump’s longtime adviser Rudy Giuliani relentlessly…
Continue Reading Tituss Burgess reacts to co-star Ellie Kemper’s apology over involvement in controversial pageant
Tituss Burgess is offering support to his “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” co-star Ellie Kemper in the wake of her controversy. The actor took…
Continue Reading New Jersey will close its only women’s prison after repeated allegations of abuse against inmates
New Jersey’s only women’s prison will close, Gov. Phil Murphy announced this week, following the release of a scathing independent report…
Continue Reading Grape-picking robots can help replace manual labor on vineyards, UC Davis research shows
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — Grapes are California’s third-largest crop, valued at nearly…
Continue Reading 77 years after he went MIA, family learns story behind WWII soldier’s final battle
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — After nearly 80 years, the family of a WWII soldier may…
Continue Reading Key Senate Republican dour on prospects for Manchin-backed voting bill
The lone Republican working with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia on a bill to restore a key part of the landmark Voting Rights Act…
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Sharkey Fire burns near Salmon
The Salmon-Challis National Forest reports crews responded to the 1/10 acre Sharkey Fire on the Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District Monday. …
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Fatal crash south of Twin Falls
A 24-year-old Twin Falls man succumbed to his injuries after a crash…
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COVID-19 media briefing Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, June 8.…
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Idaho Falls releases Imagine IF community survey results
The City of Idaho Falls Community Development Services Department (CDS) has released the results of their recent citywide “Imagine IF” survey.…
Continue Reading Support for same-sex marriage reaches record high in US, poll shows
A record 70% of Americans support legal recognition of same-sex marriage, according to a new Gallup poll. That’s the highest level of support…
Continue Reading Mastercard Foundation and Africa CDC announce $1.3 billion vaccine initiative
The Mastercard Foundation and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will deploy $1.3 billion over the next three years as part…
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Gov. Gordon re-launches program to stimulate job creation in energy sector
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced up to $12 million of remaining CARES Act funds will be used to fund the Energy Rebound Program, which is…
Continue Reading JetTrain: The high-speed dream that never took off
It may have some of the world’s longest railroads, covering vast distances across its wide-open provinces, but one thing Canada doesn’t…
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Deep-red Idaho sees growing clash between GOP and far right
Mainstream and far-right Republicans are battling for control of the party and the state in deeply conservative Idaho.…
Continue Reading Charlottesville’s confederate statues coming down nearly four years after violent rally
In a unanimous vote late Monday night, the Charlottesville City Council voted to remove two Confederate statues from the city’s public parks,…
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Ratko Mladic, the ‘butcher of Bosnia,’ loses appeal against genocide conviction
Former Bosnian Serb army leader Ratko Mladic, nicknamed “the butcher of Bosnia,” will have to serve his life sentence after an appeal…
Continue Reading Biden to speak with GOP Sen. Capito as hopes for bipartisan infrastructure plan dim
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will speak with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, the lead Republican negotiator on infrastructure, as prospects appear to be…
Continue Reading Ratko Mladic Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Ratko Mladic, former leader of the Bosnian Serb army, sentenced to life in prison for genocide and other war crimes.…
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Birds illegally killed in Franklin County
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of four non-game birds in separate incidents near the town…
Continue Reading Longest serving teacher in school district retiring after 47 years
Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Ms. Frances “Annie” Wilson, currently the…
Continue Reading Body recovered from lake
Click here for updates on this story WINCHESTER, Connecticut (WFSB) — A body was pulled from Winchester Lake Tuesday…
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Starbucks is letting people bring in their own mugs again
Starbucks will let customers bring their own mugs to US company-owned cafes again starting on June 22. Before the pandemic, the coffee chain…
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Fort Hall captures armed robber
Fort Hall Police received an anonymous tip from a community member Wednesday on locating the vehicle matching the description of the one used in…
Continue Reading Want a job? America has a record number available
America is hiring like never before. Job openings in the United States soared by nearly a million in April, setting a record for the most openings…
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Shannen Doherty goes makeup-less and is over Hollywood beauty standards
Bye bye, Botox. Actress and cancer survivor Shannen Doherty posted a makeup free selfie over the weekend with the caption, “Watching movies…
Continue Reading Colonial Pipeline CEO on Capitol Hill after ransomware attack crippled East Coast fuel pipeline
Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount told lawmakers on Capitol Hill Tuesday it was the “right decision” to halt operations at one of the…
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Fire engulfs home on Fort Hall Reservation
The Fort Hall Fire Department responded to ’21 noname road’ 3/4 mile east of Highway 91 for a initial report of a grass fire Tuesday around 12:50…
Continue Reading Caitlyn Jenner Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Caitlyn Jenner, former Olympian and reality TV personality, and candidate for governor of California. Personal…
Continue Reading Uyghurs are being deported from Muslim countries, raising concerns about China’s growing reach
Amannisa Abdullah and her husband, Ahmad Talip, were on their way to shop for baby clothes in Dubai, when the message that changed both their lives…
Continue Reading NYC’s Madison Square Garden to reopen with mega Foo Fighters concert
The Foo Fighters are hitting the stage at Madison Square Garden later this month to kick off the iconic venue’s reopening. The event will take…
Continue Reading Democrats confront reality of narrowly split Congress as Biden’s agenda faces major obstacles
President Joe Biden’s legislative agenda faces a critical month ahead as he and congressional Democrats work to secure agreements with…
Continue Reading Goldman Sachs to clients: Don’t sweat the global minimum tax
The historic agreement from the world’s richest nations to impose a global minimum tax doesn’t pose much of a threat to Corporate…
Continue Reading Residents look to developer for flooding solutions
Click here for updates on this story STONEWALL, Louisiana (KTBS) — Most people pay big bucks to have waterfront…
Continue Reading They survived one of the worst school shootings in American history. Now they’re graduating.
They both fidget while they talk, like any teenager would when being questioned in front of multiple cameras. One jokes about her imperfect manicure.…
Continue Reading Protesters want a pipeline project shut down in Minnesota. Some damaged the site and forced workers out, the company says
Indigenous leaders and more than 1,000 protesters including actress Jane Fonda marched Monday to the Mississippi River where an Enbridge Energy oil…
Continue Reading Questions raised about pool after boy nearly drowns over the weekend
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Kansas (KCTV) — A 13-year-old Kansas City, Kansas boy is in critical…
Continue Reading COVID vaccination urged for young people after teen put on ventilator for virus
Click here for updates on this story HAYWOOD COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — COVID-19 cases are trending downward…
Continue Reading ‘We saw her just fly over the side of the mountain,’ witness to fiery crash says
Click here for updates on this story MCDOWELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Driving down a mountain can be an intense…
Continue Reading MTV Video Music Awards returning to Barclays Center
The MTV Video Music Awards are coming home. MTV announced Tuesday that the VMAs will make its official return to the Barclays Center in New York…
Continue Reading Under renovation for 13 years, progress may soon come to home
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — St. Louis County leaders say they are taking steps to getting a…
Continue Reading Heartbroken family demands accountability after police pursuit ends in crash, killing woman
Click here for updates on this story SMITHVILLE, Missouri (KMOV) — A Smithville family is calling for accountability…
Continue Reading Feds: In just four months, man cheated homebuyers out of $247,000
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — If you or someone you know are purchasing a home, you may want to…
Continue Reading Cold case of 14-year-old girl who was beaten, raped and killed, reopened 26 years later
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — The case of a 14-year-old girl beaten, raped, then shot and…
Continue Reading ‘Bachelorette’ Season 17 premieres minus Chris Harrison, and it was cat-tastic
This season of “The Bachelorette” got off to an interesting start on Monday. Katie Thurston met the men vying for her heart, but one man…
Continue Reading Bitcoin’s terrible run isn’t over yet
Bitcoin is plummeting yet again. The cryptocurrency has fallen roughly 8% over the past 24 hours, according to Coindesk, and was trading near $33,200…
Continue Reading ‘Dogs read people’ Therapy dogs give hospital workers a break and good vibes
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — We all know dogs can make people stop on a…
Continue Reading Gap’s first piece of Yeezy clothing is a $200 jacket
Gap is finally showing off a first look at its new Yeezy collection with Kanye West nearly a year after the retailer signed the rapper. The first…
Continue Reading Father accepts high school diploma on behalf of late son
Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — Family and friends of the late Donald Perry Jr.…
Continue Reading Honolulu reopens rent relief program
Click here for updates on this story Honolulu, HI (KITV) — Caitlin Sabado was on furlough from the Hilton Hawaiian…
Continue Reading ‘We turned so far right we went crazy:’ How Fox News was radicalized by its own viewers
This article is adapted from the new edition of “Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth,” which was…
Continue Reading Tommy Franks Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Tommy Franks, retired four-star Army General. Personal Birth date: June 17, 1945 Birth place: Wynnewood, Oklahoma Birth…
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How a ‘micro-practice’ can ease stress and help you sleep
Are you feeling frazzled? That’s relatable. These days, stress and anxiety are soaring across the globe. If you have a minute to spare, you can…
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MRSA Fast Facts
Here is some background information about MRSA. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria are resistant to all beta-lactam…
Continue Reading Bashar al-Assad Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Personal Birth date: September 11, 1965 Birth place: Damascus, Syria Father:…
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People with diabetes who sleep badly are at greater risk of dying prematurely, study suggests
People with diabetes who had trouble falling or staying asleep were 87% more likely to die of any cause over the next nine years than people without…
Continue Reading Why face-to-face gatherings still matter
After more than a year of meeting on Zoom every month, the members of Amy Ettinger’s book club recently tried something radical: They got…
Continue Reading El Salvador will adopt bitcoin as legal tender, president says
El Salvador could become the first country to adopt bitcoin as a legal tender, Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele announced in a video recording…
Continue Reading Cities, towns open cooling centers
Click here for updates on this story Connecticut, USA (WFSB) — As temperatures soared into the 90s and humidity added…
Continue Reading Sheriff says Deputy Bill Smith died a “true hero” while saving lives
Click here for updates on this story GULF SHORES, Alabama (WALA) — Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack…
Continue Reading Miley Cyrus performing for vaccinated Nashville residents tonight
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Miley Cyrus took to Twitter to announce she will be…
Continue Reading Murdered kitchen manager remembered for dedication, kindness
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — A downtown kitchen manager tragically killed in a shooting…
Continue Reading $1K reward offered for tips on shootings of 2 eagles in Portland
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — In the month of April, two eagles were shot in the Portland…
Continue Reading Oregon Republicans calling on Rep. Nearman to resign after new video surfaces
Click here for updates on this story SALEM, OR (KPTV) — Republicans in the Oregon House of Representatives are calling…
Continue Reading Senate report reveals new details about security failures ahead of January 6 attack but omits Trump’s role
A new Senate report reveals previously unknown details about the stunning security breakdowns ahead of the January 6 US Capitol attack, including a…
Continue Reading Muslim community reacts in horror after 4 killed in what police call ‘premeditated’ hit-and-run
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — The Muslim community reacted in horror and shock…
Continue Reading Renewed calls to cancel Canada Day in wake of residential school gravesite discovery
Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA, Ontario (CTV Network) — There are renewed calls to cancel the Canada Day…
Continue Reading Ellie Kemper apologizes for participating in controversial pageant as a teen
Actress Ellie Kemper is apologizing for her involvement in a debutante ball as a teenager that has come under recent criticism for the…
Continue Reading The stock market after-party is in Europe
US stock indices remain in record territory. But in recent weeks, they’ve been stuck in a holding pattern as investors hunt for the next big…
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How do you navigate risk in the pandemic? Top poker player tells all
Will it be a royal house or full house or maybe four of a kind? Maria Konnikova is used to thinking about risk tolerance. The…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for June 8: Covid-19, immigration, SCOTUS, Giuliani, Alzheimer’s
US investigators have recovered millions in cryptocurrency ransom they say was paid to hackers whose attack prompted last month’s Colonial…
Continue Reading Dr. Gupta: How to assess risk when going mask-free
For more than a year now, many of us have followed the standard drill: wash our hands, stay 6 feet apart, choose outdoor activities over indoors, and…
Continue Reading Expert says we need to redouble vaccination efforts to hit President’s July 4 goal
Despite signs of normalcy returning across America, from in-person graduations to maskless Memorial Day celebrations, experts warn the country needs…
Continue Reading What’s in the China competitiveness bill?
A sweeping piece of legislation countering China’s growing economic influence is expected to pass the Senate this week with bipartisan support…
Continue Reading Biden task force prepares to reunite 29 migrant families separated at border under Trump
The Biden administration is preparing to reunite 29 migrant families who were separated at the US-Mexico border under then-President Donald…
Continue Reading READ: Bipartisan Senate report investigating January 6 Capitol attack
A Senate report released Tuesday reveals previously unknown details about the stunning security breakdowns ahead of the January 6 US Capitol attack,…
Continue Reading Virginia Democrats to decide direction of party with gubernatorial nominee pick in Tuesday’s primary
Virginia Democrats will help answer a key question about the power of progressives am this timeid a Joe Biden administration on Tuesday when they…
Continue Reading New Jersey Republicans weigh loyalty to Trump in Tuesday’s gubernatorial primary
Republicans in New Jersey will choose Tuesday between an establishment-backed candidate for governor who would prefer to avoid the topic of former…
Continue Reading Florida police investigating whether 3 teens accused of a highway shooting were to blame for graduation party attack
Police are investigating whether three teens who were arrested for a shooting that left one person injured were also involved in a deadly shooting…
Continue Reading First on CNN: US recovers millions in cryptocurrency paid to Colonial Pipeline ransomware hackers
US investigators have recovered millions in cryptocurrency they say was paid in ransom to hackers whose attack prompted the shutdown of the key East…
Continue Reading Have a minute? Try a mindful breathing meditation to improve your day
Are you feeling frazzled? That’s relatable. These days, stress and anxiety are soaring across the globe. If you have a minute to spare, you can…
Continue Reading CDC study finds coronavirus vaccines lead to milder disease in rare breakthrough infections
People who have been vaccinated against coronavirus, if they do become infected, have milder COVID-19 illness than unvaccinated people, a new US…
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