Simone Biles wins record seventh national women’s all-around title
USA Gymnastics star and world champion Simone Biles took home her record seventh national women’s all-around title at the US Gymnastics…
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US oil hits $70 for the first time in nearly three years
US oil prices hit $70 a barrel on Sunday for the first time in nearly three years. While prices have since backed off a little from that milestone…
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Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul box for 8 rounds in exhibition pay-per-view fight
Floyd Mayweather says “he had fun” exchanging blows with Logan Paul during their eight-round exhibition match Sunday. “I had fun…
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‘Pose’ tackles inequity in the AIDS fight in an emotional series finale
Anger and activism, life and death, and finally hope defined the third and final season of FX’s “Pose,” the Ryan Murphy-produced…
Continue Reading At least 20 killed in train crash in southern Pakistan
At least 20 passengers were killed and several others injured after a train collision in southern Pakistan Monday morning, local time. The Sir Syed…
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Video appears to show Oregon state Rep. Mike Nearman explaining how to get inside state Capitol building
Oregon state Rep. Mike Nearman, a Republican who is accused of allowing protesters into the closed state Capitol building while lawmakers were…
Continue Reading ‘The Mod Squad’ actor Clarence Williams III dies at 82
Clarence Williams III, who played Linc Hayes in “The Mod Squad,” died at his home in Los Angeles after battling colon cancer, his manager…
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COVID-19 cases fall, but unvaccinated children are a ‘vulnerable host’ for coronavirus, doctor says
Americans are getting a breath of fresh air as they enjoy the warmer weather and celebrate reopenings from the pandemic. But as more adults get…
Continue Reading Chinese women were already discriminated in the workplace. A three-child policy might make things worse
When Janice Zhang went job hunting in March, at every interview the 33-year-old was asked the same question: Was she married yet? Zhang works in…
Continue Reading Rep. Mo Brooks served with lawsuit related to his role in Capitol insurrection
Alabama GOP Rep. Mo Brooks was served with a lawsuit filed by California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell seeking to hold him partially accountable for…
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Man sent to hospital after motorcycle accident
The motorcycle driver was not wearing a helmet and was injured in the crash. Kerry Hammon with the Idaho Falls Fire Department says the 40-year-old…
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Senate sergeant-at-arms says cyber threat, not another insurrection, keeps her up at night
Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Karen Gibson, the chief law enforcement officer of the Senate, says the threat of a cyber attack on the US Capitol, not…
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In rural Georgia, a door-to-door push to get neighbors vaccinated against Covid-19
If it were the fall, this group of volunteers — folders in hand, walking shoes on their feet — would be knocking on doors to get out the…
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A Dry and Calmer Monday Ahead of a Rainy Week
OVERNIGHT: The wind is expected to die down as we head into the night with winds sticking between 5-15 mph. Temperatures should be similar to last…
Continue Reading Roger Federer withdraws from French Open over knee concerns
Roger Federer has withdrawn from the French Open as he seeks to protect his knee following two operations in 2020. “After discussions with my…
Continue Reading Serena Williams stunned by Elena Rybakina at French Open
Serena Williams was surprisingly beaten by Elena Rybakina in two sets as the 39-year-old American exited the French Open at the last-16 stage on…
Continue Reading Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Max Verstappen suffers tire blow out as Sergio Perez claims win
Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez experienced wildly different emotions in a dramatic Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday. Verstappen had…
Continue Reading Miller says he has ‘confidence’ Catholic Church would abide by subpoena of residential school archives
Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA, Ont. (CTV Network) — Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says he has…
Continue Reading Rare procedure to treat pancreatitis creates ‘super liver’ by transplanting pancreatic cells
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Amid a rise in people developing a painful…
Continue Reading Harris safely returns to air base after plane has ‘technical issue’ while departing for first foreign trip
Vice President Kamala Harris, who was en route to Latin America on Sunday, safely returned to Joint Base Andrews after her plane had a…
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Here’s what to expect at Apple’s WWDC this week
Revamped MacBooks. Updated iMessage features. An overhaul of the iPad operating system. These are among the announcements Apple may make this week…
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Here’s what happened on D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion ever undertaken
D-Day — the military term for the first day of the Normandy landings — was the largest amphibious invasion ever undertaken and laid the…
Continue Reading Cannes Film Festival Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the Cannes Film Festival, held every year in Cannes, France. July 6-17, 2021 – Postponed from May, the 74th Cannes Film…
Continue Reading Indianapolis 500 Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the Indianapolis 500, known as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” May 30, 2021 – Helio Castroneves wins the…
Continue Reading 2 wildfires in Arizona force evacuations and burn tens of thousands of acres
Two wildfires burning Sunday in the hills and mountains of eastern Arizona have scorched more than 60,000 acres and prompted evacuation orders for…
Continue Reading More than 600 earthquakes have shaken the California-Mexico border since Saturday — the largest registering 5.3
More than 600 small earthquakes have been recorded this weekend in a rural area near the Salton Sea in Southern California, with the largest having a…
Continue Reading Trump endorses Ted Budd in North Carolina Senate GOP primary
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed Rep. Ted Budd’s campaign for Senate in North Carolina, making the surprise announcement just…
Continue Reading Mississippi GOP governor: State abortion law ‘a vehicle’ for Supreme Court to revisit Roe v. Wade
Mississippi’s Republican governor said Sunday that the Supreme Court’s recent decision to take up a challenge to a restrictive abortion…
Continue Reading ‘Hero rat’ Magawa retires after five years spent sniffing out landmines in Cambodia
Magawa the “hero rat,” whose work sniffing out landmines in Cambodia won him a medal for life-saving bravery, is retiring after a…
Continue Reading Biden stays mum on state abortion laws with major test ahead for Roe
As more Republican-led states pass abortion bans with the easing of the Covid-19 pandemic, a heated debate has returned to center stage with abortion…
Continue Reading Jen Psaki: I can’t let the briefing room become ‘a forum for propaganda’
The White House press briefing room will return to 100% capacity on Monday after 15 months of social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic. It…
Continue Reading Lisa Banes, ‘Gone Girl’ actress, severely injured in hit-and-run in New York City
Lisa Banes, the actress known for her roles in “Gone Girl” and “Cocktail,” was severely injured Friday evening when she was…
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IDOC walkaway back in custody
The Treasure Valley Community Reentry Center resident who walked away from his job Saturday is back in…
Continue Reading A Florida school board is renaming middle and high schools honoring Confederate leaders
A school board in Florida has voted to rename six of its schools named after Confederate leaders after community members demanded the change. After…
Continue Reading Lisa Banes, ‘Gone Girl’ actress, injured in hit-and-run in New York City
Lisa Banes, the actress known for her roles in “Gone Girl” and “Cocktail,” was severely injured Friday evening when she was…
Continue Reading Manchin says he’ll vote against For the People Act and digs in against eliminating filibuster
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on Sunday defended his decision to vote against a sweeping voting rights bill and reiterated his opposition to gutting…
Continue Reading The CDC’s COVID-19 vaccination card, annotated
Nearly 170 million people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the United States — which means the same amount have been handed a version…
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Drake Bell pleads not guilty to attempted endangering of children
Actor Drake Bell, best known for starring in the Nickelodeon sitcom “Drake & Josh,” has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of…
Continue Reading Justice Department treats journalists like drug gangs, New York Times reporter says
Journalists may be relieved — for now — that the Biden administration is changing the Justice Department’s policy that allowed prosecutors…
Continue Reading Two women turn miles into donations to local nonprofits
Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — Katie King and Kelcey Buck found the…
Continue Reading On the anniversary of D-Day, a Rock Island man remembers his father, a World War II veteran
Click here for updates on this story ROCK ISLAND, Illinois (Quad-City Times) — Pieces of history cover almost every…
Continue Reading Euro 2020: Football’s coming home, but taking a knee divides England fans
Twenty five years ago, when England hosted Euro 1996, the nation was in thrall to a team that reached the European Championship’s semifinals…
Continue Reading Hawaii Community Correctional Center was under lockdown after inmates started a disturbance in a housing module
Click here for updates on this story HAWAII COUNTY, Hawaii (KITV) — Hawaii Community Correctional Center was under…
Continue Reading Man looking for shark teeth in a Florida river survives an alligator bite to his head
A diver searching for prehistoric shark teeth in Florida’s Myakka River is recovering after an alligator bit him on the back of his head.…
Continue Reading St. Louis man is so frustrated with potholes he’s filling them in himself
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A St. Louis man has taken it upon himself to fix his…
Continue Reading Meghan and Prince Harry welcome second child
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has given birth to a daughter, the second child for her and Prince Harry, a spokesperson for the Sussexes told CNN.…
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Marshall Public Library summer reading program starts June 7
The Marshall Public Library (MPL) is giving you a good reason to bury your head in a bunch of good books this…
Continue Reading Microsoft removed ‘Tank Man’ images on Tiananmen Square’s anniversary
Microsoft blocked images and videos around the world of “Tank Man,” the unidentified protester during China’s brutal crackdown on…
Continue Reading Energy secretary says adversaries have capability of shutting down US power grid
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Sunday warned in stark terms that the US power grid is vulnerable to attacks. Asked By CNN’s Jake Tapper…
Continue Reading Attackers kill 88 people in northwestern Nigeria
Attackers killed 88 people in Nigeria’s Kebbi state on Thursday, spurring its governor to pledge a bigger deployment of security forces on…
Continue Reading Dozens of tourists fined after police seize 200 pounds of sand and shells taken from Sardinia’s beaches
Italian police have seized more than 200 pounds of sand, stones and shells stolen from the beaches of Sardinia last year, dishing out fines to dozens…
Continue Reading Families cool off at state parks during first heat wave of the year
Click here for updates on this story MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut (WFSB) — Even with much of the state in the nineties,…
Continue Reading Floyd Mayweather will box YouTuber Logan Paul. Here’s how you can watch
Retired boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. will return to the ring in a “super exhibition” against YouTuber Logan Paul at the Hard Rock…
Continue Reading Child accidentally shoots himself in convenience store parking lot
Click here for updates on this story BELTON, Missouri (KCTV) — The Belton Police Department is investigating after a…
Continue Reading Christening ceremony held for the future USS Canberra
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Austal USA hosted the christening ceremony for the future…
Continue Reading Plan ahead: Walmart will not be open this Thanksgiving
It’s only June, but Walmart already has plans for Thanksgiving. They don’t involve you. The world’s largest retailer announced that…
Continue Reading Wisconsin governor officially announces re-election campaign
Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Gov. Tony Evers made it official, announcing his…
Continue Reading More than 200 firefighters battle massive recycling yard fire in Phoenix
More than 200 firefighters were battling a fire Saturday at a Phoenix recycling yard that drew the largest response in the history of the…
Continue Reading Why Kamala Harris is heading to Guatemala and Mexico
Kamala Harris leaves for Latin America on Sunday under intense political pressure to stem the flow of migrants to the US, with lots of people asking…
Continue Reading A year after slashing staff, airlines are getting ready for a hiring binge
The latest sign of air travel returning to normal is the two words being repeated at most of the nation’s major airlines: Help wanted. The…
Continue Reading Essential Quality wins the Belmont Stakes
Essential Quality, trained by Brad Cox and ridden by jockey Luis Saez, won the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday at Belmont Park in…
Continue Reading Golfer Jon Rahm forced to withdraw from Memorial Tournament after positive Covid-19 test
Spanish golfer Jon Rahm was withdrawn from the Memorial Tournament Saturday after testing positive for Covid-19, the PGA Tour announced. Rahm was…
Continue Reading Drones shot down over Iraqi airbase housing US troops and coalition forces
Two drones were shot down over an Iraqi airbase housing US troops and Iraqi and coalition forces on Sunday, the Iraqi military said in a statement.…
Continue Reading Why Wall Street fears a global tax deal
Looking to fund big spending projects at home, the United States has an ambitious pitch for countries around the world: It’s time to overhaul…
Continue Reading Kentucky Derby Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the Kentucky Derby. The Derby is traditionally run on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.…
Continue Reading At least 8 injured in New Orleans shooting, police say
At least eight people were injured in a New Orleans shooting early Sunday morning, the city’s police department said in a tweet. The victims…
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Roger Federer: ‘I don’t know if I am going to play,’ says Swiss star as he ponders French Open withdrawal
After playing into the early hours of Sunday in a match that lasted over three hours, Roger Federer says he may not continue playing in the French…
Continue Reading Some US hospitals mark first time being COVID-free. Others still see surge of patients
Dr. Raul Magadia and his team all gathered in the basement of their Anniston, Alabama, hospital last month for a big announcement he was preparing to…
Continue Reading Warning of ‘dire’ consequences, progressive groups plan pressure campaigns on Senate Democrats to pass federal voting laws
Progressive and voting rights groups say they plan to ratchet up pressure on Democrats in the Senate in coming weeks to do whatever it takes to pass…
Continue Reading Booking a cruise from the US this summer? Here’s what you need to know
There’s hope on the horizon for travelers who’ve been waiting to set sail on a cruise from the United States. A handful of sailings from…
Continue Reading Trump dwells on 2020 during North Carolina event aimed at helping Republicans in 2022
Former President Donald Trump dashed the hopes of Republicans on Saturday who spent the weeks leading up to his public reemergence encouraging him to…
Continue Reading Juggling a pro golf career when you’re a Mom
Arms and hips not in sync? Struggling with your game? Try carrying an unborn child while you plot your way around the course. Twenty years ago, this…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases fall to new lows in the US. But unvaccinated children are a ‘vulnerable host’ for the virus, expert says
Americans are finally getting a breath of fresh air, as this summer is beginning to look like a time for not only soaking in the sun but also…
Continue Reading First, they marched. Now, they run: Activists seek political power months after the murder of George Floyd
Dontaye Carter pauses to think what he would want George Floyd to know. He takes a long breath before growing emotional as he lists what he wishes he…
Continue Reading A federal judge ruled three years ago Crosley Green’s murder conviction couldn’t stand. Green still isn’t free
Crosley Green believes he’s free. He’s not. There are serious doubts about his 1990 murder conviction, which a federal court vacated in…
Continue Reading First, they marched. Now, they run: Activists seek political power months after the murder of George Floyd Story
Dontaye Carter pauses to think what he would want George Floyd to know. He takes a long breath before growing emotional as he lists what he wishes he…
Continue Reading Nevada passes law that bans racially discriminatory school mascots and ‘sundown sirens’
The state of Nevada is banning “racially discriminatory” school mascots after legislation was signed into law on Friday, as well as…
Continue Reading Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows pushed DOJ to investigate baseless election fraud claims
Mark Meadows, former President Donald Trump‘s White House chief of staff, pushed the Department of Justice in his boss’ last weeks in…
Continue Reading Protesters gather for second night in Minneapolis after law enforcement kills suspect
Protesters gathered for a second straight night in Minneapolis’ Uptown area late Friday and early Saturday over the killing of a suspect by law…
Continue Reading Kemp booed and Raffensperger censured at Georgia GOP convention
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp was booed and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was censured at the Georgia GOP convention Saturday, demonstrating former…
Continue Reading Federal judge overturns California’s ban on assault weapons and likens AR-15 to Swiss Army knife
A federal judge overturned California’s longtime ban on assault weapons on Friday in a ruling that likened the AR-15 to a Swiss Army knife.…
Continue Reading Royal Caribbean ships are set to set sail again in July
Royal Caribbean International announced Friday that six of its ships will sail from major US ports in Florida and Texas beginning in July. Vaccines…
Continue Reading Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez backs Maya Wiley for New York City mayor
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed civil rights lawyer Maya Wiley on Saturday in the race for New York City mayor, a sign of growing…
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FDA approves diabetes drug to help people keep the pounds off
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an injectable diabetes drug for long-term weight control. “This under-the-skin injection is…
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Windy and Sunny Sunday Ahead
OVERNIGHT: We have a wind advisory in effect just east of Idaho Falls until 9pm tonight. Most places are currently seeing sustained winds of 20-30…
Continue Reading The slowing COVID-19 vaccination rate is worrying experts. Here’s what some states are doing to change the trend
As the US may miss a vaccination goal set by President Joe Biden for July 4, officials are warning against complacency and states are ramping up…
Continue Reading Private equity group buying medical products company Medline for $30 billion
A group of private equity firms, including Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group and Hellman & Friedman, is buying medical supply maker and distributor…
Continue Reading These new Crocs are sprouting light-up mushrooms
Just when we thought Crocs could not get any weirder, a new version of the foam clog features a psychedelic design complete with light-up mushrooms.…
Continue Reading Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Logan Paul: Boxing’s bastardization continues apace
It’s hard to tell whether it’s pantomime or a canny marketing ploy as the YouTuber fighter’s brother steals the undefeated…
Continue Reading Biden’s Justice Department says it will no longer seize reporters’ records for leak investigations
The Justice Department on Saturday said it will no longer seize reporters’ records in leak investigations, a notable policy shift on the heels…
Continue Reading New York Times: Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows pushed DOJ to investigate baseless election fraud claims
Mark Meadows, former President Donald Trump‘s White House chief of staff, pushed the Department of Justice in his boss’ last days in…
Continue Reading More than 150 earthquakes shook the California-Mexico border, with the largest registering 5.3
Over 150 small earthquakes have been recorded Saturday in a rural area near the Salton Sea in Southern California, with the largest having a…
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Wildland firefighters finish training
On Friday, they got hands-on experience by participating in a wildland fire simulation. The students practiced digging fireline at Ryder Park, which…
Continue Reading A Florida dad threw his infant at a deputy after a high-speed chase, sheriff’s office says
A Florida man faces aggravated child abuse and other charges after hurling his infant at a deputy near the end of a high-speed chase, the Indian…
Continue Reading Fisher-Price baby soothers and gliders recalled after four infant deaths
Fisher-Price has recalled models of its baby soothers and gliders after the deaths of four infants who were reportedly left on their backs…
Continue Reading Delta variant heightens urgency for second doses to stop spread, scientists say
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Some experts call the novel coronavirus delta…
Continue Reading Donating vaccines before Canadians can be vaccinated could be politically risky, experts say
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Canada’s global reputation is at stake experts…
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40 years ago, the first cases of AIDS were reported in the US
On June 5, 1981, a curious report appeared in the Center for Disease Control’s weekly public health digest: Five young, gay men across Los…
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AAA warns about dangers of hot cars
In 2019, 53 children died in vehicular heatstroke deaths. From 1998-2020, a total of 882 children…
Continue Reading Grandmother fights to get boy away from attacking dog
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A grandmother intervened Wednesday when a…
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