Hot and hazy into the weekend
Conditions remain pretty calm throughout the area tonight. Mostly clear skies are expected throughout the night with no rain chances. Temperatures…
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LA Clippers re-sign injured superstar Kawhi Leonard
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard is staying in Los Angeles after the Clippers re-signed their free-agent superstar.…
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Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti to run for second term
Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti is looking for a second term in…
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California man allegedly confesses to killing his children, refers to QAnon and Illuminati conspiracy theories
By Alexandra Meeks, Josh Campbell and Travis Caldwell, CNN A California man confessed to killing his two young children, allegedly telling an FBI…
Continue Reading California man allegedly confesses to killing his children, refers to QAnon and Illuminati conspiracy theories
By Alexandra Meeks, Josh Campbell and Travis Caldwell, CNN A California man confessed to killing his two young children, allegedly telling an FBI…
Continue Reading California man allegedly confesses to killing his children, refers to QAnon and Illuminati conspiracy theories
By Alexandra Meeks, Josh Campbell and Travis Caldwell, CNN A California man confessed to killing his two young children, allegedly telling an FBI…
Continue Reading Lo que hemos aprendido de la reapertura de las escuelas: las mascarillas funcionan
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Ahora que las escuelas comienzan las clases en todo Estados Unidos, los expertos en salud pública advierten que la…
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Official: Canadian PM Trudeau to call election for Sept 20
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — A source familiar with the plans says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce Sunday he is…
Continue Reading Britney Spears’ dad will exit conservatorship, but not yet
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears’ father has agreed to step down from the conservatorship that has…
Continue Reading Parents, physicians sue over Oklahoma mask mandate ban
By KEN MILLER Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Parents of Oklahoma schoolchildren and the Oklahoma State Medical Association are suing to…
Continue Reading Supreme Court justice won’t block college vaccine mandate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has refused to block a plan by Indiana University to require students and employees to…
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Census: Meridian, Idaho, one of 10 fastest-growing US cities
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — If Idaho is feeling growing pains, newly released data from the 2020 Census illustrates why.…
Continue Reading Raiders’ rebuilt offensive line coming together in camp
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders assistant coach Tom Cable says the team’s overhauled offensive line…
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School mask debate in Tennessee grows heated as local board requires masks in elementary schools
By Rebekah Riess and Dakin Andone, CNN Heated arguments spilled into the parking lot Tuesday night after a school board in a suburban Tennessee…
Continue Reading School mask debate in Tennessee grows heated as local board requires masks in elementary schools
By Rebekah Riess and Dakin Andone, CNN Heated arguments spilled into the parking lot Tuesday night after a school board in a suburban Tennessee…
Continue Reading Jurors find Kansas massage therapist guilty of sex crimes
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A jury found a massage therapist guilty of sex crimes against five people, including three female soccer players at the…
Continue Reading Jurors find Kansas massage therapist guilty of sex crimes
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A jury found a massage therapist guilty of sex crimes against five people, including three female soccer players at the…
Continue Reading MyPillow CEO says he was attacked at symposium
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell says he was attacked in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, The Sioux Falls Argus Leader…
Continue Reading Sheriff: Joke about ex-wife started gunfire between brothers
By James Paxson Click here for updates on this story BAY COUNTY, Michigan (WNEM) — A joke about an ex-wife’s cooking…
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TikTok disables late-night notifications for teens as part of new safety measures
By Faith Karimi, CNN TikTok won’t send younger teens late-night notifications as part of a series of child safety measures announced Thursday.…
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US to reduce personnel at embassy in Afghanistan as more cities fall to Taliban
By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood, Phil Mattingly and Ellie Kaufman, CNN The United States is withdrawing personnel from its embassy in Kabul amid…
Continue Reading US to reduce personnel at embassy in Afghanistan as more cities fall to Taliban
By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood, Phil Mattingly and Ellie Kaufman, CNN The United States is withdrawing personnel from its embassy in Kabul amid…
Continue Reading QB Daniel Jones to sit Giants preseason opener against Jets
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones is not going to play in the…
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MyPillow CEO says he was attacked at symposium
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell says he was attacked in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, The Sioux Falls Argus Leader…
Continue Reading Facebook pushes its office reopening to 2022
By Rishi Iyengar, CNN Business Facebook is the latest tech company to delay its employees’ return to the office until next year as the Delta…
Continue Reading Influential tech CEO Rebecca Enonchong detained in Cameroon
By Nimi Princewill, CNN Rebecca Enonchong, a Cameroonian tech entrepreneur, has been arrested and brought before a court in Douala, in…
Continue Reading Student climbs on second-story ledge, falls
By Curt Yeomans Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (Gwinnett Daily Post) — An Archer High School student was…
Continue Reading ¿Deberías cancelar tus planes de viaje por el covid-19? Esta es la opinión de una médica
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — A medida que los casos de covid-19 vuelven a aumentar en Estados Unidos, las tasas de infección diarias alcanzan su…
Continue Reading Browns resting Mayfield, most starters for preseason opener
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The more established, talented NFL teams have the luxury of resting their starters during the…
Continue Reading Local favorite Michele Thomson leads Women’s Scottish Open
FIFE, Scotland (AP) — Michele Thomson of Scotland shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday at Dumbarnie Links to take the first-round lead in the LPGA…
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Canal Trail offers a new option for outdoor enthusiasts
The Idaho Falls Canal Trail behind Linden Park Elementary is finished and open for…
Continue Reading Ravens’ Bateman having groin surgery, expected back in Sept
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh says rookie receiver Rashod Bateman is set to have groin surgery and should be back…
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Idaho Broadband Advisory Board announces funding awards
The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board awarded $10 million in CARES Act funding to 13 broadband projects across…
Continue Reading Moreland 2 HRs, Bassitt AL-high 12th W, A’s bop Indians 17-0
By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Mitch Moreland homered twice, Chris Bassitt posted his AL-leading 12th win and the Oakland…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Will we need vaccine passports to do fun things?
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Ready to go out on the town before summer ends? In parts of the U.S., you might…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Will we need vaccine passports to do fun things?
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Ready to go out on the town before summer ends? In parts of the U.S., you might…
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Rigby FFA members named national finalists
Rigby FFA and Rigby Middle FFA have members who qualified as finalists in the National FFA Organization Agriscience Fair, Proficiency and National…
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Florida governor deploying rapid-response team to fight Covid-19 surge
By Gregory Lemos As the Delta variant drives a surge of Covid-19 cases in Florida, a rapid-response unit will be deployed to administer monoclonal…
Continue Reading Florida governor deploying rapid-response team to fight Covid-19 surge
By Gregory Lemos As the Delta variant drives a surge of Covid-19 cases in Florida, a rapid-response unit will be deployed to administer monoclonal…
Continue Reading Couple puts out extension cord to share power after severe storms
By Kim Shine Click here for updates on this story WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — As cleanup continues across…
Continue Reading San Francisco to require vaccine proof at indoor venues
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ and DAISY NGUYEN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco will require proof of full vaccination against COVID-19…
Continue Reading Nuggets sign journeyman Jeff Green to 2-year, $10M deal
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets added experience, versatility and another 3-point shooter by signing free agent forward Jeff Green to a two-year,…
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The Nation’s Weather
The Nation’s Weather for Friday, August 13, 2021 _____ NATIONAL SUMMARY Steamy air over the Northeast will help to fuel thunderstorms from…
Continue Reading 49ers excited to see preseason debut for Trey Lance
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Coach Kyle Shanahan knows it won’t matter to the big picture how well Trey Lance plays in his exhibition debut…
Continue Reading Colorado voting officials feud over alleged security breach
By PATTY NIEBERG Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — A political feud is brewing over Colorado’s Democratic secretary of…
Continue Reading UK to send 600 troops to Kabul to help nationals leave
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s ministry of defense says it will send around 600 troops to Afghanistan on a short-term basis to help U.K. nationals…
Continue Reading Airbnb cuts 2Q loss to $68 million, COVID clouds forecast
By DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writer Airbnb says it lost $68 million in the second quarter, but that’s smaller than losses it posted in the same…
Continue Reading Jags’ Meyer noncommittal on starting QB for preseason opener
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer insists he still has an open competition at…
Continue Reading ATF nominee failed to disclose talks and events to Senate committee, including speaking on politics of agents
by Andrew Kaczynski and Drew Myers, CNN The Biden administration’s nominee to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives…
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Pac-12 says COVID-19 issues can result in forfeits in 2021
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pac-12 teams that cannot play because of COVID-19 issues will likely be forced to forfeit games this season. The conference…
Continue Reading Pac-12 says COVID-19 issues can result in forfeits in 2021
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pac-12 teams that cannot play because of COVID-19 issues will likely be forced to forfeit games this season. The conference…
Continue Reading Harper, Phillies hold off Dodgers 2-1 to avoid sweep
By KEVIN COONEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper homered, Ian Kennedy escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning and the…
Continue Reading DoorDash’s Q2 orders hit record high but revenue gains slow
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer DoorDash booked a record number of orders in the second quarter, even as its revenue growth slowed slightly from…
Continue Reading Texas senator’s 15-hour filibuster spotlights voting clash
By ACACIA CORONADO Report for America/Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas Democratic senator who spoke for more than 15 hours against GOP…
Continue Reading The bipartisan infrastructure bill takes on hot car deaths, but advocates say the effort isn’t enough
By Eric Levenson, CNN The bipartisan infrastructure bill that passed the US Senate this week would require new motor vehicles to have an alert system…
Continue Reading The bipartisan infrastructure bill takes on hot car deaths, but advocates say the effort isn’t enough
By Eric Levenson, CNN The bipartisan infrastructure bill that passed the US Senate this week would require new motor vehicles to have an alert system…
Continue Reading California high court: Inmates can’t have cannabis in prison
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California’s high court has ruled that prison inmates cannot legally possess…
Continue Reading California high court: Inmates can’t have cannabis in prison
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California’s high court has ruled that prison inmates cannot legally possess…
Continue Reading Survivors of acid attacks in Mexico unite to push for change
By MARÍA VERZA and GINNETTE RIQUELME Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Elisa Xolalpa has had three daughters and found a job she enjoys since a…
Continue Reading New study reveals deep divide in how Americans view the nation’s progress toward racial equality
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN The United States is deeply divided in how Americans view the nation’s progress toward racial equality and much of…
Continue Reading Disney swings to profit as reopened parks bolster revenue
By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer The Walt Disney Co. swung to a profit in its most recent quarter as reopened parks provided a revenue bounce.…
Continue Reading Disney swings to profit as reopened parks bolster revenue
By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer The Walt Disney Co. swung to a profit in its most recent quarter as reopened parks provided a revenue bounce.…
Continue Reading Chet Hanks, cuyos padres fueron hospitalizados con covid-19, critica las vacunas y el uso de mascarillas
Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — Chet Hanks publicó una crítica contra las vacunas y les dijo a quienes padecen por el virus que “lo…
Continue Reading LeBlanc hurt, bullpen carries load as Cards edge Pirates 7-6
By WES CROSBY Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Six St. Louis relievers combined to allow three runs in seven innings, Paul DeJong and Lars…
Continue Reading Lollapalooza mandated vaccines or a negative Covid test. Officials say there’s no sign it was a superspreader event
By Dakin Andone, CNN There is no indication two weeks after Lollapalooza that the music festival contributed to a spike in Covid-19 infections, a…
Continue Reading Belarusian authorities detain over 20 in new wave of arrests
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarusian authorities have detained over 20 people in the latest wave of arrests,…
Continue Reading Bizarre rash of bee thefts on Long Island angers local farmers and ecological group
By Carolyn Gusoff Click here for updates on this story RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (WCBS) — Long Island’s East End is abuzz with…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: 5 takeaways from the release of 2020 census data
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press The Census Bureau on Thursday issued its long-awaited portrait of how the U.S. has changed over the past decade,…
Continue Reading Little has changed in Cuba, a month after protests for freedom on the island
By CBSMiami.com Team Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, FL (WFOR) — Like any typical day in Little Havana,…
Continue Reading Tsitsipas, on birthday, tops Khachanov 6-2, 6-3 in Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrated his 23rd birthday Thursday by beating Karen Khachanov 6-2, 6-3 to advance to the National Bank Open…
Continue Reading Jury clears ex-Arkansas senator of bribery conspiracy charge
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal jury has acquitted a former Arkansas lawmaker who was accused of conspiring to bribe an ex-judge who admitted to…
Continue Reading Deguara’s return boosts Packers’ diverse group of tight ends
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers tight end Josiah Deguara says his long recovery from a torn anterior…
Continue Reading How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
The Associated Press Major U.S. stock indexes shook off a weak start and ended higher Thursday, notching another round of record highs for the…
Continue Reading Jets’ Hermanns living NFL dream after near-death staph scare
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Grant Hermanns is an undrafted rookie free agent out of Purdue who is getting…
Continue Reading Rachel Maddow is thinking about leaving MSNBC and starting her own media venture
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business Rachel Maddow, the highest-rated host on MSNBC, has held talks about leaving the cable news channel and launching her…
Continue Reading Utz Brands, Carnival fall; Sonos, Lordstown Motors rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday: Utz Brands, Carnival fall; Sonos, Lordstown Motors…
Continue Reading Mississippi county’s first Black supervisor dies at 90
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — The first Black person to have been elected to Oktibbeha County’s governing board has died. George Curry Jr. was 90.…
Continue Reading Larry Heinzerling, AP executive and bureau chief, dies at 75
By JOHN DANISZEWSKI Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former AP executive and foreign correspondent Larry Heinzerling has died after a short…
Continue Reading Dad with dementia makes large donation; son wants it returned
By Tim McNicholas Click here for updates on this story LISLE, Illinois (WBBM) — This is a cautionary tale for people…
Continue Reading Paralyzed puppy on the hunt for forever home in new wheelchair
By CBSBoston.com Staff Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, MA (WBZ) — A young Maltese puppy who was paralyzed…
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‘Respect’ spells out an earnest Aretha Franklin tribute as a showcase for Jennifer Hudson
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Earnest to a fault, “Respect” spells out a handsome tribute to Aretha Franklin, with Jennifer Hudson and her…
Continue Reading Maryland lawmakers discuss new ways to curb city crime
By Annie Rose Ramos Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, MD (WJZ) — When Angela Royster thinks about her son…
Continue Reading Canadian justice lawyer says Huawei CFO was dishonest
By JIM MORRIS Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A Canadian justice department lawyer told an extradition hearing the dishonesty…
Continue Reading Canadian justice lawyer says Huawei CFO was dishonest
By JIM MORRIS Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A Canadian justice department lawyer told an extradition hearing the dishonesty…
Continue Reading Phish and Dead & Company will require proof of vaccination or negative Covid tests for upcoming shows
By Kristina Sgueglia, CNN Rock band Phish announced mid-tour a more stringent policy Thursday requiring ticketholders for their summer and fall tour…
Continue Reading Census Bureau releases population data, starting scramble to redraw congressional lines
By Eric Bradner, CNN The Census Bureau on Thursday released the data used to draw congressional and state legislative district lines, starting a…
Continue Reading No spectators allowed at qualifying for US Open tennis
NEW YORK (AP) — Matches in qualifying rounds for the U.S. Open will be closed to spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Tennis…
Continue Reading Biden eyes tougher vaccine rules without provoking backlash
By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Even as President Joe Biden becomes more aggressive in pressuring Americans to get vaccinated, he…
Continue Reading Conservative activist lawyer sues Roger Stone for defamation
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The conservative activist lawyer that sued China for $20 trillion over the…
Continue Reading Florida CB Jaydon Hill tears knee ligament, out for season
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida cornerback and projected starter Jaydon Hill will miss the season after tearing the…
Continue Reading Group fills 5K backpacks with school supplies
By WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story MANHATTAN, New York (WABC) — A local charity is making sure…
Continue Reading In ‘Homeroom,’ an unprecedented school year caught on film
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Oakland filmmaker Peter Nicks had already made two well-regarded documentaries capturing the…
Continue Reading Bill Gates pledges $1.5 billion to climate projects in the infrastructure bill
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Business Bill Gates has pledged $1.5 billion over three years for climate change partnerships with the Department of Energy,…
Continue Reading Cabrera out of starting lineup in about-face from Tigers
BALTIMORE (AP) — Miguel Cabrera is out of the starting lineup for Detroit’s game at Baltimore, setting up the possibility that he’ll hit his…
Continue Reading Man arrested after cops find head in freezer
By Barbara Barr Click here for updates on this story LANCASTER, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — Lancaster police say a man was…
Continue Reading Mormon leaders urge members to mask up, get COVID-19 vaccine
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has renewed its prior calls to members to get a COVID-19 vaccine and to wear…
Continue Reading Biden on anti-mask ordinances: ‘This isn’t about politics — this is about keeping our children safe’
By Maegan Vazquez and Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday hit out at anti-masking protesters for politicizing the Covid-19 pandemic,…
Continue Reading Biden on anti-mask ordinances: ‘This isn’t about politics — this is about keeping our children safe’
By Maegan Vazquez and Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday hit out at anti-masking protesters for politicizing the Covid-19 pandemic,…
Continue Reading Cops say crime spree includes forklift theft
By WESH Staff Click here for updates on this story VOLUSIA COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — An Ocala man has been arrested…
Continue Reading This Virginia school board just passed an inclusive policy for transgender and gender-expansive students
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN A Virginia school board whose heated meeting in June gained national attention has voted to expand the rights of its…
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