Nominations sought for Distinguished Under 40 award
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Under 40…
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Covid-19 or the common cold? How to tell if your child contracted Covid-19 as school starts
By Megan Marples, CNN Common colds share many symptoms of the coronavirus, so if your child becomes ill as the school year gets underway, it might be…
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By Megan Marples, CNN Common colds share many symptoms of the coronavirus, so if your child becomes ill as the school year gets underway, it might be…
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F&G seeks help to monitor for CWD, prevent it from entering Idaho
Chronic Wasting Disease is a threat to Idaho’s big game animals, and Fish and Game is asking for help to prevent it from entering the state and…
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Parents of Florida students with disabilities are taking a stand over masks. They’re suing Gov. DeSantis
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Will Hayes was supposed to start the new school year Tuesday, but instead he’s staying home because of Florida Gov.…
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‘It terrifies me’: Mother of student sues DeSantis over mask rules
Judi Hayes, the mother of a student with Down syndrome, is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his anti-mask mandate. She discusses with…
Continue Reading Call about active shooter on first full day of Tennessee high school was a hoax, sheriff says
By Gregory Lemos and Eric Levenson, CNN A report of an active shooter at a high school in northeast Tennessee on Tuesday morning led to an emergency…
Continue Reading FDA approval of the Covid-19 vaccine could mean more people will get vaccinated for an unexpected reason
By Jen Christensen, CNN Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine is currently only authorized for emergency use in the United States, but its full approval by…
Continue Reading FDA approval of the Covid-19 vaccine could mean more people will get vaccinated for an unexpected reason
By Jen Christensen, CNN Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine is currently only authorized for emergency use in the United States, but its full approval by…
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Rexburg hosts Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Rexburg on August…
Continue Reading Woman loses thousands of dollars to house rental scam
By Brian Roche Click here for updates on this story Susquehanna Valley, PA (WGAL) — In the current housing market, it…
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Major drought in Idaho could last years, water manager says
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho is facing unprecedented drought despite getting normal snow levels last winter, and water managers warn the state could…
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Liz Cheney’s Trump vote prompts new Wyoming censure effort
Some local Republican Party officials in Wyoming have announced that they will no longer recognize Liz Cheney as a party member because of her vote…
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Too many American communities are falling behind. We have a solution
Opinion by Rep. Derek Kilmer and Sen. Chris Coons for CNN Business Perspectives As our economy has changed in recent years, communities have been…
Continue Reading Baltimore fire chief responds to union’s accusations on slow response times, staffing
By Kai Reed Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, MD (WBAL) — The Baltimore City Fire Department is so…
Continue Reading Vicente Fernández fue hospitalizado tras sufrir una caída, dice un médico cercano al cantante
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — El cantante mexicano Vicente Fernández fue sometido a una cirugía en el cuello luego de ser hospitalizado el…
Continue Reading Vicente Fernández está “grave” pero “estable”, dice en su cuenta de Instagram
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — El cantante mexicano Vicente Fernández, quien permanece hospitalizado en Guadalajara, México después de…
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NSA IG reviewing allegations the agency ‘improperly targeted’ communications of US news media
By Katie Bo Williams, CNN The National Security Agency’s inspector general on Tuesday announced that it is reviewing “recent allegations…
Continue Reading Remote work made life easier for many people with disabilities. They want the option to stay
By Neelam Bohra and AJ Willingham, CNN Gabe Moses prefers to work his eight-hour shift for a call center while lying on his stomach, resting on a…
Continue Reading Robinhood investors may have the last laugh after lackluster IPO
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Robinhood’s Wall Street debut was tepid, just like Facebook’s initial public offering more than nine…
Continue Reading Robinhood investors may have the last laugh after lackluster IPO
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Robinhood’s Wall Street debut was tepid, just like Facebook’s initial public offering more than nine…
Continue Reading Un agente de bienes raíces negro estaba mostrando una casa a un padre e hijo negros y todos fueron esposados por la policía de Michigan
Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — Un agente de bienes raíces negro estaba mostrando una casa a un hombre negro y a su hijo de 15 años en un…
Continue Reading Officials show measures in place to keep students safe during hot practices
By Sabrina Bates Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (KOCO) — The first day of school also means the…
Continue Reading Cuomo’s lieutenant governor walks fine line as boss’s political future is in doubt
By Veronica Stracqualursi and Mark Morales, CNN In March, when New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was facing intense public pressure from fellow Democrats to…
Continue Reading White House seeks to reassure Democrats anxious over inflation concerns in Biden’s agenda
By John Harwood A top economic aide to President Joe Biden moved to reassure moderate Democratic that the new $3.5 trillion budget bill would not…
Continue Reading Former Central Park Five prosecutor can sue Netflix for defamation, judge rules
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business A federal judge ruled on Monday that Linda Fairstein — a former prosecutor who was part of the Manhattan District…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest detects 10 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected ten (10) new fires since the last fire summary dated August…
Continue Reading Virginia Giuffre presenta una demanda contra el príncipe Andrés alegando abuso sexual
olivertapia (CNN) — Virginia Roberts Giuffre presentó una demanda contra el príncipe Andrés por presunto abuso sexual, según documentos de…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest rescinds most closures
The Salmon-Challis National Forest is rescinding all area, trail, and road closure orders in association with the Mud Lick…
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Mud Lick Fire reaches 59% containment
The lightning caused Mud Lick Fire that started on July 8 held at 20,643 acres Monday and completion increased to…
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Portneuf River cleanup set for Saturday
The Portneuf River is set to get its annual bath Saturday, August…
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10 Idahoans to receive Medal of Honor
Ten Idahoans will be awarded the Idaho Medal of Honor during a ceremony next week at the Idaho Capitol.…
Continue Reading Dominion Voting Systems sues Newsmax and One America News for ‘barrage of lies’ targeting the company
By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business Dominion Voting Systems, a technology company that was targeted with disinformation by former President Donald Trump…
Continue Reading Dominion Voting Systems sues Newsmax and OAN
Dominion Voting Systems filed a lawsuit against Newsmax and One America News Network for spreading lies about their company in the wake of the 2020…
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Chucky Thompson, famed hip hop Bad Boy producer, dead at 53
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Chucky Thompson, a producer for Bad Boy who worked with some of the biggest names in hip hop and R & B including…
Continue Reading Boozy Mountain Dew is coming in 3 flavors
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business The newest entrant into the spiked seltzer wars is … Mountain Dew. The PepsiCo-owned soft drink is partnering…
Continue Reading Here are the 19 Republican senators who voted for the bipartisan infrastructure bill
By Ali Zaslav, Clare Foran, Morgan Rimmer and Kristin Wilson, CNN The US Senate passed a historic, sweeping $1.2 trillion bipartisan package on…
Continue Reading Historic African American school being moved to Faust Historic Village
By STEPHANIE BAUMER, DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (KMOV) — The…
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Crash blocked I-15 lanes near Downey
Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of Interstate 15 at milepost 31, near Downey Monday around 4 p.m.…
Continue Reading ‘Unhealthy’ air quality hits Albuquerque from California
By John Cardinale Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KOAT) — Waking up on Sunday morning hazy…
Continue Reading Doctors concerned as number of children sick with COVID-19 rises in Kansas City
By Kelly Eckerman Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Mo (KMBC) — The number of children sick with…
Continue Reading Científicos del clima ya aportaron su granito de arena, ahora la presión está sobre los líderes mundiales
Mariana Toro (CNN) — Los científicos han advertido durante décadas que estábamos cambiando el clima de una manera que tendría impactos…
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1 injured in house fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to the 800 block of Dalmation Drive for a report of a structure…
Continue Reading ‘This is the Titanic, we’re going down’: Couple rescued from sinking car
By Michelle Bandur Click here for updates on this story Omaha, Nebraska (KETV) — The City calls this area between Jones…
Continue Reading Inflation wiped out America’s pay raises
By Tami Luhby, CNN Business Companies big and small are raising wages to attract workers and hold onto employees as the economy revs back into gear.…
Continue Reading Want a more flexible work schedule? Here’s how to ask for it
By Kathryn Vasel, CNN Business With some companies still trying to figure out exactly how often their employees will need to be in the office, one…
Continue Reading This is a first: The US has 10 million job openings
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business It’s a hallmark sign of this strange pandemic labor market: America had a record 10.1 million jobs available in…
Continue Reading This is a first: The US has 10 million job openings
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business It’s a hallmark sign of this strange pandemic labor market: America had a record 10.1 million jobs available in…
Continue Reading Florida podría retener los salarios de los funcionarios que promulguen órdenes de uso de mascarilla en las escuelas, dijo la oficina del gobernador
Mariana Toro [cnn-podcat episodeguid=136cb8b0-20ac-4f04-9c62-ad7f00f2d2ff] (CNN) — En una medida que intensificó la lucha del gobernador de…
Continue Reading Driver impaled after slamming into back of 18-wheeler parked on side of SH-225
By Jeff Ehling Click here for updates on this story DEER PARK, TX (KTRK) — A gruesome traffic accident early Tuesday…
Continue Reading New dad shot 6 times outside Kroger after witnessing domestic dispute
By Brooke Taylor Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, TX (KTRK) — Joel Valdez is lucky to be alive after he…
Continue Reading Warrant: Granddaughter found covered in blood when police arrived at Enfield murder scene
By WFSB STAFF Click here for updates on this story ENFIELD, CT (WFSB) — A woman arrested in connection with a double…
Continue Reading Dog runs away from home, hoping to find owner at work
By ROB POLANSKY Click here for updates on this story DEEP RIVER, CT (WFSB) — A dog named Indy ran away from home to…
Continue Reading Meet the Florida coach who fought hard to beat Covid and now has a message for anyone who hasn’t gotten the vaccine
By Rosa Flores and John Couwels, CNN As Terry Greear looked at his selfie — showing him with an oxygen mask on his first night at the hospital…
Continue Reading Some Philadelphia restaurants will soon require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to dine indoors
By Jaclyn Lee Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, PA (WPVI) — Dining in Philadelphia is evolving yet…
Continue Reading Man bashes neighbor’s door with crowbar, allegedly over parking dispute
By Maggie Kent Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, PA (WPVI) — Philadelphia police are now investigating…
Continue Reading Moths, flies, mosquitoes, oh my! Arizonans complain of insect invasion
By FRANKIE MCLISTER Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX, AZ (KTVK, KPHO) — On Arizona’s Weather…
Continue Reading Florida governor’s office says state could withhold salaries of officials who enact school mask mandates
By Rebekah Riess and Steve Almasy, CNN In a move that escalated Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ fight over mask mandates, the governor’s…
Continue Reading Republican disagrees with Ron DeSantis’ handling of Covid-19
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) says that he disagrees with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ taking a top down approach in handling the Covid-19 pandemic, saying…
Continue Reading 4-year old tests positive for Covid after first day of pre-school
By JASON BARRY Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX, AZ (KTVK, KPHO) — Four-year old Joriah Winn was pretty…
Continue Reading Thai man arrested after Swiss tourist is killed in Phuket
By Kocha Olarn and Rob Picheta, CNN Police in Thailand have arrested a 27-year-old man who they say confessed to killing a Swiss tourist on the…
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Mother and daughter planning long-awaited reunion after Canadian border reopens
By FOX 12 STAFF, AUDREY WEIL Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — On Monday, Canada opened its…
Continue Reading Rihanna: The pop star turned humanitarian (2018)
Rihanna is a Grammy award winning artist and fashion designer who is also known for her humanitarian…
Continue Reading Rihanna wants you to know she smells really good
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Way to sell that Fenty Beauty perfume, Rihanna! The singer and newly designated billionaire shared a video montage Monday…
Continue Reading Dodgers ballgirl helps tackle fan who ran onto field
By ABC7.com staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, CA (KABC) — Yes the Dodgers and Angels were…
Continue Reading Keizer officers cleared in shooting, suspect indicted
By FOX 12 STAFF Click here for updates on this story KEIZER, OR (KPTV) — A Marion County grand jury unanimously found…
Continue Reading High School students raise $21K for homeless family
By Marc Cota-Robles Click here for updates on this story LYNWOOD, CA (KABC) — A group of high school students in…
Continue Reading ‘The Bachelorette’ finale ends with an engagement for Katie Thurston
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Katie Thurston found a happy ending on the finale of “The Bachelorette.” After a fight with Greg Grippo and…
Continue Reading ‘I Am Legend’ screenwriter reacts to vaccine conspiracy theories, pointing out the plot is fiction
By Scottie Andrew, CNN The post-apocalyptic thriller “I Am Legend” is bubbling up in conversation among the vaccine-hesitant crowd,…
Continue Reading ‘What If…?’ brings infinite possibilities to the Marvel multi-verse on Disney+
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “What If…?” might be the most Marvel Comics thing that Marvel Studios has done, translating the…
Continue Reading US Open Tennis Tournament Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the US Open Tennis Tournament. It is held annually at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center…
Continue Reading ‘Fantasy Island’ boards the plane for another reboot
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Like “Charlie’s Angels,” “Fantasy Island” is one of those old Aaron Spelling series that…
Continue Reading Neighbors in shock after arson
By REBECCA CARDENAS Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Monday, investigators were piecing…
Continue Reading Police hunt for shooters after gunfire for memorial to slain toddler
By Gerry May Click here for updates on this story MINDEN, LA (KTBS) — A Minden Police Department investigator was back…
Continue Reading Depression and anxiety symptoms have doubled among youth during pandemic: study
By Anthony Vasquez-Peddie, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — The…
Continue Reading Prescott assistant police chief fired, says he’ll sue for wrongful termination
By JULIE PARR, KTBS TV Click here for updates on this story PRESCOTT, AR (KTBS) — The termination of an assistant…
Continue Reading Medieval Finnish grave that puzzled researchers for decades may have held ‘high status’ non-binary person: study
By Ben Cousins, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — Researchers in…
Continue Reading Martial arts expert weighs in on woman attacked at gas station
By SHELBY MYERS Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, ALA. (WALA) — A terrifying attack caught on camera at a…
Continue Reading Nashville fencing instructor arrested for inappropriate relations with a minor
By ALEX HEIDER Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Metro Police arrested the owner and head…
Continue Reading International Space Station Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the International Space Station (ISS), a spacecraft built by a partnership of 16 nations: United…
Continue Reading Michigan Education Association supports vaccines and masks
By TREVOR SOCHOCKI, ANNA MUCKENFUSS Click here for updates on this story Michigan, USA (WNEM) — Back to school means…
Continue Reading Newborn has COVID-19 antibodies because mom was vaccinated while pregnant
By STEPHANIE BAUMER, DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — A new mom is…
Continue Reading Magic Johnson Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of entrepreneur, philanthropist and NBA Hall of Fame point guard Magic Johnson. Personal Birth…
Continue Reading Shiawassee County Attorney resigns from position
By ANNA MUCKENFUSS Click here for updates on this story Shiawassee County, MI (WNEM) — Ryan Painter, the Shiawassee…
Continue Reading UPDATE: Felony charges dismissed against Cobb Co. student with autism
By CIARA CUMMINGS Click here for updates on this story COBB COUNTY, Ga. (WGCL) — Felony charges against a 12-year-old…
Continue Reading Illinois fall high school sports practices begin amid indoor mask mandate for athletes
By KIM ST. ONGE Click here for updates on this story Illinois, USA (KMOV) — Illinois high schools resumed athletic…
Continue Reading Quentin Tarantino vowed never to give money to his mom and stuck to that
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Quentin Tarantino has a message to parents: Watch how you talk to your kids. During an appearance on “The…
Continue Reading AMC is playing to the Reddit crowd
By Hanna Ziady, CNN Business If there was ever any doubt that individual investors are a powerful new force on Wall Street, AMC Entertainment CEO…
Continue Reading CDC adds seven destinations to ‘very high’ Covid-19 travel risk list
By Marnie Hunter, CNN France and Iceland are among seven destinations added on Monday to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s…
Continue Reading CONSUMER WATCH: DELTA VARIANT IMPACTING TRAVEL PLANS
Canada reopened its border Monday, as the CDC adds 16 countries to its very high COVID-19 risk level. Should you change or cancel upcoming trips?…
Continue Reading Amazon will pay up to $1,000 in damages for dangerous items sold on its site
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Amazon is changing its complaint process for returns and will pay customers up to $1,000 for products sold by…
Continue Reading Amazon will pay up to $1,000 in damages for dangerous items sold on its site
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Amazon is changing its complaint process for returns and will pay customers up to $1,000 for products sold by…
Continue Reading World’s smallest known baby at birth, who weighed 7.5 ounces, leaves hospital
By Rob Picheta, CNN A baby born weighing just 212 grams (7.5 ounces) — about as heavy as a softball or an apple — has left hospital after…
Continue Reading SoftBank’s CEO went big on China. Now he’s pulling back
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son is cutting back on new investments in China as the country’s private sector continues…
Continue Reading Detenciones, deserciones y exilios: ¿qué está pasando en el Belarús de Lukashenko?
Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — En medio de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020, la atleta bielorrusa Kristina Timanovskaya desertó a…
Continue Reading Meaningful ways individuals can put pressure on corporations to solve the climate crisis
By Rachel Ramirez and Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business The climate crisis is accelerating at unprecedented pace, according to a new United Nations…
Continue Reading Meaningful ways individuals can put pressure on corporations to solve the climate crisis
By Rachel Ramirez and Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business The climate crisis is accelerating at unprecedented pace, according to a new United Nations…
Continue Reading Alex Trebek’s likely ‘Jeopardy!’ successor defends himself on allegations he mistreated colleagues
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business Mike Richards, who is in line to become the new host of “Jeopardy!,” is defending himself against…
Continue Reading Guinea confirms West Africa’s first case of rare, Ebola-like Marburg virus disease
By Stephanie Busari, CNN A patient with the rare, but highly infectious Marburg virus disease has died in Guinea, according to a World Health…
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