A runaway penguin spent two weeks missing at sea. A typhoon may have saved her
By Nodoka Katsura and Lex Harvey, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — A runaway penguin has been found safe in Japan nearly two weeks after she first went…
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UAW’s rift with Stellantis raises fear that some US auto jobs could vanish
AP Auto Writer STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) — U.S. autoworkers warn that a dispute between their union and Stellantis over delays in reopening a…
Continue Reading Inflation’s down and the European Central Bank has cut rates, again. Next up: The Fed
AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With inflation subsiding, the European Central Bank is cutting its benchmark interest rate to prop…
Continue Reading One Tech Tip: Ever wanted to quit Elon Musk’s X platform? Here’s how you can do it
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Since Elon Musk acquired Twitter and renamed it X, a steady stream of celebrities, public figures, organizations…
Continue Reading UAW’s rift with Stellantis raises fear that some US auto jobs could vanish
AP Auto Writer STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) — U.S. autoworkers warn that a dispute between their union and Stellantis over delays in reopening a…
Continue Reading Hundreds gather on a Seattle beach to remember an American activist killed by the Israeli military
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Hundreds of people turned out at a beach in Washington for a vigil remembering Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, the 26-year-old…
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Look of the Week: Sabrina Carpenter honors Madonna in vintage Oscars gown
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Madonna was everywhere at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards in New York — and she wasn’t even there. On…
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A CEO went missing. Then his bank got a mysterious bill for $11 million
By Juliana Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A Chinese investment bank known for making some of the biggest deals in the country’s tech sector…
Continue Reading Francine’s heavy rainfall forces dramatic water rescues as even more flooding is on the horizon
By Dalia Faheid and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Francine is spreading dangerous conditions across the South Thursday after it slammed into…
Continue Reading On board a lifesaving hospital train bringing Ukraine’s wounded soldiers to safety
CNN Exclusive by Christiane Amanpour, Madalena Araújo and Ivana Kottasová, CNN. Video by Alex Platt and Mark Baron. Photos by Ivana Kottasová…
Continue Reading Tech billionaire pulls off first private spacewalk high above Earth
AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A tech billionaire popped out from a SpaceX capsule hundreds of miles above Earth and performed the…
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Where are America's safest suburbs?
SmartAsset ranked 360 suburbs of major U.S. cities from most to least safe using factors including reported rates of violent crime, property crime,…
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How to get out of a funk: Six expert tips
Rula explains how to cope when you find yourself in a…
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Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the…
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Commutes aren't created equal: How to shape your commute for your mental health
Lyft surveyed 1,400 commuters to discover what makes the perfect ride to…
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Thailand’s slumping economy is new leader Paetongtarn’s focus in her first parliamentary speech
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra,…
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Wednesday high school sports scores – September 11
Area boys and girls soccer and girls volleyball scores for Wednesday, September…
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Pac-12 to add Boise St., Fresno St., San Diego St., Colorado St. in 2026, poaching Mountain West
AP College Football Writer After being poached almost into oblivion, the Pac-12 is fighting off extinction by plucking schools from the Mountain…
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Rigby gets NFL-sized U.S. flag for Homecoming
The Rigby Trojans will unfurl Idaho’s largest American flag before its Homecoming game…
Continue Reading Pac-12 set to begin rebuild, targeting Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State, AP sources say
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pac-12 set to begin rebuild, targeting Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State, AP sources…
Continue Reading Australia strips medals from military commanders over Afghanistan war crime allegations
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Defense Minister Richard Marles says several serving and former military commanders…
Continue Reading Colorado mining town’s polluted legacy has a potential for profit, but some are wary of the risk
Associated Press LEADVILLE, Colo. (AP) — Rust-colored piles of mine waste and sun-bleached wooden derricks loom above the historic Colorado…
Continue Reading Reggie Bush was at his LA-area home when 3 male suspects attempted to break in
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former football star Reggie Bush was at his Encino home Tuesday night when three male suspects attempted to break in, the Los…
Continue Reading Pair of rare Amur tiger cubs debuting at Minnesota Zoo are raising hopes for the endangered species
Associated Press APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — A pair of rare Amur tiger cubs are making their public debut at the Minnesota Zoo, raising hopes for…
Continue Reading Could America’s divide on marijuana be coming to an end?
Associated Press The U.S. is divided when it comes to state and federal marijuana policy, but recent political developments could move the country…
Continue Reading A scenic California mountain town walloped by a blizzard is now threatened by wildfire
Associated Press RUNNING SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters battling three major wildfires in the mountains east of Los Angeles are taking…
Continue Reading Key takeaways from AP’s examination of South Korea’s split views on North Korea’s nuclear threats
Associated Press POHANG, South Korea (AP) — The Associated Press interviewed and photographed dozens of South Koreans for a detailed look at the…
Continue Reading Francine weakens and moves inland after lashing Louisiana
Associated Press MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Francine is weakening after striking Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane as it heads far inland from the…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Wall Street climbs closer to its record high
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks pulled closer to their records on Thursday following a couple reports on the economy that came in…
Continue Reading Democrats claiming Florida Senate seat is in play haven’t put money behind the effort to make it so
Associated Press BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida Democrats have been boldly proclaiming that Florida is in play for this year’s November…
Continue Reading South Koreans are starkly divided over North Korea’s nuclear threat
Associated Press POHANG, South Korea (AP) — There are two Koreas, North and South. But there’s also more than one South Korea; it’s split into…
Continue Reading 2 Black women could make Senate history on Election Day
AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has the potential for history-making this fall, with not one, but two, Black women…
Continue Reading From Chinese to Italians and beyond, maligning a culture via its foods is a longtime American habit
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It’s a practice that’s about as American as apple pie — accusing immigrant and minority communities…
Continue Reading How a traveling ‘health train’ has become an essential source of free care in South Africa
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A passenger train in South Africa has been transformed into a mobile health facility. It circulates throughout…
Continue Reading The debate opened voters’ eyes in suburban Philadelphia and Harris is getting a closer look
Associated Press BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) — The presidential debate this week was the final affront to Rosie Torres’ lifelong Republicanism. She…
Continue Reading Share of foreign-born people in the US is at its highest rate in over a century, survey says
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — The percentage of U.S. residents born outside the country reached its highest level in more than a century in 2023.…
Continue Reading In swing states, Harris touts Republican endorsements while Trump leans into incendiary rhetoric
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump launched campaign blitzes Thursday with…
Continue Reading USPS’ long-awaited new mail truck makes its debut to rave reviews from carriers
Associated Press ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The Postal Service’s new delivery vehicles aren’t going to win a beauty contest. They’re tall and…
Continue Reading Death toll climbs to 199 in Vietnam as typhoon’s aftermath brings flash floods and landslides
Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Nearly 200 people have died in Vietnam in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi and 128 are missing as flash floods…
Continue Reading Candidates can use campaign funds for child care in most states, but few do
Associated Press A growing number of states are allowing candidates for local and state office to use their campaign dollars to pay for child care…
Continue Reading Boeing machinists vote to strike after rejecting pay increases of 25% over 4 years
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Machinists at Boeing voted Thursday to go on strike, another setback for the giant aircraft maker whose reputation…
Continue Reading Abortions are down under Florida’s 6-week ban but not by as much as in other states, study says
Associated Press The number of abortions in Florida dropped after the state’s ban on them after sixth week of pregnancy took effect in May. A…
Continue Reading Most Americans don’t trust AI-powered election information: AP-NORC/USAFacts survey
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jim Duggan uses ChatGPT almost daily to draft marketing emails for his carbon removal credit business in…
Continue Reading On board a lifesaving hospital train bringing Ukraine’s wounded soldiers to safety
Exclusive by Christiane Amanpour, Madalena Araújo and Ivana Kottasová, CNN. Video by Alex Platt and Mark Baron. Photos by Ivana Kottasová Ukraine…
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US abortion rates dipped after Florida’s 6-week ban took effect, report shows
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A six-week abortion ban in Florida led to a sharp drop in the number of abortions provided in the state and…
Continue Reading Boeing faces threat of a massive strike as union members vote on a contract today
By Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — Little has gone right for Boeing over the last five years. By this time tomorrow,…
Continue Reading Sony unveils faster, more powerful PlayStation 5 Pro. And it comes with a price tag to match
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — After years of speculation and hype, Sony will be launching an upgraded version of its popular PlayStation 5…
Continue Reading Dutch adopt US war graves to harbor memories of the country’s liberation 80 years ago
Associated Press MARGRATEN, Netherlands (AP) — People ‘adopting’ fallen soldiers buried at an American war cemetery in the Netherlands are…
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Top moments from the 40th MTV Video Music Awards
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards were held on Wednesday and it was a night of female pop powerhouses, nostalgia…
Continue Reading The candidates to be Japan’s next leader include a former premier’s son and a defense expert
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan will have a new leader after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing Liberal Democratic Party holds…
Continue Reading Pope marvels at Singapore’s skyscrapers and asks that the lowest migrant workers not be forgotten
Associated Press SINGAPORE (AP) — Pope Francis on Thursday praised Singapore’s economic strength as a testament to human ingenuity but urged the…
Continue Reading Judge disqualifies Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz from running for president in Georgia
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia state court judges have disqualified presidential candidates Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz from…
Continue Reading Maricopa County’s 2-page ballots could make for long lines on Election Day
Associated Press/Report for America PHOENIX (AP) — Ballots for the vast majority of Arizona voters will be two pages long. Eight of the…
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Jon Bon Jovi helped persuade a woman to come off the ledge of a Nashville bridge, police say
CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Police in Nashville are crediting rock legend Jon Bon Jovi with coming to a woman’s aid on the…
Continue Reading Protests break out in DC following fatal police shooting of a Black ‘violence interrupter’
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Peaceful protests over the fatal police shooting of a Black “violence interrupter” in Washington, DC,…
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Congress will get increased federal security on Jan. 6 for first election certification since US Capitol attack
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — When members of Congress meet on Capitol Hill to certify the electoral votes in the 2024 presidential election,…
Continue Reading MTV VMAs 2024: See who won
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs) took place Wednesday night in New York, where Taylor Swift won the event’s…
Continue Reading Sudan accuses UAE of arming rivals and prolonging war, UAE accuses Sudan of refusing to talk peace
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Sudanese government accused the United Arab Emirates of providing weapons to its rival paramilitary…
Continue Reading Nikki Bella files for divorce two weeks after Artem Chigvintsev was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Two weeks after former “Dancing with the Stars” dancer Artem Chigvintsev was arrested on suspicion of…
Continue Reading Jon Bon Jovi helps talk woman down from ledge on Nashville bridge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jon Bon Jovi and a video production assistant persuaded a woman standing on the ledge of a…
Continue Reading Utah citizen initiatives at stake as judge weighs keeping major changes off ballots
The Associated Press A Utah judge promises to rule Thursday on striking from the November ballot a state constitutional amendment that would empower…
Continue Reading Peru’s ex-leader Alberto Fujimori dies at 86
By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Michael Rios, Stefano Pozzebon and Jimena de la Quintana, CNN (CNN) — Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori,…
Continue Reading Alberto Fujimori, a former president of Peru who was convicted of human rights abuses, dies at 86
Associated Press LIMA, Peru (AP) — Alberto Fujimori, whose decadelong presidency began with triumphs righting Peru’s economy and defeating a…
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ISP investigate a Fatal Crash in Thatcher
Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision which occurred on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM, on SH34 at E Thatcher Road, in…
Continue Reading Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson says he was surprised by latest sexual assault lawsuit
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said Wednesday he was surprised by the latest civil lawsuit levied…
Continue Reading A man accused of trying to set former co-workers on fire is charged with assault
DETROIT (AP) — Prosecutors have charged a Detroit man accused of trying to set two former co-workers on fire with multiple counts, including…
Continue Reading Brazil’s Lula pledges to finish paving road that experts say could worsen Amazon deforestation
Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is pledging to finish paving a roadway in the heart of the…
Continue Reading Norfolk Southern CEO fired for ‘consensual relationship’ with railroad’s chief legal officer
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw was fired for cause by the railroad’s board for “engaging in a…
Continue Reading Norfolk Southern fires CEO Alan Shaw for an inappropriate relationship with an employee
AP Business Writer Norfolk Southern says it has fired CEO Alan Shaw for having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. His departure ends…
Continue Reading Trump wouldn’t say whether he’d veto a national ban even as abortion remains a top election issue
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Donald Trump says he would not sign a federal abortion ban, insisting that a ban would not pass…
Continue Reading US aircraft carrier in the Middle East is heading home
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon’s rare move to keep two Navy aircraft carriers in the Middle East over the past several weeks has…
Continue Reading 67 million watched first Harris-Trump debate, blowing past Biden matchup
By Hadas Gold, CNN New York (CNN) — The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump…
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Jon Bon Jovi helped persuade a woman to come off the ledge of a Nashville bridge, police say
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Police in Nashville are crediting rock legend Jon Bon Jovi with coming to a woman’s aid on the…
Continue Reading Google’s AI model faces European Union scrutiny from privacy watchdog
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators say they’re investigating one of Google’s artificial intelligence models over…
Continue Reading Army soldier charged with assaulting police officer with a flagpole during Capitol riot
Associated Press A U.S. Army soldier has been arrested in Hawaii on charges that he repeatedly struck a police officer with a flagpole during a…
Continue Reading Man convicted of killing Chicago officer and wounding her partner is sentenced to life
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge has sentenced a man convicted of killing a Chicago police officer, wounding her partner and firing at a third officer to…
Continue Reading More than 67 million people watched Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debate. That’s way up from June
AP Media Writer An estimated 67.1 million people watched the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, a sharp increase from the…
Continue Reading The best red carpet looks from MTV’s Video Music Awards 2024
By Oscar Holland, CNN; Photo editor: Jennifer Arnow, CNN (CNN) — MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs) were pushed back a day to avoid clashing…
Continue Reading Libertarian candidates for Congress will be left off Iowa ballots after final court decision
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Three Libertarian candidates running for Congress in Iowa will not be named on the ballot this November.…
Continue Reading Frankie Beverly, the Maze singer who inspired generations of fans with lasting anthems, dies at 77
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Frankie Beverly, who with his band Maze inspired generations of fans with his smooth, soulful voice and lasting…
Continue Reading Election Day in the US is approaching fast. Early voters have already started casting their ballots
It might feel like the presidential election is still a long way off, but it’s not. Election Day on Nov. 5 is only about six weeks away, and the…
Continue Reading North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles after Kim vowed to bolster war readiness
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea. Thursday’s launches…
Continue Reading Israeli airstrike on Gaza school sheltering displaced people kills at least 18, including UN staff, Palestinian officials say
By Abeer Salman, Kareem Khadder, Lauren Izso, Kara Fox, Sana Noor Haq and Mohammad Al Sawalhi, CNN (CNN) — At least 18 people, including United…
Continue Reading Experts to review 7 murder cases handled by Minnesota medical examiner accused of false testimony
Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Prosecutors say a Minnesota medical examiner with a history of delivering false or misleading reports may…
Continue Reading How an empty apartment complex in Colorado became a national battleground over immigration
By Caitlin Stephen Hu, Rafael Romo and Belisa Morillo, CNN (CNN) — 1568 Nome Street sits empty these days, with windows and doors boarded up…
Continue Reading Former member of Danity Kane accuses Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual battery in new lawsuit
By Sandra Gonzalez and Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Dawn Richard, a former member of Danity Kane, a musical group formed by Sean…
Continue Reading Impeachment Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the process of impeachment, a misconduct charge that leads to a trial to determine whether a…
Continue Reading Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes won’t endorse Trump or Harris for president
By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes will not endorse former US President and Republican…
Continue Reading The debate didn’t sway some voters CNN talked to, but others know exactly who they’re backing now
By John King, CNN (CNN) — Joan London knew when Tuesday’s debate began she would not vote for Donald Trump. But when it ended, she was in a…
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Rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds and cooler temperatures
An area of low pressure and a cold front arrives late Wednesday and into Thursday. We’ll see scattered rain showers with thunderstorms. This system…
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9/11 commemorative flag-raising ceremony to be held at Bannock County courthouse
A flag-raising ceremony and public reading of ‘The Events as they Unfolded’, a chronological account of the morning of September 11th, will be held…
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9/11 Memorial Stair Climb honors fallen at ICCU Arena
Idaho State University will be hosting the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb where community members and first responders will climb 110 stairs in honor of…
Continue Reading A man is charged with drugging and raping women he met through a ‘sugar daddy’ website
LEVITTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia man is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting women he met online over the past 15 months.…
Continue Reading Tips for going away to college, noncompete agreements, ‘self-love pods’: Catch up on the day’s stories
CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start…
Continue Reading Tips for going away to college, noncompete agreements, ‘self-love pods’: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and…
Continue Reading Singer’s lawsuit adds to growing claims against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A singer who achieved success in bands put together by Sean “Diddy” Combs has sued the music producer,…
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The Idaho Falls Fire Department remembers those who gave their lives on 9-11
Today there stands a new memorial for the community. The memorial includes two illuminated towers to represent the World Trade Center…
Continue Reading Flooding in northeastern Nigeria has left 30 people dead and over a million displaced
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Authorities say severe flooding in northeastern Nigeria has left 30 people dead and affected more than a…
Continue Reading A Colorado man is charged with arson in a wildfire that destroyed 29 homes
LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado man was charged with arson after an investigation into a wildfire this summer that destroyed 29 homes and caused…
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Bonneville School District 93 breaks ground on Willow Creek Elementary
Today, September 11, 2024 at 5:00 P.M., the Bonneville School District 93 will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Willow Creek Elementary…
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