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Month: July 2025

Pro Football Hall of Famer and podcast star Shannon Sharpe settles sexual assault and battery lawsuit

By Kevin Dotson and David Close, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s Note: This report contains graphic descriptions of sexual acts. Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe has reached a settlement with the anonymous woman who filed a lawsuit against the famed tight end, accusing him of multiple instances of assault, sexual assault, battery and sexual battery, according

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Scam Alert: Fake traffic ticket texts targeting Idahoans

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and several local law enforcement agencies are issuing a warning to Idahoans regarding a widely circulating scam text message. The message claims to be from the Idaho Department of Vehicles demanding immediate payment for outstanding traffic tickets. These fraudulent messages threaten penalties if payment isn’t made right away and include a link to supposedly submit payment.

“These messages are fraudulent and do not come from the ITD Division of Motor Vehicles,” said ITD in a press release. ” ITD does not send texts related to unpaid traffic tickets or fines, will not demand immediate payment, will not provide links to unfamiliar websites and will not use threats of legal action or license suspension.”

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DOJ moves to release grand jury testimony in Epstein case

CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration’s chaotic handling of the so-called Jeffrey Epstein files continued Friday as the Justice Department asked a federal judge to make public years-old grand jury testimony made behind closed doors against the convicted sex offender. In its filing, the department justified releasing the heretofore secret evidence

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Trump presenta demanda por difamación contra el Wall Street Journal por reportaje sobre cartas de cumpleaños a Epstein

Por Michael Williams y Dan Berman, CNN El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, presentó una demanda por difamación contra el editor del Wall Street Journal y los reporteros que escribieron una historia sobre una colección de cartas regaladas a Jeffrey Epstein por su 50º cumpleaños en 2003, incluyendo una nota con el nombre de Trump

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Interpol emite notificación roja contra Hernán Bermúdez, exsecretario de Seguridad de Tabasco

Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español La Organización Internacional de Policía Criminal (Interpol) emitió una alerta roja ―de localización y detención provisional― contra Hernán Bermúdez Requena, exsecretario de Seguridad de Tabasco, quien, según las autoridades federales, está acusado de presuntamente fundar un grupo criminal en ese estado del sureste de México, confirmó este viernes la

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Aid for Friends invites people to upcoming summer swimming fundraiser

Aid for Friends is approaching the date of their thirteenth annual ‘Splish and Splash’ fundraiser event, scheduled for August 1, to raise money for Pocatello’s homeless shelter.
“This shelter belongs to the community; we want the community to be part of everything that goes on here at the shelter,” said Tami Moore, shelter manager for Aid for Friends. “We need the community support, and as we have increased our beds, it takes more money, it takes more supplies, it takes more case management time… we are unable to continue the increase until we’re able to get the money that we need to continue the stuff that we do here.”

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State Department official testifies how Stephen Miller was involved in discussions over student visas and antisemitism

By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The State Department had more than a dozen meetings with the White House – including Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s White House deputy chief of staff – and other agencies to discuss the topic of student visas, a top department official said in federal court on Friday. The White

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Chinese graphite is crucial to electric car batteries. Trump just put a 93.5% tariff on it

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is imposing a substantial tariff on a raw material that is critical for electric vehicle batteries, which could significantly raise the cost of building EVs in the United States. The Commerce Department announced a 93.5% tariff on Chinese graphite Thursday, accusing the country of “dumping” the

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Medieval scribe’s slip-up triggered centuries of confusion over a long-lost saga. Researchers finally decoded the error

By Mindy Weisberger, CNN (CNN) — Lesser known than some other beloved tales of larger-than-life heroes such as Gilgamesh, Beowulf and King Arthur, the Song of Wade is a case study in what happens when stories aren’t written down. The epic was once widely known throughout medieval and Renaissance England — so popular that it

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‘It’s a hill I’ll die on’: Brian Harman losing no sleep over hunting drama as he stalks into Open contention

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Brian Harman is, fittingly, firmly in the hunt for The Open Championship. A blistering bogey-free six-under 65 during Friday’s second round at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland accelerated the American’s chase for a second Claret Jug, as the 38-year-old seeks to add to his dominant triumph two years ago.

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3 LA County sheriff’s deputies killed by explosion at training facility, the agency’s largest loss of life since 1857

KABC, CNN By Rebekah Riess, Josh Campbell, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — An explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department training facility killed three veteran members assigned to the agency’s arson and explosives detail Friday morning – a tragedy that marks the “largest loss of life” at the department since 1857, according to Sheriff

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Death investigation underway after 2-year-old dies at oral surgery center in Greensboro, officials say

By JD Franklin III Click here for updates on this story     Greensboro (WXII) — A death investigation involving a toddler is underway, according to officers with the Greensboro Police Department. Officers said they were dispatched at 7:16 a.m. to 510 Hickory Ridge Drive for a “law assistance” call for service. The investigation is active and

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“Be safe on the water,” urges Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is issuing a warning to all water enthusiasts, urging them to “be safe on the water.” In a recent press release, Sgt. Bryan Lovell highlighted a concerning trend, highlighting how deputies have responded to at least six water rescue events in the past week alone.

Local News 8 has covered several of these incidents, including a rescue where a Utah family’s minivan plunged into the Snake River near the Fall Creek Campground. Only a day later, on July 15, first responders safely rescued two men whose boat overturned in the Snake River just below the falls near downtown Idaho Falls. Fortunately, all individuals involved in these specific incidents escaped with only minor injuries.

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Mueren tres miembros del Departamento del Sheriff de Los Ángeles tras explosión en una instalación de entrenamiento

Por Rebekah Riess y Josh Campbell, CNN Tres miembros del Departamento del Sheriff del condado de Los Ángeles (LASD, por sus siglas en inglés) murieron en un “incidente laboral crítico” relacionado con una explosión en una instalación de entrenamiento del departamento este viernes por la mañana, según la secretaria de Justcia de Estados Unidos, Pam

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Secretaria de Seguridad Nacional llama “monstruo” a Kilmar Ábrego García, el migrante deportado erróneamente

Por Chris Youd, CNN La secretaria de Seguridad Nacional de Estados Unidos, Kristi Noem, llamó a Kilmar Ábrego García “un monstruo” durante una conferencia de prensa en Nashville este viernes. El caso de Ábrego García ha atraído la atención internacional después de que fuera deportado erróneamente y encarcelado en la notoria megaprisión de El Salvador

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Take aim for a cause! Paintballing RC Planes with the Desert Eagles RC Club

Southeast Idaho’s Desert Eagles RC Club is inviting you to a unique fundraiser this Saturday, July 19th, where you can aim a paintball gun at their model radio-controlled airplanes for a good cause.

For just $3, you’ll get 10 shots to test your accuracy on RC planes in flight. All proceeds will go to the Veterans Mobility Corp, an organization that refurbishes electric wheelchairs and donates them to deserving disabled veterans right here in Southeast Idaho.

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La vida, carrera y mayores hazañas de Felix Baumgartner, el hombre que rompió la velocidad del sonido en caída libre

Por Sebastián Jiménez Valencia, CNN en Español El paracaidista y saltador BASE austríaco Felix Baumgartner, reconocido por su salto récord desde la estratósfera, dejó un legado inigualable en el deporte extremo que ha llevado a un aluvión de mensajes y conmemoraciones por sus hazañas. Baumgartner murió el 17 de julio a los 56 años mientras

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3 LA County sheriff’s deputies killed by explosion at training facility, the agency’s largest loss of life since 1857

By Rebekah Riess, Josh Campbell, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — An explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department training facility killed three veteran members assigned to the agency’s arson and explosives detail Friday morning – a tragedy that marks the “largest loss of life” at the department since 1857, according to Sheriff Robert Luna.

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Luigi Mangione’s attorneys say prosecutors wrongfully obtained his medical records

By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for the man accused of gunning down the UnitedHealthcare CEO last December now claim in a new court filing that Manhattan prosecutors wrongfully obtained Luigi Mangione’s medical records from his insurance carrier. In a letter filed Thursday, attorneys for Mangione said the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office obtained

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El régimen de Bukele “opera y favorece” al “grupo familiar” del mandatario, dice el director ejecutivo de la ONG Cristosal

Por CNN en Español El director ejecutivo de la organización no gubernamental Cristosal, Noah Bullock, aseguró que el Gobierno de Nayib Bukele “opera y favorece” al “grupo familiar” del mandatario. “Estamos volviendo a una época de gobiernos de élites familiares, hay parientes del presidente, sus hermanos, por ejemplo, que tienen roles diplomáticos”, afirmó Bullock. “No

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Trump pide a Bondi que solicite la divulgación de “todos los testimonios pertinentes” en torno a la investigación de Epstein

Por Donald Judd y Shania Shelton, CNN El presidente Donald Trump ha solicitado a la secretaria de Justicia Pam Bondi que presente los testimonios pertinentes relacionados con el presunto traficante sexual Jeffrey Epstein, aparentemente cediendo a la presión para que se publique más material sobre el caso. “Con base en la ridícula publicidad que se

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Fire weather warnings are up

Southeast Idaho and eastern Bonneville county near the Palisades are under a fire weather warning today through midnight. The threat of storms and gusty winds combined with low humidity and gusty winds make for prime fire conditions. We’ll be tracking that and hot temps for the day. It will be peaking around 90 for most.

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Brazil police raid ex-President Bolsonaro’s home, fit ankle tag, citing flight risk concern amid criminal trial

By Stefano Pozzebon, Kara Fox and Ana Melgar, CNN (CNN) — Police in Brazil swooped on the home and political headquarters of Jair Bolsonaro early Friday, searching the properties and ordering the former president to wear an electronic ankle tag. The right-winger and ally of US President Donald Trump was also barred from speaking to

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Allanan la casa del expresidente de Brasil Jair Bolsonaro y le ordenan usar tobillera electrónica

Por Stefano Pozzebon y Kara Fox, CNN La policía de Brasil allanó este viernes la casa y la sede política del expresidente Jair Bolsonaro, registró las propiedades, y le ordenó usar una tobillera electrónica, además de prohibirle hablar con funcionarios extranjeros, según informó CNN Brasil, afiliada de CNN. La policía también incautó una cantidad no

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Trump asks Bondi to seek release of ‘any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony’ around Epstein investigation

By Donald Judd, Shania Shelton and Paula Reid, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to unseal pertinent testimony related to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, as he appeared to bow to pressure to release more material on the case. “Based on the ridiculous amount of publicity given to Jeffrey

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How business lobbyists scored wins in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

By Marshall Cohen, Fredreka Schouten, Tami Luhby, Jackie Wattles and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” which he signed into law this month, includes major wins for business interests that carried out aggressive lobbying campaigns on Capitol Hill to secure favorable treatment for their industries. The roughly 900-page law is

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5 things to know for July 18: DOGE cuts, Emil Bove, Police violence, Trump and Epstein, Stephen Colbert

Jade Walker, CNN The Trump administration has ended the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized service for LGBTQ+ youth. Previously, people who called 988 for help could “press 3” to reach counselors specifically trained to respond to the needs of this community. Since it launched in 2022, the specialized service has received nearly 1.5 million

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Women’s marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich provisionally suspended after testing positive for banned substance

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Women’s marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Thursday. Chepngetich smashed the previous marathon record by almost two minutes when she ran a time of 2:09:56 at the Chicago Marathon in October 2024,

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Digging through sand, mud, debris and silt. Why the search for the missing in Texas may take months

By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Sixty miles of river. Murky waters, thick mud and seemingly insurmountable piles of debris. Painstaking recovery efforts are still underway for around 100 people missing following the devastating July Fourth flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas. Stark images show search teams on their hands and knees sifting

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Digging through sand, mud, debris and silt. Why the search for the missing in Texas may take months

CNN, OBTAINED BY CNN, TEXAS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT VIA FACEBOOK, CITY OF KERRVILLE, TX CITY HALL, KERR COUNTY, KELI RABON By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Sixty miles of river. Murky waters, thick mud and seemingly insurmountable piles of debris. Painstaking recovery efforts are still underway for around 100 people missing following the devastating July Fourth

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Cámara de Representantes aprueba el paquete de recortes de DOGE en otra victoria legislativa para el presidente Trump

Por Lauren Fox, Morgan Rimmer, Sarah Ferris y Nicky Robertson, CNN Los republicanos de la Cámara de Representantes dieron el sello final de aprobación este viernes por la mañana temprano a un paquete de US$ 9.000 millones en recortes de gastos a la ayuda exterior y la radiodifusión pública, dándole una victoria al presidente Donald

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