Suzanne Somers, of ‘Three’s Company,’ dies at 76
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Suzanne Somers, the effervescent blonde actor known for playing Chrissy Snow on the television show “Three’s…
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Noboa, 35, to become Ecuador’s next president following election dominated by spiraling crime
By Tara John and Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Center-right candidate Daniel Noboa, the 35-year-old son of a banana tycoon, will become…
Continue Reading Suzanne Somers dead at 76; actor played Chrissy Snow on past US TV sitcom “Three’s Company”
Suzanne Somers, the effervescent blonde actor known for playing Chrissy Snow on the television show “Three’s Company” as well as her business…
Continue Reading Illinois man killed Muslim boy, 6, in hate crime motivated by Israeli-Hamas war, police say
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Police charged a 71-year-old suburban Chicago man Sunday with a hate crime for fatally stabbing a…
Continue Reading Gaza explained: What to know about the enclave
By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — Israel is gearing up for the next stage of its war on Hamas, following the Palestinian militant group’s brutal…
Continue Reading Canadian autoworkers ratify new contract with General Motors, leaving only Stellantis without deal
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian autoworkers have voted to ratify a three-year contract agreement with General Motors. Unifor is the union representing…
Continue Reading Stoneman Douglas High shooting site visited one last time by lawmakers and educators
PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers and education leaders from several states on Saturday took what is likely the final tour of a building at…
Continue Reading The ‘Gaza metro’: The mysterious subterranean tunnel network used by Hamas
By Joshua Berlinger, CNN (CNN) — The myriad tunnels under Gaza are best known as passageways used to smuggle goods from Egypt and launch…
Continue Reading DeSantis says US shouldn’t take in Palestinian refugees from Gaza because they’re ‘all antisemitic’
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis says the United States shouldn’t take in…
Continue Reading AP Top 25: Washington into top 5 for first time in 6 years; Air Force ranked for 1st time since 2019
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Washington has moved up to No. 5 in The Associated Press college football poll, the Huskies’ best…
Continue Reading A $1.4 million speeding ticket surprised a Georgia man before officials clarified the situation
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia man was left reeling after receiving a $1.4 million speeding ticket, but city officials say the figure was just a…
Continue Reading Israeli rabbis work around the clock — even on the Sabbath — to count the dead from Hamas attack
By JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press SITRIYA, Israel (AP) — Rarely do rabbis spend the Sabbath counting bodies. But on Saturday, a week after Hamas…
Continue Reading Palestinian mother fears for her children as she wonders about the future after evacuating Gaza City
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Najla Shawa and her family are safe for now after fleeing their home in Gaza City. But she’s…
Continue Reading Drug used in diabetes treatment Mounjaro helped dieters shed 60 pounds, study finds
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer A new study finds that the medicine in the diabetes drug Mounjaro helped people with obesity or who are overweight…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ dances to No. 1 at the box office, eyeing ‘Joker’ film record
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Movie theaters turned into concert venues this weekend as Swifties brought their dance moves and friendship bracelets…
Continue Reading Myanmar’s military seeks to keep ethnic minority allies on its side with anniversary of cease-fire
By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government has hosted representatives from ethnic rebel groups to mark the…
Continue Reading Russian governor has been reported to police after saying there’s ‘no need’ for the war in Ukraine
By The Associated Press A Russian governor has been of “discrediting Russia’s armed forces” after telling residents that the country had “no…
Continue Reading French soccer federation condemns Nice player Atal for reportedly reposting hate speech against Jews
PARIS Algeria soccer player Youcef Atal, who plays for French Ligue 1 side Nice, has apologized after reportedly reposting and then deleting a video…
Continue Reading A third-generation Israeli soldier has been missing for over a week. Her family can only wait.
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press A 19-year-old Israel Defense Forces soldier assured her mother that she was busy but OK in a text message…
Continue Reading Suspended Miami city commissioner pleads not guilty to money laundering and other charges
MIAMI (AP) — A suspended Miami city commissioner has pleaded not guilty to felony charges, including bribery and money laundering. Alex Diaz de la…
Continue Reading Italian court confirms extradition of a priest wanted for murder, torture in Argentina dictatorship
ROME (AP) — Italy’s top criminal court has confirmed the extradition of an Italian priest sought by Argentina on charges of murder and torture…
Continue Reading Israel-Hamas war upends China’s ambitions in the Middle East but may serve Beijing in the end
By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Hamas attack on Israel has put China’s ambitions in the Middle East to the test. In June,…
Continue Reading What Google’s antitrust trial means for your search habits
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer If government regulators prevail in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century, it’s likely to…
Continue Reading Child rights advocates ask why state left slain 5-year-old Kansas girl in a clearly unstable home
By JOHN HANNA and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Zoey Felix was raped and killed earlier this month in Topeka, Kansas.…
Continue Reading Start your week smart: Israeli offensive, Jim Jordan, Kaiser Permanente, Louisiana governor, New Zealand election
By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — The only thing worse than an early morning flight is the coffee on the plane — the weak, bitter…
Continue Reading Azerbaijan raises flag over the Karabakh capital to reaffirm control of the disputed region
By The Associated Press Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has raised his nation’s flag over the capital of Karabakh in a ceremony reaffirming…
Continue Reading Biden and Democrats report raising $71 million-plus for his 2024 race from July through September
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee raised more than $71 million for his…
Continue Reading Poland’s opposition has path to oust populist ruling party, exit poll shows
By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Poland’s populist ruling party appeared to be on the brink of losing power, after an exit poll in a bitter and…
Continue Reading Top US envoy will return to Israel after stops in Arab nations aimed at avoiding a broader conflict
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer CAIRO (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken will return to Israel this week after completing a frantic…
Continue Reading Water runs out at UN shelters in Gaza. Medics fear for patients as Israeli ground offensive looms
By NAJIB JOBAIN and SAMYA KULLAB KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Water has run out at U.N. shelters across Gaza as thousands packed into the…
Continue Reading Child rights advocates ask why state left slain 5-year-old Kansas girl in a clearly unstable home
By JOHN HANNA and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Zoey Felix was raped and killed earlier this month in Topeka, Kansas.…
Continue Reading A couple with powerful help is asking the Supreme Court for a ruling that could affect a wealth tax
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Charles and Kathleen Moore are about to have their day in the Supreme Court over a $15,000 tax…
Continue Reading The war between Israel and Hamas is testing the Republican Party’s isolationist shift
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Nikki Haley vowed to stand with Israel “every step of the way.” She…
Continue Reading 6 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv continues drone counterstrikes
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials say six people have been killed in Russian attacks on the country in the past 24 hours. Guided bombs hit…
Continue Reading Venice mayor orders halt to buses operated by company following second crash that injured 15
ROME (AP) — The mayor of Venice has ordered an immediate stop to electric buses operated by La Linea company after a bus crashed in the Italian…
Continue Reading An Arab paramedic who treated Israelis injured by Hamas militants is remembered as a hero
By PAMELA SAMPSON Associated Press When Hamas unleashed its attack on thousands of Jews attending a music festival in southern Israel earlier this…
Continue Reading The toxic, corrosive reason saltwater intrusion would be a catastrophe for New Orleans
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — It would be a nightmare for any city: A massive wedge of saltwater creeping up the Mississippi River, contaminating…
Continue Reading Pakistani forces clash with militants and kill 6 fighters during a raid in the northwest
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s military says security forces killed six militants and wounded eight others in a shootout during an…
Continue Reading ‘It’s so lonely’: Desperate families of Israeli hostages are still in the dark a week on from Hamas rampage
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Tel Aviv (CNN) — The last glimpse Adina Moshe’s family saw of her shows the 72-year-old woman on a motorbike, wedged…
Continue Reading Colorado State scores with no time left, beats Boise State 31-30 in wild finish
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi heaved a 33-yard pass to Dallin Hooker in the end zone on the final play from scrimmage and…
Continue Reading Middle East on ‘verge of the abyss,’ UN warns as Gaza suffers and Israel prepares for offensive
By Helen Regan, Hadas Gold, Nadeen Ebrahim, Abeer Salman, Hamdi Alkhshali, Jessie Gretener and Sara Smart, CNN Gaza and Jerusalem (CNN) —…
Continue Reading McDowell, FCS No. 10 Montana beat No. 3 Idaho 23-21
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Clifton McDowell threw a touchdown pass and ran for a TD, Grant Glasgow kicked three field goals and Montana held on to beat…
Continue Reading The military conducted testing in their neighborhood during the Cold War. Now, these former residents are demanding answers – and restitution
By Justin Gamble, CNN (CNN) — Former residents of a low-income, majority-Black housing development in St. Louis, Missouri, are seeking…
Continue Reading Poles vote in a high-stakes election that will determine whether right-wing party stays in power
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Voting has begun in a high-stakes election in Poland that will chart the way forward for the European Union member on…
Continue Reading CNN’s Jim Acosta on how he stays grounded
By Tricia Escobedo, CNN (CNN) — Covering the news can be a stressful job that often requires long and odd working hours. News correspondents…
Continue Reading Booze, beads and art among unclaimed gifts lavished upon billionaire Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker
By JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Governors receive many gifts. They come from fans and admirers, grateful…
Continue Reading Gaza’s desperate civilians search for food, water and safety, as warnings of Israeli offensive mount
By WAFAA SHURAFA, JOSEPH KRAUSS and ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza’s 2.3 million civilians faced a deepening…
Continue Reading 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits western Afghanistan, USGS says
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Sunday, the US Geological Survey says, more than a week after…
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National Teen Driver Safety Week
Oct. 15 marks the beginning of National Teen Driver Safety Week, and AAA is reminding parents to support their teen’s good driving…
Continue Reading Noted Iranian film director and his wife found stabbed to death in their home, state media report
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s state media say an unknown assailant stabbed noted Iranian film director Dariush Mehrjui and his wife to death in…
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Gov. Gordon announces task force members for America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
Governor Mark Gordon has announced the members of the Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force.…
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The Clothesline Project returns to Idaho Falls
The event is open to the…
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Sportsmen’s access sites on upper Salmon River, North Fork boat ramp now open
Temporary closures have been…
Continue Reading Australia looks for new ways to lift Indigenous living standards after referendum loss
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says his government will look for new…
Continue Reading The Israel-Hamas war has roiled US campuses. Students on each side say colleges aren’t doing enough
By JOCELYN GECKER, CHRISSIE THOMPSON and MICHAEL MELIA AP Education Writers America’s colleges aspire to be places where ideas meet and common…
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2 women home safe after being trapped in Israel
Two members of a religious group from Pocatello who have been trapped in Israel made it home…
Continue Reading Schools near a Maui wildfire burn zone are reopening. Parents wrestle with whether to send kids back
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Children take their places at folding tables on a church patio several miles…
Continue Reading Azerbaijanis who fled a separatist region decades ago ache to return, but it could be a long wait
By AIDA SULTANOVA Associated Press BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — The sudden capitulation of ethnic Armenian forces in a separatist region of Azerbaijan…
Continue Reading Ecuadorians electing new president, choosing between an heir to a banana empire and an attorney
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Frightened by unprecedented violence on the streets and within prisons,…
Continue Reading In Hamas’ horrific killings, Israeli trauma over the Holocaust resurfaces
By TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — For many Israelis and Jews around the world, the horrors committed by Hamas militants…
Continue Reading State Fair of Texas evacuated and 1 man arrested after shooting in Dallas injures 3 victims
DALLAS (AP) — Police in Dallas say three people were injured in a shooting resulting in the evacuation of the State Fair of Texas. The Dallas…
Continue Reading US sending second carrier strike group, fighter jets to region as Israel prepares to expand Gaza operations
By Oren Liebermann, Natasha Bertrand and Brad Lendon, CNN Washington/Seoul (CNN) — The Pentagon has ordered a second carrier strike group to…
Continue Reading Freshman rallies Idaho State to 42-41 win over E. Washington, Hunter scores with 52 seconds left
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Hunter Hays scored untouched on a 1-yard quarterback draw with 52 seconds left and Idaho State, led by a career day from…
Continue Reading ‘We are left with nothing’: Survivors of Afghanistan earthquake tell of trauma and heartbreak
CNN By Anna Coren and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — Zaher walks calmly across what used to be his village, now reduced to piles of rubble. Standing…
Continue Reading ‘We are left with nothing’: Survivors of Afghanistan earthquake tell of trauma and heartbreak
By Anna Coren and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — Zaher walks calmly across what used to be his village, now reduced to piles of rubble. Standing on…
Continue Reading ‘Ring of fire’ eclipse appears over the Americas
CNN By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A rare celestial spectacle appeared over the Americas Saturday — the likes of which won’t be seen…
Continue Reading Live Review: Madonna’s Celebration Tour kicks off in London after health scare
By SIAN WATSON Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Madonna’s Celebration Tour has kicked off at London’s O2 Arena. Saturday night’s…
Continue Reading Piper Laurie, Oscar-nominated ‘Carrie’ and ‘Twin Peaks’ actress, dies at 91
By Elizabeth Wolfe and Josh du Lac, CNN (CNN) — Piper Laurie, the celebrated actress known for her chilling portrayal of the overbearingly…
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Solar Eclipse gets covered by clouds
A crowd gathered together by the Museum of Idaho to try and see the solar eclipse as it would be visible in Idaho Falls. Many were excited to have a…
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Community Food Basket runs food drive event
The Community Food Basket is now running its month-long food drive. The Community Food Basket plans to be at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
Continue Reading Hackers attack Guatemalan government webpages in support of pro-democracy protests
By SONIA PERÉZ D. and DANIEL SHAILER Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Various Guatemalan government webpages have been disabled after…
Continue Reading AP PHOTOS: A week of war brings grief to everyday Israelis and Palestinians alike
The Associated Press The carnage began with a violent cross-border attack by Hamas militants on Israeli civilians. Israel’s retaliatory response…
Continue Reading Man attacked by grizzly bear in Montana to return home after losing his lower jaw, says he’s ready for ‘round 2’
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Rudy Noorlander, who lost part of his jaw in a grizzly bear attack in Montana last month, says he’s…
Continue Reading Piper Laurie, 3-time Oscar nominee with film credits such as “The Hustler” and “Carrie,” dies at 91
By BOB THOMAS Associated Press Piper Laurie, the strong-willed, Oscar-nominated actor who performed in acclaimed roles despite at one point…
Continue Reading Ohio’s Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks mark UNESCO World Heritage designation
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — For 400 years, Indigenous North Americans flocked to a group of ceremonial sites in…
Continue Reading Palestinian Americans watch with dread, as family members in Gaza struggle to stay alive
By NOREEN NASIR The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — For Palestinian Americans, there’s a sense of helplessness and hopelessness as many struggle…
Continue Reading Stephen Rubin, publisher of ‘The Da Vinci Code’ and other blockbusters, dies at 81
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Rubin, a longtime publishing executive with an eye for bestsellers and a passion for…
Continue Reading Lack of water worsens misery in besieged Gaza as Israeli airstrikes continue
By ISABEL DEBRE and WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — In the besieged Gaza Strip, 2.3 million people don’t have…
Continue Reading These Americans are enduring an agonizing wait for news about loved ones in Israel and Gaza
By Ray Sanchez, Zoe Sottile and Christina Zdanowicz, CNN (CNN) — In Columbus, Ohio, a 59-year-old cardiologist locked himself in his office to…
Continue Reading At least 27 dead with dozens more missing after boat capsizes in northwest Congo
BY JEAN-YVES KAMALE Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A senior Congolese official says a boat capsized in Congo’s northwest killing at…
Continue Reading Thieves in Florida use tractor trailers to steal more than $1.6 million in alcohol from US distributor
By Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — An investigation is underway in Florida after burglars used tractor trailers to steal more than $1.6 million…
Continue Reading ‘Ring of fire’ eclipse appears over the Americas
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A rare celestial spectacle appeared over the Americas Saturday — the likes of which won’t be seen again…
Continue Reading Weary families trudge through Gaza streets, trying to flee the north before Israel’s invasion
By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Some left home with suitcases jammed with clothes. Some left…
Continue Reading A teen’s death in a small Michigan town led the FBI and police to an online sexual extortion scheme
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray has spoken to one of the nation’s largest police…
Continue Reading Executive who had business ties to Playgirl magazine pleads guilty to $250M fraud in lending company
MIAMI (AP) — A Florida executive whose family business once owned Playgirl magazine has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud.…
Continue Reading An American mom and daughter are missing in Israel. Their family says Hamas is holding them hostage
By MELISSA PEREZ WINDER and CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Judith Raanan and her 17-year-old daughter…
Continue Reading California will give some Mexican residents near the border in-state community college tuition
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law allowing low-income…
Continue Reading Man United sale: Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim is withdrawing his bid – AP source
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is withdrawing his offer to buy…
Continue Reading 3 dead after a shooting at a party at a Denver industrial storefront
DENVER (AP) — Police say three people are dead after an early morning shooting during a party in Denver. Officers were called to an industrial…
Continue Reading Ex-Connecticut police officer suspected of burglaries in 3 states
GLASTONBURY, Conn. (AP) — A former Connecticut police officer is suspected of being a serial burglar and committing 30 or more thefts in three…
Continue Reading Man pleads guilty to murder in 2021 hit-and-run spree that killed steakhouse chef
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in the death of a Philadelphia steakhouse chef prosecutors say he intentionally…
Continue Reading Streets ‘reek of blood:’ Gazans run out of time after Israel’s evacuation deadline
By Nadeen Ebrahim and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been fleeing south through the battered streets of Gaza…
Continue Reading Rescuers descended into a deep cave to rescue a trapped dog – then they found a bear
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Firefighters encountered an unexpected challenge while rescuing a dog trapped in a Tennessee cave: A black bear was…
Continue Reading Missouri mom honors son’s memory by buying other people’s birthday cakes
By KMOV Staff Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — When Crystal Birmingham picked up the…
Continue Reading India routs Pakistan by 7 wickets to extend winning streak over rival at Cricket World Cup
By CHETAN NARULA Associated Press AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav triggered a stunning Pakistan collapse and shared four…
Continue Reading Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace evacuated after bomb threats with France on alert
By ANGELA CHARLTON and JEFFREY SCHAEFFER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French police say the Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace evacuated visitors…
Continue Reading While the world is watching Gaza, violence fuels growing tensions in the occupied West Bank
By JULIA FRANKEL and JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — With the world’s attention focused on the war in Gaza, tensions have risen…
Continue Reading ‘Ring of fire’ eclipse promises a celestial celebration
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Eclipses have entranced and mystified humans for millennia. In records kept by Chinese astronomers more than…
Continue Reading Far from Israel, Jews grieve and pray for peace in first Shabbat services since Hamas attack
By The Associated Press Jews in communities far from Israel gathered at synagogues this weekend for their first Shabbat services since Hamas…
Continue Reading Ada Sagi was already dealing with the pain of loss. Then war came to her door
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Ada Sagi was getting ready to travel to London to celebrate her 75th birthday with family when Hamas…
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