Scientists say they may have found a skinny gene
We all know the type. They can eat all they want, spend zero time at the gym and don’t put on an…
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Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli agree to plead guilty in college admissions scam
Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, have agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges in connection to their…
Continue Reading 6 ideas for summer fun now that camp has been canceled
By now the news likely has settled in — your best-laid plans for sending the kids to summer camp have been obliterated by the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Your car knows secrets about you. Here’s how to protect yourself
Cars increasingly resemble a smartphone on wheels, storing personal information such as our location, how we drive, who we talk to and how to reach…
Continue Reading The pandemic is testing sibling rivalry — and you
Is the pandemic taking sibling rivalry to another, more feral level? Or is so much enforced proximity building stronger bonds between sisters and…
Continue Reading Preschoolers and the pandemic: practical ways to keep them learning
Three weeks into our extended coronavirus spring break at home, my husband wanted to discuss what we should be teaching our 4-year-old…
Continue Reading Talking to yourself matters. Here’s how to do it in a pandemic
For Andy Hull, this was the year that a lifelong dream of being a philosophy professor was set to culminate. Then a pandemic…
Continue Reading If your kids are acting out, they might just be sad
The pandemic brought a major upheaval to the lives of Amber Sparks and her 5-year-old daughter, and her daughter is exhibiting unruly behavior…
Continue Reading Coronavirus may ‘never go away,’ says WHO official
The coronavirus spreading across the globe could become a constant presence, a leading World Health Organization official has…
Continue Reading 5 ways to go green during the pandemic
Recycling isn’t just for the environment…
Continue Reading Bored of lockdown yet? This downtime may have some benefits … if you do it right
Bored yet? Great. That could be a good…
Continue Reading Frosted Flakes for dinner. Hiding in the laundry room. This is life for single moms right now.
Anticipating mommy shaming when she had to take her 5-year-old daughter with her to the grocery store, on her daughter’s back MaryAnn Resendez taped…
Continue Reading For the first time, scientists can see how the brain records our memories as we sleep
Scientists have long known our brains need sleep to review the day’s events and transfer them into longer-term memories. Students are often told to…
Continue Reading The science of gossip (and why everyone does it)
People feed off gossip. It’s one reason why, in the 1960s, the National Enquirer swapped the gory, gruesome headlines they were known for with…
Continue Reading Getting to medical appointments during a pandemic
Going to the doctor or pediatrician wasn’t so complicated just a few months ago. Neither was a trip to the dentist or the…
Continue Reading First US study of autism in adults estimates 2.2% have autism spectrum disorder
The first US study of autism in adults estimates that 2.2% of American adults have an autism spectrum condition. That adds up to 5.4 million people…
Continue Reading No, your teenager’s boyfriend or girlfriend cannot come over during the pandemic
As far as first dates go, the one 14-year-old Jake Scott had with his new 15-year-old girlfriend, Abby Westrope, back in early March was epic. It…
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Disneyland Shanghai reopens
The Shanghai Disneyland theme park reopened to visitors with controlled capacity on Monday, after the COVID-19 pandemic in China became more subdued.…
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Census field operations restart this week on limited basis
After shutting down field operations for a month and a half because of the pandemic, the U.S. Census Bureau said Monday that it was restarting some…
Continue Reading Costco will start requiring customers to wear masks Monday
Costco is requiring customers to wear facemasks or coverings in its stores beginning May…
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LDS Church releases guidelines for weddings, funerals, ordinances during COVID-19 pandemic
The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced new guidelines for church leaders and members on weddings,…
Continue Reading Here’s how to watch the Super Pink Moon tonight
The Super Pink Moon rises tonight.…
Continue Reading Helping others on the front line stay healthy
These vital truck drivers are carrying a heavier than normal load when bringing us our supplies.…
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Hasbro launches website to keep families busy
Hasbro is pointing parents and caregivers to its new website, BringHomeTheFun.com.…
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LDS Church temporarily closes all temples
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is suspending all temple activity due to concerns over the…
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Senator Risch talks about stimulus package helping Idaho
U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho responds to the Trump Administration’s request for a stimulus package to battle the economic impact from the…
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Canada closing borders to non-citizens, Americans exempted
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is closing his country’s borders to anyone not a citizen or a permanent resident amid the coronavirus…
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How COVID-19 is impacting LDS Church missionary service
Church leaders are implementing some temporary adjustments to missionary…
Continue Reading President Trump declares Sunday as a National Day of Prayer during coronavirus outbreak
President Trump declares Sunday, March 15, 2020 as a National Day of Prayer during COVID-19 outbreak and sends Twitter…
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Temporary adjustments made to LDS temple worship around the world
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the following changes effective March 16, 2020 for all temples…
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All LDS Church gatherings temporarily suspended worldwide
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have announced beginning immediately, all…
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Some LDS missionaries in Europe to return home due to coronavirus
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced in Europe, all senior missionaries and young missionaries with serious or chronic…
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Thunder Ridge students kindness goes viral
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- This video of a heartfelt gesture already has more that 4 million views and growing. These high school students just wanted…
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WATCH: Flight from Idaho Falls makes emergency landing
A small plane in San Jose, California made an emergency landing Friday with no landing…
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COVID-19’s impact on Latter-day Saints around the world
Recent concern regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) has generated much public attention and has caused significant change in travel, personal…
Continue Reading Juror in Harvey Weinstein case says she hopes Annabella Sciorra, others get closure
One of the jurors in the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault and rape case told “Inside Edition” that one of the trial’s key witnesses…
Continue Reading Celebrities rally to send Quaden Bayles to Disneyland after bullying video goes viral
Bullied at school for his dwarfism, 9-year-old Quaden Bayles sobs uncontrollably in the back of his mother’s car — saying to the camera: “Give me a…
Continue Reading LeBron James criticizes MLB commissioner’s handling of the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has joined the chorus of athletes speaking out against baseball commissioner Rob Manfred’s handling…
Continue Reading Woman accused of drugging another woman, plotting to steal baby pleads not guilty
Click here for updates on this story TACOMA, WA (KCPQ) — A woman accused of plotting to steal a newborn baby has been…
Continue Reading Gov. Ivey signs executive order forming gambling policy study group
Click here for updates on this story MONTGOMERY, AL (WALA) — Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order 719, which…
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Firefighters return home from Australia
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- A pair of Bureau of Land Management firefighters are home after providing assistance in Australia. Battalion Chief…
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Hundreds join search for missing 6-year-old girl last seen playing in front yard
A six-year-old girl is missing in Cayce, South…
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Coronaviruses are in Idaho, but not the strain from China
On Wednesday, officials confirmed a case of novel coronavirus in Wisconsin, bringing the total number of cases in the U.S. to 12.…
Continue Reading A woman used her toes to call 911 after her hands and fingers were crushed while changing tire
A North Carolina woman’s innovative thinking saved her life when her hands became trapped while changing a tire on the side of the highway…
Continue Reading The asteroid that wiped out most life on Earth was a hotbed for bacteria. They were the first organisms to bounce back
The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs some 66 million years ago almost took all of life on Earth along with it. The impact of the Chicxulub…
Continue Reading Former Kibler Mayor’s House Burns Down, Arson Investigation Underway
Click here for updates on this story KIBLER, AR (KFSM) — An arson investigation is underway in Kibler after a home,…
Continue Reading Inside the Iowa caucus — in Paris
Iowa came to Paris this week in the form of the first Democratic caucuses ever held overseas. Tbilisi and Glasgow were the other two non-US locations…
Continue Reading The ‘world’s worst cat’ has been adopted
Despite the odds, the “World’s Worst Cat” has just been adopted into a loving family. The Mitchell County Animal Rescue in North…
Continue Reading 103-year-old woman puts on a piano recital every day
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO ) — Imagine doing something you love for nearly 100 years. A…
Continue Reading Fireflies are facing extinction due to habitat loss, pesticides and artificial light
Around the world, fireflies light up the night with their shimmering bodies. But scientists say this magical display is under threat — with the…
Continue Reading LDS Church missionaries being cut in Liberia over supply worries
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is reducing the number of missionaries in Liberia due to economic conditions in Liberia and concerns…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for February 3: Impeachment, Iowa, coronavirus, Syria, travel ban
Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs, who won their first Super Bowl title in 50 years last night. And condolences to everyone fighting off…
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After a tough battle with brain cancer, a 4-month-old rang the ‘cancer-free’ bell in emotional video
After a monthslong battle with brain and spinal cancer, 4-month-old Lillian Grace finally rang the “cancer-free” bell at the hospital — and the…
Continue Reading Celebration held to honor the 60th anniversary of the Greensboro sit-in
Click here for updates on this story GREENSBORO, NC (WGHP ) — The Greensboro Four Sit-In touched the entire nation when…
Continue Reading Families claim power company left them in the dark
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL ) — Imagine getting federal assistance with your Georgia Power…
Continue Reading Diehard fan headed to third Chiefs Super Bowl
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — A local metro man has been going to Chiefs games since…
Continue Reading Building projects in New Jersey will now have to account for climate change
An executive order signed this week by Gov. Phil Murphy will make New Jersey’s climate change regulations among the toughest in the nation. The…
Continue Reading US energy-related carbon emissions will only fall 4% from current levels by 2050, agency report projects
Energy-related carbon emissions are expected to decline in the next decade, only to pick up again in the 2030s due to energy demand, according to a…
Continue Reading Former Ohio school security monitor charged with sexually assaulting male students
A former school security monitor has been indicted, charged with sexually assaulting four male students, according to the Hamilton County…
Continue Reading Thomas Valva Case: Funeral Held For 8-Year-Old As Outcry Demands Change On Long Island
Click here for updates on this story MELVILLE, NY (WCBS) — Thomas Valva, who police say was killed in a disturbing…
Continue Reading Virtual Reality System Helping North Texas Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS, TX (KTVT) — Maybe it was a car bomb on a crowded street. It was dusk.…
Continue Reading Luling Daycare being investigated for ‘mishandling’ a child
Click here for updates on this story LULING, LA (WGNO ) — The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating an…
Continue Reading Being a Chiefs fan is life-saving for this group in the Kingdom
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — A lot of Chiefs fans not in Kansas City or Miami during…
Continue Reading Dad-daughter duo fly in from Minnesota to recreate Timbers axe photo for third time
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — A father and daughter flew to Portland from Minnesota to…
Continue Reading Mesa firefighters rescue puppies from fiery crash
Click here for updates on this story MESA, AZ (KTVK) — Mesa firefighters saved two puppies from a fiery crash at a gas…
Continue Reading Wreckage from Kobe Bryant helicopter crash moved to Phoenix
Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX, AZ (KTVK) — Federal investigators moved the wreckage from the helicopter…
Continue Reading Packers pre-printed NFC Champions gear to be sent abroad to help those in need
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE. WI (WDJT) — As the Green Bay Packers season came to an end on Sunday…
Continue Reading Off-duty Los Angeles County Sheriff’s detective killed after helping a person cross the street
An off-duty detective with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was helping a person cross the street Sunday when she was hit by a car and…
Continue Reading Volunteers around the world are sewing pouches for Australia’s orphaned or injured kangaroos, koalas and bats
The effects of the Australian bushfires on the country’s animals have been immense and devastating, and the blazes show no signs of slowing. So the…
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US firefighters arrive in Australia to cheers
American firefighters got a warm heroes welcome as they arrived in Sydney this week. As they came through the arrival gate, Australians gave a…
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Family could come to Idaho for answers
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- The grandmother of one of the missing Rexburg children is reportedly headed to Eastern Idaho this week. Kay Vallow…
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McConnell blasts House impeachment, pledges Senate action B
WASHINGTON (AP) – The top Senate Republican is denouncing the House impeachment of President Donald Trump and reassuring the president’s…
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A rescue worker died while looking for a missing hiker on Mount Baldy in California
A volunteer rescue worker died Saturday while searching for a hiker on Mount Baldy in California, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s…
Continue Reading Christmas wish comes true for teen battling cancer
Click here for updates on this story WOODSTOCK, GA (WGCL) — The Woodstock community, and beyond, has rallied around a…
Continue Reading DOJ report ranks Ohio ‘high’ for sexual victimization in juvenile detention facilities, despite overall decline
Ohio is the only state ranked “high” for its rate of sexual victimization in juvenile correctional facilities, according to a Department…
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Stop! Washing your Thanksgiving turkey could spread germs
Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food experts say don’t — repeat don’t — wash the turkey before popping it…
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ISU’s debate society hosts public debate
Tuesday night, the Idaho State University Rupp Debate Society hosted its fall public debate at the Pond Student…
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WATCH: Coverage of the public impeachment hearings
Watch ABC News live coverage of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence first open hearings as part of the impeachment inquiry into…
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House passes bill that makes animal cruelty federal felony
The House has unanimously passed a bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony. The PACT Act — which stands for Preventing Animal Cruelty…
Continue Reading What some are saying about the 2020 Election
It’s early when it comes to the race for the White House and voters have a lot to sort through with 19 Democrats and four Republicans currently…
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