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EXPLAINER: Why AP called Pennsylvania for Biden

November 7, 2020 9:55 AM Associated Press

The Associated Press declared Democrat Joe Biden the winner of his native Pennsylvania at 11:25 a.m. EST. …

ISU doctoral student credited with discovery of 220-million-year-old reptile

October 29, 2020 11:52 AM News Team

Though the Skybalonyx predates most dinosaurs, it was only recently discovered by Xavier Jenkins, an Idaho State University biological sciences…

U.S. Surgeon General: 3 simple W’s will control COVID-19

October 8, 2020 4:05 PM Todd Kunz

Dr. Jerome Adams said the coronavirus is controllable with three simple W’s or…

Sleep in Heavenly Peace founder’s smile to appear on Lay’s chip bags

September 25, 2020 12:38 PM News Team

A familiar smile will be seen around the country as part of Lay’s chip smile…

President Trump to hold news conference Wednesday

September 7, 2020 10:27 AM News Team

President Trump has scheduled a press conference for 4 p.m. MDT…

Norwegian lawmaker nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

September 9, 2020 10:16 AM Associated Press

A far-right Norwegian lawmaker said he has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East.…

Teen mother charged with felony murder in death of toddler

August 19, 2020 5:49 PM Associated Press

A Tennessee teenager has been indicted on felony murder and other charges in the death of her 15-month-old daughter, whose disappearance prompted a…

Idaho part of nationwide Salmonella outbreak linked to red onions

August 6, 2020 9:46 AM News Team

Department of Health and Welfare officials are urging Idahoans to be aware of a national outbreak of Salmonella involving onions that has sickened at…

Canada imposes stricter rules for Americans going to Alaska

July 30, 2020 1:41 PM Associated Press

Canada’s border agency is announcing stricter rules for Americans traveling through Canada to Alaska amid the coronavirus pandemic.…

7.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Mexico

June 23, 2020 12:29 PM CNN

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the southern coastline of Mexico on Tuesday, prompting a forecast of possible tsunami waves. The earthquake…

Trump says he’ll issue executive order to protect monuments

June 23, 2020 10:29 AM Associated Press

President Donald Trump says he’ll issue an executive order to protect monuments that are coming under new scrutiny as America wrestles with racism…

Canada, US extend border restrictions to July 21

June 16, 2020 10:37 AM Associated Press

Canada and the US have agreed to extend their agreement to keep their border closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus…

President Trump delivers remarks and signs Executive Order on Safe Policing

March 18, 2020 9:37 AM News Team

President Trump will deliver remarks and sign an Executive Order on Safe Policing for Safe Communities in the Rose Garden at approximately 10 a.m.…

A look back on missing Rexburg children

June 10, 2020 9:51 AM Ariel Schroeder

It’s been a long and winding road to get to this point.…

Biden moves closer to formally winning Democratic nomination

June 2, 2020 10:09 PM Associated Press

Joe Biden is on the cusp of formally securing the Democratic presidential nomination after winning hundreds more delegates in primary contests…

Antibody tests for COVID-19 wrong up to half the time, CDC says

May 27, 2020 11:30 AM CNN

Antibody tests used to determine if people have been infected in the past with Covid-19 might be wrong up to half the time, the US Centers for…

How to stay cool without air conditioning this summer

May 27, 2020 11:13 AM CNN

Being unable to afford air conditioning or wanting to save more by using it less is a normal circumstance for some of…

Opioid drug overdose deaths are down in US, study finds, but COVID-19 could change that

May 27, 2020 11:19 AM CNN

Opioid drug overdose deaths are down in US, study finds, but Covid-19 could change…

How to help children with ADHD thrive in a virtual schoolhouse

May 27, 2020 11:11 AM CNN

When schools shut down because of the coronavirus, some parents of children with ADHD found themselves in a stressful…

WHO says 80 million babies are missing out on routine childhood vaccines

May 27, 2020 11:09 AM CNN

As many as 80 million babies worldwide are missing out on routine childhood vaccines because of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health…

NASA admin: Right now SpaceX Launch is a go

May 26, 2020 9:56 AM CNN

UPDATE: NASA says weather conditions have changed to 60% “favorable” for Wednesday’s planned SpaceX Dragon Capsule…

Scientists say they may have found a skinny gene

May 22, 2020 10:39 AM CNN

We all know the type. They can eat all they want, spend zero time at the gym and don’t put on an…

Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli agree to plead guilty in college admissions scam

May 21, 2020 9:43 AM CNN

Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, have agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges in connection to their…

6 ideas for summer fun now that camp has been canceled

May 20, 2020 12:53 PM CNN

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…

Your car knows secrets about you. Here’s how to protect yourself

May 19, 2020 6:05 PM CNN

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…

The pandemic is testing sibling rivalry — and you

May 19, 2020 10:40 AM CNN

Is the pandemic taking sibling rivalry to another, more feral level? Or is so much enforced proximity building stronger bonds between sisters and…

Preschoolers and the pandemic: practical ways to keep them learning

May 18, 2020 3:38 PM CNN

Three weeks into our extended coronavirus spring break at home, my husband wanted to discuss what we should be teaching our 4-year-old…

Talking to yourself matters. Here’s how to do it in a pandemic

May 18, 2020 3:35 PM CNN

For Andy Hull, this was the year that a lifelong dream of being a philosophy professor was set to culminate. Then a pandemic…

If your kids are acting out, they might just be sad

May 18, 2020 3:13 PM News Team

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…

Coronavirus may ‘never go away,’ says WHO official

May 14, 2020 11:11 AM CNN

The coronavirus spreading across the globe could become a constant presence, a leading World Health Organization official has…

5 ways to go green during the pandemic

May 14, 2020 11:10 AM CNN

Recycling isn’t just for the environment…

Bored of lockdown yet? This downtime may have some benefits … if you do it right

May 13, 2020 10:58 AM CNN

Bored yet? Great. That could be a good…

Frosted Flakes for dinner. Hiding in the laundry room. This is life for single moms right now.

May 13, 2020 10:39 AM CNN

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…

For the first time, scientists can see how the brain records our memories as we sleep

May 13, 2020 10:36 AM CNN

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…

The science of gossip (and why everyone does it)

May 13, 2020 10:33 AM CNN

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…

Getting to medical appointments during a pandemic

May 13, 2020 10:30 AM CNN

Going to the doctor or pediatrician wasn’t so complicated just a few months ago. Neither was a trip to the dentist or the…

First US study of autism in adults estimates 2.2% have autism spectrum disorder

May 13, 2020 10:26 AM CNN

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…

No, your teenager’s boyfriend or girlfriend cannot come over during the pandemic

May 13, 2020 10:24 AM CNN

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…

Disneyland Shanghai reopens

May 11, 2020 10:01 AM News Team

The Shanghai Disneyland theme park reopened to visitors with controlled capacity on Monday, after the COVID-19 pandemic in China became more subdued.…

Census field operations restart this week on limited basis

May 4, 2020 4:27 PM Associated Press

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…

Costco will start requiring customers to wear masks Monday

April 29, 2020 4:24 PM CNN

Costco is requiring customers to wear facemasks or coverings in its stores beginning May…

LDS Church releases guidelines for weddings, funerals, ordinances during COVID-19 pandemic

April 17, 2020 1:05 PM News Team

The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced new guidelines for church leaders and members on weddings,…

Here’s how to watch the Super Pink Moon tonight

April 7, 2020 10:19 AM News Team

The Super Pink Moon rises tonight.…

Helping others on the front line stay healthy

April 2, 2020 5:39 PM News Team

These vital truck drivers are carrying a heavier than normal load when bringing us our supplies.…

Hasbro launches website to keep families busy

April 2, 2020 10:39 AM KYMA

Hasbro is pointing parents and caregivers to its new website, BringHomeTheFun.com.…

LDS Church temporarily closes all temples

March 26, 2020 10:09 AM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is suspending all temple activity due to concerns over the…

Senator Risch talks about stimulus package helping Idaho

March 17, 2020 7:14 PM Todd Kunz

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…

Canada closing borders to non-citizens, Americans exempted

March 16, 2020 12:07 PM News Team

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…

How COVID-19 is impacting LDS Church missionary service

March 16, 2020 10:47 AM News Team

Church leaders are implementing some temporary adjustments to missionary…

President Trump declares Sunday as a National Day of Prayer during coronavirus outbreak

March 14, 2020 11:21 PM Todd Kunz

President Trump declares Sunday, March 15, 2020 as a National Day of Prayer during COVID-19 outbreak and sends Twitter…

Temporary adjustments made to LDS temple worship around the world

March 13, 2020 12:12 PM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the following changes effective March 16, 2020 for all temples…

All LDS Church gatherings temporarily suspended worldwide

March 12, 2020 4:48 PM News Team

The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have announced beginning immediately, all…

Some LDS missionaries in Europe to return home due to coronavirus

March 12, 2020 4:22 PM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced in Europe, all senior missionaries and young missionaries with serious or chronic…

Thunder Ridge students kindness goes viral

February 28, 2020 11:03 PM News Team

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…

WATCH: Flight from Idaho Falls makes emergency landing

February 28, 2020 3:13 PM News Team

A small plane in San Jose, California made an emergency landing Friday with no landing…

COVID-19’s impact on Latter-day Saints around the world

February 28, 2020 12:56 PM News Team

Recent concern regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) has generated much public attention and has caused significant change in travel, personal…

Juror in Harvey Weinstein case says she hopes Annabella Sciorra, others get closure

February 25, 2020 7:35 PM CNN

One of the jurors in the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault and rape case told “Inside Edition” that one of the trial’s key witnesses…

Celebrities rally to send Quaden Bayles to Disneyland after bullying video goes viral

February 21, 2020 10:48 AM CNN

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…

LeBron James criticizes MLB commissioner’s handling of the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal

February 19, 2020 9:33 AM CNN

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has joined the chorus of athletes speaking out against baseball commissioner Rob Manfred’s handling…

Woman accused of drugging another woman, plotting to steal baby pleads not guilty

February 19, 2020 9:29 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story TACOMA, WA (KCPQ) — A woman accused of plotting to steal a newborn baby has been…

Gov. Ivey signs executive order forming gambling policy study group

February 14, 2020 1:30 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MONTGOMERY, AL (WALA) — Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order 719, which…

Firefighters return home from Australia

February 13, 2020 9:36 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- A pair of Bureau of Land Management firefighters are home after providing assistance in Australia. Battalion Chief…

Hundreds join search for missing 6-year-old girl last seen playing in front yard

February 11, 2020 10:46 AM CNN

A six-year-old girl is missing in Cayce, South…

Coronaviruses are in Idaho, but not the strain from China

February 5, 2020 5:55 PM News Team

On Wednesday, officials confirmed a case of novel coronavirus in Wisconsin, bringing the total number of cases in the U.S. to 12.…

A woman used her toes to call 911 after her hands and fingers were crushed while changing tire

February 3, 2020 5:39 PM CNN

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…

The asteroid that wiped out most life on Earth was a hotbed for bacteria. They were the first organisms to bounce back

February 4, 2020 9:41 AM CNN

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…

Former Kibler Mayor’s House Burns Down, Arson Investigation Underway

February 4, 2020 9:27 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story KIBLER, AR (KFSM) — An arson investigation is underway in Kibler after a home,…

Inside the Iowa caucus — in Paris

February 3, 2020 8:14 PM CNN

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…

More than 20,000 cases of Wuhan coronavirus worldwide

February 3, 2020 7:06 PM CNN

Not…

The ‘world’s worst cat’ has been adopted

February 3, 2020 4:34 PM CNN

Despite the odds, the “World’s Worst Cat” has just been adopted into a loving family. The Mitchell County Animal Rescue in North…

103-year-old woman puts on a piano recital every day

February 3, 2020 3:34 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO ) — Imagine doing something you love for nearly 100 years. A…

Fireflies are facing extinction due to habitat loss, pesticides and artificial light

February 3, 2020 10:02 AM CNN

Around the world, fireflies light up the night with their shimmering bodies. But scientists say this magical display is under threat — with the…

LDS Church missionaries being cut in Liberia over supply worries

February 3, 2020 9:50 AM News Team

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…

5 things to know for February 3: Impeachment, Iowa, coronavirus, Syria, travel ban

February 3, 2020 4:32 AM CNN

Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs, who won their first Super Bowl title in 50 years last night. And condolences to everyone fighting off…

After a tough battle with brain cancer, a 4-month-old rang the ‘cancer-free’ bell in emotional video

February 2, 2020 7:39 PM CNN

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…

Celebration held to honor the 60th anniversary of the Greensboro sit-in

February 2, 2020 11:18 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story GREENSBORO, NC (WGHP ) — The Greensboro Four Sit-In touched the entire nation when…

Families claim power company left them in the dark

February 1, 2020 1:00 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL ) — Imagine getting federal assistance with your Georgia Power…

Diehard fan headed to third Chiefs Super Bowl

January 31, 2020 10:31 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — A local metro man has been going to Chiefs games since…

Building projects in New Jersey will now have to account for climate change

January 30, 2020 8:25 PM CNN

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…

US energy-related carbon emissions will only fall 4% from current levels by 2050, agency report projects

January 30, 2020 8:16 PM CNN

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…

Former Ohio school security monitor charged with sexually assaulting male students

January 30, 2020 6:56 PM CNN

A former school security monitor has been indicted, charged with sexually assaulting four male students, according to the Hamilton County…

Thomas Valva Case: Funeral Held For 8-Year-Old As Outcry Demands Change On Long Island

January 30, 2020 3:07 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MELVILLE, NY (WCBS) — Thomas Valva, who police say was killed in a disturbing…

Virtual Reality System Helping North Texas Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress

January 30, 2020 2:22 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story DALLAS, TX (KTVT) — Maybe it was a car bomb on a crowded street. It was dusk.…

Luling Daycare being investigated for ‘mishandling’ a child

January 30, 2020 1:57 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story LULING, LA (WGNO ) — The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating an…

Being a Chiefs fan is life-saving for this group in the Kingdom

January 30, 2020 1:14 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — A lot of Chiefs fans not in Kansas City or Miami during…

Dad-daughter duo fly in from Minnesota to recreate Timbers axe photo for third time

January 30, 2020 11:27 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — A father and daughter flew to Portland from Minnesota to…

Mesa firefighters rescue puppies from fiery crash

January 30, 2020 10:46 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MESA, AZ (KTVK) — Mesa firefighters saved two puppies from a fiery crash at a gas…

Wreckage from Kobe Bryant helicopter crash moved to Phoenix

January 30, 2020 10:44 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX, AZ (KTVK) — Federal investigators moved the wreckage from the helicopter…

Packers pre-printed NFC Champions gear to be sent abroad to help those in need

January 22, 2020 8:59 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE. WI (WDJT) — As the Green Bay Packers season came to an end on Sunday…

Off-duty Los Angeles County Sheriff’s detective killed after helping a person cross the street

January 13, 2020 11:08 AM CNN

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…

Volunteers around the world are sewing pouches for Australia’s orphaned or injured kangaroos, koalas and bats

January 9, 2020 5:00 PM CNN

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…

US firefighters arrive in Australia to cheers

January 9, 2020 4:24 PM News Team

American firefighters got a warm heroes welcome as they arrived in Sydney this week. As they came through the arrival gate, Australians gave a…

Family could come to Idaho for answers

January 4, 2020 11:28 PM News Team

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- The grandmother of one of the missing Rexburg children is reportedly headed to Eastern Idaho this week. Kay Vallow…

McConnell blasts House impeachment, pledges Senate action B

December 18, 2019 6:29 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) – The top Senate Republican is denouncing the House impeachment of President Donald Trump and reassuring the president’s…

A rescue worker died while looking for a missing hiker on Mount Baldy in California

December 15, 2019 3:20 PM CNN

A volunteer rescue worker died Saturday while searching for a hiker on Mount Baldy in California, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s…

Christmas wish comes true for teen battling cancer

December 15, 2019 1:25 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story WOODSTOCK, GA (WGCL) — The Woodstock community, and beyond, has rallied around a…

DOJ report ranks Ohio ‘high’ for sexual victimization in juvenile detention facilities, despite overall decline

December 14, 2019 7:54 PM CNN

Ohio is the only state ranked “high” for its rate of sexual victimization in juvenile correctional facilities, according to a Department…

Stop! Washing your Thanksgiving turkey could spread germs

November 26, 2019 9:50 AM Associated Press

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…

ISU’s debate society hosts public debate

November 19, 2019 7:34 PM News Team

Tuesday night, the Idaho State University Rupp Debate Society hosted its fall public debate at the Pond Student…

WATCH: Coverage of the public impeachment hearings

November 13, 2019 9:27 AM News Team

Watch ABC News live coverage of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence first open hearings as part of the impeachment inquiry into…