Mediterranean diet may prevent memory loss and dementia, study finds
Not sure what to eat? Why not choose foods that are good for your brain? Meals inspired by traditional foods from the sunny Mediterranean, a new…
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Social media star asking for your help to clean up city
Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — A Philadelphia social media star recognized around the…
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Legislation would prohibit marijuana advertising in Idaho
A Senate panel on Wednesday approved legislation to prohibit commercial advertising for marijuana in Idaho that could potentially be used to stymie…
Continue Reading City council holding public hearing regarding concerns over Pittsburgh’s declining Black population
Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh City Council will hold a public hearing today to…
Continue Reading Mother Kristie Haas charged with murder of daughter 3-year-old Emma Cole whose remains found in softball field in 2019
Click here for updates on this story SMYRNA, Delaware (KYW) — There are new developments in the death of a 3-year-old…
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Regal Edwards Grand Teton to open Friday
Regal announced Regal Edwards Grand Teton will open Friday, May 7.…
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Idaho Falls man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Idaho Falls man on…
Continue Reading CDC projects ‘sharp decline’ in COVID-19 cases by July, but calls variants a ‘wild card’
The United States could see a drop in COVID-19 cases and deaths by July if vaccinations remain high and people adhere to certain prevention measures,…
Continue Reading 10 reasons why young, healthy people really need to get vaccinated
Young adults are now steering the course of this pandemic as the biggest spreaders of coronavirus. But many say they don’t plan to get…
Continue Reading Police: Man arrested after allegedly attacking Sikh man with hammer at hotel
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A man who allegedly struck a Sikh man in the head with a hammer…
Continue Reading Animal Rescue League of Iowa: ‘We have never had a call quite like this’
Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (The Courier) — While the Animal Rescue League of Iowa has gotten…
Continue Reading Child abuse hotline calls and texts rose during the pandemic. Here’s how to help
Calls to a major child abuse hotline increased in the early months of the pandemic, new research has revealed. The findings add fuel to worries that…
Continue Reading Police confirm officer fatally strikes teen cyclist
Click here for updates on this story MOLINE, Illinois (Quad-City Times) — A Moline police officer was involved in a…
Continue Reading Police want apology from alderman who called cops ‘agents of state violence’
Click here for updates on this story ROCK ISLAND, Illinois (Quad-City Times) — Rock Island Alderman Dylan Parker, Ward…
Continue Reading Doctor reprimanded in case involving injured baby
Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (madison.com/Wisconsin State Journal) — The supervising…
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Senate panel OKs bill to trim governor’s emergency powers
Senate lawmakers unable to overcome two vetoes by Republican Gov. Brad Little of legislation to curb his authority during emergencies such as the…
Continue Reading Boy plunges 5 stories out window, awning below helps save his life
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A little boy is in the hospital recovering after a fall that…
Continue Reading Joshua Duggar files a motion for release as he awaits trial on child pornography charges
Former reality TV star Joshua Duggar filed a motion Tuesday asking that he be released from jail on bail and allowed to return home as he awaits…
Continue Reading Red Sox fan protects son from incoming foul ball using coat
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — A Red Sox fan didn’t have a glove Tuesday night as she sat in the…
Continue Reading Student surprises teacher with superhero drawing
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Continue Reading Dream of starting towing company hits snag when $19,000 truck turns out to be a lemon
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Continue Reading Family of 10-year-old boy shot in the head in says ‘he’s going to fight through this’
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Continue Reading Chuckie the dog finally goes home after 200 days in shelter
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Continue Reading Storm chaser followed tornado’s path to big rig crash with injuries
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Continue Reading Remains found identified as woman reported missing in 2015
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Continue Reading Teacher on administrative leave after allegations of physical abuse against student
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Continue Reading Day care worker arrested after foster mother says toddler was abused
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Doctor uses music as motivation in pandemic
The music roots run deep for family medicine Doctor Sebastian…
Continue Reading Dreamo of starting towing company hits snag when $19,000 truck turns out to be a lemon
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64-year-old woman bitten by shark, officials say
A 64-year-old woman was bitten by a shark near the jetty in New Smyrna Beach just after 9 a.m. Friday, officials told WESH 2…
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Madison Memorial receives 5-star rating
Madison Memorial Hospital was one of only three hospitals in the state of Idaho to receive a 5-star award from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…
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Idaho health officials try new ways to get people vaccinated
Health officials in Idaho are trying new methods to encourage people to get vaccinated as interest in COVID-19 shots starts to…
Continue Reading A New Jersey high school teacher is filmed referring to George Floyd as a ‘criminal’ and cursing at students
A New Jersey high school teacher has been suspended with pay after launching into a rant during two virtual classes in which he allegedly called…
Continue Reading Unmarked police car hit by stolen vehicle that ran stop sign
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Continue Reading Residents nervous about having no more local police officers
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Continue Reading 6-year-old has close encounter with shark
Click here for updates on this story O’AHU, Hawaii (KITV) — Over the weekend, one O’ahu resident’s…
Continue Reading Yair Lapid gets mandate to try to form next Israeli government
Centrist lawmaker Yair Lapid has been tasked with trying to form a new government in Israel, after longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was…
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Jill Biden to visit Utah school as US moves toward reopening
First lady Jill Biden plans to speak at a Salt Lake City school as the U.S. makes uneven progress toward reopening classrooms during the coronavirus…
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Utah meets goals, ends limits on gatherings, distancing
Utah has ended its mandated limits on gatherings and social distancing related to the pandemic.…
Continue Reading Rich nations urged to share vaccine knowledge as WTO debates waiving patents
Members of the World Trade Organization discussed a proposal to waive intellectual property rights for Covid-19 vaccines and treatments Wednesday…
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Groundbreaking kicks off construction of Portneuf Medical Plaza
Construction on a new medical plaza in our area is officially…
Continue Reading Mark David Chapman Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Mark David Chapman, who was convicted of murdering musician John Lennon. Personal Birth date: May 10, 1955 Birth…
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Gov. Little to hold town hall Wednesday
The Idaho state office of AARP will host a telephone town hall with guests Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Director of Health and Welfare Dave…
Continue Reading J K Rowling Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series. Personal Birth date: July 31, 1965 Birth place: Gloucestershire,…
Continue Reading Massive drug pipeline from Mexico to Georgia, all ran from prison, busted
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A sophisticated system pumping deadly, liquid meth from Mexico to…
Continue Reading Homeowner warns others after he says a contractor took nearly $100K of his money and never finished the job
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Continue Reading DoorDash delivery driver shot while making a food delivery, police searching for the shooter
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Continue Reading Frefighter resigns after coming under fire for remarks made at weekend rally
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Continue Reading US vaccination rates have been falling as the supply has increased
With slowing vaccination rates across the country, the US will need to shift its strategy toward local accessibility to get out of the COVID-19…
Continue Reading COVID-19 vaccines need to be more accessible for workers who can’t easily take time off, expert says. Or the US may face a winter surge
With slowing vaccination rates across the country, the US will need to shift its strategy toward local accessibility to get out of the COVID-19…
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If the US doesn’t reach 80% immunity, the nation could see another winter surge of coronavirus, says vaccine expert
As health experts point to the challenges the nation faces in reaching herd immunity, some are warning of the danger of not getting there: another…
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New program to help bridge the digital divide
The Idaho State Board of Education is working to build awareness about a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help lower the cost…
Continue Reading Kansas House committee passes medical marijuana bill to full House for vote
Click here for updates on this story TOPEKA, Kansas (KCTV) — The Kansas House will likely vote on a medical marijuana…
Continue Reading We’re starting to see how the pandemic affected births in the US
Remember that pandemic baby boom some thought we’d see about nine months after coronavirus lockdowns swept across the US? Well, as experts…
Continue Reading Alex Rodriguez Fast Facts
Here is a look at Alex Rodriguez, former New York Yankees infielder, who is in fourth place for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball…
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Liz Cheney’s GOP post in peril as Trump endorses replacement
No. 3 House Republican Liz Cheney is clinging to her post as party leaders are lining up behind an heir apparent for her job.…
Continue Reading Facebook Oversight Board upholds Donald Trump’s suspension from the platform
Facebook can keep blocking former President Donald Trump from using its platform, the social network’s court-like Oversight Board said…
Continue Reading Canada authorizes Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for children ages 12 to 15
Children in Canada ages 12 to 15 can now get vaccinated against Covid-19. Health Canada, the national department of health, announced Wednesday it…
Continue Reading Four dead after a small plane crashed into a home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, officials say
A twin-engine plane crashed into a house late Tuesday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, killing four people — including one person inside the home…
Continue Reading Man gets a warrant round-up notice for decades-old seat belt ticket
Click here for updates on this story HUMBLE, Texas (KTRK) — When Mary Alice Vaca received a postcard in the mail saying…
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Here is a look at South by Southwest, a collection of music, film and interactive conferences and festivals held annually in Austin, Texas. It is…
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Oregon extends COVID-19 workplace mask rule indefinitely
Oregon has adopted a rule that indefinitely extends coronavirus mask and social distancing requirements for all businesses in the state.…
Continue Reading Multiple homes burn in a fire that could be seen from miles away
Click here for updates on this story SAN LEON, Texas (KTRK) — Firefighters battled multiple fires in a San Leon…
Continue Reading Man discovers $4,000 missing from his EDD account
Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, California (KGO) — It seems unfair, but misfortune sometimes happens to…
Continue Reading How woman’s pandemic piñatas became a smash hit
Click here for updates on this story MENLO PARK, California (KGO) — Handmade pandemic piñatas are becoming a smash hit…
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Garth Brooks talks with Jeff Roper
Garth Brooks talked with Local News 8’s Jeff Roper Wednesday morning about his upcoming concert in Salt Lake City.…
Continue Reading Benjamin Netanyahu Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Personal Birth date: October 21, 1949 Birth place: Tel Aviv, Israel…
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Here’s a look at the social media network, Facebook. Facts Facebook had 2.74 billion monthly active users around the world, as of September 30,…
Continue Reading Man arrested for pointing laser at commercial aircraft in flight, tractor trailer driver
Click here for updates on this story MT. JULIET, Tennessee (WSMV) — A man is behind bars this morning after police say…
Continue Reading Single mom found dead leaves behind 4 kids
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Metro Police identified a woman found dead Sunday…
Continue Reading Woman from Mali gives birth to nine babies — two more than expected
A woman from Mali has given birth to nine babies — two more than the seven that ultrasounds had detected — according to the…
Continue Reading Civil Service Commission votes for officers to have same discipline process as other city employees
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — St. Louis police officers will now face the same disciplinary…
Continue Reading Hundreds of pieces of mail found in a dumpster behind business
Click here for updates on this story FERGUSON, Missouri (KMOV) — Hundreds of pieces of mail were found in a dumpster…
Continue Reading Spontaneous combustion causes apartment fire
Click here for updates on this story HILLSBORO, Oregon (KPTV) — Firefighters say spontaneous combustion is responsible…
Continue Reading Portlanders head to Vancouver to escape shutdowns
Click here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, Washington (KPTV) — Washingtonians have avoided further COVID-19…
Continue Reading Lumber prices soar, Oregonians affected by historic wildfires on the fence to rebuild
Click here for updates on this story OTIS, Oregon (KPTV) — Oregonians who lost their homes during the historic…
Continue Reading Three more victims accuse former teacher of sex crimes
Click here for updates on this story NEW HANOVER COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — More allegations of sexual misconduct…
Continue Reading Asheville has $10 million plan to help homeless get back on their feet
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Two weeks after clearing homeless campsites,…
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Kids and the COVID-19 vaccine: A pediatrician answers safety questions
The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to grant emergency use authorization next week to Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine for…
Continue Reading Few Canadians contracting COVID-19 after first vaccine dose: PHAC
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says…
Continue Reading What is the difference between mRNA and viral vector-based vaccines?
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — After the National Advisory Committee on…
Continue Reading Family finds body of missing airman off Texas coast after Coast Guard suspends search
Family members of the missing 22-year-old airman found his body Tuesday morning off the Texas Coast, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s…
Continue Reading ‘Oddball supernova’ reveals star’s death throes before exploding
Stars experience very violent lives that usually end in dazzling explosions, and scientists have tried for years to determine what happens to massive…
Continue Reading Germany ponders new freedoms for the fully vaccinated
Germany is considering new plans to give extra rights and freedoms to people who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The proposed changes to…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for May 5: Covid-19, Facebook, Mueller probe, Afghanistan, Israel
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just released new national climate normals, and no, it’s not your imagination. Your city…
Continue Reading Two dead after a small plane crashes into a home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, officials say
An aircraft crashed into a home late Tuesday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the police department said. Two people died in the incident, the…
Continue Reading Two dead after a plane crashed into a home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, officials say
An aircraft crashed into a home late Tuesday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the police department said. Two people died in the incident, the…
Continue Reading Two dead after an plane crashed into a home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, officials say
An aircraft crashed into a home late Tuesday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the police department said. Two people died in the incident, the…
Continue Reading An aircraft crashed into a home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, police say
An aircraft crashed into a home late Tuesday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the police department said. “Emergency personnel responded to a…
Continue Reading On board a small Ukrainian patrol boat challenging Russian naval might
Painted a camouflage patchwork of gray and green, Ukrainian coastguard Boat 23 cuts through the rolling swell of the turbulent Sea of Azov. At the…
Continue Reading A plane crashed into a home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, police say
A plane crashed into a home late Tuesday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the police department said. “Emergency personnel responded to a report of…
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Fauci to adolescents on the fence about the Covid-19 vaccine: ‘Be part of the solution’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he hopes children and teens won’t hesitate when the US Food and Drug Administration authorizes a coronavirus vaccine for…
Continue Reading 7 people arrested after the mummified remains of a religious group leader were found in Colorado home
Seven people were arrested after authorities found the mummified remains of a woman who was the leader of a controversial religious group inside a…
Continue Reading At military camps in the Myanmar jungle, doctors and students learn how to fire guns
A dozen armed recruits crawl along a dusty pathway, the cicadas masking any sound of their approach towards their target, a small village in the…
Continue Reading Lady Gaga’s dog walker was tailed before shooting and robbery, court documents say
Three men charged in the shooting and robbery of Lady Gaga’s dog walker in February allegedly drove around various parts of Los Angeles looking…
Continue Reading There were four attacks, including an assault with a hammer, on Asian Americans in New York over the weekend
There were at least four attacks on Asian Americans, including an assault with a hammer, in New York City over the weekend, according to the New York…
Continue Reading Ohio State offers settlements in five more sex abuse victim cases involving former school doctor Richard Strauss
Some of the alleged abuse victims of former Ohio State University doctor Richard Strauss could get more than $250,000 as part of an individual…
Continue Reading France threatens to cut electricity to British island in post-Brexit fisheries dispute
France is “ready” to cut electricity to the British island of Jersey — just off the French coast — should the United Kingdom…
Continue Reading States ready plans to vaccinate 12-to-15-year-olds against Covid-19
President Joe Biden said his administration is “ready to move immediately” if and when the US Food and Drug Administration authorizes the…
Continue Reading Asian Americans are buying guns in the wake of recent attacks, but community leaders say that’s not the way to prevent hate crimes
Some Asian Americans are buying guns for the first time as attacks fuel fear across the nation, but advocates say firearms are not the solution.…
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