Suspended Alabama priest married the 18-year-old he fled to Italy with, records show
MOBLE, Ala. (AP) — Records show that a suspended Alabama priest recently married the teenager he fled to Italy with this summer. A marriage…
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Regulators and law enforcement crack down on crypto’s bad actors. Congress has yet to take action
By FATIMA HUSSEIN and KEN SWEET Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — While the scandals in the cryptocurrency industry seem to never end, Washington…
Continue Reading Atlanta officer used Taser on church deacon after he said he could not breathe, police video shows
By KATE BRUMBACK and SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Body camera video shows an Atlanta police officer responding to a minor car…
Continue Reading Local newspaper started by Ralph Nader saved from closure by national media company
WINSTED, Conn. (AP) — A small Connecticut newspaper that began publishing in February with the help of Ralph Nader has been saved from a planned…
Continue Reading Woman arrested on hate crime charges after allegedly attacking man and his toddler
By Mark Morales and Jessica Xing, CNN (CNN) — A woman was arrested and charged with a hate crime assault after she allegedly accused a man…
Continue Reading Humanitarians want more aid for Gaza, access to hostages under Israel-Hamas truce. And more time
By JAMEY KEATEN and ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — International aid groups that have lined up thousands of aid trucks for Gaza say…
Continue Reading Closing arguments in Vatican trial seek to expose problems in the city state’s legal system
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Lawyers for a once-powerful cardinal have accused Vatican prosecutors of being “prisoners…
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Happyville Farms is expanding
An expansion at Happyville Farms in Idaho Falls has been…
Continue Reading Investigators believe a married couple was killed in vehicle explosion at US-Canada bridge, sources say. Here’s what we know
CNN By John Miller, Elizabeth Wolfe and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — Investigators believe a New York husband and wife were the two people killed…
Continue Reading Israel and Hamas agree to breakthrough deal on hostage release and four-day truce
CNN By Simone McCarthy, Rob Picheta, David Shortell, Oren Liebermann and Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — Israel and Hamas have reached a deal for…
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How to lower your holiday stress level
It can be easy to get overwhelmed during the holidays, which can make it harder to enjoy for some…
Continue Reading Track coach pleads guilty in federal court to tricking women into sending him nude photos
BOSTON (AP) — A former college track and field coach accused of setting up sham social media and email accounts in an attempt to trick women into…
Continue Reading Man dies after vehicle crashes into horse on highway in Sumner County
By Tony Garcia Click here for updates on this story BETHPAGE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The Tennessee Highway Patrol was…
Continue Reading Border crossings closed after vehicle explosion on bridge connecting New York and Canada
By The Associated Press NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — A border crossing between the U.S. and Canada has been closed after a vehicle exploded at a…
Continue Reading Police say some 70 bullets fired in North Philadelphia shooting that left 2 dead, 5 wounded
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left two men dead and five wounded, but no arrests have been made.…
Continue Reading School shootings in the US: Fast facts
By Alex Leeds Matthews, Amy O’Kruk and Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — There have been at least 75 school shootings in the United States so far…
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Thanksgiving eve is noted as the biggest drinking day of the year
The day before Thanksgiving (AKA Blackout Wednesday) is known as the biggest day of excessive alcohol consumption of the…
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Lower gas prices put the gravy on Thanksgiving travel
Idaho’s average pump price nearly 50 cents cheaper than a year…
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Ada County man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Boise City man on…
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ISP, local law enforcement gear up for Thanksgiving traffic
As part of this concerted effort, all travelers are urged to prioritize safety.…
Continue Reading Finland erects barriers at border with Russia to control influx of migrants, closes crossing points
By JARI TANNER Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — Finnish border guards and soldiers have begun erecting barriers including concrete obstacles topped…
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Police departments respond to nationwide shortage of officers
A national study by the Police Executive Research Forum shows law enforcement agencies nationwide are losing officers faster than they can hire new…
Continue Reading Student Academy Awards — a launching pad into Hollywood — celebrate 50 years
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The Student Academy Awards may not be as glitzy or high profile as the Oscars, but in its 50 years it has proven to be…
Continue Reading Mississippi drops charges in killing of former state lawmaker but says new charges are possible
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi prosecutors have dismissed indictments against a man in the shooting…
Continue Reading Sources: Deadly crash at US-Canadian border bridge involved husband and wife in a Bentley, investigators believe
By Celina Tebor, John Miller, Evan Perez and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Investigators think a deadly crash Wednesday morning at the Rainbow…
Continue Reading Here are the dozen brands that have paused ads on X amid ongoing crisis for Elon Musk’s platform
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — At least a dozen major brands have halted ad spending on X, formerly Twitter, since its latest advertiser…
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High school students get resume-building experience preparing for Warren Miller screening
The Idaho Falls High School Ski Club is hosting this year’s 74th annual Warren Miller Ski Film this…
Continue Reading Native American boy forced to cut hair to comply with school hair policy, ACLU says
By Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — An 8-year-old Native American boy in Kansas was forced to cut his hair to comply with his elementary…
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How to help your business prepare for and recover from natural disasters
Natural disasters are unpredictable, but companies can mitigate damage. Westfield compiled a list of the worst natural disasters and found expert…
Continue Reading Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade to be led by Alabama HBCU marching band
By Rikki Klaus, CNN (CNN) — Alabama A&M University’s Marching Maroon and White Band will kick off the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving…
Continue Reading Germany and Italy agree on joint ‘action plan’ including energy, technology, climate protection
BERLIN (AP) — Germany and Italy have agreed to work closer together in the fields of energy, technology, climate protection, security and cultural…
Continue Reading NYCHA residents fed up over constant elevator issues in Bronx building
By Sonia Rincón Click here for updates on this story WEST FARMS, The Bronx (WABC) — The only two elevators in a NYCHA…
Continue Reading What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2023
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Continue Reading How watching football became a Thanksgiving tradition
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Continue Reading Susan Sarandon, Melissa Barrera dropped from Hollywood companies after comments on Israel-Hamas war
By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon and “Scream” star Melissa Barrera were each dropped by Hollywood…
Continue Reading This beer is made from recycled shower water
You wouldn’t know if you tasted it, but Epic OneWater Brew is a beer with a peculiar ingredient: it’s made with water recycled from the showers,…
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Over 50% of young people are 'significantly' lonely, according to a recent survey. A mindfulness expert believes he knows why
Way.com looks at a recent survey conducted by Gallup/Meta that sheds some light on America’s loneliness…
Continue Reading New Hampshire voters take note as Haley rises in the polls
By Arit John, CNN Hooksett, New Hampshire (CNN) — Kathy Rice had yet to attend any 2024 campaign stops before this week, but when former South…
Continue Reading Robbery suspect’s colorful underwear helped police arrest him, authorities say
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say a pair of multicolored briefs peeking out above a robbery suspect’s low-slung trousers helped police arrest him.…
Continue Reading Investigators believe 4 men found dead in suburban Denver home were killed in a murder-suicide
DENVER (AP) — Police say investigators believe four men found dead inside a suburban Denver home on Tuesday died as the result of a murder-suicide.…
Continue Reading North Carolina governor spars with state chamber of commerce over confirmation of Black judicial and board seats
By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and the state’s chamber of commerce have engaged in a heated…
Continue Reading Suspected militants kill 5, including 2 soldiers, in pair of bombings in northwest Pakistan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani officials say suspected militants have targeted security forces and a pro-government elder in northwest…
Continue Reading Look of the week: Emily Ratajkowski and the ultra-cinched puffer
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — In the not too distant past, the silhouette to beat was no silhouette at all. For many years fashion’s preference…
Continue Reading Incoming Philadelphia mayor taps the city’s chief of school safety as next police commissioner
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker has selected longtime police official Kevin J. Bethel to become the next police…
Continue Reading The US has thwarted a plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader, an AP source says
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A government official says the U.S. has thwarted a plot to kill Sikh separatist leader…
Continue Reading 25 killed when truck overloaded with food items and people crashes in Nigeria’s north
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Authorities in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state say 25 people have been killed and…
Continue Reading Democrats who swept Moms For Liberty off school board fight superintendent’s $700,000 exit deal
By MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Pennsylvania school board that’s banned books, Pride flags and transgender athletes…
Continue Reading Less than 2 years after nearly being killed by Russian bomb, Fox’s Benjamin Hall returns to Ukraine
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall, nearly killed by Russian bombs while reporting in Ukraine less than two years ago, returned…
Continue Reading Olympic organizers to release more than 400,000 new tickets for the Paris Games and Paralympics
PARIS (AP) — Olympic organizers will release 400,000 extra tickets for next year’s Paris Games and the Paralympics at the end of the month.…
Continue Reading Mortgage rates fall for fourth week but stay above 7%
By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Mortgage rates fell again in the most recent week, as inflation showed signs of slowing. It’s the…
Continue Reading Deadly green mamba snake on the loose in Dutch city
By Caitlin Danaher and Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — A highly venomous snake is on the loose after escaping a home in Tilburg, the Netherlands on…
Continue Reading Leaders of 4 Central European states disagree on military aid for Ukraine but agree on other support
PRAGUE (AP) — The presidents of four Central European countries found some common ground Wednesday on Ukraine despite their governments’…
Continue Reading Study finds growing evidence of link between ultraprocessed food and cancer
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Eating a greater amount of ultraprocessed food was associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of the…
Continue Reading Who are the Palestinian prisoners on Israel’s list for potential release?
By Abeer Salman, Nima Elbagir, Barbara Arvanitidis, Alex Platt and Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Nearly seven weeks into the war, Israel and…
Continue Reading Charleston, South Carolina, elects its first Republican mayor since Reconstruction Era
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The historic South Carolina city of Charleston has elected its first Republican mayor since…
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BLM seeks input on revised Caldwell Canyon mine plan in Idaho
The site includes approximately 420 acres of land that is already developed on Schmid Ridge about 13 miles east-northeast of Soda…
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Risch recognizes Vickers Western Store as a Pocatello Gem
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, member and former-chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of Vickers…
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Albertsons, Idaho Foodbank partner to address food insecurity during holidays
Albertsons and the Idaho Foodbank are partnering again this holiday season to address food…
Continue Reading New Philanthropy Roundtable CEO Christie Herrera ready to fight for donor privacy
By GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The new president and CEO of Philanthropy Roundtable says she plans to fight for the principles…
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Credit Union robbery suspect in custody
The Chubbuck Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in a bank robbery that took place Tuesday at 12:05 p.m.…
Continue Reading Humpback whale that washed up on Sable Island hadn’t been seen in 30 years
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Continue Reading Palestinian flags displayed by fans of Scottish club Celtic at Champions League game draws UEFA fine
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — The display of hundreds of Palestinian flags at a Champions League game by fans of Scottish club Celtic cost the team a…
Continue Reading EU lawmakers reject proposal to cut the use of chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — EU lawmakers have rejected a proposal from the bloc’s executive arm to set legally binding…
Continue Reading Judge denies corrupt Baltimore ex-detective’s request for compassionate release
BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge has denied a compassionate release request filed by a former Baltimore police officer convicted in 2018 as part of…
Continue Reading Albania’s prime minister calls for more NATO troops in neighboring Kosovo following ethnic violence
By KONSTANTIN TESTORIDES Associated Press SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has urged NATO to further boost its…
Continue Reading Authorities warn that fake HIV drugs are found in Kenya despite a crackdown on counterfeits
By EMMANUEL IGUNZA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan authorities have issued a warning about the sale of counterfeit HIV prevention…
Continue Reading New AP analysis of last month’s deadly Gaza hospital explosion rules out widely cited video
By MICHAEL BIESECKER Associated Press ___ EDITOR’S NOTE: The Associated Press is publishing an updated visual analysis of the Oct. 17 explosion at…
Continue Reading How grief, creating characters and wigs helped comic Heather McMahan to build a loyal following
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press Sometimes inspiration can be unexpected. Just ask comedian Heather McMahan. She began posting witty observations…
Continue Reading The ‘Oppenheimer’ creative team take you behind the scenes of the film’s key moments
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Impossible is often just a starting point on a Christopher Nolan film and “Oppenheimer,” about the father of the…
Continue Reading Black Friday is almost here. What to know about the holiday sales event’s history and evolution
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — If you didn’t already guess it from a barrage of sales ads in your inbox, the…
Continue Reading Opinion: The moment I realized we’re saving too much for retirement
Opinion by Bill Perkins (CNN) — When you’re planning a vacation, you probably think about where you want to go, how you’ll get there, and…
Continue Reading IAEA head says the barring of several nuclear inspectors by Iran is a ‘serious blow’ to monitoring
By STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN Associated Press VIENNA (AP) — The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says that Iran’s decision in…
Continue Reading Maryland passed a strict gun licensing law after Sandy Hook. An appeals court just struck it down
By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court struck down Maryland’s licensing requirements for handgun owners Tuesday, citing…
Continue Reading India in G20 summit welcomes Israel-Hamas cease-fire, urges action on climate, other issues
By ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed a cease-fire in Gaza that’s expected to enable…
Continue Reading Russia’s parliament approves budget with a record amount devoted to defense spending
By The Associated Press Russia’s parliament has approved a federal budget that increases spending by around 25% in 2024-2026 and devotes a…
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3 things to know this morning – November 22, 2023
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Continue Reading Biden declares emergency over lead in water in US Virgin Islands
By MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated Press President Joe Biden declared an emergency over lead-in-water contamination in the U.S. Virgin Islands earlier…
Continue Reading King Charles III honors K-pop girl group Blackpink during South Korean president’s state visit
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has paid tribute to K-pop band Blackpink. The U.K. monarch has given them honorary gongs for their work fighting…
Continue Reading U.S. unemployment claims drop by 24,000 to 209,000, another sign of labor market resiliency
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, a sign…
Continue Reading This beer is made from recycled shower water
CNN By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — You wouldn’t know if you tasted it, but Epic OneWater Brew is a beer with a peculiar ingredient: it’s…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods and son Charlie to play in PNC Championship again
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Maybe the reason Tiger Woods is returning to competition next week in the Bahamas is to prepare for what really…
Continue Reading Poland’s new parliament debates reversing a ban on government funding for in vitro fertilization
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s new parliament is debating the reinstatement of government funding for in vitro fertilization as its first…
Continue Reading Haitian police say member of a gang accused of kidnapping Americans has been extradited to the US
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s law enforcement authorities say a member of a violent gang accused of kidnapping four U.S. citizens has…
Continue Reading Timekeepers no more, rank-and-file Jehovah’s Witnesses say goodbye to tracking proselytizing hours
By PETER SMITH Associated Press Jehovah’s Witnesses are well-known for proselytizing door-to-door and handing out their literature on city…
Continue Reading Former Obama administration official arrested after video shows Islamophobic language spewed at food vendor
By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — A former Obama-era National Security Council official was arrested Wednesday after a series of videos…
Continue Reading Jake Tapper reveals challenges of covering war, why he feels news outlets ‘censor too much’ and what has left him ‘shocked’
By Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — The relentless war between Israel and Hamas has led to a staggering number of civilian deaths and displaced nearly…
Continue Reading Families of Israeli hostages face an ‘excruciating’ wait for news after Israel and Hamas strike deal
By Tara John, Clarissa Ward and Brent Swails, CNN Tel Aviv (CNN) — After enduring nearly seven weeks of uncertainty about the fate of family…
Continue Reading Where can you shop on Black Friday? Here’s what’s open — and when
By FRANCISCO GUZMAN Associated Press Black Friday is almost upon us, when retailers kick off the holiday season with offers meant to get customers in…
Continue Reading Edmunds picks the five best cars for under $30,000
By NICK KURCZEWSKI Edmunds Pricing for the average new car continues to rise, with the latest reports pegging the average new vehicle transaction…
Continue Reading US interfaith communities draw on decades-long bonds to navigate Israel-Hamas War
By Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — In the days following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Lisa Kaplan-Miller’s WhatsApp group fell…
Continue Reading How to spot 4 Social Security scams and protect your identity
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Continue Reading 5 things to know for Nov. 22: Holiday travel, Israel, Artificial intelligence, Alaska landslide, Spy satellite
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — On the day before Thanksgiving, cities across the US are bustling with activity. The travel rush has begun,…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Nov. 22: Holiday travel, Israel, Artificial intelligence, Alaska landslide, Spy satellite
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — On the day before Thanksgiving, cities across the US are bustling with activity. The travel rush has…
Continue Reading Czech president approves plan introducing budget cuts, taxes. Labor unions call for protests
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech President Petr Pavel has signed into law an economic package of dozens of measures introducing budget cuts and increased taxes…
Continue Reading 9th suspect arrested on murder charge in high school student’s beating death
By Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — Police have arrested a ninth suspect in the beating death of a 17-year-old Las Vegas high school student, they…
Continue Reading If you haven’t started your Thanksgiving trip, you’re not alone. The busiest days are still to come
Associated Press Holiday travelers are starting their final sprint. About 2.7 million people were expected to board flights on Wednesday, and Sunday…
Continue Reading Germany to extradite an Italian man suspected in the killing of a woman that outraged Italy
BERLIN (AP) — Germany will extradite an Italian man suspected in the killing of a 22-year-old woman to Italy. According to German news agency dpa,…
Continue Reading A migrant crossed the border and found a scared, 9-year-old Arizona boy alone in the desert. The encounter changed them both
By Catherine E. Shoichet and Thomas Lake, CNN (CNN) — Deep in the Arizona wilderness, as daylight faded in the desert mountains, a boy stood on…
Continue Reading NFL disability program leaves retired Saints tight end hurting and angry
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Former Saints tight end Boo Williams needs surgery, medicine and doctors to make the pain in his injured neck…
Continue Reading NFL disability program leaves retired Saints tight end hurting and angry
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Former Saints tight end Boo Williams needs surgery, medicine and doctors to make the pain in his injured neck…
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