Lloyd Austin Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Personal Birth date: August 8, 1953 Birth place: Mobile, Alabama Birth name:…
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Use-of-force expert for defense says Derek Chauvin was justified in kneeling on George Floyd
A use-of-force expert testifying for Derek Chauvin’s defense team on Tuesday said the former Minneapolis Police officer was justified in…
Continue Reading Businesses clean up after night of destruction following Daunte Wright killing
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Damage from the overnight looting and vandalism following the…
Continue Reading Second-grader nominated for kid’s version of Nobel Peace Prize
Click here for updates on this story GRAPEVINE, Texas (KTVT) — Meet Paisley Elliot— A fun, light hearted second…
Continue Reading Man lost everything as he waited on callback from Illinois Department Of Employment Security that never came
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A man lost his home, car, everything while waiting on a call from…
Continue Reading Investigators in Kristin Smart case serve search warrant at the home of the prime suspect’s father
Investigators in the case of Kristin Smart, the college student missing since 1996, served a search warrant at the home of the prime suspect’s…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 90 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 90 new COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Tehran says it will ramp up uranium enrichment levels following apparent attack on Iranian nuclear facility
Iran has informed the international nuclear watchdog that it intends to massively ramp up its levels of uranium enrichment following an apparent…
Continue Reading Cops say Asian man attacked Asian woman thinking she was white
Click here for updates on this story IRVINE, California (KCAL KCBS) — A Lake Forest man faces a hate crime charge after…
Continue Reading Suspect killed, 3 officers injured during police chase in Georgia
Three law enforcement officers were injured during a police chase in Georgia that ended with one suspect being killed and a second suspect taken into…
Continue Reading 3 dead dogs, 13 others found alive in car
Click here for updates on this story EL DORADO COUNTY, California (KOVR) — Authorities say an investigation into a…
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Baby girl born 23 weeks premature leaves hospital to go home
A baby girl born 23 weeks premature left Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla to finally go home…
Continue Reading Two suspects arrested in the disappearance of Kristin Smart, family and sources say
Two men were arrested Tuesday morning in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart, the California college student who vanished in 1996, a…
Continue Reading Rick Hoyt remembers father, Boston Marathon icon
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, MA (WBZ) — Rick and Dick Hoyt were staples of the Boston Marathon for…
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Bills to defund Idaho GOP attorney general’s office are dead
Two bills that cleared the Idaho House with overwhelming Republican support to significantly defund Republican Attorney General Lawrence Wasden’s…
Continue Reading Girl with brain cancer gets furever companion thanks to Make-a-Wish
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, FL (WFOR) — Make-A-Wish Southern Florida made another wish come true on…
Continue Reading Derek Chauvin’s defense begins its case by highlighting George Floyd’s prior arrest
Derek Chauvin’s defense team highlighted George Floyd’s arrest and drug use in May 2019 in court on Tuesday after the prosecution rested…
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Wyoming couple charged with murder for 2-year-old’s death
A Wyoming couple has been charged with first-degree murder for the death of a 2-year-old…
Continue Reading Baltimore Boxer Demond Nicholson is back to 100% after kidney failure, ready to fight once more
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, MD (WJZ) — To be a warrior in the ring is to be one outside of it.…
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DUI stop leads to arrest for possession of meth
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies were sent to the Ucon area for a report of a possibly intoxicated driver Sunday after 7 p.m. …
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Idaho joins pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is recommending Idaho vaccine providers not use the Johnson & Johnson vaccine until more information is…
Continue Reading Johns Hopkins University requiring all students to get COVID-19 vaccine to come back to campus this fall
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, MD (WJZ) — Johns Hopkins University will require all students who plan…
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Wyoming health orders extended
In the wake of new COVID-19 numbers, the Wyoming Department of Health is extending two remaining health orders for two more weeks.…
Continue Reading Police investigating 7 new homicides in past week as street violence spikes
Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong pleaded…
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Construction crew blasting creates concern
People living within several blocks of the 900 block of Wheeler Street in Idaho Falls may have felt some shaking and heard some explosions around 1…
Continue Reading How easy (or hard) is it to confuse a gun for a Taser?
On the surface, the mix-up seems unfathomable: An officer intends to deploy a Taser but instead fires a handgun and kills someone. But that’s…
Continue Reading Canada closely watching U.S. pause of J&J COVID-19 vaccine over rare blood clots
Click here for updates on this story Ottawa (CTV Network) — Health Canada says it’s closely watching the situation…
Continue Reading AI-generated Nirvana, Hendrix songs shine spotlight on music industry mental health
Click here for updates on this story Toronto (CTV Network) — For anyone who’s ever lost themselves in a Nirvana or…
Continue Reading ‘How do we put life back together after this?’ Daunte Wright’s family mourns a young man killed by police
Before Daunte Wright’s death made national headlines, his life was filled with loving family members — including his 2-year-old boy.…
Continue Reading 2 metro Atlanta amusement parks increasing pay for the 2021 season
Click here for updates on this story Atlanta, GA (WGCL) — Two metro Atlanta amusement parks announced a pay increase…
Continue Reading Police investigate report of body near major highway
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Police are on scene near Smokey Park Highway in Asheville…
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Following CDC, Utah recommends Johnson & Johnson pause
Utah is recommending that providers pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, following the lead of federal officials who are…
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SIPH advises providers to follow federal pause of Johnson and Johnson vaccine
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is advising health care providers around the area to follow the federal recommendation to pause use of the Johnson…
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Select Yellowstone roads and services open Friday
Select roads and services in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public for the season Friday at 8 a.m.…
Continue Reading The NCAA says it supports transgender student-athletes as some states enact sports bans
The NCAA says it “firmly and unequivocally supports” transgender athletes having the opportunity to participate in college sports as a…
Continue Reading Student gunman killed, police officer injured at Knoxville school shooting
Click here for updates on this story KNOXVILLE, TN (WSMV) — A student that opened fire in a Tennessee high school is…
Continue Reading ‘In the end, everything is about equity’: How experts say the pandemic could invigorate climate change action
This enemy does not recognize geopolitical borders. It has the power to wreak havoc on national economies, to cost people their livelihoods and their…
Continue Reading Officer who shot Daunte Wright dead during traffic stop has resigned, mayor says
The police officer accused of shooting and killing a Black man in a Minneapolis suburb during a traffic stop over the weekend — a shooting her…
Continue Reading Man arrested on charges connected to Capitol riots
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — A Murfreesboro man was arrested in connection with the U.S.…
Continue Reading Virginia AG investigates possible ‘pattern of misconduct’ at Windsor PD
Virginia’s attorney general said his office is looking into whether there was a “pattern of misconduct” at the Windsor Police…
Continue Reading Sheriff: Skeletal remains found near Molalla identified as California man who was reported missing in 1979
Click here for updates on this story CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OR (KPTV) — Skeletal remains that were located by a timber crew…
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Wyoming investigators reopen 1988 dead newborn case
Investigators in southeastern Wyoming have reopened the case of a dead newborn found in a culvert more than 30 years…
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COVID-19 media briefing Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 4:30 p.m. MDT…
Continue Reading Spain plans to open grave containing 33,000 civil war victims
The government of Spain’s Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has started the process to open up a mass grave containing the remains of more…
Continue Reading Loretta Lynn Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Grammy Award-winning country singer Loretta Lynn. Personal Birth date: April 14, 1932 (some sources say 1935) Birth…
Continue Reading Neighborhood shut down due to shots being fired in the area
Click here for updates on this story BRANFORD, CT (WFSB) — An active shooter has been reported in a Branford…
Continue Reading Humane Society offering free pet food giveaways in April
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — April showers bring additional free pet food…
Continue Reading Body cam records attorney explaining how he crashed D.A.’s vehicle
Click here for updates on this story BENTON, Louisiana (KTBS) — A Bossier City attorney’s personal insurance company…
Continue Reading Ludacris Foundation helps rising golf stars tee up
Click here for updates on this story Atlanta, GA (WGCL) — The future of golf got its chance to tee off Saturday…
Continue Reading Biden proposes meeting with Putin amid rising Ukraine tensions
President Joe Biden spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and proposed a meeting in a third country in the coming months as tensions…
Continue Reading As youth sports return, some feel left behind
Click here for updates on this story OAHU, Hawaii (KITV) — Under the current guidelines, tournaments are not allowed.…
Continue Reading Residents escape early morning mobile home fire
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Continue Reading Trainer getting national attention for 500-pound tire flip
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Continue Reading Two public cellphone charging stations in Milwaukee aim to ease access to power sources
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House panel OKs changes to bill trimming governor’s powers
A House panel on Tuesday approved Senate changes to a bill trimming a governor’s powers during declared emergencies while increasing the…
Continue Reading Officer who shot Daunte Wright dead during traffic stop should be fired, mayor says
The police officer who shot and killed a Black man in a Minneapolis suburb during a traffic stop over the weekend — a shooting her chief says…
Continue Reading Japan to start releasing treated Fukushima water into sea in 2 years
Japan will start releasing more than 1 million metric tons of treated radioactive water from its destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean in…
Continue Reading The officer involved in a shooting at a Knoxville high school is identified as a 20-year police department veteran
The officer involved in a shooting at a Knoxville high school on Monday has been identified, according to a tweet from the Knoxville Police…
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Pocatello’s glass recycling program collects 500 tons of glass
More than 500 tons of glass are getting a second life thanks to the City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s glass recycling…
Continue Reading Families hope recommendations will help lower suicide rates
Click here for updates on this story LANSING, Michigan (WNEM) — A Michigan resident dies by suicide every six hours,…
Continue Reading Spain moves to open grave containing 33,000 civil war victims
The government of Spain’s Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has started the process to open up a mass grave containing the remains of more…
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Central Fire issues burn ban
The Central Fire District has issued a burn ban for…
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Air Idaho Rescue opens West Yellowstone base
Air Idaho Rescue, a subsidiary of Air Methods, has reopened its seasonal air medical base at West Yellowstone. …
Continue Reading Wife of injured police officer publicly thanks everyone for the ‘outpouring of love’
Click here for updates on this story CARROLLTON, Georgia (WGCL) — The wife of one of three officers shot on Monday…
Continue Reading Healthcare provider poised to reach vaccine milestone
Click here for updates on this story NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut (WFSB) — Connecticut has administered more than 2.4…
Continue Reading Animal advocates say dept. ignored rehoming alternatives after agency euthanizes young bear
Click here for updates on this story ASHLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Animal rights activists are upset after a young bear was…
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Community Food Basket finds a permanent home
After 41 years of service to the region, Community Food Basket Idaho Falls has purchased their food storage warehouse at 1895 N. Boulevard in Idaho…
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Gov. Little to hold town hall Tuesday
You can participate in an hour-long statewide telephone town hall with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director…
Continue Reading WHO calls for ‘reality check’ as global COVID-19 cases surge for seventh week
The World Health Organization has warned that the world needs a “reality check” on the state of the pandemic, as countries abandon…
Continue Reading Michigan could see its worst COVID-19 case surge yet, official warns. Some say more measures are needed
With an alarming rise in new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, officials say Michigan is now a hotspot for the virus in the US. And…
Continue Reading Yes, police can pull you over for hanging an air freshener in your car
Moments before police fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop Sunday in a Minneapolis suburb, he called his mother and told her he’d…
Continue Reading Investigation into dangers in mattresses gains national attention, prompts class action lawsuit
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — It should have been a peaceful night’s sleep for one…
Continue Reading Kurdish People Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about the Kurdish people. Kurds do not have an official homeland or country. Most reside within countries in…
Continue Reading Deuce Drone to launch lunch delivery service by drone
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Deuce Drone LLC, a developer of last mile package…
Continue Reading There’s a fix for what ails the Mars helicopter’s software
The first flight of the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars is still delayed, but the mission’s team is working on a solution to make it possible. The…
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Idaho officials investigating riot at prison near Boise
Idaho Department of Correction officials say they’re still investigating a Saturday prison riot that forced staffers to evacuate a housing unit and…
Continue Reading Putin is massing troops at the Ukraine border and testing Biden’s mettle
Trying to discern Russian President Vladimir Putin’s endgame is always a difficult exercise, particularly given his inclination to upset the…
Continue Reading Nuclear Power/IAEA Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the International Atomic Energy Agency and nuclear power. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspects nuclear and…
Continue Reading Mary Carey, the former porn star, officially running to replace Gov. Newsom
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, CA (KGO) — The recall to replace Governor Gavin Newsom hasn’t…
Continue Reading Mercedes Benz Stadium will temporarily not require COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — The southeast’s largest vaccination site will no longer…
Continue Reading Longtime teachers describe how school year has been amid COVID-19 pandemic
Click here for updates on this story KEIZER, OR (KPTV) — This school year, amid a pandemic, FOX 12 has regularly gone…
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Jackson Hole Airport accepts $3.2 million grant
The Jackson Hole Airport Board has accepted an FAA grant under the Airports Coronavirus Response Grant Program. …
Continue Reading Oakland reallocates $10M to police and fire departments as crime rates rise
Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, CA (KGO) — The Oakland City Council voted unanimously Monday night to…
Continue Reading Man pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud of more than $600,000
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, WI (WDJT) — A Milwaukee man admitted he fraudulently sought over…
Continue Reading Wisconsin given a ‘C’ on White House infrastructure report card
Click here for updates on this story WISCONSIN, USA (WDJT) — The White House issued report cards for all 50 states in a…
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Center for the Arts loans refinanced
The Town of Jackson and Teton County, Wyoming have agreed to refinance and reassign a construction loan for the Center for the Arts from First…
Continue Reading Prosecution rests its case in Derek Chauvin’s trial after calling 38 witnesses
The prosecution rested its case against former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday and offered the defense its turn to call…
Continue Reading Bowling team wins state championship with first undefeated season
Click here for updates on this story St. Charles, MI (WNEM) — It was the prophetic wisdom or maybe stubbornness of one…
Continue Reading Schools makes compromise after parents protest pause in face-to-face learning, sports
Click here for updates on this story Midland, MI (WNEM) — Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged school districts…
Continue Reading Prosecution expected to rest its case today in Derek Chauvin’s trial
The prosecution is expected to rest its case against former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday and offer the defense its turn to…
Continue Reading Fascinating finds keep metal detectorist searching for hidden treasures
Click here for updates on this story MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Stephen Patterson admits he’s easily…
Continue Reading Small-town volunteer fire department faces funding challenges
Click here for updates on this story DREXEL, MO (KCTV) — A small-town fire department is urging its community to…
Continue Reading Asheville to dismantle homeless camps, despite CDC recommendations
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The city of Asheville is breaking with CDC guidance on…
Continue Reading Man who shot daughter pleads guilty, sentenced to 20 years
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — The Mobile man who shot his nine-year-old daughter on I-10 in…
Continue Reading PD: Shootings that killed 3-year-old, 16-year-old are related
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — The City of Hartford is mourning the death of a 3-year-old…
Continue Reading Catalytic Converter thefts on the rise across Tennessee and nation
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across the…
Continue Reading Eric Schmidt Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Eric Schmidt, former executive chairman of Alphabet, the parent company of Google. Personal: Birth date: April 27, 1955…
Continue Reading New culinary arts program in Madison set to open in the fall
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Demand for chefs is at an all time high as new restaurants…
Continue Reading Carol Burnett Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of television, film and stage actress Carol Burnett. Personal Birth date: April 26, 1933 Birth place: San Antonio,…
Continue Reading Shirley MacLaine Fast Facts
Here is a look at best-selling author and Oscar-winning actress, Shirley MacLaine. Personal Birth date: April 24, 1934 Birth place: Richmond,…
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