Equinox Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the equinox. The equinox occurs twice a year when the sun is directly above the Earth’s equator and day and night are of…
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Solstice Fast Facts
Here is a look at the solstice. The next summer solstice will take place on June 20, 2021. The next winter solstice will take place on December 21,…
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Turkey withdraws from Istanbul convention to combat violence against women
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has withdrawn his country from an international treaty to protect women through a presidential decree issued…
Continue Reading This group is giving personal alarms to Asian Americans to protect them from violence
A New York City anti-hate group is distributing personal safety alarms to Asian Americans and immigrants to protect them from a recent surge of…
Continue Reading She publishes booklets in seven languages to help Asian Americans and others face hate crimes
A Korean American woman living in Los Angeles has created a hate crime booklet for Asian American seniors to prepare them in case they are racially…
Continue Reading Spring breakers flock to South Florida while some residents worry about another Covid-19 surge
Veronica Pena says she’s spent the past year carefully navigating the Covid-19 pandemic in the mostly restriction-free state of Florida. The…
Continue Reading Man arrested after taking his toddler into an elephant enclosure at San Diego Zoo
A visitor at the San Diego Zoo was arrested on Friday shortly after taking his two-year-old daughter into an elephant enclosure, according to a press…
Continue Reading A mother was killed in the Atlanta spa shootings. A GoFundMe page for her sons has now raised millions
Hyun Jung Grant was one of the victims of the Atlanta spa shootings Tuesday, leaving behind her two children. “She was a single mother who…
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Pebble Creek hosts 16th annual Monster Dummy Jump
INKOM, Idaho (KIFI) – One local ski resort brought back a unique tradition on Saturday. Pebble Creek Ski Area held their 16th annual Monster…
Continue Reading A Virginia restaurant is giving away free meals, no questions asked
Perfectly Frank‘s customers are a loyal bunch. Last year, they carried the restaurant through the darkest days of the pandemic with donations.…
Continue Reading Public school teacher brings chemistry into his students’ kitchens
After schools moved online a year ago because of the pandemic, one public school science teacher was determined to make his chemistry labs…
Continue Reading Minnesota veteran knits hundreds of hats for Salvation Army
Tom Cornish, a 96-year-old World War II veteran, continues to serve his country decades later by knitting and donating hundreds of hats to the…
Continue Reading A 2-year-old boy died after ingesting fentanyl his mother bought, police say
A Kentucky mother has been arrested after her 2-year-old son ingested fentanyl, according to a news release from the Ludlow Police. The mother,…
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235 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 235 new COVID-19 cases on…
Continue Reading Duke University will end its stay-in-place order as new Covid-19 cases decline
Duke University said it will end its stay-in-place order for undergraduate students Sunday, citing a decline in new Covid-19 cases among students. In…
Continue Reading Indian sailors are being caught in a piracy boom off West Africa. One captain held hostage shares his story
That morning, Capt. Ripusudan Prasad phoned his wife, Anita, as he did every day from the oil tanker he commanded, the MT Duke. The ship was about…
Continue Reading 16 missing children recovered by US marshals in the Philadelphia area
Sixteen children considered critically missing were rescued during a four-week operation that concluded this week, according to the US Marshals…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 117 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 117 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.…
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Missing person located
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently looking for a 45-year-old man who was last seen in Idaho…
Continue Reading Rallies across the country denounce violence against Asian Americans after Atlanta spa killings
Timothy Phan drove eight hours from Florida to attend a Saturday rally in Atlanta, aimed at grieving those killed at three Georgia spas and opposing…
Continue Reading Ohio State player says he received death threat after team’s upset loss
After his team’s loss to Oral Roberts in the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Friday, Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell says he was the victim of…
Continue Reading Los Angeles becomes the largest US city with a ‘no-kill’ animal shelter, group says
Los Angeles has officially become a no-kill shelter city, making it the largest city in the country to do so, according to Best Friends Animal…
Continue Reading Miami Beach hotel pauses food service amid Covid-19 fears after throngs of people descend on the city
The Clevelander South Beach, one of Miami Beach’s most iconic hotels, announced Friday that it will temporarily halt its food and beverage…
Continue Reading Black-Asian solidarity has a long and storied history in America
On Friday, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Atlanta to confront the racial hatred that is forcing millions of people…
Continue Reading Georgia Gwinnett College students spend spring break serving people in need
Click here for updates on this story GWINNETT, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — Grayson resident Lillie Champion…
Continue Reading Restaurant hosting fundraiser to benefit 10-year-old cancer patient
Click here for updates on this story SALUDA, North Carolina (WLOS) — One mountain business is holding a special event…
Continue Reading Dallas nightclub shooting leaves one person dead and 7 wounded
A 21-year-old woman was killed and seven people wounded early Saturday in a shooting at a Dallas nightclub, police said. The victim, identified as…
Continue Reading Joyful reunion between the duo who found a kidnapped little girl and her mother
Click here for updates on this story DEKALB COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Four strangers are now inextricably linked after a…
Continue Reading Sign at Texas restaurant threatens a $50 fee ‘If I have to explain why masks are mandatory’
The owners of a Denton, Texas, diner want customers to know that they are serious when they say masks are still required in their establishment.…
Continue Reading 6 lions found dead from ‘possible poisoning’ in Ugandan national park
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — Six lions were found dead due to possible…
Continue Reading Virginia bans testing cosmetics on animals
Gov. Ralph Northam signed a bill this month banning the testing of cosmetics on animals in Virginia. The Humane Cosmetics Act prevents a cosmetics…
Continue Reading School to provide wearable COVID-19 tracing devices for students, staff
Click here for updates on this story MARION COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — New COVID-19 tracing technology is being…
Continue Reading Sturdier spike protein may explain coronavirus variants faster spread: study
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — Emerging coronavirus variants are able to spread…
Continue Reading World War II vet who survived two battles, COVID turns 100
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — A local war hero who survived two battles in World…
Continue Reading Mother calls secret separation agreement in fatal officer involved shooting ‘disgusting’
Click here for updates on this story OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KCTV) — The mother of an Overland Park teenager shot and…
Continue Reading Police seize real gun disguised as Nerf toy in North Carolina drug raid
Police in North Carolina found a real gun disguised as a Nerf toy while conducting a drug raid in Catawba County, north of Charlotte, this week. The…
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Blast Off! announces reopening date
The family fun center will reopen on Monday March…
Continue Reading Doctor finally living with her family after a year in an RV to keep COVID-19 away
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Last march, one BJC doctor on the front lines made the decision…
Continue Reading Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Prime Minister, tests positive for Covid-19
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have tested positive for Covid-19, according to government officials. Khan is…
Continue Reading Attorney general: Michigan pizzeria owner continuously violated Covid-19 measures
A Michigan pizzeria owner was taken into custody early Friday morning after she “continued to willfully violate the state’s food laws,…
Continue Reading A victim of the Atlanta spa shootings was a South Korean citizen, official says
One of the four victims of the Atlanta spa shootings who were of Korean ethnicity was a South Korean citizen and permanent resident of the US, an…
Continue Reading Earthquake of 7.0 magnitude hits Japan near devastating 2011 disaster epicenter
A 7.0 preliminary magnitude earthquake has struck Japan off the coast of Ishinomaki, a city located just 65 miles (104 km) from Fukushima, the site…
Continue Reading Tsunami warning issued after earthquake of 7.0 preliminary magnitude hits Japan
A tsunami warning has been issued following an earthquake off the east coast of Japan, the US National Tsunami Warning Center reported on Saturday.…
Continue Reading Iceland reports a volcanic eruption near the capital of ReykjavÃk
Iceland has reported a volcanic eruption on the southwest Reykjanes Peninsula, southwest of the capital ReykjavÃk,the Icelandic Meteorological…
Continue Reading Turkey withdraws from international convention to combat violence against women
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has withdrawn his country from an international treaty to protect women through a presidential decree issued…
Continue Reading Food banks are bracing for shortages after Texas freeze killed many of the state’s produce
A month after winter storms blanketed the Lone Star state with snow, leaving millions of people in the dark and without water, food banks are…
Continue Reading Phoenix-area colleges extend Spring Break after possible cyberattack
Community college students in the Phoenix area are getting an extra week of Spring Break after a suspected cyberattack crippled their schools’…
Continue Reading Specter of civil conflict in Lebanon looms as economic meltdown gives way to violence
In Lebanon, fistfights break out in supermarkets on a nearly daily basis. Long lines snake out of the few gas stations that remain open. Pharmacies…
Continue Reading Video appears to show Atlanta shooting suspect parking in front of spa
Surveillance video recorded by a business next to Youngs Asian Spa, where a spate of shootings started that left eight people dead this week, appears…
Continue Reading Did Tanzania’s Covid-denying leader die of the coronavirus? It’s one of many questions he leaves behind
President John Magufuli, the Covid-denying leader of Tanzania, was said to have died from heart failure, which he apparently battled for more than a…
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ISP looking to hire more troopers
Idaho State Police are hiring for those interested in joining law enforcement of transferring from another…
Continue Reading Police sergeant files complaint of disparate treatment, racial discrimination at department
Click here for updates on this story NEW LONDON, Connecticut (WFSB) — The City of New London has received an…
Continue Reading Dentist recounts racially charged comments directed toward her
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — New research shows the COVID-19 pandemic fueled…
Continue Reading As spring thaws the Minnesota ice, a new pipeline battle fires up
In the north woods of Minnesota, the mighty Mississippi River looks like a frozen creek. After a bitter February, you can stroll across it with more…
Continue Reading Suspect arrested after a 100-year-old man was slain in his home, Los Angeles police say
A man carrying an axe and a knife was arrested and charged in the slaying of a 100-year-old man who was found dead inside his home, Los Angeles…
Continue Reading The number of women suing NFL star Deshaun Watson for alleged sexual assault grows to seven
Four new lawsuits have been filed against Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson alleging sexual assault. The additional claims come from…
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Tyhee Elementary students collect socks for those affected in Texas storms
Winter storms ravaged through the state of Texas back in February, with many people in the Lone Star State still feeling the…
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Bonneville County Concealed Weapons Permit, Sex Offender Registry offices closed March 24
The Concealed Weapons Permit and Sex Offender Registry services, located inside the Driver’s License Division of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s…
Continue Reading Suspect arrested after a 100-year-old man was brutally slain in his home, Los Angeles police say
A man carrying an axe and a knife was arrested and charged in the slaying of a 100-year-old man who was found dead inside his home, Los Angeles…
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Hospitals talk east Idaho COIVD-19 cases, preparedness for possible increase of patients
Madison Memorial Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital both say they’re prepared for the possibility of seeing new…
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Idaho Legislature shuts down due to COVID-19 outbreak
The Idaho House of Representatives votes to recess until April 6 after 5 members recently tested positive for…
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Health officials issue warning as COVID-19 cases surge
Eastern Idaho Public Health has issued a warning saying they are starting to see a surge of COVID-19 cases primarily in Bonneville County but also in…
Continue Reading 383 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 383 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Video shows Atlanta shooting suspect parking in front of spa
Surveillance video recorded by a business next to Youngs Asian Spa, where a spate of shootings started that left eight people dead this week, appears…
Continue Reading We asked Asian Americans about their experiences with hate. The responses were heartbreaking
A cardiologist at a grocery store almost had her mask ripped off. A young man was verbally accosted, and his White friend didn’t notice. A…
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US Capitol outer perimeter fencing to be removed this weekend
The outer fencing erected around the Capitol shortly after rioters stormed the building on January 6 will be removed this weekend, earlier than…
Continue Reading No. 15 seed Oral Roberts pulls off the first shocker of March Madness
The first upset of March Madness was an historic one as the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles soared over the second-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday in…
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Gov says anti-porn bill has needed message, despite worries
A bill that would mandate pornography filters on every device sold in the state would send an “important message” about keeping explicit online…
Continue Reading Tip helps investigators solve Virginia Hannon’s 1984 cold case murder
Click here for updates on this story PEMBROKE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — The decades-old Pembroke cold case murder of…
Continue Reading NCAA is called out over the poor amenities for women players vs the men at tournament sites
The NCAA has come under fire over the lack of amenities, notably the workout equipment, at the women’s basketball tournament compared with the…
Continue Reading Chesapeake blue crab spotted along Ireland shore. How local experts believe it got there
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Chesapeake blue crab was recently spotted on the shores of…
Continue Reading The number of women suing NFL star Deshaun Watson for sexual assault grows to seven
Four new lawsuits have been filed against Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson alleging sexual assault. The additional claims come from…
Continue Reading Judge rules Derek Chauvin murder trial will continue and stay in Minneapolis
A judge in Minneapolis Friday rejected defense motions to postpone and relocate Derek Chauvin’s murder trial in the death of George Floyd.…
Continue Reading Volunteers patrol Chinatown streets in wake of violent attacks on Asians
Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — Attacks on Asians are putting many on the edge but…
Continue Reading Church of suspect condemns Atlanta spa killings in ‘strongest possible terms’
The church attended by the suspect in Tuesday’s killings of eight people — including six Asian women — at Atlanta-area spas…
Continue Reading Blinken and Sullivan finish ‘tough and direct’ talks with Chinese officials
US and Chinese officials meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, ended talks Friday that national security adviser Jake Sullivan described as “tough and…
Continue Reading Cemetery offering environmentally friendly ‘green burial’
Click here for updates on this story PLACER COUNTY, California (KOVR) — A Placer County cemetery hopes to provide life…
Continue Reading ‘I’m doing this to save her life’: Sister of woman living on the streets with mental illness says law prevents her from taking action
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A local woman Thursday went public with a very personal…
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Teton County, Wyo. COVID-19 vaccination update
The Teton County Health Department in Wyoming is currently vaccinating individuals included in Phase 1C and individuals who are in Phase 1A and 1B…
Continue Reading How Black Americans have — and can — show up for Asian Americans
On Friday, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Atlanta to confront the racial hatred that is forcing millions of people…
Continue Reading As March Madness descends on Indianapolis, the city struggles with some of its highest homicide numbers ever
As Indianapolis hosts the NCAA Tournament this month, it does so against the backdrop of a rise in homicides that threaten to thwart this sprawling…
Continue Reading Mom honors daughter she lost to cancer by making PPE during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story DANVERS, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A company that formed out of a mother’s desire to…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 131 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths
Local health officials reported 131 new COVID-19 cases and two new COVID-19 related deaths in the area Friday.…
Continue Reading Public libraries want to dump fees for overdue books, materials
Click here for updates on this story Omaha, Nebraska (WOWT) — If you forget to drop off your overdue book at an Omaha…
Continue Reading A court could decide who really owns a $1.9 million Ferrari seized at the US-Canada border
The US government is going to court to sort out who really owns an almost $2 million Ferrari supercar with a top speed of more than 200 mph and a…
Continue Reading Cancer survivor pays it forward, sends more than 1K care kits to patients battling disease
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Maryland cancer survivor is making it her mission to spread…
Continue Reading Deputies wait 15 hours to take man with broken hip to hospital after altercation with guards
Click here for updates on this story MADISON, WI (365 Media Foundation, Inc) — Video evidence and medical records…
Continue Reading Nearly half of Americans think Black people face a lot of discrimination, survey says
Most Americans say that people of color in the United States face at least some discrimination, according to a survey published Thursday by the Pew…
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Crack-sealing work to begin on regional roads Monday
Idaho Transportation Department maintenance crews will hit the road Monday to start working on spring crack-sealing operations.…
Continue Reading Deputies: Alleged spa shooter asked if he would be in jail the rest of his life after capture
Click here for updates on this story CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Crisp County Sheriff’s deputies said alleged…
Continue Reading Unmanned technology helped police catch wanted man
Click here for updates on this story MURFREEESBORO, Tennessee (WSMV) — With the help of a drone and robot, the…
Continue Reading Blessing Boxes spreading across Alabama county and beyond
Click here for updates on this story BALDWIN COUNTY, Alabama (WALA) — A wave of blessings is sweeping across Baldwin…
Continue Reading Kidnapping suspect arrested during traffic stop
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A suspect wanted in a kidnapping out of New…
Continue Reading Father trying to find peace with death of his son
Click here for updates on this story BURTON, Michigan (WNEM) — A mid-Michigan father is trying to come to terms with…
Continue Reading State Fair Park Covid-19 facility closing as Covid-19 hospitalizations in Wisconsin trend downward
Click here for updates on this story WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin (WDJT) — As COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to fall, the…
Continue Reading Prosecutor demoted for moonlighting as DoorDash driver during work hours
A prosecutor in Pennsylvania has been demoted after staff members in the district attorney’s office learned he was working as a DoorDash food…
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Idaho’s income tax deadline remains April 15
Idaho’s filing deadline for 2020 income taxes remains April 15.…
Continue Reading Arkansas welders say they lost their jobs due to ending of Keystone pipeline project
Click here for updates on this story FORT SMITH, Arkansas (KFSM) — Two welders from Arkansas say they were laid off…
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Cow gives birth to quadruplets
A cow in Buhl delivered one shocking surprise on St. Patrick’s…
Continue Reading Man arrested after hit-and-run crash at Sheetz store
Click here for updates on this story GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Update, 3/19, 10:48 a.m.:Police have provided…
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