Collinsville boy’s drawing selected to be made into soft toy for IKEA
Click here for updates on this story COLLINSVILLE, Illinois (KMOV) — A local 11-year-old is making history with IKEA!…
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Gov. Little details path forward for federal American Rescue Plan Act funds in Idaho
Governor Brad Little emphasized Thursday the need to direct the billions of dollars allocated for Idaho from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into…
Continue Reading ‘I saw myself.’ Asian business owners are scared and wary after Atlanta spa shootings
Tran Wills couldn’t talk Wednesday about the shootings at Atlanta spas a day earlier without breaking down sobbing. “I saw myself in…
Continue Reading A dozen gambling machines seized in Wai’anae illegal game room raid
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) raided another illegal game…
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Hear the Perseverance rover’s wheels crunch across the Martian surface
We first heard the sounds of Martian wind and a laser zapping rocks on Mars. Now, the Perseverance rover has returned audio of itself driving across…
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Utah accelerates plan to get all adults COVID-19 vaccines
Utah adults can begin signing up for a COVID-19 vaccine on March 24 – one week earlier that previously planned because the state has unallocated…
Continue Reading Tanzania’s President John Magufuli who urged citizens ‘to pray coronavirus away’ has died
Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has died at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, the country’s vice president announced in a televised address…
Continue Reading The victims of the spa shootings highlight the vulnerability of working-class Asian women as Asian Americans face rising fears
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Continue Reading Small-town Iowa pastors keep serving even after retirement
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Idaho lawmakers target COVID-19 rules even as they get sick
A fourth lawmaker in the Idaho House of Representatives has tested positive for COVID-19 in less than a week’s time and just as the Legislature is…
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Montana Senate advances bills targeting transgender youth
The Montana Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to advance two bills targeting transgender youth despite overwhelming testimony opposing the…
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COVID-19 shots becoming available to many over 18 in Wyoming
Shots of COVID-19 vaccine are now available or soon will be for anybody over 18 in almost one-third of Wyoming’s…
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Continue Reading ‘Catch of a lifetime’: Great white shark caught from shore on Pensacola Beach
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Continue Reading First images of the ‘cosmic web’ reveal hidden dwarf galaxies
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Continue Reading Jack Daniel’s makes history with first female assistant distiller
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Continue Reading K9 officers out on patrol will now have an added layer of protection
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Monster Dummy Jump at Pebble Creek set for Saturday
The Monster Dummy Jump will be held at Pebble Creek on Saturday, March…
Continue Reading Marine awarded for saving child caught in rip current in 2019
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Continue Reading Mother and daughter thrown from home after tornado took aim at their house
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Continue Reading What we know about Robert Aaron Long, the suspect in Atlanta spa shootings
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Continue Reading Suspect set off explosives in home, arrested after standoff with deputies
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Continue Reading Unsettling questions surround the motive behind the Atlanta-area spa shootings as Asians in the US face increased hate
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Continue Reading Stolen SUV found, 1-year-old girl still missing
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Continue Reading Family of massage parlor victim remember woman with “heart of gold”
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Continue Reading Unsettling questions surround the motive behind three Atlanta-area spa shootings as Asians in the US face increased hate
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Continue Reading Suspect in Atlanta-area spa shootings might have intended more shootings in Florida, mayor says
A man suspected of killing eight people at three Atlanta-area spas was headed to Florida “perhaps to carry out additional shootings” when…
Continue Reading Spain approves euthanasia law
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Continue Reading Woman, 95, ‘totally incapacitated’ after receiving 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine a day apart
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Continue Reading Reports of Anti-Asian hate crimes are surging in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Continue Reading Violence towards Asian Americans is ‘hitting differently’ amid the pandemic, says former NBA star Jeremy Lin
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Continue Reading White supremacy and hate are haunting Asian Americans
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Continue Reading South Korea president welcomes ‘return of diplomacy’ in first meeting with top US diplomat
South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in welcomed the “return of diplomacy and alliance” with the United States and reiterated the goal…
Continue Reading Covid-19 drove hundreds of Africans out of Guangzhou. A generation of mixed-race children is their legacy
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Continue Reading 5 things to know for March 18: Spa killings, Covid-19, China, Amazon, storm danger
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Continue Reading Tanzania’s President John Magufuli who urged citizens ‘to pray coronavirus away’ has died after weeks unseen
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Continue Reading Vanessa Bryant names deputies who allegedly took photos of crash site
In a series of Instagram posts on Wednesday, Vanessa Bryant revealed the names of the four Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies who…
Continue Reading San Francisco police increase patrols following recent assaults against Asian Americans
The San Francisco Police Department is increasing patrols in predominately Asian neighborhoods following an “alarming spike in brazen…
Continue Reading Tanzania’s President John Magufuli dies after weeks unseen
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Continue Reading Boston Marathon icon Dick Hoyt has died at age 80
Boston Marathon icon Dick Hoyt died Wednesday morning at age 80, according to his son, Russ Hoyt. He passed peacefully in his sleep due to heart…
Continue Reading Jackson, Mississippi, gets clearance to lift boil water notices weeks after brutal winter storms
All boil water notices in the city of Jackson, Mississippi — put in place after last month’s powerful winter storms — have been…
Continue Reading There have been at least 10 suspected hate crimes against Asians this year in New York City, police say
At least 10 suspected anti-Asian hate crimes have been committed in New York City between January 1 and March 14 this year, according to statistics…
Continue Reading There have been at least 10 suspected hate crimes against Asians in 2021 in New York City, police say
At least 10 suspected anti-Asian hate crimes have been committed in New York City between January 1 and March 14 this year, according to statistics…
Continue Reading Court dates set for two Canadians detained in China on espionage charges
Two Canadian citizens charged with espionage in China will go on trial Friday and Monday, more than two years after they were first detained. In a…
Continue Reading China’s ambassador to US says he doesn’t have ‘high expectations’ for Alaska summit with Biden officials
Beijing does not have “high expectations” for upcoming talks with the United States in Alaska, China’s ambassador to the US told…
Continue Reading San Francisco police increase patrols following new assaults against Asian Americans
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Continue Reading Black US Capitol Police officer recounts January 6: ‘They showed that they hated us and they hated our skin color’
A Black US Capitol Police officer said he and his fellow Black officers are still grappling with their harrowing experience on January 6, when they…
Continue Reading Intelligence report contradicts claims by Trump and his team on China election interference
The US intelligence report released Tuesday detailing foreign election interference in the 2020 election contradicts repeated statements from former…
Continue Reading NFL star Deshaun Watson sued for alleged sexual assaults
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Continue Reading Tornado demolishes chicken houses in Mississippi’s Wayne County
Click here for updates on this story WAYNESORO, Mississippi (WALA) — A tornado on Wednesday damaged houses, split…
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Fort Hall opens vaccine up to people 18 and older
With approximately 31% of the Fort Hall population vaccinated, the reservation is now making its allotment of COVID-19 vaccinations available to all…
Continue Reading NFL star Deshaun Watson sued for alleged sexual assault
Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson is being sued for an alleged sexual assault. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Harris County, Texas,…
Continue Reading To be an Asian woman in America
Last night, just like the rest of the world, I watched news reports of the Atlanta shootings. I saw images of Atlanta businesses, the photo of a…
Continue Reading Woman taken to hospital after Metro Courthouse evacuated due to suspicious package
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — After opening a package with a suspicious powder…
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Rescuers talk about truck rescue near Tuttle
The images of a truck hanging off a bridge over the Malad Gorge, and the successful rescue mission involved are getting attention…
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Officers cleared in fatal shooting
A Critical Incident Task Force has concluded there is no evidence to support criminal charges against Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy Dino Vidal…
Continue Reading Fetishized, sexualized and marginalized, Asian women are uniquely vulnerable to violence
Of the eight people who were killed when a White man attacked three metro Atlanta spas, six were Asian women. Investigators said it was too early to…
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454 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 454 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Former Dallas Maverick Shawn Bradley paralyzed after car hit his bike, team says
Former Dallas Mavericks center Shawn Bradley was left paralyzed after a car struck him from behind while he was riding his bicycle in January, the…
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Idaho House approves massive income tax cut and rebate plan
The Idaho House on Wednesday approved a massive income tax cut backers say provides much-needed relief for taxpayers but opponents say is a massive…
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Idaho lawmaker panel approves ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban
An Idaho bill that would outlaw nearly all abortions in the state by banning them once fetal cardiac activity can be detected by ultrasound has been…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 216 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths
Local health officials reported 216 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths in the area…
Continue Reading Asian Americans were already living in fear. The Atlanta-area spa killings feel like a terrifying escalation for them
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Continue Reading Boy’s drawing selected to be made into soft toy for IKEA
Click here for updates on this story COLLINSVILLE, Illinois (KMOV) — A local 11-year-old is making history with IKEA!…
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Firefighters control Ft. Hall fire
Fort Hall Fire & EMS was dispatched to a controlled fire that got out of control on Edmo Road on the Fort Hall Reservation Wednesday around 2:30…
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D93 failed levy discussion
Hard decisions need to be made at Bonneville School District…
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Warning issued not to drink Vegas-based ‘Real Water’ product
Federal and local health officials are warning people not to drink a Las Vegas-based bottled water brand, Real Water, after linking it to liver…
Continue Reading Robert Long, suspect in Atlanta spa shootings, may have ‘sex addiction,’ police say
State and federal investigators are scrambling to learn more about Robert Aaron Long, the suspect in a string of deadly shootings at three…
Continue Reading Group launches trash pickup service for homeless camps
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — BeLoved Asheville launched a new project called…
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Coroner identifies 24-year-old man killed near Boise State
A man who was shot and killed during what authorities believe was a sidewalk robbery attempt near Boise State University has been identified as Guy…
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Idaho House speaker fears Legislature shutdown amid COVID-19
The top member in the Idaho House says he’s concerned the Legislature might have to shut down if House members continue getting sick with COVID-19.…
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Ex-NBA player Shawn Bradley paralyzed in cycling accident
Former NBA player Shawn Bradley has revealed he was paralyzed when struck from behind by a vehicle while riding a bike near his Utah home.…
Continue Reading Distribution of White supremacist propaganda surged in 2020, ADL says
Distribution of White supremacist propaganda reached the highest amount ever recorded since the Anti-Defamation League began tracking it, the group…
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Interior secretary to visit Utah ahead of monument review
Newly confirmed Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is planning to visit Utah next month before submitting a review on whether to reverse President…
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House panel OKs legislation to trim Idaho governor’s powers
A House panel has approved legislation trimming an Idaho governor’s powers during declared emergencies while increasing the Legislature’s power.…
Continue Reading Rite Aid says they ‘made a mistake’ after employee turned undocumented immigrant away from getting Covid-19 vaccine
After Sebastian Araujo’s parents spent a week on a waitlist for leftover Covid-19 vaccines, the family was relieved when the pharmacy called to…
Continue Reading Police made 325 traffic stops during two-day anti-street racing operation
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Gov. Little signs bill investing in public buildings
Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 225 into law…
Continue Reading No screaming on California theme park rides due to COVID-19, guidelines say
When Southern California’s theme parks reopen as early as April, it could be with one very significant and silent difference: no screaming on…
Continue Reading Lawsuit against skydiving facility linked to a dozen deaths reveals disturbing practices
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Continue Reading Flaming van rolls downhill nearly striking man
Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas (KFSM) — A dramatic fire caught on camera by Fayetteville…
Continue Reading High school bands reducing risk of Covid-19 as the music plays on
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Continue Reading Exclusive: Former Brazilian leader Lula urges Biden to call an emergency coronavirus summit
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Continue Reading 49 states and territories have hate crime laws — but they vary
Hate crimes, defined by the United States Department of Justice, are crimes motivated by bias. The Justice Department clarifies that…
Continue Reading Woman gives her husband a second chance at life by donating her kidney
Click here for updates on this story Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Asia and Nigel Taylor’s love story started…
Continue Reading ‘No. 765 double-clutched herself’: Condor at Oregon Zoo lays second egg as first one is hatching
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A California condor at the Oregon Zoo’s Jonsson…
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Don’t push your luck: Plan ahead for St. Patrick’s Day and don’t drive impaired
St. Patrick’s Day is time for the wearin’ o’ the green and the luck of the Irish, and while many celebrations include a toast to St. Patrick himself,…
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Ammon Bundy tells judge he’s miserable in jail
Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy is telling a judge he’s miserable in jail causing his supporters to go to harass the judge outside his…
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School bus hits power pole causing power outage
No major injuries were reported after a school bus hit a power pole Wednesday morning and caused a power…
Continue Reading Interstellar object ʻOumuamua may be a fragment of Pluto-like planet
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Continue Reading Teen boy gets to live out dream of being a firefighter for a day
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — A 13-year-old boy got to live out a dream he became a firefighter…
Continue Reading Man goes on rampage at Wingstop over botched order
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Continue Reading Robert Durst’s murder trial will resume on May 17 in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles judge announced Wednesday that the murder trial of millionaire Robert Durst, the subject of the HBO crime documentary “The…
Continue Reading Drivers left to pay hundreds of dollars to retrieve abandoned cars
Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — It’s frustrating enough having your car taken away from a…
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