135 Metro employees forced to pay back 2020 hazard pay
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — News4 Investigates confirmed 135 Metro Parks employees are…
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Structure fire causes estimated $75,000 in damages
The Idaho Falls Fire Department reports a structure fire on the 1300 block of South Woodruff Avenue Tuesday caused approximately $75,000 in…
Continue Reading Chicago trans community celebrates reversal of military ban
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WLS) — Tatyana Moaton served as an intelligence analyst in the military…
Continue Reading New London investigators give some insight into the death of Zappos founder
Click here for updates on this story NEW LONDON, CT (WFSB) — Investigators revealed more information about a fire in…
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Wyoming unemployment rates improve as jobs disappear
Teton County led the trend to lower unemployment in Wyoming during…
Continue Reading Truck breaks through ice on Vermont bay, two inside escape danger
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Continue Reading Family thrown out of youth basketball game, league after mother wears mask below her nose
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Continue Reading Soldier arrives just in time for son’s birth
Click here for updates on this story TOWSON, Maryland (WBAL) — A U.S. Army soldier got home to Maryland just in time…
Continue Reading Officials: Paramedic arrested for stealing vaccines
Click here for updates on this story WINTER HAVEN, Florida (WESH) — A paramedic with the Polk County Fire Rescue…
Continue Reading Some dogs can learn new words after hearing them only four times
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Nurse collects clothes for homeless COVID-19 patients
Click here for updates on this story WORCESTER, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A registered nurse working at a COVID-19 field…
Continue Reading These ‘Puppygram’ deliveries offer snuggles, kisses from dogs in need of a home
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Continue Reading Grandson charged in death of woman
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Last of 4 domestic terrorists sentenced to 55 years in jail
The last of four domestic terrorists who robbed banks and planted bombs in the Spokane region in 1996 has been resentenced to 55 years in federal…
Continue Reading Dogs likely migrated to the Americas with humans over 15,000 years ago, study says
Dogs have been following humans for thousands of years. Archaeological and genetic data has revealed that dogs accompanied humans when they were…
Continue Reading Baby tyrannosaurs were about the same size as a dog, new research shows
Tyrannosaurs were fearsome predators in the dinosaur kingdom, but new research shows their hatchlings were about as big as a medium-sized dog.…
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Continue Reading Cyberstalker gets 15 months after threatening mayor prior to Trump rally
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Continue Reading Family of fallen British WWII pilot thankful for Oklahomans who made him feel at home
Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — To those who loved Harold Cutler the most, 78…
Continue Reading Home-school students ask state of Nebraska to let them join public school activities
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Continue Reading Businesses put Bernie Sanders meme to good use
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Continue Reading Deputies searching for trio who reportedly burglarized several pharmacies
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — Pickens County detectives are searching for three men who…
Continue Reading Republic Day 2021: Indian farmers ramp up their protest by riding tractors into the capital
Hundreds of thousands of farmers drove their tractors in convoy into the Indian capital New Delhi on Tuesday, as part of ongoing, nationwide protests…
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Power restored to 12,000 customers in Ammon/Lincoln area
Rocky Mountain Power reports about 12,059 customers are being affected by damaged power line.…
Continue Reading Metro Police Chief Drake talks one month after Christmas day bombing
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — It was Christmas Eve 2020. Metro Police Chief John Drake…
Continue Reading Michigan organization fighting for rights of parents who use gestational carrier
Click here for updates on this story Michigan, USA (WNEM) — An organization is helping Michigan families that are…
Continue Reading Face masks required for staff and visitors in metro Atlanta county buildings
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — Gwinnett County officials have implemented a new policy to…
Continue Reading Deputies: Car chase ends in numerous charges, including murder of unborn child
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Continue Reading Fans, close friend of Hank Aaron mourn loss of Atlanta sports legend
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Continue Reading Arkansas bar owners headed to court over 11 p.m. curfew
Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, AR (KFSM) — Arkansas bar owners who filed a lawsuit against the…
Continue Reading Pennsylvania National Guard members: ‘Happy to help’ in our nation’s capital
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Continue Reading Bizarre crime could lead to dozens of arrests
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Continue Reading High school sports community mourns the loss of beloved photographer
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Continue Reading Investigators expected to reveal more about Zappos founder death
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Continue Reading USA college student is solving decades old cold cases
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Continue Reading Wheeler pepper sprays man during confrontation at restaurant
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Continue Reading Power restored, but work continued after outage at UHart
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Continue Reading Man charged in bias crime on TriMet bus in Portland
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Continue Reading Kobe Bryant wasn’t just an NBA star. He was an ambassador for all sports, right up to his death
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Continue Reading Breakthrough Women Fast Facts: US Government, Education, Business and Sports
Here is a look at women in government, education, business and sports who have broken through the glass ceiling and become the first in their…
Continue Reading Kobe Bryant wasn’t just an NBA star. He was an ambassador for all sports
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Continue Reading Lebanon Fast Facts
Here is a look at Lebanon, a Middle Eastern country bordering Syria, Israel and the Mediterranean Sea. About Lebanon (from the CIA World…
Continue Reading These high schoolers turned their tough experiences during the pandemic into powerful memoirs
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Continue Reading Vaccine rollouts lay bare the Middle East’s deep inequalities
Around the world, the vaccine rollout has shone a harsh light on global income disparities. Rich countries take the lion’s share of…
Continue Reading Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte tenders resignation, in calculated move amid coronavirus crisis
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte handed in his resignation on Tuesday, in a tactical political maneuver that he hopes will allow him to build a…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for January 26: Covid, White House, impeachment, India, Puerto Rico
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Continue Reading Uganda security forces withdraw from Bobi Wine’s home ending 11 days of house arrest
Security forces have withdrawn from Ugandan presidential candidate Bobi Wine’s residence after he spent 11 days under house arrest, his lawyer…
Continue Reading Arizona law enforcement agents are searching for two escaped inmates facing dozens of years in prison
Law enforcement agents are on a manhunt for two inmates who escaped an Arizona prison Saturday night. The two men used a large air conditioning unit…
Continue Reading Portland mayor tells police he pepper-sprayed a man who harassed him over mask policies
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler told police Sunday night that he used pepper spray on a man who had been harassing him about Covid-19 mask policies…
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Local state legislator onboard with push to impeach Idaho governor
There is a push to impeach Idaho’s…
Continue Reading A judge has approved a $17 million settlement plan for sexual misconduct victims of Harvey Weinstein
A US bankruptcy judge has approved a Weinstein Company liquidation plan that allocates over $17 million for Harvey Weinstein’s sexual…
Continue Reading In the nearly 232-year history of the US Senate there have only been 11 Black senators
Congress set a new diversity record this year with its highest-ever number of women and racial minorities, including 60 Black lawmakers. But…
Continue Reading 11 of 22 Chinese miners trapped in gold mine rescued, ten others dead
Eleven miners who were trapped in a gold mine for more than two weeks in eastern China have been rescued, while ten so far have died, Chinese state…
Continue Reading Man in custody after Portland vehicle killed one pedestrian and injured at least five others
A man is in custody following an incident on Monday afternoon during which a vehicle struck at least six people — killing one — in…
Continue Reading The viral meme of Bernie Sanders has been made into a crocheted doll, and it’s now being auctioned for charity
The image from President Joe Biden’s inauguration of Sen. Bernie Sanders sitting with his legs crossed wearing brown and white gloves made a…
Continue Reading South Korea has used AI to bring a dead superstar’s voice back to the stage, but ethical concerns abound
For the first time in 25 years, the distinctive vocals of South Korean superstar Kim Kwang-seok will be heard on national television singing new…
Continue Reading South Korea has used AI to bring a superstar back to life, but ethical concerns abound
For the first time in 25 years, the distinctive vocals of South Korean superstar Kim Kwang-seok will be heard on national television singing new…
Continue Reading Man in custody after Portland vehicle killed one pedestrian and injured five others over a dozen blocks
A man is in custody following an incident on Monday afternoon during which a vehicle struck at least six people — killing one — in…
Continue Reading South Korean has used AI to bring a superstar back to life, but ethical concerns abound
For the first time in 25 years, the distinctive vocals of South Korean superstar Kim Kwang-seok will be heard on national television singing new…
Continue Reading Tom Brady’s dad reveals ‘life and death’ battle with Covid-19
Tom Brady’s father spent almost three weeks in the hospital with Covid-19, he revealed Monday, calling it a “matter of life and…
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527 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 527 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Man in custody after Portland vehicle struck, injured at least six pedestrians over a dozen blocks
A man is in custody following an incident on Monday afternoon during which a vehicle struck at least six people in Portland, Oregon, authorities…
Continue Reading An American Sign Language interpreter will now appear at all White House press briefings
The Biden administration will have an American Sign Language interpreter at every White House briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 70 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths
Local health officials reported 70 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths…
Continue Reading Man who says he was hit by Tacoma police car claims he was left traumatized
A man who claims he was struck by a police cruiser in Tacoma, Washington — an incident that sparked a weekend protest — said he will…
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Collecting food for the Soup-er Bowl
It’s that time of year again. It’s time for the Soup-er Bowl, and we are not talking about the big…
Continue Reading These entertainment industry workers are offering to help Biden with the Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Out-of-work backstage crews in the entertainment industry are volunteering to help in the fight against Covid-19. In a letter addressed to President…
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House sends article of impeachment to the Senate
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will send an article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump over to the Senate around 4:50 p.m. MDT. on…
Continue Reading At least five people injured in Portland after vehicle hits multiple pedestrians
A vehicle struck at least five people in Portland, Oregon, on Monday afternoon, authorities said. The city’s Fire and Rescue department said…
Continue Reading New Geisinger facility coming to Muncy
Click here for updates on this story MUNCY, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Construction is still ongoing for the new Geisinger…
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Resolution to lift limits on gatherings passes Idaho House
Legislation to end coronavirus restrictions limiting private and public gatherings to 10 people or fewer has passed the Idaho House and is headed to…
Continue Reading Short-eared owl released in the Poconos
Click here for updates on this story STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — A short-eared owl now has a new home in the…
Continue Reading Oklahoma lawmaker proposes a bill that calls for creation of a Bigfoot hunting season
Bigfoot may be a considered a myth — but that’s not stopping one Oklahoma lawmaker from proposing open season on the creature. Rep.…
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Crash blocks Teton Pass traffic
Traffic atop Teton Pass is at a near standstill following a crash in the eastbound lane at milepost 12.5 at around 3:30 p.m. Monday.…
Continue Reading Protesters gather in Tacoma as an officer who drove into a crowd is placed on administrative leave
About 150 people gathered in downtown Tacoma, Washington, on Sunday to protest the city’s police department after an officer drove into a crowd…
Continue Reading Hundreds, including Navalny’s wife Yulia, detained as protests in his support sweep across Russia
Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of the Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, was detained in Moscow on Saturday on the sidelines of a protest held in support of…
Continue Reading Couple arrested on corruption of minors, rape charge
Click here for updates on this story YORK, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Joshua and Jamie Pope, of York, have been arrested on…
Continue Reading California lifts regional stay-at-home orders as ICU crowding eases
California health officials ended the state’s regional stay-at-home order on Monday, saying the latest projections for intensive care unit…
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Jackson Game Warden wins international recognition
South Jackson Game Warden Kyle Lash has been named the 2020 Shikar-Safari Wildlife Officer of the Year for Wyoming.…
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Capitol officer recognized by Congress
Idaho’s two U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R) and Jim Risch (R) are among 33 Senators introducing legislation to award Officer Eugene Goodman the…
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LDS Church distributes food to area Native Americans in need
On Monday, Church members and volunteers helped distribute 1,300 free boxes of food to Native American neighbors in Southeast Idaho.…
Continue Reading Hawaii GOP official resigns after defending QAnon supporters in Twitter thread
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — UPDATE: As of Sunday night, the Hawaii GOP official behind the…
Continue Reading Puerto Rico declares a state of emergency due to gender-based violence
Puerto Rico is declaring a state of emergency over gender-based violence, delivering on a demand made by activists in recent years after a wave of…
Continue Reading Front-line workers in Canada reflect on the toll of a year dealing with COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — Shortly after the first case of COVID-19 was…
Continue Reading Canadian MPs agree to call on feds to declare Proud Boys a terrorist entity
Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA, Ontario (CTV News) — On the proposal of NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, members…
Continue Reading Large group of cyclists causing concerns
Click here for updates on this story MODESTO, California (KOVR) — Five people were arrested and 19 bikes were impounded…
Continue Reading Women share disturbing stories of downtown prowler on the loose
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — As a peeping prowler may be on the loose this…
Continue Reading Educators allowed to get vaccinated, but limited doses lead to few getting shots
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The state of Minnesota kicked off its COVID-19 vaccine…
Continue Reading Family pleads for dog’s safe return after SUV stolen outside MOA hotel
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — UPDATE: Remy was found safe, the family reports. He was…
Continue Reading Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will resign amid pandemic and political turmoil
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will resign on Tuesday morning, his office said in a statement on Monday, heightening political turmoil in the…
Continue Reading Despite unemployment benefits returning, many Pennsylvanians still struggle
Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Beginning today, unemployed Pennsylvanians can…
Continue Reading Frustration grows over fractured COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — There’s growing frustration about the fractured COVID-19…
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Governor receives COVID vaccination
Governor Brad Little received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. It was administered at Primary Health in Meridian.…
Continue Reading Pause on student loan payments ‘life changing’ for some North Texans in debt
Click here for updates on this story ARLINGTON, Texas (KTVT) — After the U.S. Department of Education announced that at…
Continue Reading After suffering through tragedies, West Side mom surprised with new car
Click here for updates on this story Chicago, Illinois (WBBM) — It was an amazing day Sunday for a single mom of four…
Continue Reading Dollhouse makeovers become full-time job for woman left out of work in pandemic
Click here for updates on this story HINGHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Kate Yetman picked up an old dollhouse on the side…
Continue Reading Two brothers claim Father Michael Pfleger abused them as boys, say they could no longer keep their secret
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — The Rev. Michael Pfleger has long been a civil rights…
Continue Reading Woman gets new wheelchair thanks to fellow athletes
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — A woman waiting for a new wheelchair finally got her wish…
Continue Reading Indianapolis police have arrested a minor in connection with the fatal shooting of 5 people, including a pregnant woman
Indianapolis Metro Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting deaths of five people and an unborn child, police said Monday.…
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