US passes 1 million people vaccinated for coronavirus
The nearly yearlong coronavirus pandemic has been full of gloomy numbers but Wednesday brought an encouraging one — more than 1 million people…
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Track Santa as he flies around the world on Christmas Eve
NORAD is focusing its formidable tracking systems on Santa Claus and his reindeer as they make their annual flight delivering presents to children…
Continue Reading Border wall construction presses full steam ahead in final days of Trump administration
At a secluded spot in southeast Arizona, the San Pedro River flows north from Mexico and crosses the United States border, running under a majestic…
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Japan’s top court gives retrial hope for man who spent almost 50 years on death row
Japan’s Supreme Court has overturned a ruling blocking the retrial of an 84-year-old man who spent almost half a century on death row awaiting…
Continue Reading South Carolina man sues city of Rock Hill, alleging police ordered him out of his house naked and held him at gunpoint while searching his house
A South Carolina man filed a lawsuit against the city of Rock Hill on Monday, alleging that police officers ordered him out of his house naked and…
Continue Reading Teachers and school employees will be in the next round of people to get a Covid-19 vaccine in Ohio
The next group of people to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in Ohio will be the state’s teachers and school staff. Ohio teachers and school staff…
Continue Reading Genetics experts worry coronavirus vaccines might not work quite as well against UK variant
Michael Worobey, a biologist at the University of Arizona, has seen more than 100,000 different strains of the virus that causes Covid-19. But when…
Continue Reading Tyler Perry discusses police reform and poetic justice
Filmmaker Tyler Perry said he was troubled when he first heard of the movement to defund the police. “I thought, OK, this is going to be…
Continue Reading More kids are being left home alone, psychologist calls it another pandemic problem
Click here for updates on this story WOODLAND, California (KOVR) — A 13-year-old home alone defended herself as a…
Continue Reading Covid Christmas without sister will be lonely for teen battling Leukemia at hospital
Click here for updates on this story PALO ALTO, California (KPIX) — The restrictions due to the pandemic have already…
Continue Reading Washington Football Team settled sexual misconduct claim against owner Daniel Snyder in 2009, per reports
The NFL’s Washington Football Team paid $1.6 million to a former employee in 2009 to settle a sexual misconduct claim she made against team…
Continue Reading Wombats, snails, ferrets: The animals that brought us joy during the pandemic
The global pandemic made 2020 an exhausting year, but for many people one thing brought some much-needed relief — animals. Shelters have…
Continue Reading Ahmed Qorei Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Ahmed Qorei, former prime minister of the Palestinian National Authority. Personal Birth date: March 1937 Birth place:…
Continue Reading Khaled Meshaal Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Khaled Meshaal, former political leader of Hamas. Personal Birth date: 1956 Birth place: Silwad, West Bank Birth name:…
Continue Reading Taiwan reports first local COVID-19 case in more than 250 days
Taiwan has recorded its first locally-transmitted case of coronavirus since April. The island has had one of the most successful pandemic responses…
Continue Reading 3,401 COVID-19 deaths were reported in just 1 day — likely fueled by Thanksgiving gatherings and travel
Thousands more families just lost a loved one this holiday season as the US reported its second-highest number of coronavirus deaths in one day —…
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1,391 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,391 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Pay-it-forward drive at Burnsville Cafe serves hundreds; Owner hopes it continues into 2021
Click here for updates on this story Burnsville, MN (WCCO) — There is something happening in Burnsville this week that…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 193 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 193 new COVID-19 cases in the area Wednesday.…
Continue Reading IDES sends social security numbers of 11 residents to a random person
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Since the start of the pandemic, CBS 2 has been Working for…
Continue Reading Nurse battling cancer receives ‘best Christmas ever’
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — After an incredibly tough year, a Twin Cities family was…
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New Idaho Falls Police station will cost less to finance than expected
Building a new police station in Idaho Falls won’t cost as much as expected, city leaders said Wednesday.…
Continue Reading Man in custody after police say he burglarized fridge while woman slept
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — According to the Mobile Police, On Tuesday December 22nd…
Continue Reading Superheroes surprise 5-year-old boy hospitalized for Christmas after he was hit in the head by a stray bullet
Click here for updates on this story Chicago (WBBM) — Clareon Williams Jr. is only five years old, and he will spend…
Continue Reading South City man uses his cat’s litter box to fight back against porch pirates
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A south St. Louis man is fighting back in a creative way…
Continue Reading Widow speaks after husband gave up Jeep Cherokee, only to be shot dead by carjackers anyway
Click here for updates on this story Chicago (WBBM) — In a heartbreaking incident in Bridgeport this week, a man gave…
Continue Reading Nine critically injured in Baltimore building explosion, partial roof collapse
At least 23 people were injured, nine critically, after a partial roof collapse and explosion Wednesday in downtown Baltimore, according to the fire…
Continue Reading This Houston hospital is a perfect microcosm of how coronavirus is escalating
In June, Houston’s United Memorial Medical Center was so overwhelmed by the pandemic that two of its wings had been transformed into Covid-19…
Continue Reading Five suspects face charges in McDowell County home invasion, assault
Click here for updates on this story MCDOWELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Authorities have released the names of…
Continue Reading 3 arrested in connection to homicide near 58th and Ames
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — Three people have been arrested in connection to a…
Continue Reading Community mourns surfer killed in freak accident catching waves in shadow of Golden Gate Bridge
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Haruwn Wesley had surfed the Fort Point wave break under…
Continue Reading Secret Santas caught red-handed; Neighbors welcome mysterious visitors
Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, California (KOVR) — Two kids in Lincoln are calling themselves the Cookie…
Continue Reading Controversial housing development to be built on possible Mountain Lion habitat
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors was sent a…
Continue Reading Colorado micro preemie born in 2019 is thriving in 2020: ‘beat all the odds’
Click here for updates on this story PLATTEVILLE, Colorado (KCNC) — This time last year, the Winnes from Platteville…
Continue Reading Kentucky sisters lost their mom, dad and grandfather to Covid-19 within four weeks
Sisters Jessica Cheatham and Jama Allen plan to do everything they can to preserve for their kids the family’s Christmas traditions —…
Continue Reading No fresh crab this Christmas as fisherman go on strike
Click here for updates on this story MONTEREY, California (KSBW) — The year 2020 has been a bad for just about…
Continue Reading Pittsburgh police responding to reported assault find farm animals living in poor conditions in home
Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — Pittsburgh police found numerous farm animals living in poor…
Continue Reading Students make blankets to give to nursing home residents
Click here for updates on this story BRENTWOOD, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A community service project will help to keep…
Continue Reading DOJ report details widespread ‘systemic’ sexual abuse at Florida’s largest women’s prison
Click here for updates on this story OCALA, Flordia (WESH) — The United States Department of Justice on Tuesday…
Continue Reading 21 taken to hospitals after explosion; crews rescue 2 workers trapped on scaffolding
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WBAL) — Firefighters rescued two workers who were trapped on a dangling…
Continue Reading Suspect arrested in connection of deadly shooting of 25-year-old man at apartment complex
Click here for updates on this story ENID, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Police arrested a suspect accused of shooting and killing…
Continue Reading Family seeks help to find missing Sacramento 13-year-old Matthiya Miller
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — A Sacramento mother is pleading for her…
Continue Reading Thousands of truck drivers scramble for tests at UK port after France eases blockade
Thousands of stranded truck drivers at the British port of Dover vented their anger Wednesday as they struggled to access coronavirus tests, after…
Continue Reading Three French police officers shot dead after responding to a domestic violence incident
A man suspected of killing three police officers in central France has been found dead, the country’s Interior Minister has said. Three…
Continue Reading A person who went to work while sick is likely the cause of two separate Covid-19 outbreaks in Oregon
Officials in Oregon say a “superspreader action” is likely behind two recent Covid-19 outbreaks in the state. The action in question: A…
Continue Reading Parents of boy who died at zoo create fund to give kids glasses
Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — In 2012, Jason and Liz Derkosh suffered an unimaginable loss…
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Pebble Creek Ski Area delays opening
INKOM, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Pebble Creek Ski Area is hoping a Saturday snow storm will be enough to let them open on Sunday. Dana Kmetz, Marketing…
Continue Reading 8-yo making sure girls have special present on Christmas
Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — A local 8-year-old girl is making sure that little girls in…
Continue Reading Man leads rewarding and giving life as special ed teacher and Christmas tree seller
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — This holiday season, a Queens man says he is lucky enough to…
Continue Reading Miami residents grateful for gift card distribution
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — Early Tuesday morning, hundreds of Miami residents lined up and…
Continue Reading Young man looks to brighten up lives of children battling cancer with creative socks
Click here for updates on this story ORANGE COUNTY, California (KABC) — Those who have been hospitalized before know…
Continue Reading Nurse says city plows blocked driveway with pile of snow
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Dean Katica woke up early last Thursday during the snowstorm so…
Continue Reading Startup delivers Christmas trees and holiday spirit during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Robert Harrington and Dan Brett have known the headaches that come…
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Trump administration to purchase additional 100 million Pfizer vaccine doses
The Trump administration will purchase an additional 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine from Pfizer, the US Department of Health and Human…
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BLM to hold public meeting on proposed phosphate mine
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District is preparing an environmental impact statement to address a mine and reclamation plan…
Continue Reading Beats Not Bullets program shows teens how rap can teach life skills
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s 8 o’clock on a Tuesday night and a beat can be heard…
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Aerial Tram opens at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) opened the iconic Aerial Tram for the winter 2020-21 season yesterday with new health and safety protocols for…
Continue Reading Ohio police officer kills Black man while body camera wasn’t on, mayor says
A Columbus, Ohio, police officer who shot and killed a Black man on Tuesday didn’t have his body camera turned on at the time, Mayor Andrew…
Continue Reading Manhunt underway for homicide suspect after UPS driver assaulted
Click here for updates on this story WATERTOWN, Connecticut (WTIC/WCCT) — State and local police are searching for…
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2 killed in head-on collision
Two people are dead following a head-on collision north of Ft. Hall Wednesday morning.…
Continue Reading Monroe pirate ship stirs controversy during the holiday
Click here for updates on this story MONROE, Connecticut (WTIC/WCCT) — There’s little doubt people love to see…
Continue Reading ‘Tis the season for ‘falling iguanas’ in South Florida
The National Weather Service in Miami is calling for “falling iguanas” in its holiday forecast. Temperatures in South Florida are…
Continue Reading Amber Alert issued after SC man reportedly took 2 children after assaulting their mother
Click here for updates on this story GREENVILLE COUNTY, South Carolina (WLOS) — Authorities in South Carolina have…
Continue Reading Relatives of 2 men shot on I-64 in Metro East still searching for answers months after their deaths
Click here for updates on this story EAST ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — The families of Cedric Gibson, 28, and Alando Harris, 47,…
Continue Reading Santa visits the Reindeer Retreat in Maryville
Click here for updates on this story MARYVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — If Santa should find himself in need of a backup…
Continue Reading Fire displaces 115 people from Antioch Pike hotel
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A fire at an extended-stay hotel on Antioch Pike…
Continue Reading POLICE: 2 injured in shooting at skating rink
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WGCL) — One person was shot and another grazed by a bullet…
Continue Reading UPS employee’s death investigated as homicide, suspect sought
Click here for updates on this story WATERTOWN, Connecticut (WFSB) — State police are looking for a man involved in the…
Continue Reading Family safely jumps from second floor SE Portland apartment to escape fire
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A man, his two children and two pets were unharmed when…
Continue Reading Police announce new Special Victims Unit to tackle physical abuse, sex crimes and crimes against children
Click here for updates on this story LAWRENCE, Kansas (KCTV) — The Lawrence, KS, Police Department is announcing the…
Continue Reading Fire destroys service plaza in Northumberland County
Click here for updates on this story NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Thick smoke and flames poured out of…
Continue Reading Troopers: Man escaped from icy waters on his own hours before emergency responders begin search
Click here for updates on this story CARBON COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Firefighters, state police, and a dive team…
Continue Reading Police: Texas man flies to attack his ex
Click here for updates on this story LANCASTER COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — A Texas man flies to Lancaster County to…
Continue Reading Firefighter rescue dog from burning barn
Click here for updates on this story LANCASTER COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — A dog was rescued from a barn that was…
Continue Reading How to help teens cope in a global pandemic
Teens are struggling during the pandemic, with social isolation, loss and financial woes on top of what’s already a tumultuous time in their…
Continue Reading These were CNN’s top 100 digital stories of 2020
You know it’s been a remarkable year when a devastating global pandemic isn’t the only major story capturing people’s attention. In…
Continue Reading Festivus, the ‘Seinfeld’ holiday focused on airing grievances, is for everyone this year
For those folks who may be finding that holiday cheer is harder to come by this year, there is an alternative to the cheery decking of the halls.…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 23: Stimulus, pardons, coronavirus, Israel, Walmart
There’s officially nowhere to run: Covid-19 is now on every continent, with Antarctica recording its first cases. Here’s what you need to…
Continue Reading New coronavirus cases in US may be leveling off — but more and more are being hospitalized and dying
An average of more than 200,000 people have tested positive for coronavirus every day for two straight weeks in the United States, a toll that has…
Continue Reading Every country has vaccine skeptics. In Russia, doctors are in their ranks
News of the first takers of the desperately awaited Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine spurred some hope and excitement amid new lockdowns and…
Continue Reading Prospective jurors in George Floyd’s murder trial are asked to weigh in on Black Lives Matter protests
Prospective jurors in the upcoming criminal trial stemming from George Floyd’s death were sent a questionnaire asking them to weigh in on Black…
Continue Reading Dr. Anthony Fauci says he doesn’t want to cancel Christmas — he just wants people to ‘be more careful’
The high number of holiday travelers during the pandemic has the nation’s top infectious disease expert worried. “I know everyone wants…
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Tuesday high school basketball scores – Dec. 22
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) Bys and girls high school basketball…
Continue Reading Socially distanced Santa is the best thing to happen to Christmas
The pandemic’s silver linings have been few and far between — reduced work commutes for some, no racist uncle at Thanksgiving and now…
Continue Reading Georgia college student who broke Cayman Islands’ quarantine receives reduced sentence
The Georgia college student who broke Covid-19 quarantine rules in the Cayman Islands to visit her boyfriend has received reduced jail time after…
Continue Reading Chicagoans come to the rescue of woman whose Christmas tree was not delivered: ‘I was just overwhelmed with people’s kindness’
Click here for updates on this story Chicago (WBBM) — A Chicago woman is part of the most fragile population: mostly…
Continue Reading Police say assailants targeted 71-year-old grandmother Emma Wright when they shot into her house, killing her
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — There were growing questions Monday night surrounding the murder…
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Idaho Falls Fiber is recognizing 1,000th customer
Idaho Falls Fiber-optic network celebrated Tuesday morning to mark the milestone of their thousandth…
Continue Reading Accused of seven murders, woman goes on trial in China after 20 years on the run
A woman accused of killing seven people has gone on trial in southeastern China after spending more than 20 years on the run. Lao Rongzhi, 46,…
Continue Reading 2 killed in small plane crash
Click here for updates on this story GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (KTVT) — A small plane crashed in Grand Prairie Monday, Dec.…
Continue Reading ‘A Mother’s Love’ reflects on Minneapolis’s deadly year, filled with young victims
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — At least 80 people have been killed across Minneapolis in…
Continue Reading As Covid shutters ice arenas, backyard hockey rinks gain popularity
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota is often referred to as the “State of Hockey”…
Continue Reading Group hands out toys to families impacted by violence
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — One Hartford organization is passing out toys and…
Continue Reading Revisiting a Houston hospital relentlessly under siege by Covid-19
In June, Houston’s United Memorial Medical Center was so overwhelmed by the pandemic that two of its wings had been transformed into Covid-19…
Continue Reading The American pirate who kicked off one of Hong Kong’s earliest major political scandals
The 1857 trial of American pirate Eli Boggs in Hong Kong was a riveting affair, filled with tales of plunder, kidnapping and murder on the high seas.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 is now on every continent as Antarctica records its first outbreak
Antarctica has recorded its first COVID-19 case after 36 people tested positive on a research base, according to a statement released by the Chilean…
Continue Reading 1,717 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,717 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Girl, mail carrier find joy in daily dance parties
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — It has been a hard year for everyone, including…
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