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Police: 6 injured, including officer, in Idaho mall shooting

By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Police in Boise, Idaho, said Monday that five people and a police officer have been injured in a shooting at a... Read more »

10/25/21 4:31 PM

Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid spurs no influx

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and CASEY SMITH Associated Press/Report for America INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Earlier this year, an insistent cry arose from business leaders and Republican governors: Cut off a $300-a-week federal... Read more »

10/22/21 1:33 PM

Supreme Court doesn’t block Texas abortion law, sets hearing

By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is not immediately blocking the Texas law that bans most abortions, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case... Read more »

10/22/21 11:13 AM

Sheriff: Baldwin fired shot on movie set that killed woman

By MORGAN LEE and WALTER BERRY Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A prop firearm discharged by veteran actor Alec Baldwin, who is producing and starring in a Western... Read more »

10/22/21 2:47 AM

Trump plan for new media venture gets investors’ thumbs up

By JILL COLVIN and ALEX VEIGA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Some investors aren’t waiting to see if former President Donald Trump’s plans for a media company to challenge... Read more »

10/21/21 2:19 PM

Strong economic growth continues in rural parts of 10 states

The overall economic index for the region improved in October to 66.1 from September's already-strong 62.5 reading. Any score above 50 suggests a growing economy, while a score below 50 suggests a shrinking economy.

10/21/21 1:58 PM

House to vote on Bannon contempt as Justice decision looms

By MARY CLARE JALONICK, MICHAEL BALSAMO and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is voting Thursday on whether to hold Steve Bannon, a longtime ally and aide... Read more »

10/21/21 10:19 AM

CDCL Throw away onions if unsure of source to avoid possible salmonella exposure

The Centers for Disease Control is recommending people throw out their whole onions if they aren’t sure where they came from. According to USA Today, 652 people have been infected... Read more »

10/21/21 10:17 AM

Chapelle special spurs Netflix walkout; ‘Trans lives matter’

By ALEX VEIGA and LYNN ELBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix employees who walked out Wednesday in protest of Dave Chappelle’s special and its anti-transgender comments were joined... Read more »

10/20/21 4:52 PM

Travis Tritt cancels concerts at venues that require proof of vaccination

Country music singer Travis Tritt has canceled four concerts at venues that required proof of COVID-19 vaccinations. Tritt said that this move shows that he is “putting my money where... Read more »

10/20/21 3:25 PM

Man indicted in child pornography case enters “not guilty” plea in Fed. court

A man facing allegations that he was in possession of child pornography has entered a plea of “not guilty” to those charges in Federal Court.

10/20/21 12:36 PM

White House details plans to vaccinate 28M children age 5-11

By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Children age 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician’s office, local pharmacy and potentially... Read more »

10/20/21 8:57 AM

Indictment accused Nebraska congressman of lying to FBI

By GRANT SCHULTE Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska, accusing him of lying to the FBI and... Read more »

10/19/21 3:27 PM

Group files objection to halt sale of Casa Bonita to South Park creators

The strange Casa Bonita story rages on as the group “Save Casa Bonita” announced that it objects to the sale of the business to the South Park creators, according to... Read more »

10/19/21 10:26 AM

Titans stop Allen on 4th down, hang on to beat Bills 34-31

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derrick Henry showed once again how important he is to the Tennessee Titans. This time, he had help... Read more »

10/19/21 10:02 AM

Jan. 6 panel plans contempt vote as Trump sues over probe

By MARY CLARE JALONICK, JILL COLVIN and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee tasked with investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection is moving swiftly Tuesday to hold at... Read more »

10/19/21 8:22 AM

Colin Powell has died at age 84 from COVID complications

Former secretary of state Colin Powell has died at age 84, according to the New York Times. The Times cited Powell’s family, who said Powell died from COVID-19 complications. He was... Read more »

10/18/21 6:48 AM

Bitcoin-mining power plant raises ire of environmentalists

October 16, 2021 By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press An obstacle to large-scale bitcoin mining is finding enough cheap energy to run the huge, power-gobbling computer arrays that create and transact... Read more »

10/16/21 8:48 AM

Unhappy with prices, ranchers look to build own meat plants

October 16, 2021 By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Like other ranchers across the country, Rusty Kemp for years grumbled about rock-bottom prices paid for the... Read more »

10/16/21 8:33 AM

Watchdog: Psaki violated ethics law by promoting McAuliffe

October 15, 2021 By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A government watchdog group said Friday that it had filed an ethics complaint against White House press secretary Jen... Read more »

10/15/21 5:55 PM

Trump’s not going away — and neither is investigator Schiff

By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a year out of the White House, Donald Trump continues to circle the Republican Party, commanding attention and influence as... Read more »

10/15/21 3:16 PM

UK lawmaker stabbed to death while meeting with constituents

By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Conservative lawmaker David Amess was stabbed to death on Friday during a routine meeting with constituents at a church in eastern... Read more »

10/15/21 9:03 AM

Bill Clinton in hospital for non-COVID-related infection

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Southern California hospital Tuesday with an infection but he is “on the mend,” his spokesman said Thursday. Clinton, 75,... Read more »

10/14/21 8:32 PM

Police: Northern Colorado postal worker shot, killed by ex-girlfriend

DENVER (AP) — Police have arrested an ex-girlfriend of a postal worker who was shot and killed while delivering mail in northern Colorado. The 26-year-old suspect, Devan Schreiner, of Fort... Read more »

10/14/21 3:21 PM

‘Squid Game’ strikes nerve in debt-ridden South Korea

By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — “Squid Game,” a brutal Netflix survival drama about desperate adults competing in deadly children’s games for a chance to escape... Read more »

10/14/21 10:10 AM

Republicans report record fundraising for house campaigns

Oct 14, 2021 By JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Republican fundraising committee dedicated to flipping the House in next year’s midterm elections said Thursday it raised more... Read more »

10/14/21 7:55 AM

Social Security checks getting big boost as inflation rises

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of retirees on Social Security will get a 5.9% boost in benefits for 2022. The biggest cost-of-living adjustment in... Read more »

10/13/21 3:00 PM

William Shatner, TV’s Capt. Kirk, blasts into space

By MARCIA DUNN and RICK TABER Associated Press VAN HORN, Texas (AP) — Hollywood’s Captain Kirk, 90-year-old William Shatner, blasted into space Wednesday in a convergence of science fiction and... Read more »

10/13/21 11:46 AM

Inflation rises 5.4% from year ago, matching 13-year high

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Another surge in consumer prices in September sent inflation to 5.4% from a year ago, matching the highest such rate since... Read more »

10/13/21 8:24 AM

Lummis, Barrasso introduce bill to protect Second Amendment on some federal lands

CASPER, Wyo – U.S. Senators from Wyoming Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso have introduced legislation they say will ensure individuals can carry a firearm on land managed by the U.S. Army... Read more »

10/12/21 2:06 PM

Nets won’t play Irving until he meets vaccine requirement

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving can continue to choose not to be vaccinated for COVID-19. He just won’t play for the Brooklyn Nets... Read more »

10/12/21 11:29 AM

At least 2 dead in California plane crash that burned homes

October 11, 2021 By JULIE WATSON Associated Press SANTEE, Calif. (AP) — A small plane crashed in a densely populated San Diego suburb Monday, killing at least two people, including... Read more »

10/11/21 4:59 PM

(PHOTOS) Colorado wildlife officers remove tire that was around a bull elk’s neck for over two years

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – An elk with a tire around its neck for at least the last two years was finally freed of the obstacle Saturday evening when Colorado Parks and... Read more »

10/11/21 12:49 PM

Southwest Airlines flight cancellations continue into Monday

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds more flights Monday following a weekend of major service disruptions. By late morning Monday, Southwest had canceled about 365 flights — 10% of its... Read more »

10/11/21 10:01 AM

Merck asks US FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Merck asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon to the world’s arsenal against... Read more »

10/11/21 8:38 AM

Craig’s final Bond takes $56 million at domestic box office

October 10, 2021 By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer After over 18 months of pandemic delays, “No Time to Die” opened on target. The final James Bond film of the Daniel... Read more »

10/10/21 2:47 PM

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National / World

Police: 6 injured, including officer, in Idaho mall shooting

Whistleblower Haugen says Facebook making online hate worse

Gordon, Barrasso join Marines to honor McCollum at Jackson memorial

Casper officials push back against viral voicemail tactic for sending ‘SOS’

Vaccine mandates create conflict with defiant workers

Warrant: Baldwin didn’t know weapon contained live round

Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid spurs no influx

Supreme Court doesn’t block Texas abortion law, sets hearing

Sheriff: Baldwin fired shot on movie set that killed woman

Trump plan for new media venture gets investors’ thumbs up

Strong economic growth continues in rural parts of 10 states

House to vote on Bannon contempt as Justice decision looms

CDCL Throw away onions if unsure of source to avoid possible salmonella exposure

Chapelle special spurs Netflix walkout; ‘Trans lives matter’

Travis Tritt cancels concerts at venues that require proof of vaccination

Man indicted in child pornography case enters “not guilty” plea in Fed. court

White House details plans to vaccinate 28M children age 5-11

Indictment accused Nebraska congressman of lying to FBI

Group files objection to halt sale of Casa Bonita to South Park creators

Titans stop Allen on 4th down, hang on to beat Bills 34-31

Jan. 6 panel plans contempt vote as Trump sues over probe

Colin Powell has died at age 84 from COVID complications

Bitcoin-mining power plant raises ire of environmentalists

Unhappy with prices, ranchers look to build own meat plants

Watchdog: Psaki violated ethics law by promoting McAuliffe

Trump’s not going away — and neither is investigator Schiff

UK lawmaker stabbed to death while meeting with constituents

Bill Clinton in hospital for non-COVID-related infection

Police: Northern Colorado postal worker shot, killed by ex-girlfriend

‘Squid Game’ strikes nerve in debt-ridden South Korea

Republicans report record fundraising for house campaigns

Social Security checks getting big boost as inflation rises

William Shatner, TV’s Capt. Kirk, blasts into space

Inflation rises 5.4% from year ago, matching 13-year high

Lummis, Barrasso introduce bill to protect Second Amendment on some federal lands

Nets won’t play Irving until he meets vaccine requirement

At least 2 dead in California plane crash that burned homes

(PHOTOS) Colorado wildlife officers remove tire that was around a bull elk’s neck for over two years

Southwest Airlines flight cancellations continue into Monday

Merck asks US FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill

Craig’s final Bond takes $56 million at domestic box office

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Police: 2 die, 6 injured in Idaho mall shooting

Police: 6 injured, including officer, in Idaho mall shooting

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