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ISU students participate in March Through the Arch ahead of graduation
Idaho State University kicked off their graduation activities with a bang.
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Houston braces for flooding to worsen in wake of storms
By JUAN A. LOZANO and LEKAN OYEKANMI Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston area was under threat of worsening flood conditions Saturday, a day after heavy storms slammed the region and authorities warned those in low-lying areas to evacuate ahead of an expected “catastrophic” surge of water. A flood watch remained in effect through
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It’s been two years since the UK’s poop-engulfed beaches became a national scandal. Now it’s even worse
By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — It was late 2021 when James Richardson heard about England’s poop problem. “I saw a tweet talking about the extent of the problem, and the numbers were so enormous I thought it couldn’t be true – that there was so much sewage being dumped,” he says now. “I thought,
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The UN warns Sudan's warring parties that Darfur risks starvation and death if aid isn't allowed in
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations food agency is waring Sudan’s warring parties that there is a serious risk of widespread starvation and death if they don’t allow humanitarian aid into the vast western region. Leni Kinzli, the World Food Program’s regional spokesperson, said Friday that at least
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First ever Southeast Idaho days this weekend
The Bannock County Event Center is hosting the first ever Southeast Idaho Days.
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Hillcrest High School previews first-ever stadium
AMMON (KIFI) - Hillcrest High School, one of the largest in Idaho, will soon have a stadium of its own. Hillcrest has played football, lacrosse, and soccer games at Bonneville High School, located five miles away, for its entire 32-year history. Starting this fall, the Knights’ home games will actually be played at home. Larry
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Free Comic Books available on Saturday
Saturday is free comic book day across the country and one local comic book shop is getting in on all the fun.
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¿Por qué se celebra el Día de Star Wars el 4 de mayo?
urielblanco (CNN Español) — “No. Yo soy tu padre”. ¿En qué pensaste al leer esa frase? No es necesario que hayas pensado en un personaje en específico. Pero estamos casi seguros que lo primero que llegó a tu mente fue Star Wars. Si eres de las personas que pensó primero en Darth Vader y luego
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New Orleans' own PJ Morton returns home to Jazz Fest with new music
By CHEVEL JOHNSON RODRIGUE Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer PJ Morton comes home with a new album and memoir dropping soon amid a Saturday afternoon performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which nears the end of an eight-day run. Morton said he looks forward every
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The Kentucky Derby is turning 150 years old. It's survived world wars and controversies of all kinds
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Derby turns 150 years old this Saturday. America’s longest continuously held sporting event has survived two world wars, the Great Depression and pandemics, including COVID-19 in 2020. That year it was run in virtual silence without the usual crowd of 150,000. The first
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Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas vows to continue his bid for an 11th term despite bribery indictment
By VALERIE GONZALEZ and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges in connection with a federal probe into their ties with the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan. The U.S. Department of Justice said the couple surrendered
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Marijuana backers eye proposed federal regulatory change as an aid to legalizing pot in more states
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may be little immediate impact in the dozen states that have not already legalized cannabis for widespread medical or recreational use by adults. But advocates for marijuana legalization hope a federal regulatory shift could eventually