YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters have stopped the spread of a wildfire in the Southern California desert. The Elk Fire scorched about 250 acres (101 hectares) near Yucca Valley before its forward movement was halted Thursday night, the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District said. At one point 10 homes were threatened but none
Continue ReadingBy Kalama Hines Click here for updates on this story POCATELLO, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — A woman who was allegedly found in possession of two vehicles that had been stolen from a towing lot has been charged with eight felonies. Crystal Ann Midthun, 36, faces charges of malicious injury to property and possession of a controlled
Continue ReadingBy EsatIdahoNews.com Staff Click here for updates on this story BOISE, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — The Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety urges drivers to take caution as they travel for the Memorial Day weekend. The holiday marks the beginning of the summer travel season and the start of the “100 Deadliest Days” of driving.
Continue ReadingBy Kaitlyn Hart Click here for updates on this story UCON, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — The Ucon Fire Department make a slight adjustment to their tradition of pushing new firetrucks into the fire station. This year, 70 students from Ucon Elementary were invited to the fire station to assist the firefighters in pushing the new firetruck
Continue ReadingBy Devan Cole, CNN The National Rifle Association is set to hold its 2022 annual meeting in Houston on Friday, bringing together its top brass and several notable conservatives, including former President Donald Trump, for the first time in three years. The NRA’s annual meeting was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus
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By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson is hoping a return to victory lane at the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday might propel him to a second straight NASCAR Cup Series championship. In other words, he’s hoping history will repeat itself. Larson has just one win this season, three months ago
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By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson is hoping a return to victory lane at the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday might propel him to a second straight NASCAR Cup Series championship. In other words, he’s hoping history will repeat itself. Larson has just one win this season, three months ago
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– Las personas pueden debatir la necesidad de más o menos guardias armados en las escuelas de Estados Unidos, de los simulacros para enfrentar un atacante activo e incluso de si es buena idea o no que los maestros deberían estar armados. 7 cifras que muestran la reticencia de los republicanos en el
Continue ReadingBy Evan Perez, CNN Justice Correspondent The Justice Department won’t bring charges against two former FBI agents accused of mishandling the sex abuse inquiry of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, the third time prosecutors have reached that conclusion. In a Thursday statement, the department said that the latest decision to decline prosecution of the
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– La Conferencia Episcopal de Obispos Italianos (CEI) encargó por primera vez en su historia un estudio acerca de los casos de abuso sexual por parte de la Iglesia en el país a partir de 2001. El presidente de la CEI, el cardenal Matteo Maria Zuppi, dijo en una conferencia de prensa en
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It will be another hot afternoon ahead with temperatures climbing into the triple digits.
Continue Reading INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar will become the first North American racing series to use 100% renewable fuel in its race cars. Shell, the new fuel sponsor for the open-wheel series, has announced plans to switch to a low-carbon fuel in 2023. The new fuel will be a blend of second-generation ethanol derived from sugarcane waste
Continue Reading INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar will become the first North American racing series to use 100% renewable fuel in its race cars. Shell, the new fuel sponsor for the open-wheel series, has announced plans to switch to a low-carbon fuel in 2023. The new fuel will be a blend of second-generation ethanol derived from sugarcane waste
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pato O’Ward inked a contract extension two days before the Indianapolis 500 that makes him the centerpiece of Arrow McLaren SP in IndyCar and perhaps beyond. The deal extends O’Ward’s contract through the 2025 season, includes a well-earned pay raise, a McLaren for his personal
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pato O’Ward inked a contract extension two days before the Indianapolis 500 that makes him the centerpiece of Arrow McLaren SP in IndyCar and perhaps beyond. The deal extends O’Ward’s contract through the 2025 season, includes a well-earned pay raise, a McLaren for his personal
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — A diferencia de otros países en la región como Argentina o Brasil donde el voto es obligatorio, en Colombia su sistema electoral no obliga a los ciudadanos a participar; en su lugar, hay beneficios por votar. Según la Constitución colombiana, “el voto es un derecho y un deber ciudadano”. En
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN Español) — Argentina confirmó este viernes su primer caso de viruela del mono, según confirmó el Ministerio de Salud del país. “El Ministerio de Salud de la Nación informa que el resultado de la reacción de amplificación por PCR de la muestra tomada al primer caso de alta probabilidad es positivo, lo
Continue Reading By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business Managing one’s finances in retirement is always tricky. But with inflation pushing up the price of everything from gas to housing to eggs, many retirees are cutting back or eliminating certain costs altogether. CNN Business spoke with several retirees about how they have been managing their spending as prices have
Continue Reading By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Jordan Henderson is the man with the dancing feet and a heart of gold who has captained Liverpool throughout its latest era of success. That could reach trophy No. 7 on Saturday when Liverpool plays Real Madrid in the Champions League final. Henderson dancing a little
Continue Reading By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Jordan Henderson is the man with the dancing feet and a heart of gold who has captained Liverpool throughout its latest era of success. That could reach trophy No. 7 on Saturday when Liverpool plays Real Madrid in the Champions League final. Henderson dancing a little
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