Associated Press staff
Suspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
The suspect in a fatal shooting in Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said Sunday, crediting an off-duty officer and a citizen with firing shots that diverted him.11 days ago
Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
New talks are ‘last chance’ for Iran to forge a deal and avoid escalation of US strikes, Trump says
The president on Monday said that new talks between Washington and Tehran are the “last chance” for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation of U.S. strikes on the country.11 days ago
Lindsey Wasson, Manuel Valdes and Gene Johnson, Associated Press
Washington state fires destroy hundreds of buildings and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate
Some residents returned to devastated neighborhoods in eastern Washington state to find their homes leveled by wildfires that erupted across a parched landscape over the weekend.11 days ago
Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
Key senators unveiled a short-term spending bill on Sunday that would keep federal agencies funded past the midterm elections and into early December.11 days ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Inside the unraveling of Trump’s pick for attorney general
Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and John Cornyn of Texas are holding up President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general.11 days ago
Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press
Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone recognizes it
Authorities have released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in hopes that someone will recognize the writing style.14 days ago
Stan Choe, AP Business Writer
US stocks rise to finish a wild July as Amazon soars, Apple sinks and inflation worries worsen
U.S. stocks rose Friday to finish a wildJuly for Wall Street as Amazon leaped, Apple sank and rising oil prices worsened worries about inflation staying high.14 days ago
Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
Marine Corps says F-35B stealth fighter crashed in California, pilot ejected
The U.S. Marine Corps says the pilot of an F-35B stealth fighter is expected to live after ejecting from the jet before it crashed in California.14 days ago
Jamie Stengle, Associated Press
Scouting America drops diversity initiatives from event after pressure from the Pentagon
One of Scouting America's biggest gatherings has eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women and Scouts of colors.14 days ago
Gene Johnson and Martha Bellisle, Associated Press
Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor over response to festival shooting
Seattle’s police chief has resigned amid criticism of the city’s response to a fatal shootout at a food festival last weekend, Mayor Katie Wilson said Thursday.14 days ago
Jason Swenson, Deseret News
Boys are falling behind in school. What would help?
A bestselling author believes classrooms are often hostile to boys — resulting in poor academic outcomes. He champions “gender aware” instruction in schools across all subjects.14 days ago
Graham Dunbar, AP Sports Writer
European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads
UEFA member federations will boycott all FIFA competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.14 days ago
Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer
Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump’s CDC director
A Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination for director of the CDC, the nation’s top public health agency, despite concerns she won't stand up to political meddling.15 days ago
Jaimie Ding, Associated Press
Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin
Experts said they are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback.15 days ago
Amen Galinato, CNN
Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it
A double meteor shower peak will occur this week — but sky-gazers might have a difficult time catching a glimpse of the cosmic activity.15 days ago
Kate Brumback, Associated Press
Father who gave gun to Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to serve 15 years in prison
A father who gave his son the gun he used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison.15 days ago
Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press
Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 10 and NATO scrambles jets after a missile falls in Poland
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian ballistic missile and drone barrage across Ukraine overnight killed at least 10 civilians, including children, and injured more than 50 others, officials said Thursday, and NATO scrambled its warplanes after one of the missiles crossed the country’s western border into Poland. The blitz expanded Russia’s almost daily bombardment of Ukrainian cities, […]15 days ago
Gene Johnson and Hallie Golden, Associated Press
Police: Bullets that killed 2 bystanders at Seattle festival weren’t from teen shooter’s gun
Preliminary testing showed the bullets that killed two bystanders during a shootout at a Seattle food festival last weekend didn’t come from the gun a 15-year-old arrested at the scene was seen firing.15 days ago
Marc Levy and Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press
Elon Musk’s xAI sues Minnesota over law banning ‘nudification’ technology
xAI has sued Minnesota over the state's law banning “nudification” technology on websites and apps. It's a potential test for state regulation of AI.15 days ago
Mayuko Ono and Mark Yamaguchi, Associated Press
Japan’s monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday
Punch, the orphaned monkey at a Japanese zoo, had his first birthday this week, and received thousands of cards from well-wishers.16 days ago
EastIdahoNews.com staff
Man impales himself on trekking pole, hikes down Montana’s tallest mountain with it still in body
An emergency room nurse survived an accident on Montana's tallest mountain by hiking 10 miles with a trekking pole impaled completely through his torso.16 days ago
Lindsay Whitehurst and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
Trump, DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss an $83 million defamation verdict won by writer E. Jean Carroll after she accused the president of sexual assault.16 days ago
Paul Wiseman, AP Economics Writer
Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday despite persistently high inflation and a spike in energy prices.16 days ago
