Afghans blast French plan to withdraw troops Jan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amFrance's plans to withdraw its combat troops from Afghanistan a year early drew harsh words Saturday in the Afghan capital, with critics accusing French President Nicolas Sarkozy of putting domestic politics ahead of.
Pipeline set afire, 9 die in fresh Syria violJan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amSyrian government forces clashed with anti-regime army defectors across the country on Saturday, as the Arab League's chief and the prime minister of Qatar were set to depart for New York to seek U.N.
Sect kills police officer at station in N. NiJan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amPolice say gunmen from a radical Islamist sect have attacked another police station, killing one officer in a north Nigeria city where they killed 185 people last week.
Obama to senators: Change the way you do busiJan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amPresident Barack Obama is pressing his case for changes in how the Senate does business, hoping to ease the partisan gridlock, and he wants to bar lawmakers from profiting from their service.
British police arrest 5 in tabloid bribery prJan 28, 2012 | 5:03 amBritish police searched the offices of Rupert Murdoch's British newspapers Saturday after arresting a police officer and four current and former staff of his tabloid The Sun as part of an investigation into police.
Afghans blast French plan to withdraw troops Jan 28, 2012 | 5:03 amFrance's plans to withdraw its combat troops from Afghanistan a year early drew harsh words Saturday in the Afghan capital, with critics accusing French President Nicolas Sarkozy of putting his re-election campaign ahead.
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake rattles CreteJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amGreek authorities say an earthquake with preliminary 4.9-magnitude has shaken the country's southern Aegean islands, including Crete.
Cruise ship fuel removal stalled due to roughJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 amRough seas off Italy's Tuscan coast have forced a delay in the start of the operation to pump out half a million gallons of fuel from the grounded cruise liner Costa Concordia.
Deficit focus questioned as answer to euro crJan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amEurope is getting tougher on government debt. After more than two years struggling to rescue financially shaky governments, leaders of the 17 countries that use the euro are ready to agree on a treaty that will force member.
IMF chief: Some euro countries can boost growJan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amThe head of the International Monetary Fund said Saturday that some countries that use the euro have the flexibility to boost growth to help shore up the ailing eurozone economy, which is widely-expected to sink back into.
Deficit focus questioned as answer to euro crJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amEurope is getting tougher on government debt. After more than two years struggling to rescue financially shaky governments, leaders of the 17 countries that use the euro are ready to agree on a treaty that will force member.
Twitter's new censorship plan rouses global fJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pmTwitter, a tool of choice for dissidents and activists around the world, found itself the target of global outrage Friday after unveiling plans to allow country-specific censorship of tweets that might break local laws.
Starbucks CEO paid $16 million in 2011 fiscalJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmStarbucks CEO Howard Schultz was given a pay package worth roughly $16 million in the company's 2011 fiscal year.
Viacom CEO Dauman's pay drops to $43M in 2011Jan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmViacom Inc.'s Philippe Dauman led the list of America's top-paid CEOs in 2010 but his pay package for 2011 was nearly halved, mainly because he didn't get stock bonuses for renewing his contract as he did a year.
Matson raises Hawaii fuel surchargeJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmThe largest shipping company that carries goods to Hawaii from the U.S mainland is raising its fuel surcharge after recently decreasing it three times.
Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana celebrate at SundJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amBradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana are in Park City to promote their film, "The Words," which is closing the Sundance Film Festival.
911 call reveals frantic efforts to help MoorJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amA 911 recording revealed frantic efforts by friends of Demi Moore to get help for the actress who was convulsing as they gathered around her and tried to comfort her.
Grammy-winning composer Clare Fischer dead atJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmClare Fischer, a Grammy-winning composer who wrote scores for television and movies and worked with legendary musicians like Dizzy Gillespie, has died. He was 83.
Screen Actors Guild votes to approve merger pJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmThe Screen Actors Guild national board of directors has voted to approve a plan to merge with the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Grammy-winning composer Clare Fischer dead atJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmClare Fischer, a Grammy-winning composer who wrote scores for television and movies and worked with legendary musicians, including Dizzy Gillespie, has died. He was 83.
Peter, Paul and Mary bassist Dick Kniss dies Jan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmDick Kniss, a bassist who performed for five decades with the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary and co-wrote the John Denver hit "Sunshine on My Shoulders," has died. He was 74.
Doctor convicted in Jackson death seeks releaJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmThe doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death asked a judge Friday to release him from jail pending his appeal.
Friend says on 911 call Demi Moore was convulJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmDemi Moore smoked something before she was rushed to the hospital on Monday night and was convulsing and "semi-conscious, barely," according to a caller on a frantic 911 recording released Friday by Los Angeles fire.
Doctor convicted in Jackson death seeks releaJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmThe doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death is asking a judge to release him from jail pending his appeal.
Peter, Paul and Mary bassist Dick Kniss dies Jan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmDick Kniss, a bassist who performed for five decades with the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary and co-wrote the John Denver hit "Sunshine on My Shoulders," has died. He was 74.
Idaho redistricting panel agrees 6-0 on new mJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmDemocratic redistricting commission chairman Ron Beitelspacher says he's unhappy with three new districts because of their unwieldy size, including one stretching from 11 miles from the Oregon border hundreds of miles east to Montana.
Confusion clouds bill on military absentee voJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmThe proposed legislation deals with elections and has caused concern at the Secretary of State's office and with the Idaho National Guard because it implies Gem State GIs deployed overseas would be unable to vote absentee in state, county or city elections.
Emmett businesses say they have been targetedJan 27, 2012 | 12:30 pmEmmett businesses say they have been targeted by a scam artist who has also targeted several other small communities like Homedale and Council.
Otter to attend Idaho Marine's funeral in ParJan 27, 2012 | 11:00 amThe governor and his wife are scheduled to attend a Sunday funeral service for 20-year-old Lance Cpl. Kenneth Cochran in Parma.
11-year-old boy arrested after flashing loadeJan 27, 2012 | 10:30 amAn 11-year-old boy was arrested after flashing a loaded handgun at a woman on a MAX train Thursday night.?Another youth had a BB gun in his backpack was also taken into custody.
Closing arguments planned in road rage retriaJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 amWitnesses say Jonathan Ellington was involved in a road-rage confrontation with Larsen's daughters, who called 911 and their parents.
'Barefoot Bandit' to be sentenced in federal Jan 27, 2012 | 8:30 amColton Harris-Moore - the notorious "Barefoot Bandit" - is scheduled to be sentenced Friday morning in a Seattle federal court for his infamous two-year international crime spree of break-ins and boat and plane thefts.
News Minute: Here is the latest Idaho news frJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amThe Idaho redistricting commission has agreed on new legislative maps after the Idaho Supreme Court rejected a plan they agreed on in October. Justices said the map that divided 12 counties didn't meet constitutional.
This Hour: Latest Idaho news, sports, businesJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amA reconvened Idaho redistricting commission took two days to agree to new legislative maps that its members hope will end a tumultuous two weeks of dispute that fractured members of the Republican Party.
News Minute: Here is the latest news from ThJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amA federal judge in Seattle has sentenced "Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore to 6 1/2 years in prison for his infamous two-year, international crime spree of break-ins, and boat and plane thefts that ended in 2010.
News Minute: Here is the latest Idaho news frJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amThe Idaho redistricting commission has agreed on new legislative maps after the Idaho Supreme Court rejected a plan they agreed on in October. Justices said the map that divided 12 counties didn't meet constitutional.
This Hour: Latest Idaho news, sports, businesJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amA reconvened Idaho redistricting commission took two days to agree to new legislative maps that its members hope will end a tumultuous two weeks of dispute that fractured members of the Republican Party.
News Minute: Here is the latest news from ThJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amA federal judge in Seattle has sentenced "Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore to 6 1/2 years in prison for his infamous two-year, international crime spree of break-ins, and boat and plane thefts that ended in 2010.
News Minute: Here is the latest Idaho news frJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amThe Idaho redistricting commission has agreed on new legislative maps after the Idaho Supreme Court rejected a plan they agreed on in October. Justices said the map that divided 12 counties didn't meet constitutional.
This Hour: Latest Idaho news, sports, businesJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amA reconvened Idaho redistricting commission took two days to agree to new legislative maps that its members hope will end a tumultuous two weeks of dispute that fractured members of the Republican Party.
News Minute: Here is the latest news from ThJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amA federal judge in Seattle has sentenced "Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore to 6 1/2 years in prison for his infamous two-year, international crime spree of break-ins, and boat and plane thefts that ended in 2010.
News Minute: Here is the latest news from ThJan 27, 2012 | 10:30 pmA federal judge in Seattle has sentenced "Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore to 6 1/2 years in prison for his infamous two-year, international crime spree of break-ins, and boat and plane thefts that ended in 2010.
Senior Bowl QBs have strong resumes, much to Jan 27, 2012 | 10:00 amThe Senior Bowl quarterback group features two former professional baseball players and several guys with impressive resumes and something to prove.
Barone boosts Idaho over San Jose State 74-66Jan 26, 2012 | 10:00 pmKyle Barone scored 21 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the season to help Idaho beat San Jose State 74-66 on Thursday night.
Idaho State escapes with victory in 2 OTJan 26, 2012 | 9:30 pmChase Grabau went 11-of-15 from the field Thursday night on the way to a 30-point effort, Melvin Morgan added 22 and Kenny McGowen put up 18 as Idaho State defeated Northern Colorado 99-94 in double overtime.
No. 12 UNLV beats Boise State 77-72 in OTJan 25, 2012 | 9:30 pmMike Moser had 18 points and 21 rebounds to lift No. 12 UNLV to a 77-72 overtime victory against Boise State on Wednesday night.
Boise State loses guard to thumb injuryJan 24, 2012 | 7:30 amBoise State men's basketball coach Leon Rice says starting guard Jeff Elorriaga is expected to miss the rest of the season after fracturing his thumb late in Saturday's 54-52 loss to TCU.
Idaho edges Utah State 57-54Jan 21, 2012 | 10:30 pmStephen Madison hit a 3-pointer with 20 seconds remaining to help Idaho beat the Utah State Aggies 57-54 Saturday night.
Big second half helps Idaho State take 78-62 Jan 21, 2012 | 9:00 pmChase Grabau scored 19 points to lead three Idaho State players in double figures en route to a 78-62 win over Northern Arizona on Saturday night.
TCU stages big rally, defeats Boise State 54-Jan 21, 2012 | 3:30 pmHank Thorns' basket started a 20-2 run in the final 8:50 and he finished it with a 3-pointer and a layup as TCU rallied for a 54-52 victory over Boise State on Saturday.
Tough Times on Highland Valley SummitJan 15, 2012 | 7:31 pmOwner Dana Rae Clor closed a historic restaurant near Lucky Peak Reservoir on Sunday.? She says it was the latest victim of the valley's economy.
Protestors will Camp at Old CourthouseJan 15, 2012 | 7:31 pmThe Occupy Boise Movement took a major turn on Saturday as protestors voted to start a major occupation by next week.
Berry Time and More in NampaJan 15, 2012 | 7:31 pmNAMPA, ID -? It's a produce party at a local farm in Nampa.? The folks at Berry Ranch are inviting everyone to come on down and join the produce-picking fun.
Boise Man Arrested for Lewd ConductJan 15, 2012 | 7:31 pmBOISE, ID -? A Boise man is behind bars, accused of having sexual contact with a young teen girl.? ??? Boise Police say 34-year-old Michael Wiley Brown inappropriately touched a female under 16 multiple.
Nampa's Police Chief RetiresJan 15, 2012 | 7:31 pmNampa, ID -- After 30 years in law enforcement Nampa's Police Chief is saying goodbye. The city held a retirement ceremony for Chief Bill Augsberger at the Nampa Civic Center Thursday afternoon.
It's "Lights Out" For Sex Offenders This HallJan 15, 2012 | 7:31 pmCanyon County -- Canyon County Sheriff's deputies will be visiting the homes of sex offenders just in time for Halloween. Deputies say they'll be enforcing a "lights out" policy for registered sex offenders.
Meridian Man Sentenced to LifeJan 15, 2012 | 7:31 pmA grueling day of testimony in an Ada County District?Courtroom ended in a life prison sentence for Meridian resident Michael James Lee.
U of I Releases Records Of Deceased ProfessorJan 15, 2012 | 7:31 pmThe University of Idaho released more information about the professor who shot and killed a graduate student before taking his own life.
Under pressure, Idaho producer recalls sproutJan 3, 2012 | 6:30 amAn Idaho sprout producer has recalled its alfalfa and spicy sprouts because they may be linked to 21 cases of salmonella poisoning.
Judge rejects gov't bid to delay sage grouse Jan 3, 2012 | 6:30 amA federal judge in Idaho has rejected the government's attempts to delay a lawsuit seeking protections for imperiled sage grouse across 11 Western states.
McGee pleads guilty to DUI in deal with proseJan 3, 2012 | 6:30 amRepublican state Sen. John McGee has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol in a plea agreement reached with prosecutors.
Coroner rules out foul play in man's deathJan 3, 2012 | 6:30 amAuthorities are ruling out the possibility that foul play contributed to the cause of death of a man from Rexburg who had been missing for months.
Idaho gasoline prices vary by nearly 50 centsJan 3, 2012 | 6:30 amHoliday motorists traveling around Idaho will see gasoline price differences by nearly 50 cents per gallon in cities across the state.
Investigation: Trooper was justified in shootJan 3, 2012 | 6:30 amAda County prosecutors say they will not file charges against an Idaho State Police trooper for the February shooting death of a 40-year-old Montana woman during a chase in northern Idaho.
Jurors convict Idaho man of murder in boy's dJan 3, 2012 | 6:30 amAn Ada County jury took just two hours to convict an Idaho man of first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend's 8-year-old son.
Grizzly trapping, processing set for Bridger-Jan 3, 2012 | 6:30 amWyoming wildlife officials are going to be baiting traps in the Bridger Teton National Forest as part of ongoing monitoring of the grizzly bear population.
McGee Pleads Guilty to DUI in Deal with ProseJan 12, 2012 | 2:00 pmBOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Republican state Sen. John McGee has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol in a plea agreement reached with prosecutors.
Jurors Convict Ehrlick of Murder in Robert MaJan 12, 2012 | 2:00 pmBOISE, Idaho (AP) -- An Ada County jury took just two hours to convict an Idaho man of first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend's 8-year-old son.
Closing Arguments Wrap Up in Manwill Murder CJan 12, 2012 | 2:00 pmAttorneys gave closing arguments Thursday in the trial of Daniel Ehrlick, 38, who has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the 2009 death of Robert Manwill.
Idaho Prison officials look for Work Center wJan 12, 2012 | 2:00 pmThe Idaho Department of Correction is searching for a community work center inmate who walked away from his job at a Shelley business early Thursday afternoon. Kyle Davis Dixey was last seen around lunch.
Trash Collection rates to increase in unincorJan 12, 2012 | 2:00 pmThe Board of Ada County Commissioners has approved an increase in trash collection rates for unincorporated Ada County (areas not within city limits), which will take effect with the next trash billing.
Powerball and Mega Millions Live Draws to airJan 12, 2012 | 2:00 pmViewers and Idaho Lottery players watching the Idaho Lottery's Powerball and Mega Millions draw shows will now find the live drawings on both KIVI Channel 6 and KNIN Channel 9 in the southwest Idaho broadcast.
Montana man dies in Idaho County rafting acciJan 12, 2012 | 2:00 pmOn Wednesday, Keegan Seth Ginther, 29, of Missoula, Montana, died in a rafting accident. that occurred in the Lochsa River along Highway 12 in Idaho County.
Idaho Center Draws Thousands for Faith-Based Jan 12, 2012 | 2:00 pmWith several bands taking the stage, music blasting from the speakers and the Idaho Center Amphitheater covered in blankets, the 45th annual "God And Country Festival" attracted thousands to Nampa, Wednesday.
Idaho Pulls Back on Handing Out Cracker ShellJan 12, 2012 | 2:00 pmTWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) -- The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is backing off the use of non-lethal cracker shells as a tool for scaring off wild animals.
Yotes happy to get ski season startedJan 26, 2012 | 5:30 pmLast year the College of Idaho Men and Women's Ski Teams won Freestyle National Championships in the same year for the first time ever. The lack of snow this year has cut the ski season in half and the Yotes title defense is three weeks behind schedule.
Boise State sophomore dismissed from footballJan 26, 2012 | 2:30 pmEwing-Burton played in all 13 games for the Broncos this past season, and started the final four after Jerrell Gavins went down with injury during BSU's loss to TCU.
Broncos push UNLV to OT, but fall 77-72Jan 25, 2012 | 10:30 pmMike Moser had 18 points and 21 rebounds to lift No. 12 UNLV to a 77-72 overtime victory against Boise State on Wednesday night.
Kuhn leads Steelheads to 1-0 victory over ThuJan 25, 2012 | 10:00 pmJerry Kuhn stopped all 35 shots he faced, including an open, point blank attempt from the right edge of the crease in the final thirty seconds, to out-duel Olivier Roy Wednesday night, leading the Idaho Steelheads to a 1-0 win.
Former Bronco Avalos to join coaching staffJan 23, 2012 | 10:30 pmKBOI 2 sources confirmed a report from the website coachingsearch.com Monday, that former Boise State linebacker Andy Avalos will join the Boise State defensive coaching staff.
BSU men's hoops lose Elloriaga to broken handJan 23, 2012 | 2:30 pmBoise State men's basketball coach Leon Rice told media on his weekly MWC teleconference that sophomore guard Jeff Elloriaga is likely done for the season.
Chip Kelly changes mind, returning to OregonJan 23, 2012 | 11:30 amOregon head coach Chip Kelly announced Monday that he'll remain with the Ducks though he says he was flattered by the interest shown in him by the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Boise State players arrive for Senior BowlJan 23, 2012 | 11:00 amWKRG-TV cameras caught most of the Boise State contingent of players arriving in Mobile, Alabama for Saturday's senior bowl.
Report: Joe Paterno dead at 85Jan 21, 2012 | 6:00 pmCBS Sports is reporting former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno died Saturday, following complications from chemotherapy to treat lung cancer.
Costa: $14,460 per person for ruined Italy crJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amCosta Crociere SpA offered uninjured passengers euro11,000 ($14,460) apiece Friday to compensate them for lost baggage and the psychological trauma they suffered after their cruise ship ran aground and capsized off Tuscany.
At least 11 hurt at Ohio casino construction Jan 27, 2012 | 7:00 amAuthorities in Cincinnati say at least 11 people have been taken to hospitals with minor injuries from a partial collapse at a casino under construction.
Utah girl credited with outing school bomb plJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 amA 16-year-old Utah student who shared a suspicious text message with a school administrator foiled plans by two schoolmates who apparently were plotting to set off a bomb during a school assembly and run away in a stolen airplane, police said.
Women, children killed in violence-torn SyriaJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 amFresh violence erupted Friday in the besieged Syrian city of Homs, a day after armed forces loyal to President Bashar Assad barraged residential buildings with mortars and machine-gun fire, killing at least 30 people including a family of women and children.
Lawyer withdraws mysterious claim on Iowa jacJan 26, 2012 | 9:30 pmA New York attorney withdrew his claim Thursday on a multi-million dollar Iowa Lottery prize just as mysteriously as he had made it, saying through a Des Moines law firm that he couldn't satisfy lottery officials' request for basic information about how he obtained the winning ticket.
6 bodies found in Rio buildings collapseJan 26, 2012 | 2:30 pmRescuers pulled out at least six bodies, according to the city morgue, and 16 people remained missing Thursday as the smoke from small fires drifted above the wreckage of three buildings that collapsed suddenly in Rio de Janeiro.
'Elephant sashimi': Consuming elephant meat tJan 26, 2012 | 2:30 pmConsuming elephant meat is not common in Thailand, but some Asian cultures believe consuming animals' reproductive organs can boost sexual prowess.
Pentagon: Army, Marines to shrink as budget sJan 26, 2012 | 2:00 pmThe Pentagon outlined a plan Thursday for slowing the growth of military spending, including cutting the size of the Army and Marine Corps, retiring older planes and trimming war costs.
Man charged in priest's death found dead in jJan 26, 2012 | 1:30 pmA man accused of killing a Roman Catholic priest and taking the victim's car on a family vacation to Walt Disney World was found dead early Thursday in a prison cell with a sheet wrapped around his neck.
FedEx employee charged for bomb joke on Army Jan 26, 2012 | 8:30 amProsecutors in Utah charged a FedEx driver with a threat of terrorism count over allegations he joked that a package he was delivering to a Utah Army base was likely a bomb.
