Filipinos paid tribute Sunday to democracy icon Corazon Aquino, who helped lead a 1986 "people power" revolt that ousted a dictator and whose death last year became an emotional springboard for ...
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Philippines remembers late democracy icon Corazon Aquino who led 1986 ‘people power’ revolt
Saturday, July 31st, 2010Crews Prepare for ‘Beginning of the End’ to Gulf Spill With Well-Plugging Attempt
Saturday, July 31st, 2010Engineers are preparing to launch a so-called static kill as early as Monday evening, shoving mud and perhaps cement into the blown-out well to make it easier to plug the gusher up forever and end the Summer of the Spill.
United Arab Emirates to suspend BlackBerry messaging and Web services amid dispute
Saturday, July 31st, 2010The United Arab Emirates said Sunday it plans to block some messaging and Web services on BlackBerry smart phones, days after it warned the device could pose a potential threat to national secur...
Iran says 3 imprisoned Americans should stand trial for illegal border crossing
Saturday, July 31st, 2010Iran reiterated on Sunday that three Americans jailed a year ago should stand trial on charges of illegally crossing the country's borders.
In Remembrance: Veterinarian often took students out for ‘frozen dairy inspections’
Saturday, July 31st, 2010
The invitation "Let's take a ride in the country" takes on new meaning when your dad specializes as a large animal veterinarian. Harold "Doc" Hammerquist built a mixed-animal practice in Buhl that served the community for 30 years before electing to spend the next 23 years sharing his expertise with students at Tufts University Veterinary School, Woodstock, Conn.
Home Federal Bank expands into W. Oregon
Saturday, July 31st, 2010
Nampa's Home Federal Bank acquired LibertyBank of Eugene, Ore., on Friday afternoon in a sale facilitated by the FDIC, said Home Federal Bank CEO and President Len Williams.
Ask Tim: Why doesn’t Boise recycle yard waste?
Saturday, July 31st, 2010
Q: Why doesn't Boise have recycling bins to pick up yard waste? Mine fills up a lot of my trash bin. My daughter is in school in Seattle, and there they have green bins with Yard Waste written on them. Should we be putting it all in the landfill?
Caldwell men injured in Saturday motorcycle accident in Gem County
Saturday, July 31st, 2010
Gilbert Tweedy, 48, of Caldwell and his son, Daniel Tweedy, 17, received non-life-threatening injuries when they were thrown off their motorcycle about 5:14 p.m. Saturday on Idaho 52 near the Black Canyon Dam northeast of Emmett, according to the Idaho State Police.
Boise Jaialdi festival draws Basques from all over the world
Saturday, July 31st, 2010
For Basques from Spain, the trip to Boise took a grueling 24 hours, said Biotza Zabala, who was traveling with Jesus Ma Aurrekoetxea. Here are some of their experiences of Jaialdi.
Can you afford to grow old? New AARP report outlines the costs for Idahoans
Saturday, July 31st, 2010
The cost of growing old can be steep, according to a new AARP study that finds the average annual cost of a nursing home in Idaho is $71,000 for a semi-private room.
2 Japanese TV journalists die while trying to cover fatal mountain chopper crash
Saturday, July 31st, 2010Two Japanese journalists reported missing by their television network while pursuing a story of a helicopter crash were found dead on a mountain Sunday near the scene of the accident. ...
Death toll from Pakistan floods rises to 1,100; more than 27,000 still trapped
Saturday, July 31st, 2010The death toll from massive floods in northwestern Pakistan rose to 1,100 Sunday as rescue workers struggled to save more than 27,000 people still trapped by the raging water, officials said.
Minibus full of civilians strikes roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan; 6 killed, 9 wounded
Saturday, July 31st, 2010A minibus full of civilians struck a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan early Sunday, and Afghan officials said six of those on board were killed.
Waterbomber plane battling wildfires crashes in Canada
Saturday, July 31st, 2010A Canadian waterbombing plane battling wildfires deep in British Columbia's interior crashed on Saturday, search and rescue officials said.
Man who turned mansion into church alleges bias after losing tax break
Saturday, July 31st, 2010
Lake Bluff resident says conversion soothed his ailing wife, but village says he is trying to avoid taxes
George Michael says he simply wanted to give his ailing and deeply religious wife a place to worship when he transformed the racquetball court in his lakefront mansion into the Armenian Church of Lake Bluff.
George Michael says he simply wanted to give his ailing and deeply religious wife a place to worship when he transformed the racquetball court in his lakefront mansion into the Armenian Church of Lake Bluff.