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Local & Regional (New) Middleton rallies around local fire and school levies

By Jennifer McGraw & Doug Lock-Smith Published: May 16, 2012 at 9:06 PM MDT

Middleton neighbors pass both school and fire levies.

Local & Regional WCA butterfly stolen... again. (Photo Gallery)

By KBOI Web Staff Published: May 16, 2012 at 5:23 PM MDT

The butterfly sculpture on a statue outside the Women and Children's Alliance in Boise has been stolen for the second time in two months.

Sports (Updated) BSU in the Big East and Big West, doesn't seem possible (Video)

By Chris Nettleton Published: May 16, 2012 at 7:47 PM MDT Last Updated: May 16, 2012 at 10:46 PM MDT

Remember when college football purests went crazy about Boise State moving to the Big East? Asking things like, 'how can a team West of the Rockies be in a conference with East in the name?' Well, I'm about to blow their minds.

Crime Police: Gun found near dead man inside Nampa apartment (Photo Gallery)

By David Blake Published: May 16, 2012 at 5:56 AM MDT Last Updated: May 16, 2012 at 4:01 PM MDT

Nampa Police say they have blocked off roads near 2nd Street South for Police Activity.

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Local & Regional (New) Middleton rallies around local fire and school levies
Middleton neighbors pass both school and fire levies.
Local & Regional WCA butterfly stolen... again. (Photo Gallery)
The butterfly sculpture on a statue outside the Women and Children's Alliance in Boise has been stolen for the second time in two months.
Sports (Updated) BSU in the Big East and Big West, doesn't seem possible (Video)
Remember when college football purests went crazy about Boise State moving to the Big East? Asking things like, 'how can a team West of the Rockies be in a conference with East in the name?' Well, I'm about to blow their minds.
Crime Police: Gun found near dead man inside Nampa apartment (Photo Gallery)
Nampa Police say they have blocked off roads near 2nd Street South for Police Activity.
Sports CSI athlete allegedly sold steroids to his teammates (Video)
College of Southern Idaho baseball player Billy-Bob Ward was arrested on felony charges for allegedly selling anabolic steroids to several of his Golden Eagle teammates.
Local & Regional 13 inmates injured after fight at Idaho Correctional Center
Idaho Correctional Center says more than a dozen inmates were injured in a fight over the weekend.
National & World Boise elementary students visited by NFL player (Photo Gallery)
BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) - Students from White Pine Elementary School in Boise had a special visitor Wednesday morning. Seattle Seahawk fullback Michael Robinson came to Boise to meet with the students after they won a statewide competition sponsored by the NFL and the Idaho Dairy Council. The Fuel Up to Play 60 program encourages young people to eat healthy and be physically active for 60 minutes each day. White Pine students were able to ask Robinson questions, and he talked to them about the importance of healthy eating and regular exercise. Robinson also helped judge a "touchdown dance-off". The students at White Pine students won the statewide competition by eating right, getting active, and making healthy changes.
Politics Idaho 2012 Primary Election Results
Politics Democratic House campaign closer than expected
Democratic U.S. House candidate Jimmy Farris is the winner of the Democratic nomination in Idaho's 1st Congressional District.
Politics Otter expects GOP to weigh primary at state confab
Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter expects Republican leaders in June at the GOP convention in Twin Falls to debate the merits of the party's new closed primary election after Tuesday's record-low turnout.

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Entertainment Photos: On the red carpet at Cannes (Photo Gallery)

By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL AP Fashion Writer Published: May 16, 2012 at 3:02 PM MDT

Diane Kruger must have arrived in France with a lot of luggage. On Wednesday, Day 1 of the 12-day Cannes Film Festival, Kruger, a member of the prestigious jury, turned up in two different outfits.

Entertainment Zoo-like Cannes opens with 'Moonrise' (Photo Gallery)

By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer Published: May 16, 2012 at 10:38 AM MDT Last Updated: May 16, 2012 at 2:48 PM MDT

The sunbaked Cannes Film Festival got under way with Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom," whose carefully composed whimsy stood in stark contrast to the zoo-like atmosphere at the annual French Riviera extravaganza.

Entertainment CBS moving 'Men,' 'Mentalist' for new season

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer Published: May 16, 2012 at 1:23 PM MDT

Dominant CBS shuffled its schedule for the fall on Wednesday, giving Ashton Kutcher and Simon Baker new nights and adding four new series.

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Offbeat Horse runs into sea, rescued a mile offshore

By Associated Press Published: May 16, 2012 at 1:09 PM MDT

An Arabian horse named William got spooked during a California beachside photo shoot Tuesday and swam a mile out to sea before rescuers got to him and helped him back to shore.

Offbeat Arizona man suing Flagstaff is now its mayor

By Associated Press Published: May 16, 2012 at 1:08 PM MDT

A Flagstaff, Ariz., man who is suing the city is now its mayor.

Offbeat Dozens of flyswatters wash up on Alaska beaches

By Associated Press Published: May 15, 2012 at 5:19 PM MDT

Dozens of fly swatters bearing logos of collegiate and professional sports teams have been washing up on the beaches of an Alaska island.

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Local & Regional Dept. of Labor building still empty during asbestos cleanup (Photo Gallery)

By KBOI Web Staff Published: May 16, 2012 at 4:09 PM MDT

On Wednesday, Bob Fick, spokesman for the department, said employees have still not been given the OK to return to work. Last Friday, construction crews found evidence of asbestos.

Local & Regional Jury convicts Steve Powell of voyeurism charges (Photo Gallery)
A jury has convicted Steve Powell of voyeurism charges that stemmed from an investigation into the 2009 disappearance of his daughter-in-law Susan Powell, a mother of two from Utah who has never been found.
Local & Regional Dream prom dress turns into nightmare for Washington teen (Video)
It's prom season and girls all over the country are looking for the perfect dress at the perfect price, but an Everett girl learned that hard way that sometimes the best price isn't the best deal.
Local & Regional Photos: Calif. high school players catch infield snake (Photo Gallery)
Local & Regional Photos: Seattle Color Run 2012 (Photo Gallery)

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National & World (New) 'American Idol' judges spread the love for final 3

By Associated Press Published: May 16, 2012 at 11:05 PM MDT

The three "American Idol" finalists earned nearly uniform votes of confidence Wednesday from the show's judges. Now it's the audience tally that will determine which two compete for glory in next week's finale.

National & World (New) Leading insurer pays $109M for dog bite claims
Dog bites man does not get a lot of attention in the news, but it costs insurance companies hundreds of millions in claims every year.
National & World GI killed in Cambodia awarded Medal of Honor (Photo Gallery)
President Barack Obama has awarded an Army soldier the Medal of Honor 42 years after the rifleman was killed during a Vietnam-era clash in Cambodia.
National & World (New) Census: Minorities now surpass whites in US births
For the first time, racial and ethnic minorities make up more than half the children born in the U.S., capping decades of heady immigration growth that is now slowing.
National & World TB patient charged in Calif. for not taking meds
Authorities in California took the unusual step of jailing and charging a tuberculosis patient who they say refused to take medication to keep his disease from becoming contagious.

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Sports ESPN annoounces kickoff for BYU vs. BSU (Video)

By Chris Nettleton Published: May 16, 2012 at 7:52 PM MDT

Bronco Nation, ESPN finally decided when BSU and BYU are allowed to kick things off on September 20. The verdict, 5pm mountain time.

Sports McNamee: Clemens, Canseco had steroids talk
Brian McNamee conceded that the first time Roger Clemens asked for help with a "booty shot," the pitcher did not specifically use the word "steroids."
Sports BSU's Patton named Mountain Region Coach of the Year (Video)
Boise State head coach Greg Patton was named the Mountain Region Men's Tennis Coach of the Year, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced Wednesday. The award marks the fourth regional accolade of Patton's career after being named coach of the year in 1994, 1997 and 2004, all in the Mountain Region.
Sports Ex-Syracuse hoops coach's wife: Life is ruined
The wife of fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine claimed Wednesday that ESPN maliciously trampled her reputation by broadcasting salacious stories about her and about claims that her husband molested ball boys.
Sports Big West open to exploring addition of Boise State (Video)
With the Western Athletic Conference falling apart, Boise State's been looking for a new conference to house their non-football programs. They've already approached the Big East looking for help, now San Diego State's playing the role of realtor and it just might be working.

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AM Extra OUCH! How to keep ticks off your pooch (Video)

By J. Bates Published: May 16, 2012 at 8:24 AM MDT

Local & Regional More-moderate GOP candidates fend off challenges

By JOHN MILLER,Associated Press Published: May 16, 2012 at 12:40 AM MDT Last Updated: May 16, 2012 at 1:54 AM MDT

In primary results for the Idaho Legislature, Republican incumbents and business-backed moderates appeared to be beating back challenges from libertarian-leaning challengers who sought to turn the state GOP establishment on its head.

Local & Regional What happens when your neighbor won't pull weeds? (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Brian Morrin Published: May 10, 2012 at 4:44 PM MDT

Boise man says neighbors yard is a fire hazard

AM Extra Eat like a pig this weekend (Video)

By J. Bates Published: May 16, 2012 at 8:22 AM MDT Last Updated: May 16, 2012 at 8:45 AM MDT

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Technology Google strives to enlighten with new search tool

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writer Published: May 16, 2012 at 11:14 AM MDT

Google is introducing a new tool, designed to make its search engine smarter.

Technology Zuckerberg's Facebook story is study in contrasts

By ADAM GELLER AP National Writer Published: May 16, 2012 at 10:53 AM MDT

When Hollywood set out to tell the story of how Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook, it enjoyed the flexibility of portraying a man who, despite his social network's worldwide reach, was all but unknown to the public.

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Technology Paralyzed woman uses thoughts to control robot arm
Using only her thoughts, a Massachusetts woman paralyzed for 15 years directed a robotic arm to pick up a bottle of coffee and bring it to her lips, researchers report in the latest advance in harnessing brain waves to help disabled people.
Technology Facebook raises IPO price as offering nears
Facebook on Tuesday increased the price range at which it plans to sell stock to the public, as investor enthusiasm in the offering continued to mount and boost the potential value of the world's most popular social network.
Technology Wireless startup LightSquared files for bankruptcy
LightSquared Inc., which hoped to create an independent wireless broadband network in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday.
Technology Poll: Half of Americans call Facebook a passing fad
And, in the run-up to the social network's initial public offering of stock, half of Americans also say the social network's expected asking price is too high.
Technology Accused 'Anonymous' hacker pleads not guilty
A Chicago man has pleaded not guilty to computer hacking charges stemming from an investigation aimed at taking out key players in the worldwide group Anonymous.

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Health Study finds coffee drinkers live longer
One of life's simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer. Regular or decaf doesn't matter.
Health Scientists hunt ways to stall Alzheimer's earlier
Look for a fundamental shift in how scientists hunt ways to ward off the devastation of Alzheimer's disease - by testing possible therapies in people who don't yet show many symptoms, before too much of the brain is destroyed.
Health FDA panel backs first rapid, take home HIV test
American consumers may soon be able to test themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their own homes, after a panel of experts on Tuesday recommended approval of the first rapid, over-the-counter HIV test.
Health FDA delays rules meant to ease sunscreen confusion
Sunscreen confusion won't be over before summer after all. The government is bowing to industry requests for more time to make clear how much protection their lotions really offer.
Health Clock ticking with new plan to fight Alzheimer's
The Obama administration declared Alzheimer's one of the country's biggest health challenges on Tuesday, adopting a national strategy that sets the clock ticking toward better treatments by 2025 — along with help for suffering families today.

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Business FTC: Skechers deceived consumers with shoe ads (Video)
The government wants you to know that simply sporting a pair of Skechers' fitness shoes is not going to get you Kim Kardashian's curves or Brooke Burke's toned tush.
Business Key Republican: JPMorgan $2 billion loss raises questions
A key House Republican on Wednesday said that the $2 billion trading loss at JPMorgan Chase raises critical questions about how banks control their risks. But Republican lawmakers rejected calls from Democrats for stricter oversight of Wall Street.
Business Housing starts rose to 717,000 in April
U.S. builders started work on more homes and apartments last month and requested more permits to build single-family homes. The increases suggest the battered housing market is healing.
Business Avoiding marriage's No. 1 pitfall: money troubles
Newlyweds and couples moving toward marriage, take note. Love, as it turns out, is not all you need. Not if your goal is to avoid the No. 1 reason marriages end in divorce: Money problems.
Business Target's 1st quarter profits up 1.2 percent
Target Corp. raised its profit outlook Wednesday after reporting better-than-expected first-quarter results that were boosted by increased spending on food and cheap chic fashions.

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Entertainment Another star is dismissed from `Dancing'
Maria Menounos earned a perfect score on Monday's episode of "Dancing With the Stars," but on Tuesday, she was ousted from the show.
Entertainment Aaron Sorkin to adapt `Steve Jobs' film for Sony
Aaron Sorkin is going from Facebook to Apple
Entertainment Ellen DeGeneres wins top humor prize
Ellen DeGeneres is winning the nation's top humor prize 15 years after breaking ground as the first lead character on primetime TV to reveal she's gay.
Entertainment 'All-Star' Dancing with the Stars among ABC's new fall lineup
ABC is casting for an all-star edition of "Dancing With the Stars" this fall and is seeking to turn its Sunday night schedule into "a battle between good and evil," the network's entertainment chief said Tuesday.
Entertainment Lady Gaga too sexy for Indonesia
Lady Gaga will have to cancel her sold-out show in Indonesia following protests by Islamic hard-liners and conservative lawmakers, who said her sexy clothes and dance moves will corrupt the youth.

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Local & Regional WCA butterfly stolen... again. (Photo Gallery)

By KBOI Web Staff Published: May 16, 2012 at 5:23 PM MDT

The butterfly sculpture on a statue outside the Women and Children's Alliance in Boise has been stolen for the second time in two months.

National & World Boise elementary students visited by NFL player (Photo Gallery)

By KBOI Web Staff Published: May 16, 2012 at 5:15 PM MDT

BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) - Students from White Pine Elementary School in Boise had a special visitor Wednesday morning. Seattle Seahawk fullback Michael Robinson came to Boise to meet with the students after they won a statewide competition sponsored by the NFL and the Idaho Dairy Council. The Fuel Up to Play 60 program encourages young people to eat healthy and be physically active for 60 minutes each day. White Pine students were able to ask Robinson questions, and he talked to them about the importance of healthy eating and regular exercise. Robinson also helped judge a "touchdown dance-off". The students at White Pine students won the statewide competition by eating right, getting active, and making healthy changes.