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Video: Gingrich Heckled by Occupiers
Newt Gingrich was heckled at an endorsement event in Iowa on Wednesday and reportedly chased out of the Iowa Capitol building. by News Editors, GlobalPost The 2012 Republican presidential candidate...
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Operation Holiday Hoax Seizes $76 Million in Counterfeit Holiday Goods
Feds seize toys, clothing and Christmas lights. by Lillian Rizzo, GlobalPost Federal officials in cities across the United States confiscated more than 327,000 counterfeit holiday items worth...
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What's cuter than a country Christmas? Green, red and white tablecloths cover rustic wooden tables; a giant pine tree sits next to an open fireplace, covered with paper chains and strings of popcorn;...
View Article12 Days of Christmas Music That Isn't Awful—Day 9
The Pogues, "Fairytale of New York." As full of love and family as Christmas propaganda makes the holiday out to be, it isn't always like that. No song better captures Christmas melancholy than The...
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Snow or No Snow, Brundage Will Celebrate 50th Season
Brundage don't need no stinkin' snow—well, actually it does need a bunch of snow to get the lifts running, but resort officials aren't letting the lousy weather pattern stop them from celebrating the...
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The Shortest Day of the Year
If the early winter gloom is becoming a bit unbearable, take comfort in knowing that days are about to get longer. The winter solstice came late last night [10:30 p.m.], marking the shortest day of...
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A Tale of Two Types of Drivers
Some good news/bad news this morning from local law enforcement. First the bad news: Boise Police made a bust early today that was a grim reminder of having a bit too much holiday cheer and then...
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Stipends Axed for Idaho Teachers Seeking Certification
Calling it "a travesty," an Idaho woman who teaches National Board certification blasted the Idaho Legislature for ending its stipend for Gem State teachers striving to enhance their credentials. The...
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Micron Stock Rebounding
Following a disappointing Wednesday, Micron shares skyrocketed this morning on the NASDAQ exchange, jumping 15 percent in the opening hours. Micron on Wednesday posted lower-than-expected quarterly...
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Thousands of Meals, Toys Distributed Today to Needy
More than 2,500 meals are expected to be served today as the Boise Rescue Mission hosts its annual Christmas Banquet at the Nampa First Church of the Nazarene. Men, women and children from throughout...
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Delta Sued for Losing Luggage, Not Reimbursing Flyers Appropriately
Something to consider before you board a flight for your holiday getaway: Delta Airlines has been slapped with a class-action lawsuit alleging it's not playing by the rules when they lose luggage. The...
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The Christmas Boost to China Manufacturers
Santa probably won't pull the industry out of its slump, but he just may bring a little holiday cheer. by Kathleen McLaughlin, GlobalPost As Americans spend with renewed gusto this holiday season,...
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This Weekend's Top Muckreads: Gang-Politician Alliances, Adoption Fraud and...
Also pill-pushing Doctors and bleeding millions from Medicare by Daniel Victor, ProPublica Here are this week's top must-read stories from #MuckReads , ProPublica's ongoing collection of the best...
View Article12 Days of Christmas Music that isn't Awful—Day 11
"Monster's Holiday" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers. You may not know it, but you love Boris Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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So you finally got your holiday shopping done, eh? Now comes the really annoying part—covering all those gifts with wrapping paper, which, when you think of it, is kind of silly in a way.… [ Read more...
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A Long Silent Night for the Homeless
Among the many glowing faces of children this Christmas Eve, the recession has also revealed other faces: homeless children. The National Center on Family Homelessness reported this month that 1.6...
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CDC Again Tracking Swine Flu Virus
Health officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are again concerned about the possibility of an outbreak of swine flu-so concerned, in fact, that they're asking state public health...
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Neighboring States Set to Raise Minimum Wage, Idaho Remains the Same
While Idaho's minimum wage remains at $7.25 an hour, many of our neighbors will see increases in a little more than a week. In fact, eight states will ring in 2012 with higher minimum wages to keep up...
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Bilbao Declares Candidacy for District 8 Senate
Carlos Bilbao, who has served in the Idaho House of Representatives since 2004, has announced he'll be running for the State Senate next year. Bilbao will be competing in the Republican Primary for...
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An Occupy Boise Christmas
On the day before Christmas, and all through the camp, things are pretty quiet for Boise Occupiers. When Citydesk visited the encampment near Fifth and Jefferson streets, it was apparent that most...
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