NPR NewsGerman Left Courts the Working ClassA new political party in Germany has made saving the working class and the country's welfare system rallying points for attracting votes. Die Linke, or the Left Party, is drawing support from mainstream parties with a radical message. Categories: NPR News
Boise area could set record if measurable snow falls Friday or SaturdayWinter weather won't hit the Boise area anywhere near as hard as eastern Idaho this weekend, but there's still a chance that a weather record could be set Friday or Saturday.
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Markets Swing Wildly On Eve of G-7 MeetingU.S. stocks recovered from deep losses Friday afternoon, on the eve of a Group of Seven leaders meeting in Washington. In the first six minutes of trading on Friday, the market plunged nearly 700 points. But by the end of the afternoon, the Dow had made up those losses. Categories: NPR News
Ada and Canyon county drivers needed for nationwide studyBoise has been selected as one of six U.S. cities to study a new approach to financing the nations roadways.
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Hit-and-run collision in New Plymouth injures two passengersA two-vehicle hit-and-run collision on US 30 in New Plymouth injured two passengers Thursday evening.
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Eagle Fire Department to hold open house SaturdayCheck out a new 85-foot ladder truck and view a variety of demonstrations during Eagle Fire Department's annual open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Station One, 966 E. Iron Eagle Drive.
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Mix106 radio hosts to present $3,280 check to benefit St. Luke's Children's Hospital SchoolMix106 morning radio show hosts Mike Kasper and Kate McGwire will present a check Monday for $3,280 to the St. Luke's Health Foundation to benefit the St. Luke's Children's Hospital School, a hospital-based school that gives seriously ill children a place and resources to help them continue their
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Boise woman struck by DUI suspect's car Sept. 7 now in fair conditionA 19-year-old Boise woman who was struck by a car a month ago while she stood outside her own car after an unrelated crash is now in fair condition at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, according to a hospital
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Bailout Includes Tax Relief For ExxonThe $700 billion bailout bill had a number of sweeteners added to win over reluctant members of Congress. One of the provisions was tax relief for Alaskan plaintiffs in the recently settled Exxon Valdez lawsuit. Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski visited Valdez this week to talk to ex-plaintiffs about the tax relief. Categories: NPR News
Gov. Otter, first lady to hold 'Blue Jean Ball' at Star ranch to benefit March of DimesGov. Butch Otter and first lady Lori Otter will are hosting the March of Dimes "Blue Jean Ball" Friday night at their ranch in Star.
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Is McCain Resorting to Racial Attacks?In the final lap of the U.S. presidential race some believe Sen. John McCain's (R-AZ) attacks against Sen. Barack Obama's (D-IL) character have gone too far and, for some, are even racist. McCain was sharply criticized after the debate for referring to Obama as "that one." » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Categories: NPR News
Sheep Folklife Fair of the Trailing of the Sheep Festival moves to Hailey Community CampusThe Sheep Folklife Fair of the Trailing of the Sheep Festival, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, is moving to the Hailey Community Campus (Old Wood River High School) from Roberta McKercher Park.
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Union Leader Confronts Race Issue In CampaignA top labor leader is making an unusually blunt pitch to working-class white voters in key battleground states. Richard Trumka, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO, urges members to ignore race and vote for Barack Obama. Categories: NPR News
Liquidity Crisis Hampers Financial ReboundOne crucial element in understanding and fixing the financial crisis is liquidity. The waterfall of cash that buoyed the global economy in recent years has gone dry. Getting capital flowing again is proving to be an enormous, and so far unsuccessful, challenge. Categories: NPR News
Britain's Finance Minister: Fix Must Be Global EffortMany of the world's financial leaders are meeting in Washington, D.C., to discuss how to restore something that has turned out to be easy to lose and hard to get back: confidence in the financial markets. Britain's Alistair Darling says governments around the world will have to work together to end the crisis and stop it from happening again. Categories: NPR News
Investors Looking For Safety Abandon Mutual FundsWall Street's meltdown is taking a huge toll on U.S.-managed mutual funds. Last month, investors pulled a record $72 billion from those funds and looked for safer places to stash their cash. Categories: NPR News
Pakistanis Flee Military Crackdown On The TalibanThousands of Pakistanis are fleeing to Afghanistan to avoid a military launch against the Taliban. Pakistani soldiers are going door-to-door in the area demanding that Afghan refugees, many of whom have lived in Pakistan for decades, go back to Afghanistan as well. Afghan officials question how many more refugees they can house and feed in the midst of a food shortage. Categories: NPR News
Finland's Martti Ahtisaari Wins Nobel Peace PrizeThe Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday that Finland's former president, Martti Ahtisaari, has won the Nobel Peace Prize. He was cited for his long career of peace mediation work including a 2005 accord between Indonesia and rebels in its Aceh province. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Categories: NPR News
Obama Puts Major Focus On New MexicoNew Mexico's Hispanic voters helped put George Bush in the White House in 2004. Barack Obama's supporters are out in force to try to keep the state from going Republican again in 2008. Categories: NPR News
Are you sure you're registered?Know your status before Election Day. If you plan to register at the polls, remember your valid photo ID and proof of address.
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