Little was third GOP governor to ban the so-called passports at the state level. Last Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis became the first to block the passports, with Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordering a ban on Monday. President Joe Biden has made it clear that the federal government has no plans to issue or endorse vaccine passports, although some states and private industries have moved towards adopting them. “Idahoans should be given the choice to receive the vaccine,” Little said in a statement....

The school announced that the NCAA has lifted its APR ban on Tuesday. The penalty was issued due to below-NCAA mandated scores from 2010-2012. It also included a four-hour reduction of practice time for the team last year. The team will likely benefit from the hours of practice, as it finished 1-10 in 2014. Since 2010, Idaho is 11-49.

According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), the unnamed man “encountered” a bat on his property in late August. While the creature did come near him and make contact with his clothing, he did not think he had been bitten or scratched. In October, however, the man was hospitalized after becoming sick, and he soon succumbed to the illness. The death comes just months after the Idaho DHW warned its residents of the discovery of rabid bats in the counties of Bonneville and Payette....

Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Kernodle’s boyfriend Ethan Chapin were found dead in an off-campus rental house in Moscow on November 13. Autopsies determined that the four students were stabbed to death and were likely asleep when they were attacked, and that some had defensive wounds. There were no signs of sexual assault. A month on, police have released relatively few details as they continue to investigate the horrific case that has left the tiny college town on edge....

During a recent appearance on Fox News’ Fox & Friends First, Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue spoke about rainbow fentanyl, as border agents and other law enforcement officials have recently seized large quantities of the new drug. During his interview, Donahue said that he met with former President Donald Trump twice to discuss ways to combat the spread of fentanyl but went on to criticize the current president, saying, “Unfortunately, this administration simply has shut the door on us....

Well, it was. But one of the purposes of the book was to provoke discussion, which is very rarely heard in this country, and to open up some possibility that we could rejuvenate or restart the peace talks in Israel that have been absent for six years. Not really, because I knew that’s an accurate description of what’s going on in Palestine. I would say that the plight of the Palestinians now–the confiscation of their land, that they’re being suppressed completely against voicing their disapproval of what’s happening, the building of the wall that intrudes deep within their territory, the complete separation of Israelis from the Palestinians–all of those things in many ways are worse than some of the aspects of apartheid in South Africa....

After a goalless first half, the Hornets raced into a two-goal advantage courtesy strikes from Richarlison in the 46th minute and Christian Kabasele 18 minutes later. Everton 10/1 to be relegated Oumar Niasse halved the deficit for the hosts in the 67th minute and seven minutes later Dominic Calvert-Lewin drew the hosts level. And the comeback was completed in the 90th minute after Jose Holebas was adjudged to have fouled Aaron Lennon in the box and Leighton Baines dispatched the resulting penalty....

The discovery is a tentative one because the planet–30,000 light-years away–was not observed directly. None (outside the eight others in our own solar system) ever has been; a planet’s existence is inferred from its gravitational effect on the stars it orbits. The British astronomers trained their radio telescopes on a pulsar, a rapidly rotating neutron star that emits regular bursts of radio waves as it spins. Over a five-year period, they found the star’s radio signals varied in a predictable fashion, coming slightly earlier than expected for three months at a time, then slightly later....

Yeah, I get those pitches all the time. MORE: Missouri star freshman Michael Porter Jr. eyes return before postseason So how about we stop at the Michael Porter protectionism? In the last few days, Porter, at first, was the subject of leaks about the possibility that he might return to college basketball and the Missouri Tigers before the end of the 2017-18 season. Then, on Friday, he told reporters at Missouri “there is a good chance....

First, please watch the video in question: This video was created by my production team at Turning Point USA in response to Pelosi tearing up President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech. The video was produced by interposing quotable lines from the president’s speech with footage of Pelosi tearing up the speech. That’s it. Real clips of real things that happened. The video included no deep fake technology, no motion graphics, no footage or audio from other events....

Nick Young’s fiancee, Iggy Azalea, appeared on “Orlando & The Freakshow” over the weekend to discuss the recent video involving the Lakers player. In the video, Young discusses being with a 19-year-old, which means he cheated on Azalea. The pop star is willing to let it “slide” this time because she couldn’t prove anything he said was true. MORE: NBA Draft 2016 prospect rankings: Buddy Hield isn’t top five...

Igor Girkin made the comments at the end of an interview on the YouTube channel of Russian businessman Andrei Kovalyov, during which he anticipated a swift response if such weapons were used. Girkin, who is also known as Igor Strelkov, was a former agent with Russia’s FSB security services and played a key role in Moscow’s annexation of Crimea in 2014. Girkin has candidly criticized the way that Russian forces have fought in Ukraine, repeatedly outlining mistakes made in tactics and mobilization....

“Fossil fuel companies have polluted our air, land, and water for profit despite knowing the devastating impact,” Omar said. “It seems like you all achieved that victory of leading the public with disinformation.” “I hope that you are ashamed of the future that you contributed for your children and for ours, and I ask all of you to resign,” she continued. Omar made her comments during a Thursday hearing by the House Oversight and Reform Committee on climate change....

Iliopsoas syndrome is generally regarded as an overuse injury and is commonly seen in gymnasts, dancers, track-and-field participants, and other athletes who perform repeated hip flexion movements. Symptoms Iliopsoas syndrome can sometimes be associated with hip bursitis or painful snapping. Typically, movements that involve actively bending the hip (bringing your knee toward your chest) can worsen the pain. Other symptoms of iliopsoas syndrome include: Pain and/or stiffness in the hip and thigh areaPain that starts sharp and intense but becomes more dull and achingClicking or snapping in the hip or groinPain that worsens when doing anything that bends the hip (walking, climbing stairs, squatting, sitting, etc....

Rockridge CUSD (Community Unit School District) #300 Board of Education approved the change to allow masks to be optional on December 13, but reportedly overturned that decision at an emergency meeting on December 16. On Saturday morning, the district’s website prominently states that all students, staff and visitors will be required to wear face masks indoors during the school year 2021/2022. It was not immediately clear why the school board made the rapid change in policy....

Ryan Schmidt, a student-manager for the Illini, will dress with the team for Saturday’s game at Minnesota. Illinois had just nine healthy players available for Wednesday’s 66-57 win over Purdue, seven of whom played at least 10 minutes. Injuries to Tracy Abrams, Rayvonte Rice and Aaron Cosby have limited the Illini’s depth. How much a student-manager will help Illinois is anybody’s guess, but at least the Illini will have another body on the bench just in case....

Such is the world of college coaching, where head-scratching decisions are just another yard marker. Beating Northwestern on Saturday, the Fighting Illini saved Beckman’s job. It made his team bowl eligible for the first time in his three seasons, for which Beckman’s record is 12-24. Such is the pleasure of finishing 6-6 by beating a conference rival that finished 5-7. The Illini entered the game as underdogs, just as they did in their four previous games....

That may be what he's looking to do, according to Stephen Whyno of the Canadian Press. The former Philadelphia Flyers goalie/aspiring astrophysicist is closing in on a deal with the Las Vegas Wranglers. The Pittsburgh Penguins, they are not. In fairness, it’s not like he needs the money. One important thing to note: The Wranglers are no longer the ECHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames, who do need a goalie (if they're not fully invested in tanking)....

The Celtics did not provide many details about what it called a monthslong investigation into Udoka, but ESPN reported sources said the punishment was brought on due to the coach having a relationship with an unnamed woman who works with the organization. Udoka also hasn’t said much on the matter, other than a statement he provided to Andrews in which he apologized to his family and Celtics fans. Smith discussed Udoka’s suspension on his program First Take....

That’s because the game was called at halftime after the home side had built a 96-0 lead over visiting, winless West Toronto Prep (Ontario, Canada). IMG scored 57 points in the first quarter and another 39 in the second. The defense and special teams put up four touchdowns and three safeties in the game. IMG scored 13 touchdowns in all. It was an overwhelming display by the Ascenders, the No....