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HYDERABAD, India (AP) — A man was killed by a rooster with a blade tied to its leg during an illegal cockfight in southern India. Experts find traces of lead, nickel in blood of patients with mysterious disease in India The incident has brought focus on a practice that continues in some Indian states despite…

IOWA CITY, IOWA — The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team will play before a sold out home crowd for the first time since the 80s on Sunday as they look to secure a share of the Big Ten title heading into the conference tournament. The #21 Hawkeyes will welcome the #6 Michigan Wolverines to Carver-Hawkeye…

While most colleges and universities field a football team as part of its general athletics program, there are some for which football is more than merely a sport—it’s akin almost to a religion. Devotion to the team and its colors is as important to that school’s culture as a religious icon is to a believer.…

More than half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery, an upward trend that spiked during the pandemic with the increase in telemedicine, a report released Thursday shows. In 2020, pills accounted for 54% of all U.S. abortions, up from roughly 44% in 2019. The preliminary numbers come from the Guttmacher…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The number of coronavirus-related deaths in Iowa climbed past 9,000, the state health department reported Wednesday, even as hospitalizations continue to decrease in the state. The state reported a total of 9,085 people have died from the virus, including 137 since the latest report Feb. 16. Officials do not indicate…

AMES, Iowa – Two Iowa State University students have been arrested for allegedly making anonymous threats on a social media app Monday. ISU Police said Abdullateef Malallah, 18, and Ty Jerman, 19, both of Ames, each face one charge of threat of terrorism. They are both freshmen at Iowa State. Abdullateef Malallah (WHO 13) Ty…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The 22nd day of February, or 2/22/22, falls on a Tuesday. Maybe the day should be called “Twosday” instead. We’ve had other interesting dates — 1/23/45, 11/11/11, 2/4/06 — but the fact that a day of twos falls on a day that actually sounds like the number is something else entirely.…

IOWA — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will deliver the Republican party’s response to President Biden’s first State of the Union address next week. The announcement was made by US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday morning. President Biden will address the nation on Tuesday, March 1st. Governor Reynolds’ address will follow shortly after. This…

(The Hill) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognized as independent two breakaway territories in eastern Ukraine. The move is likely to set up a confrontation with Kyiv and its Western allies, which are poised to push back on potential large-scale Russian military aggression.  Putin made the announcement at the end of a winding speech that…

(iSeeCars) – Used car prices are at record highs in the wake of the microchip shortage. According to the latest study by car search engine iSeeCars.com, the average one-year-old lightly-used car costs 1.3 percent more than its new version. However, some lightly-used vehicles have price increases far greater than this average. iSeeCars.com analyzed prices of…

SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa (KCAU) — A school bus driver in Dickinson County is accused of inappropriately touching a minor. Steven Titterington, 71, of Milford has been charged with third-degree sexual abuse, sexual exploitation by a school employee, and child endangerment. In announcing the charges, the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office said they received a report that…

At least one person is behind bars after leading law enforcement on a lengthy chase that extended through multiple counties. Des Moines police caught some of the aftermath as the chase ended near 62nd and Grand Avenue around 10:00 am Sunday. Iowa law enforcement in Adair County had been attempting to pull over a vehicle…

DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police continue their search for a suspect after a drive-by shooting downtown sent three people to the hospital. “It started with a fight somewhere at a business at Court avenue. We aren’t sure which bar yet,” said DMPD sergeant Paul Parizek. Police were sent to the 100 block of…

ANKENY, Iowa- On Saturday, those with a passion for quilting came together to make blankets for babies in the NICU at Blank Children’s Hospital. Cindy Peters, the owner of Quilters Cupboard in Ankeny, held the event. “One of my fabulous customers had a granddaughter born what, two and a half months in October early and…

AMES, Iowa — Ames police officers were called to 510 7th street at 2:46 am Saturday just one block north of the police station. That location helped provide one of the fastest response times which was vital for a victim suffering from life threatening stab wounds. “The officers arriving on scene right away recognized there…

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCAU) — Ice fishing season is coming to end and the deadline to remove ice shelters from state-owned property is fast approaching.   The Iowa DNR (Department of Natural Resources) announced in early February that ice shelters must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by Feb. 20 and encouraged owners…

DES MOINES, Iowa — The state wrestling semifinals are in the books, finals set for all classes. Class 3A team scores heading in to Saturday’s championships. Waukee Northwest- 133 Waverly-Shell Rock- 127 SE Polk – 124 Dowling- 77 Bettendorf- 75 Class 2A scores Notre Dame, Burlington- 90 Osage- 78.5 West Delaware 68.5 Vinton-Shellsburg- 62 Class…

WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — President Joe Biden is set to provide an update on worldwide tensions over a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, after unusually dire U.S. warnings that the Kremlin could order an invasion any day. NewsNation will livestream Biden’s remarks at 4 p.m. ET in the player above. Russia probably has massed between 169,000…

IOWA — A bill banning traffic cameras has, perhaps, its best shot in years at becoming law this legislative session. WHO 13’s Justin Surrency looks into the money these cameras bring in, the accidents they prevent, and why some lawmakers say they need to go. Continue Reading at WHO13.com here Top Featured Tags: – Iowa…