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All of the U.S. military's special operations fighters now being sent to war zones have freeze-dried blood plasma, a crucial addition to first-aid kits that can prevent badly wounded troops from bleeding to death on the battlefield.

BOISE, Idaho (KLIX) The American Red Cross has kicked off its end of year giving campaign to help those impacted by natural disasters and other life changing events.

Zombie costumes seem to be the new vampire or Frankenstein costumes. Zombies come in all different forms: cheerleader zombies, zombie hunters, sleepover zombies, etc. At this point, zombies are just part of Halloween. Halloween has never just been pumpkins and witches, there has always been a gory side to the holiday...

Rather you want a friendly witch in your front yard, or a field of zombies covered in blood. You can buy almost any kind of Halloween decoration you want, until your neighbors complain.

KLIX-This Halloween, Count Dracula is not the only one who needs your blood. The American Red Cross wants you too! Regular blood donations are needed to maintain a safe and adequate blood supply for patients in our local hospitals. Give Count Dracula the boot and instead help make a difference to someone in need...

AP - A Boise veterinarian seeking a more reliable blood supply for dogs needing transfusions has started a donor program. Veterinarian Chad Hunt started the Canine Blood Heroes program at his Boise animal Hospital in January.  Under the program, owners can bring in their dogs to donate nearly a pint of blood as often as once every eight weeks...