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Saige Miller
UDOT warns drivers of a seven-month closure at 12600 South in Riverton
UDOT is warning drivers to plan ahead for a seven-month road closure at 12600 South in Riverton in order to build a new freeway-style interchange.6 years ago
Mary Richards
New poll shows low favorability in Utah for President Biden
The Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows that 45% of Utah residents have a favorable opinion of President Joe Biden, while 3% aren’t sure.6 years ago
Becky Bruce
General Conference to be virtual again in April, church leaders announce
For the third time in a row, general conference will be virtual in April, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced in a statement Thursday.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
UDOH says thousands of COVID-19 vaccines remain unused
Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order that all COVID-19 vaccines should be given to patients within seven days of receiving them, however, there are tens of thousands still unused in the freezer.6 years ago
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
US jobless claims decline to a still-high 900,000
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.6 years ago
Andy Rose and Christina Maxouris, CNN
Utah man faces charges after authorities say he impersonated an officer and stole a doughnut
Daniel Mark Wright, 47, is facing charges after Utah authorities accused him of impersonating an officer, possessing a stolen vehicle and stealing a doughnut.6 years ago
Mark Jackson
Pac-12 announces departure of Commissioner Larry Scott
The Pac-12 announced on Wednesday night that conference Commissioner Larry Scott would not seek a new contract.6 years ago
MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, AMANDA SEITZ and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press
Inauguration sows doubt among QAnon conspiracy theorists
President Joe Biden's inauguration has sown a mixture of anger, confusion and disappointment among believers in the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory.6 years ago
DANICA KIRKA and JO KEARNEY Associated Press
Organists offer soundtrack to vaccinations at medieval UK cathedral
David Halls isn’t a doctor, nurse or ambulance driver, but he wanted to contribute in the fight against COVID-19. So he did what does best: He sat down beside Salisbury Cathedral’s historic organ and began to play.6 years ago
RAFIQ MAQBOOL Associated Press
Fire hits building at Indian producer of COVID-19 vaccines
A fire has broken out at a building under construction at Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, but the company says it will not affect COVID-19 vaccine production.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah’s all-GOP delegation reacts to Biden, Harris inauguration
The all-Republican federal delegation from Utah offers congratulations and says they look forward to finding common ground with Pres. Biden.6 years ago
STAN CHOE, DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers
Wall Street hits records as hopes build for more stimulus
Wall Street marked the dawn of President Joe Biden's administration with stocks rallying to record highs as hopes build that new leadership in Washington will mean more stimulus to support the struggling U.S. economy.6 years ago
Saige Miller
Some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness
Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the virus that causes COVID-19 may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines.6 years ago
GISELA SALOMON, CLAUDIA TORRENS and ANITA SNOW Associated Press
Immigrants cheered by possible citizenship path under Biden
Immigrants cheered President Joe Biden's plan to provide a path to U.S. citizenship for about 11 million people without legal status.6 years ago
BRADY McCOMBS and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press
President Biden to review Trump’s changes to national monuments
President Joe Biden said Wednesday he plans to review the Trump administration's downsizing of two sprawling national monuments in the American Southwest.6 years ago
Associated Press
Chuck Schumer becomes Majority Leader, as 3 new senators are sworn in, giving party control of White House, Congress
Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday, and Chuck Schumer becomes Majority Leader, after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate6 years ago
JONATHAN LEMIRE, ZEKE MILLER and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press
Biden takes the helm as president: ‘Democracy has prevailed’
Joe Biden has sworn the oath of office to become the 46th president of the United States, declaring that “democracy has prevailed.”6 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Herriman teacher overcomes challenges to win ultramarathons
Doctors thought a Herriman teacher would never run again after her Lyme Disease diagnosis, but she proved them wrong, by running long distances and winning.6 years ago
Maeve Reston, CNN
Biden to be inaugurated as 46th president as Trump leaves Washington
Donald Trump has left the White House for the final time as president. After Trump emerged from the building he spoke briefly to aides and supports and said, "It’s been a great honor.”6 years ago
The Associated Press
No-go for Joe Exotic: Trump pardon list omits ‘Tiger King’
One name missing in President Donald Trump’s last-minute list of pardons is “Tiger King” Joe Exotic.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Full list of pardons and commutations granted by President Donald Trump
President Trump pardoned or commuted sentences of 213 individuals over the course of his tenure. Here's the full list of the pardons and commutations.6 years ago
Pamela Brown, Kevin Liptak and Kaitlan Collins, CNN
Trump’s last-minute pardons include Bannon, Lil Wayne and scores of others
President Donald Trump issued a raft of 11th-hour pardons and commutations early Wednesday that included his onetime political strategist, a former top fundraiser and two well-known rappers but not himself or his family.6 years ago
JILL COLVIN and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press
Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden’s inauguration
President Donald Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning just before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration to begin his post-presidential life in Florida.6 years ago
