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Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert (27) is unable to score as New Orleans Pelicans' Derrick Favors (22) defend...
The Associated Press

Gobert lifts Jazz past Pelicans 106-104 in NBA restart

Rudy Gobert sank two free throws with 6.9 seconds left, giving the Utah Jazz a 106-104 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the first game of the NBA’s restart.
6 years ago
This image released by Universal Pictures shows, from left, Laura Dern, Joseph Mazzello and Sam Nei...
JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer

In an upside-down summer, ‘Jaws,’ ‘E.T.’ are box office hits again

When historians look back on the top films at the box office in the summer of 2020, they may feel like they’ve slipped into a time warp, or maybe “Back to the Future.” Over the second weekend in July, “Empire Strikes Back” — 40 years after it was first released — was again No. 1.
6 years ago
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RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press

Fauci to tell House panel ‘unclear’ how long pandemic lasts

Dr. Anthony Fauci is returning to Capitol Hill and plans to testify there’s no end in sight to the coronavirus pandemic. Along with other government health experts, Fauci will testify Friday before a special House panel investigating the pandemic.
6 years ago
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks during a press conference in Hong Kong, Friday, July 31...
ZEN SOO Associated Press

Hong Kong postpones elections by a year, citing coronavirus

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says the government will postpone highly anticipated legislative elections by one year, citing a worsening coronavirus outbreak in the semi-autonomous Chinese city
6 years ago
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Todd Fooks

Logan police close Gibbons Park Playground after rattlesnake sighting

On Thursday, Logan City Police posted on Facebook reporting they had to close the Gibbons Park Playground because rattlesnakes have been spotted.
6 years ago
The goal of the weapon detection system is to allow kids easy navigation of the school while keepin...
Saige Miller

A teacher strike is possible says the American Federation of Teachers

One of America's largest teachers union is ready to facilitate a teacher strike if school districts don't enforce safety measures.
6 years ago
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Colby Walker

Gov. Herbert addresses FAQs and back to school plans

In a news conference on Thursday, Gov. Gary Herbert indicated the state is close to meeting goals that would allow a shift in the state's pandemic response.
6 years ago
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Mary Richards

Helping children feel less anxious about school

Tom Golightly, Associate Clinical Director for BYU Counseling and Psychological Services gives insight on how to make your children feel less anxious about going back to school.
6 years ago
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Colby Walker

Governor approves Logan City’s request for mask requirement

Governor Gary Herbert has approved Logan City's request to mandate a mask be worn in city limits to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
6 years ago
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 03:  Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain speaks to the media outsi...
Karl de Vries and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN

Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain dies after COVID-19 battle

Herman Cain, a onetime Republican presidential candidate and former CEO of Godfather's Pizza, has died from coronavirus
6 years ago
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Lisa Respers France, CNN

Post Malone talks Utah and aliens in almost four hour podcast

In a nearly four hour episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, rapper Post Malone spoke about his love for Utah along with conversations about conspiracy theories and UFOs.
6 years ago
FILE - In this July 13, 2020 file photo, a For Rent sign hangs on a closed shop during the coronavi...
MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer

US economy shrank at record-breaking 33% rate last quarter

The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 32.9% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Schools struggle with the question of class on campus during COVID-19

In an ideal world, Salt Lake City School District Interim Superintendent Larry Madden says students would be back on campus this fall, but COVID-19 is forcing schools across the country to make choices to balance the need for a high-quality education for students while maintaining safety for staff and students. 
6 years ago
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Todd Fooks

Racism a worry for kids on their way back to school

It's not just the virus kids are worried about as they head back to school. Dr. Douglas Goldsmith says kids have gotten used to washing their hands and wearing masks, but they're also conscious of the seismic shift in the conversation about race and racism at school.
6 years ago
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Ashley Strickland, CNN

Mars launch: NASA sends Perseverance rover to space

The Perseverance rover and its Ingenuity helicopter are finally on the journey to Mars.
6 years ago
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks via video conference during a House Judiciary subcommittee hear...
MICHAEL LIEDTKE, MARCY GORDON and MATT O'BRIEN AP Business Writers

Lawmakers grill 4 Big Tech CEOs but don’t land many blows

Congressional lawmakers finally got a chance to grill the CEOs of Big Tech over their dominance and allegations of monopolistic practices that stifle competition. But it’s unclear that they laid a glove on the powerful executives.
6 years ago
Utah County Commission meeting...
Kelli Pierce

Things get testy again before the Utah County Commission meeting

Things get testy over masks before the Utah County Commission meeting when all Utah County Commissioner Bill Lee wanted was support.
6 years ago
Record heat and bad air quality are here just in time for high school sports to kick into high gear...
Mary Richards

Fall high school sports can start in Utah

The Utah High School Activities Association has given high schools the green light for sports to resume in the fall.
6 years ago
Salt Lake Temple time capsule...
Colby Walker

128 year old Salt Lake Temple time capsule opened

What's inside the Salt lake Temple time capsule? 128 years ago the capstone of the Salt Lake Temple was placed, signifying the end of 39 years of construction inside that capstone beneath the feet of the angel Morni was a time capsule that has now been opened.
6 years ago
New home sale prices rising...
Heather Kelly

Utah home buyers face stiff competition in a COVID market

Sixty-four percent of home buyers say they got into bidding wars, which has driven the median sales price up to $370,400.
6 years ago
A demonstrator wears a gas mask as federal officers deploy tear gas during a Black Lives Matter pro...
GILLIAN FLACCUS and ANDREW SELSKY and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press

Oregon governor says US agents will begin leaving Portland

Oregon’s governor says federal agents who have clashed with protesters in Portland, Oregon, will begin what she called a “phased withdrawal” from Oregon’s largest city. Gov. Kate Brown said Wednesday that the agents will begin leaving the city's downtown area on Thursday.
6 years ago
The CEOs of those companies are set to testify before lawmakers on Wednesday in the biggest hearing...
Brian Fung, CNN Business

Congress is about to grill the CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google

For over a year, top lawmakers in Congress have been investigating Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google. The investigation's purpose? To determine whether the companies have abused their power and dominance in the online marketplace.
6 years ago
Hundreds of Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, as they keep ...
AYA BATRAWY Associated Press

Very different, symbolic hajj in Saudi Arabia amid virus

Muslim pilgrims wearing face masks and moving in small groups after days in isolation have begun arriving at Islam's holiest site in Mecca for the start of a unique and scaled-down hajj experience reshaped by the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
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LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press

Officials: US is bringing 6,400 troops home from Germany

U.S. defense officials say the U.S. will pull roughly 12,000 troops out of Germany, bringing about 6,400 forces home and shifting 5,400 to other countries in Europe.
6 years ago