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Madeline Holcombe and Holly Yan, CNN

New York’s death toll nears 1,000 as ventilators and a Central Park field hospital are expected this week

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's call for "all hands on deck" in the state experiencing the worst of the coronavirus pandemic in the US has turned out more medical staff, a surge in medical supplies and a hospital in Central Park expected to be operational Tuesday.
6 years ago
The premise of the game is simple: Players are dropped onto a deserted island; they help develop it...
AJ Willingham, CNN

Animal Crossing is the virtual escape you need from these troubling times

he world seems like it's ending. It's enough to make you want to flee to an island populated entirely by friendly animals, tend to a little farm and live out the rest of your life in soothing, pastoral tranquility. Oh wait, that's the entire premise of "Animal Crossing: New Horizons."
6 years ago
This undated image provided by Sesame Workshop shows Elmo and his parents Louie and Mae. Sesame Wor...
The Associated Press

Sesame Workshop enlists Elmo, Cookie Monster on hand washing

Elmo, Rooster and Cookie Monster are doing their part to help keep kids safe as the coronavirus pandemic grinds on. The beloved Sesame Street Muppets are featured in some of four new animated public service spots reminding young fans to take care while doing such things as washing hands and sneezing.
6 years ago
Seen through their kitchen window, Allan and Debbie Cameron contact their grandchildren via the int...
Colby Walker

Grandma is gone: Coronavirus keeps kids from older family

For grandparents all over the world, being protected from the coronavirus pandemic has meant a piercing distance from their loved ones.
6 years ago
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Colby Walker

Blissful ignorance? Submariners likely unaware of pandemic

Of a world in coronavirus turmoil, they may know little or nothing. The crews of nuclear-armed submarines may be among the last pockets of people anywhere who are still unaware of how the pandemic is turning life upside down.
6 years ago
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Brian Lowry, CNN

‘Tiger King’ is the weird docu-series distraction we can use right now

(CNN) — People who own big cats are unusual, we’re told near the outset of “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,” which proceeds to prove that — and then some — over seven jaw-dropping episodes. Netflix has made a lot of noise with unscripted programming, but it’s going to roar with this beyond-bizarre docu-series distraction, […]
6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux

8 injured after car hits TRAX

Five people are critically injured after a car crash colliding with a TRAX train Sunday afternoon, authorities said
6 years ago
Auto executive and former House speaker Bob Garff died of COVID-19 March 29. He is the third Utahn ...
Cami Mondeaux

Auto executive Bob Garff is third Utahn to die of COVID-19

Robert H. Garff, auto exec and former House speaker, is the third Utahn to die of COVID-19, the Ken Garff Automotive Group announced Sunday. 
6 years ago
missionaries stabbed car accident youth conferences...
Cami Mondeaux

3 missionaries involved in car accident in Dominican Republic; results in 1 death

A missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints serving in the Dominican Republic died in a car accident Saturday morning. 
6 years ago
DMV...
Ryan Meeks

DMV lobbies closed to public in compliance with Stay Safe Stay Home

The Department of Motor Vehicles announced Saturday that effective immediately they have made all DMV lobbies closed to the public.
6 years ago
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall issued her fifth emergency proclamation stay-at-home order...
Ryan Meeks

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall issued her fifth emergency proclamation

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall issued her fifth emergency proclamation on Friday. This proclamation gives the power of law to "Stay Safe, Stay Home."
6 years ago
South Salt Lake to connect people to financial resources during pandemic...
Kelli Pierce

South Salt Lake to connect people to financial resources during outbreak

Some people in South Salt Lake have been struggling financially since the Coronavirus outbreak, with lost jobs and worries about missing rent
6 years ago
COVID-19 average...
Cami Mondeaux

Gov. Herbert issues “Stay Safe, Stay Home” directive

Gov. Gary Herbert updated recommendations for the state to prevent the spread of COVID-19, calling on Utahns to stay home and work from home as much as possible.
6 years ago
Alcohol and pill addiction...
Josh Tilton

Utah mother describes overcoming alcohol, pill addiction

For many Utahns, getting married at 19-years-old is the next step in life but for Amy McAllister, it was the start of a cruel alcohol and pill addiction.
6 years ago
UTA offers free ride to the Salt Lake City airport with a boarding pass until January 31, 2022....
Cami Mondeaux

UTA will reduce service temporarily amid virus spread

UTA announced Friday it would temporarily reduce service because of decreased ridership, likely due to people limiting travel to avoid spreading a virus.
6 years ago
stimulus package...
Clare Foran, Haley Byrd, Manu Raju and Ted Barrett, CNN

House set to vote on $2 trillion stimulus package despite objections from GOP lawmaker

The House of Representatives on Friday will attempt to approve the historic $2 trillion stimulus package that passed the Senate earlier this week and clear the way for President Donald Trump's signature.
6 years ago
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Mark Jackson

Second Salt Lake City Councilmember tests positive for COVID-19

A second Salt Lake City Councilmember has tested positive for COVID-19.  Dan Dugan, who represents District Six says he is quarantining at home and feels fine, showing only minor symptoms. 
6 years ago
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Mary Richards

Utah offering virtual workshops for laid off workers

Utah authorities are promoting new online workshops to help people who have temporarily lost their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
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Mary Richards

Gov amends signature-gathering rules, Huntsman campaign faces trouble

Governor Gary Herbert is making a big change for candidates wanting to gather signatures, suspending the rules for requiring signature-gathering to be gathered door to door.
6 years ago
Screenshot: Georgia Aquarium YouTube...
Colby Walker

Shelter puppies play in closed aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium has been closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic, but they did hold a special field trip for some lucky visitors -- some extra good pups from the Atlanta Humane Society.
6 years ago
crocs...
Chris Isidore, CNN Business

Crocs donating its shoes to healthcare workers

Go into most US emergency rooms, and you'll find staff wear Crocs. Now their manufacturer has announced a program to donate 10,000 a day to healthcare workers fighting against the novel coronavirus.
6 years ago
Covid-19 lung damage...
Brian Fung and Jen Christensen, CNN

Here’s what coronavirus does to your lungs

New 3D video released by George Washington University Hospital shows what the lungs of a 59-year-old patient with coronavirus look like. "This is not a 70, 80-year-old immunosuppressed, diabetic patient," Mortman said. "Other than high blood pressure, he has no other significant medical issues. This is a guy who's minding his own business and gets it."
6 years ago
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Leah Asmelash, CNN

Walmart sees a rise in sales for tops, but not bottoms – because more people are working from home

With more and more people working from home, Walmart has picked up on an interesting trend: Tops have seen an increase in sales, while bottoms haven't.
6 years ago
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ELLEN KNICKMEYER, FELICIA FONSECA and TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press

Appeals grow to close US national parks during pandemic

National Parks are one of the places you can still go to get away from the anxiety of the coronavirus outbreak for now, but there are communities around some parks asking the Feds to close them.
6 years ago