The US eliminated measles in 2000. The current outbreak could change that
Venezuela lost its measles elimination status in 2018, followed by Brazil earlier this year. Experts blamed economics and political upheaval.7 years ago
‘Saved by the Bell’ just may have a reunion coming up
"Obviously we couldn't be in high school still, so you'd have to be creative with the premise," said Saved by the Bell star Mario Lopez.7 years ago
Police: Woman found driving with meth tries to ID herself as daughter
A probable cause statement says Heather Garcia repeatedly identified herself as her daughter during the traffic stop, in which officers found meth.7 years ago
Walmart won’t sell handgun ammunition, asks customers not to open carry
The Bentonville, Arkansas-based discounter said Tuesday it will stop selling short-barrel and handgun ammunition after it runs out of its current inventory.7 years ago
Utah man found guilty of running massive opioid ring
A Utah man has been found guilty of running a multimillion-dollar opioid ring that sent potentially deadly pills across the country from his basement.7 years ago
Electric bikes soon to be humming along national park trails
Electric bicycles may soon be humming along serene trails in national parks and other public lands nationwide, part of a new executive order.7 years ago
US shoemaker will stop using Brazilian leather in Amazon fires protest
The move suggests the international outcry over the Amazon fires, and the response from Brazil's president, is spilling into the business world.7 years ago
Cuddlers wanted: NC hospital needs volunteers to snuggle newborn babies
Cuddlers have improved the care provided to newborn patients and their families at UNC-Rex, the hospital says. They are hoping to expand.7 years ago
Marshal says fugitives had 8-hour head start on authorities
The U.S. marshal for Arizona says a fugitive couple suspected of murder escaped by tying up two security guards near the Utah state line.7 years ago
Scammers are impersonating FBI phone numbers and agents
In targeting unsuspecting victims, the fraudulent caller uses technology to "spoof" the phone number from an actual FBI field office.7 years ago
Stop vaping immediately, Wisconsin health department warns
There have been at least 193 vaping-related illness cases reported in 22 states across the country. A vaping death was reported in Illinois last week.7 years ago
Whirlpool recalls 26,000 glass cooktops that can turn themselves on
The 26,300 glass cooktops -- sold under the Whirlpool, KitchenAid and JennAir brands -- were recalled Wednesday by Whirlpool.7 years ago
Millcreek Canyon bear sighting has hikers on alert
It's no secret black bears make northern Utah their home, but it's rare to have one reported up Millcreek Canyon, with its trails so popular.7 years ago
US officials update citizenship policies for some children born overseas
The children of members of the US military and other government agencies born overseas will no longer get automatic US citizenship, under an updated policy.7 years ago
Matthew McConaughey joins the faculty at the University of Texas in Austin
Matthew McConaughey and director Scott Rice have been co-teaching the film production class, but now the actor's name is solely on the syllabus.7 years ago
Construction of new facility to upgrade missiles underway
Construction of a facility to be used for upgrading the U.S. military's intercontinental missiles has begun at Hill Air Force Base.7 years ago
Another lawsuit filed over fatal Greyhound bus crash in Utah
Attorneys for Greyhound Lines Inc. and driver Charles E. Saunders, of Henderson, Nevada, have denied responsibility in court filings in both cases.7 years ago
New federal lands boss: Past support for US land sales is ‘irrelevant’
Pendley's appointment last month raised alarm among conservationists, who said it signaled a willingness within the White House to sell off federal lands.7 years ago
After daring escape, murder suspects may be in Arizona
Still unaware of how they were able to escape, authorities searched for new leads Wednesday in the manhunt for a couple who overpowered their guards.7 years ago
OxyContin maker negotiating settlement worth a reported $12B
Purdue Pharma, the company behind OxyContin, would devote its profits to cleaning up the devastation wrought by opioids under a possible settlement.7 years ago
Arizona murder suspects escape custody in southern Utah, police say
Police in Tucson say a pair of murder suspects escaped custody by overpowering their security officers in Blanding, Utah, on the way to Arizona.7 years ago
Utah officials investigate at least 21 cases of vaping-related lung disease
The Utah Department of Health says it is currently investigating at least 21 cases of lung disease related to vaping.7 years ago
House committee subpoenaing former White House staffer Rob Porter
A former chief of staff of Sen. Orrin Hatch, Rob Porter is also a former Trump White House senior staff member, but did not work on the Trump campaign.7 years ago
