Jon Huntsman to resign as US Ambassador to Russia
US Ambassador to Russia and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr., plans to resign his position and return to Utah, the Deseret News reports.7 years ago
US stocks post worst day of the year after China devalued its currency
The Chinese government devalued its currency to fall below its 7-to-1 ratio with the US dollar for the first time in a decade Monday.7 years ago
Blaming mass shootings on mental illness is ‘inaccurate’ and ‘stigmatizing,’ experts say
"Other countries have the same prevalence of mental illness as we do. They don't have this problem with mass shootings," Jeffrey Swanson said.7 years ago
Utah governor orders flags lowered for mass shooting victims
Gov. Gary Herbert is ordering all U.S. and Utah flags at state facilities be lowered to half-staff to honor the victims of the weekend's two mass shootings.7 years ago
Parkland victim’s parents planned to unveil a mural in El Paso of their son. Then the shooting happened.
"(Joaquin) was... concerned and upset with the treatment we were giving to immigrants when they came to this country, so El Paso was great to do that."7 years ago
Don’t touch any pig ear treats or feed them to your dog, the FDA and CDC say
Both animals and their humans can get sick from simply handling these pig ear treats or caring for a dog who has eaten one.7 years ago
Here are the lawmakers who are not seeking reelection to Congress in 2020
Some lawmakers are already deciding not to run for reelection, setting up a few potentially interesting campaigns in the 2020 election.7 years ago
Entenmann’s recalls some cookies due to blue plastic contamination
Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc., which owns Entenmann's, said that all packages of the "5-pack Mini Chocolate Chip variety" are being removed from store shelves.7 years ago
The Oakland A’s signed a man whose fastball won a pitch challenge
Nathan Patterson used to have a fastball and a dream. That fastball just made the dream come true. He's headed to the major leagues.7 years ago
Mueller investigation cost $32 million, Justice Department says
The Mueller investigation cost a total of almost $32 million through the course of the probe, according to newly released figures from the Justice Department.7 years ago
Utah rethinks medical pot distribution plan amid pressure
Salt Lake County's district attorney said he's confident state officials will craft a new distribution plan that excludes local health departments.7 years ago
Woman, 107, shares her secret to longevity: ‘I never got married’
"I think the secret of 107: I never got married. I think that's the secret. My sister says, 'I wish I never got married.'"7 years ago
The Fed cut rates for the first time since 2008
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates for the first time since the Great Recession in 2008 to help stave off the possibility of an economic downturn.7 years ago
North Korea launches unidentified projectiles, South Korea military says
"North Korea launched multiple projectiles... from around Hodo Peninsula in South Hamgyong Province," the JCS said, adding that it was on the alert.7 years ago
Jill Ellis stepping down as US women’s soccer national coach
Jill Ellis, the legendary coach of the US Women's National Team who led the team to back-to-back FIFA Women's World Cup titles, is stepping down.7 years ago
Facebook gets closer to letting you type with your mind
Facebook helped pay for researchers to study whether electrodes placed in the brain could help us learn to "decode" speech from brainwaves in real-time.7 years ago
Which Stranger Things kid are you? Take our quiz
You don't need paddles for this curiosity voyage -- just a little 80s pop culture knowledge and a love of Stranger Things.7 years ago
TSA agents find an unusual souvenir from Kuwait: a missile launcher
The missile launcher was given to the state fire marshal for disposal, and the man was released in time to catch his flight.7 years ago
Rural Nevada not equipped for big ‘storm Area 51’ turnout
The military is warning people not to try to enter Area 51, the once top-secret Cold War site, which is part of the vast Nevada Test and Training Range.7 years ago
6 companies challenge Utah’s medical marijuana growing picks
The appeals could further delay the rollout of medical marijuana in Utah because licenses cannot be finalized until protests are resolved, under state law.7 years ago
Falling rock or debris may be to blame in death at Bridal Veil Falls
A 23-year-old man is dead after an accident involving possible falling rock or other debris at Bridal Veil Falls in Utah County.7 years ago
How to claim your share of the Equifax $700 million settlement
If you're among the 147 million Americans whose credit data was compromised in the 2017 Equifax data breach, read on. You may be eligible for compensation.7 years ago
Don’t tell Phoebe: Pottery Barn is releasing a ‘Friends’ collection
The Pottery Barn table from "The One with the Apothecary Table" and other "Central Perk-worthy accents" will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Friends.7 years ago
