Census Data gives the oldest American an extra year
Hester Ford, the oldest living American, was born just eight months after the Wright Brothers took their first flight at Kitty Hawk.7 years ago
Dictionary.com chooses `existential’ as word of the year
“In our data, it speaks to this sense of grappling with our survival, both literally and figuratively, that defined so much of the discourse,” said John Kelly, senior research editor for the site, ahead of Monday’s announcement.7 years ago
A college football player’s parents died before his Senior Day. So he walked onto the field with his two dogs
Michigan State University cornerback Josh Butler lost both of his parents before they could meet him on the field one last time on Senior Day. But he didn't walk out alone on Saturday.7 years ago
Supreme Court hears biggest Second Amendment case in a decade
After nearly a decade of silence, the Supreme Court is poised Monday to consider a case concerning the scope of an individual's right to keep and bear arms in a dispute concerning a New York City gun regulation.7 years ago
‘World first’ cell phone detection cameras rolled out in Australia
The Australian state of New South Wales rolled out "high definition detection cameras" on Sunday, designed to catch drivers using cell phones behind the wheel.7 years ago
China is rolling out facial recognition for all new mobile phone numbers
Facial recognition checks are about to become even more ubiquitous in China, as rules come into force requiring anyone registering a new mobile phone number to submit to facial scans.7 years ago
Death toll put at 20 for Mexico cartel attack near US border
Mexican security forces on Sunday killed seven more members of a presumed cartel assault force that rolled into a town near the Texas border and staged an hour-long attack, officials said, putting the overall death toll at 20.7 years ago
Temple Square lights turn on tonight to kick start the holidays
The Temple Square lights are set to turn on Friday night at dusk, signaling the beginning of the holiday season in Salt Lake City.7 years ago
China furious, Hong Kong celebrates after US move on bills
China reacted furiously Thursday to President Donald Trump’s signing two bills aimed at supporting human rights in Hong Kong, summoning the U.S. ambassador to protest and warning the move would undermine cooperation with Washington.7 years ago
Scientists have discovered a ‘monster’ black hole that’s so big it shouldn’t exist
Scientists have discovered a "monster black hole" so massive that, in theory, it shouldn't exist.7 years ago
The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America is all lit up for the holidays
North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is showing its holiday spirit. "Lights over Gatlinburg" at SkyLift Park started on Thursday.7 years ago
Why Tesla’s weird new Cybertruck could be a hit
When Elon Musk introduced Tesla's Cybertruck, it sent the Internet into a frenzy of memes and social media posts, comparing the truck to everything from a doorstop to the SpongeBob Squarepants character Flats the Flounder.7 years ago
Building a better flu vaccine — one you don’t have to get every year
While the current flu shot keeps millions of people from getting the flu every year, it's far from perfect.7 years ago
Utah hearing for Hawaii suspect in extreme cyberstalking
A man arrested in Hawaii will be sent to Utah, where he’s accused of tormenting a family for more than year by sending more than 500 people to their house for unwanted services including food deliveries, repairs, tow trucks, locksmiths, plumbers and prostitutes.7 years ago
Trump thanks troops on Afghan visit, says Taliban want deal
President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and the Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.7 years ago
Black Friday frenzy goes global – and not everyone’s happy
People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Russia, or South Africa - but they do shop on Black Friday.7 years ago
Two injured in shooting at downtown apartment complex
Two people are in the hospital after a shooting at the Skyhouse Apartments in downtown Salt Lake City. Police say a suspect is still at large.7 years ago
“Pictures with Satan” Canadian newspaper runs unfortunate typo
As the old saying goes, the devil is in the details. The Comax Valley Record went viral over an ad that mistakenly offered "Pictures with Satan" instead of Santa.7 years ago
Russian dairy farmers gave cows VR goggles with hopes they would be happier and make better milk
Virtual reality isn't just for video games anymore.7 years ago
Twitter will soon delete your account if you don’t use it enough
Twitter has a message for anyone who doesn't do much with their account: Use it or lose it.7 years ago
No cash? Salvation Army now accepting mobile donations
The organization has tested other cashless options in recent years, including a text message-based program and credit and debit card readers that plugged into bell ringers’ phones. But both were time consuming compared to dropping cash into the kettle.7 years ago
Melania Trump defends rights of Baltimore teens to boo her
BALTIMORE (AP) — Melania Trump on Tuesday defended the rights of teenagers who booed her when she addressed them in Baltimore, a city her husband, President Donald Trump, has disparaged as “rat and rodent infested.” She traveled there to urge hundreds of middle and high school students to avoid misusing drugs, saying that would make […]7 years ago
NYC commuters enjoy Thanksgiving feast on subway car
Thanksgiving came early for a group of New York City commuters who enjoyed a holiday feast on a subway train.7 years ago
