China’s Xi renews commitment to Hong Kong amid protests
Chinese Communist Party leader and President Xi Jinping on Monday renewed his government's commitment to allowing Hong Kong to manage its own affairs amid continuing anti-government protests in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.7 years ago
What it was like hunting memes outside Area 51
Most people we spoke to had few if any hopes of seeing any aliens or actually storming Area 51. Most of them were just there for the memes.7 years ago
‘Spider-Man’ swings on as Marvel and Sony mend split
The studios behind "Spider-Man" have reconciled, with Disney and Sony agreeing to collaborate on a third movie featuring the teenage hero, after a very public split a little over a month ago that caused an uproar among fans.7 years ago
Stolen gold coffin displayed at the Met returned to Egypt
An ancient gold coffin displayed at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is going home to Egypt -- where it was stolen nearly a decade ago.7 years ago
The ‘Chicken Noodle Soup challenge’ is a thing now
Chicken noodle soup. Chicken noodle soup. Chicken noodle soup with a soda on the side.7 years ago
Utah man who killed mom, son gets 16 years to life in prison
A Utah man who pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend and her son sat silent in a red jumpsuit and shackles as photos of the little boy playing in a pool and hugging family members were shown during a hearing Thursday in Provo.7 years ago
Utah considers ban on gay conversion therapy for minors
Justin Utley spent two years in gay conversion therapy that included retreats where he was instructed to hold another man so he could become sexually aroused to be with a woman. He said the therapy didn't change his sexual orientation and instead brought shame and depression that led to a suicide attempt more than a decade ago.7 years ago
McDonald’s takes a nibble of the plant-based burger
McDonald's said Thursday that will sell the PLT, or the plant, lettuce and tomato burger for 12 weeks in 28 restaurants in Southwestern Ontario by the end of the month. McDonald's says it developed a special recipe using burgers from Beyond Meat, a California-based startup that makes "meat" from pea protein, canola oil, beet juice and other ingredients.7 years ago
How the White House and DOJ learned about the whistleblower
The White House and the Justice Department learned about a CIA officer's concerns about President Donald Trump around the same time the individual filed a whistleblower complaint that is now at the center of an impeachment inquiry, according to a U.S. official and another person familiar with the matter.7 years ago
Whistleblowers and presidential phone calls, what does it mean?
SALT LAKE CITY — The written complaint filed by a whistleblower that has started impeachment proceedings for the President of the United States wasted no time. In short order, the complaint cut right to what the author believes amounts to an “urgent concern” about improprieties they witnessed and heard about in the White House. Within […]7 years ago
Airline introduces baby seat map to allow passengers to avoid infants
Every traveler has their pet peeves, but crying babies are almost guaranteed to grate. Now Japan Airlines has revealed a new tool that lets you dodge infants when you book your seat.7 years ago
Whistleblower: White House tried to ‘lock down’ call details
The secret whistleblower complaint at the center of Congress' impeachment inquiry alleges that President Donald Trump abused the power of his office to "solicit interference from a foreign country" in next year's U.S. election. The White House then tried to "lock down" the information to cover it up, the complaint says.7 years ago
READ: The complaint that started the impeachment inquiry
The House Intelligence Committee has released a redacted copy of a whistleblower complaint that triggered the impeachment probe into President Trump.7 years ago
‘OK’ is now a hate symbol, the ADL says
The "OK" hand gesture is now a hate symbol, according to a new report by the Anti-Defamation League.7 years ago
What we know (and don’t) about Juul, teen vaping and illness
An outbreak of vaping illnesses. A surge in teens using electronic cigarettes. They're often spoken of in the same urgent breath, but it's not clear how — or even if — they are connected.7 years ago
They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Lots of leaders saying lots of things about lots of topics — topics that matter to them, to their regions, to the world. That’s what the speechmaking at the U.N. General Assembly invariably produces each year. And each year, certain enormous topics and certain louder voices dominate. Here, The Associated Press […]7 years ago
Ukrainian leader bristles at release of Trump transcript
Ukraine's president says his comments in a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump shouldn't have been publicly released, and is playing down Ukraine's investigation of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.7 years ago
Analysis: After UN visit, Iran faces diminishing choices
Iran has long prided itself on its forceful defiance of the United States and Israel, a resistance that has defined the Shiite-led Islamic Republic for the 40 years since its revolution.7 years ago
Walmart’s Sam’s Club launches health care pilot to members
Walmart's Sam's Club is teaming up with several health care companies to offer discounts on everyday care its customers might delay or skip because of the cost.7 years ago
Tooele Valley Temple location announced
The temple will sit on a lot located on the intersection of Erda Way and Highway 36 in Tooele County.7 years ago
Memo: President Trump prodded Ukraine leader on Biden claims
President Donald Trump prodded Ukraine's new leader to work with U.S. officials to investigate Joe Biden, according to a rough transcript.7 years ago
READ: Unclassified transcript between Pres. Trump and Ukrainian President
Read the full unclassified transcript of a conversation had between President Donald Trump and Ukranian President Zelenskyy.7 years ago
McDonald’s enlists Alexa and Google to help with its hiring
Want a job at McDonald's? Just ask your smartphone. Starting Wednesday, McDonald's Corp. will let job seekers start an application by using voice commands with Amazon's Alexa or Google's Assistant.7 years ago
