Former Navy SEAL enters Yale as a 52-year-old freshman
Former Navy SEAL James Hatch says heading to class as a freshman at Yale University is just about as nerve-wracking as preparing for the uncertainty of combat.7 years ago
Deadly Hurricane Dorian parks itself over the Bahamas
Practically parking itself over the Bahamas for over a day and a half, Hurricane Dorian pounded away at the islands Tuesday in a watery onslaught that devastated thousands of homes, trapped people in attics and chased others from one shelter to another. At least five deaths were reported.7 years ago
TN man sues Popeye’s for $5,000 after chicken sandwiches run out
Hungry chicken fans around the country left Popeye's restaurants empty-handed this week when the chain sold out of its new sandwich that has taken over social media. One man was so angry he didn't get it, that he's suing the chain.7 years ago
Moss runs for TD, No. 14 Utah beats BYU 30-12 in opener
The No. 14 Utes scored three touchdowns off three BYU turnovers to pull away for a 30-12 victory on Thursday night in the opener for both teams. Utah left no doubt about how strong its defense could be this season.7 years ago
Idaho artifacts suggest Pacific entry for first Americans
Scientists say they've found artifacts in Idaho that indicate people were living there around 16,000 years ago, providing new evidence that the first Americans entered their new home by following the Pacific coast.7 years ago
Trump declares new Space Command key to American defense
Declaring space crucial to the nation's defense, President Donald Trump said Thursday the Pentagon has established U.S. Space Command to preserve American dominance on "the ultimate high ground."7 years ago
Satellite photos show burning Iran space center launch pad
A rocket at an Iranian space center that was to conduct a satellite launch criticized by the U.S. apparently exploded on its launch pad Thursday, satellite images show, suggesting the Islamic Republic suffered its third failed launch this year alone.7 years ago
Florida preps for an ‘absolute monster’: Hurricane Dorian
Unsure where Hurricane Dorian is going to land next week, many Florida residents faced a sense of helplessness as they prepared for what President Donald Trump said could be an "absolute monster" of a storm.7 years ago
Hong Kong democracy activists get bail, protest march banned
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong and another core member of a pro-democracy group were granted bail Friday after being charged with inciting people to join a protest in June, while authorities denied permission for a major march as they took what appears to be a harder line on this summer's protests.7 years ago
Probes of e-cigarette giant Juul under way in Illinois, DC
E-cigarette giant Juul Labs is facing mounting scrutiny from state law enforcement officials, with the attorneys general in Illinois and the District of Columbia investigating how the company's blockbuster vaping device became so popular with underage teens.7 years ago
UPDATE: Gun Range Fire was human-caused, 10% contained
The Forest Service says a campfire near the Bountiful "B" started the Gun Range Fire, which is zero percent contained. They're looking for two people.7 years ago
‘Old Farmers Almanac’ predicting a ‘snow-verload’ this winter
The latest edition of the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts we can expect "no fewer than seven big snowstorms from coast to coast." But is it accurate?7 years ago
West Nile Virus found in Utah County
The Utah County Health Department’s Mosquito Abatement District has confirmed that West Nile Virus has been found in Provo area mosquitos.7 years ago
Citizenship will no longer be automatic for children of some US military members living overseas
The Trump administration is making it more difficult for the children of some US service members and US government employees living abroad to automatically become US citizens, according to a policy alert released Wednesday by US Citizenship and Immigration Services.7 years ago
Police: Utah man tortured, killed kittens
Police have arrested a Utah man they say tortured and killed two kittens, using the body of one dead animal to beat the other.7 years ago
Marriott banning little shampoo bottles by 2020
It could be lights out for tiny toiletries. Marriott International, the world's largest hotel chain, said Wednesday it will eliminate small plastic bottles of shampoo, conditioner and bath gel from its hotel rooms worldwide by December 2020.7 years ago
Deaths caused by drivers running red lights at 10-year high
The number of people killed by drivers running red lights has hit a 10-year high, and AAA is urging drivers and pedestrians to use caution at traffic signals.7 years ago
Brazilian indigenous speak out as Amazon fires rage
As fires raged in parts of the Amazon, Mydje Kayapo sat in a small boat looking out over the Curua River in the Bau indigenous reserve. The smell of smoke filled the air, and Kayapo was worried.7 years ago
China rotates new troops into Hong Kong amid mass protests
China's military deployed fresh troops to Hong Kong on Thursday in what it called a routine rotation amid speculation that it might intervene in the city's pro-democracy protests.7 years ago
New rollback for climate-changing releases from oilfields
Oil and gas companies would face looser controls on emissions of potent climate-changing methane gas under a proposal expected from the Trump administration as soon as Thursday.7 years ago
Costco’s first China store was so popular it shut down traffic. But can it keep the buzz going?
Costco has built a cult following in the United States — now it's China's turn. The country's first Costco store is so popular that it had to shut down early on its first day because of too many shoppers.7 years ago
US government approves mining of ‘critical’ mineral in Utah
Facing heightened pressure from the Trump administration to bolster critical mineral mining operations on American soil, the U.S. government has approved a mining project at the end point of a river in central Utah to extract a mineral commonly used in fertilizer.7 years ago
Defendant in major opioid case says he was helping people
Prosecutors have called Aaron Shamo the kingpin of a multimillion-dollar drug ring that shipped hundreds of thousands of potentially deadly opioid pills across the country from a suburban Utah basement.7 years ago
