Renewed federal executions raise death penalty’s 2020 stakes
About 6 in 10 Americans favor the death penalty, according to the General Social Survey, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago. That's declined steadily since the 1990s, when nearly three-quarters were in favor.7 years ago
16 Marines arrested in migrant smuggling investigation
An investigation into Marines accused of helping smuggle migrants into the United States led to the arrest Thursday of 16 of their fellow Marines at California's Camp Pendleton, just north of the U.S.-Mexico border.7 years ago
Utah man gets up to life in prison in ex-girlfriend’s death
A Utah man will serve up to life in prison after being convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend as he fired more than a dozen rounds into a bedroom window.7 years ago
Showdown looms as new British PM wants to redo Brexit deal
In his first full day in office, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the European Union on Thursday to rethink its refusal to renegotiate the Brexit deal, setting himself on a twin-track collision course — with the bloc and his own lawmakers — over his vow to leave the EU by Oct. 31.7 years ago
Rep Chris Stewart only Utah Lawmaker to question Robert Mueller
Representative Chris Stewart was the lone member of congress from Utah who took part in the questioning of former special counsel Robert Mueller yesterday and joined Utah's Morning News to talk about it.7 years ago
Toddler injured after ride down airport baggage conveyor belt
A toddler was injured after he climbed onto a baggage conveyor belt behind a ticket counter at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport and rode it all the way to the TSA bag room, authorities said.7 years ago
Tesla drivers don’t always know how to turn on their cars. Elon Musk wants to teach them
Tesla executives are looking for ways to lower costs after the company posted another three months of major losses Wednesday. One proposed strategy: doing a better job of teaching customers how to turn on their cars.7 years ago
Louisiana’s governor declares an emergency after cyberattacks on several school systems
Several school systems in Louisiana have been attacked by malware, Gov. John Bel Edwards said, and authorities are trying to determine if any other agencies are affected.7 years ago
Not a star, not a villain: Mueller’s say nothing strategy confounds everyone
Democrats wanted a star witness. Republicans wanted a villain. Robert Mueller confounded them both with answers that consisted almost entirely of "Yes." "No." Can you repeat the question?" "I rely on the wording of the report." "That's an area I cannot get into."7 years ago
A bison charged a 9-year-old girl in Yellowstone National Park and injured her, video shows
A 9-year-old girl was injured after a bison charged her in Yellowstone National Park on Monday, the park's public affairs office said.7 years ago
Fire no longer threatens key Idaho nuclear facilities
The nation's primary nuclear research facility plans to go back to regular operations Thursday after a change in wind direction pushed a wildfire away from the sprawling site in Idaho.7 years ago
Schools that warned about lunch debt now accepting donation
A Pennsylvania school district that warned parents behind on their lunch bills that their children could end up in foster care, and then rejected a businessman's offer to pay the overdue charges, is apologizing and says it wants to accept the donation after all.7 years ago
Boris Johnson tells Cabinet it’s full steam ahead for Brexit
Boris Johnson held his first Cabinet meeting as Britain's prime minister on Thursday, pledging to break the Brexit impasse that brought down predecessor Theresa May.7 years ago
Governors from around the US gather in Utah for conference
Governors from about 25 states are scheduled to gather in Utah this week for the summer conference of the National Governors Association.7 years ago
Boris Johnson to become UK PM, aiming to win over doubters
Boris Johnson was due to enter 10 Downing St. as Britain's new prime minister on Wednesday, vowing to lead the U.K. out of the European Union and unite a country deeply divided over Brexit.7 years ago
FTC fines Facebook $5B, adds oversight for privacy mishaps
Federal regulators have fined Facebook $5 billion for privacy violations and are instituting new oversight and restrictions on its business. But they are only holding CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally responsible in a limited fashion.7 years ago
Robert Mueller takes center stage at Russia probe hearings
Former Trump-Russia special counsel Robert Mueller was sworn in before congressional interrogators Wednesday, opening televised hearings that Democrats hope will weaken President Donald Trump's reelection prospects in ways that Mueller's book-length report did not. Republicans immediately defended Trump and criticized the Democrats for continuing to go after him.7 years ago
Right on the Money: Newlywed Mistakes
Learning to live with someone else can be challenging, and things can get even more complicated if you aren't on the same page with your finances.7 years ago
Man from ‘Back it up Terry’ viral video gets new set of wheels
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — You might not know the name Terry Davis, but you’ve probably seen the viral video that gets recirculated around firework season every year in which he was the star. Davis was lighting fireworks off with his family when his motorized wheelchair malfunctioned not allowing him to drive away while the firework he […]7 years ago
UPDATED: Evacuation order lifted as Emigration Fire continues to burn
Fire officials issued a mandatory evacuation last night that is still in effect this morning displacing the residents of about 10 homes in Emigration Canyon.7 years ago
As more than 200 fires burn in Alaska, an all-women’s fire crew is headed there to help
Eight brave women traveled from Wyoming to Alaska this week to battle a wildland fire raging in region. This is the first assignment of the year for the Bureau of Land Management Women's Fire Crew.7 years ago
Elevated opioid risks found at Native American hospitals
U.S. government hospitals put Native American patients at increased risk for opioid abuse and overdoses, failing to follow their own protocols for prescribing and dispensing the drugs, according to a federal audit made public Monday.7 years ago
Lil Nas X ties Billboard record set by Mariah, ‘Despacito’
Lil Nas X has taken his horse to the old town road and ridden it to the top of the Billboard charts for 16 weeks, tying a record set by Mariah Carey and Luis Fonsi. No song has spent more than 16 weeks at No. 1 on the all-genre Hot 100 chart in the 61-year history of the Billboard charts.7 years ago
