Mosquitoes have been almost completely wiped out on two Chinese islands
A population of the world's most invasive mosquito species was almost completely wiped out by an experiment on two islands in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, according to a study published Wednesday.7 years ago
Google will build 15,000 Silicon Valley homes as part of a $15 billion project
Google is teaming up with an Australian developer to build $15 billion worth of homes, offices and retail space in the San Francisco Bay Area.7 years ago
Russell M. Nelson to speak at NAACP convention
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' top leader has been invited to speak at the NAACP convention in Detroit, marking the latest sign of a burgeoning partnership between the two organizations.7 years ago
Utah school district settles suit over teen dragged by a bus
A Utah school district is paying $62,500 to settle a lawsuit filed after a junior high student was caught in a bus door and dragged about 175 feet (53 meters) in an alleged racially motivated incident.7 years ago
Prosecutors drop groping case against Kevin Spacey
Prosecutors dropped a case Wednesday accusing Kevin Spacey of groping a young man at a resort island bar in 2016 after the accuser refused to testify about a missing cellphone the defense says contains information supporting the actor's claims of innocence.7 years ago
Netflix’s 2Q dud rattles investors as competition heats up
Netflix's video streaming service suffered a dramatic slowdown in growth during its traditionally sluggish spring season, a drop-off coming as the company boosts its prices and girds for even stiffer competition.7 years ago
US Air Force warns against joke event to ‘storm Area 51’
The U.S. Air Force has warned people against participating in an internet joke suggesting a large crowd of people "storm Area 51," the top-secret Cold War test site in the Nevada desert.7 years ago
You won the lottery! What next?
What would you do with some extra cash? Raising your standard of living, called lifestyle creep, may not the best choice for you, financial experts say.7 years ago
Boulder dislodged after fire lands on Springville porch
SPRINGVILLE, Utah — A boulder dislodged by the Round Peak Fire landed on the porch of a Springville home. Pat Knowlden lives in Springville near where this fire has been burning. While the fire was blazing she heard what she said was a horrendous noise. “I couldn’t figure it out what it was because it […]7 years ago
‘El Chapo’ was sentenced to life in prison and says there was no justice
Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years and was ordered to pay $12.6 billion in forfeiture on Wednesday.7 years ago
For Apollo 11’s moon landing anniversary, the Washington Monument was made to look like a rocket
(CNN) — The Washington Monument just got even more iconic. On Tuesday, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, the 555-foot national symbol lit up with an image of the moon-bound shuttle blasting into space. The 363-foot projection of the Saturn V rocket will appear for two hours every night during the anniversary of […]7 years ago
Florida expert captures elusive alligator at Chicago lagoon
The alligator had a good run as day after day the people hunting for him in a Chicago lagoon came up empty, but in the end he was no match for an expert the city shipped in from Florida.7 years ago
Apollo 11 astronaut returns to launch pad 50 years later
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins returned Tuesday to the exact spot where he flew to the moon 50 years ago with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.7 years ago
Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ faces sentencing in US case
Guzman, 62, was convicted in February on multiple conspiracy counts in an epic drug-trafficking case. The guilty verdict at an 11-week trial triggered what the government says is a well-justified mandatory sentence of life without parole.7 years ago
Nesting penguins can’t resist lure of New Zealand sushi shop
Two little blue penguins that police describe as "waddling vagrants" just couldn't stay away from a New Zealand sushi store, returning to nest there even after police had captured them and escorted them back to the ocean.7 years ago
Utah court: Injured church ball player can’t sue an opponent
The Utah Supreme Court has ruled a man who suffered a knee injury in a church-sponsored basketball game can't sue an opposing player over a common foul.7 years ago
Spanish police arrest cocaine bigwig with drugs hidden under toupee
Drug smugglers have come up with some novel ways of moving their goods around the world undetected, but a recent incident at Barcelona airport involved a surprisingly low-tech approach.7 years ago
‘In event of moon disaster’ – The speech President Richard Nixon never gave
Knowing the incredible task which lay before the Apollo 11 astronauts and the myriad things that could go wrong as they stepped foot into the unknown, a speech was drafted for the President in preparation of stepping before a grieving world to announce that "the men who went to the moon to explore in peace, [would] stay on the moon to rest in peace." 'In case of moon disaster' the speech Richard Nixon never had to give.7 years ago
One dead and officer hit by friendly fire in Salt Lake
Police say a civilian was killed and a cop injured by the bullets fired by a police officer.7 years ago
Longtime Navajo Nation lawmaker resigns, citing health
A longtime Navajo Nation lawmaker has resigned, citing health reasons. Nelson S. BeGaye made the announcement Monday in an emotional speech at the start of the Navajo Nation Council's weeklong summer session. He has served on the council since 2003.7 years ago
Government restrictions on religion increasing worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) — Government restrictions on religion have increased markedly in many places around the world, not only in authoritarian countries, but also in many of Europe’s democracies, according to a report surveying 198 countries that was released Monday. The report released by the Pew Research Center, covering developments through 2017, also seeks to […]7 years ago
Trump abortion restrictions effective immediately
Taxpayer-funded family planning clinics must stop referring women for abortions immediately, the Trump administration said Monday, declaring it will begin enforcing a new regulation hailed by religious conservatives and denounced by medical organizations and women's rights groups.7 years ago
Facebook’s new currency plan is under scrutiny in Congress
Facebook's ambitious plan to create a financial eco-system based on a digital currency faces questions from lawmakers, as it's shadowed by negative comments from President Donald Trump, his treasury secretary and the head of the Federal Reserve.7 years ago
