READ: Trump’s memo tightening asylum rules
President Donald Trump on Monday evening proposed sweeping changes to how the US treats asylum-seekers, including charging fees to file asylum applications and limiting access to work permits. Read Trump's memo to the attorney general and homeland security secretary here.7 years ago
FBI got tips minutes before California synagogue attack
The FBI said it got tips about a social media post threatening violence against Jews just minutes before a gunman killed a worshipper and wounded three others at a Southern California synagogue — an attack that makes him "part of the history of evil that has been perpetrated on Jewish people for centuries," the suspect's family said Monday.7 years ago
Salt Lake County, cities at odds over West Bench future
Mayors from several southwest Salt Lake County communities say they have been feeling increasingly ignored and plan to do their own study on the West Bench.7 years ago
Beluga whale with Russian harness raises alarm in Norway
A beluga whale found with a tight harness that appeared to be Russian made has raised the alarm of Norwegian officials and prompted speculation that the animal may have escaped from a Russian military facility.7 years ago
Burger King plans to roll out Impossible Whopper across the United States
Burger King's test of a vegetarian version of its signature Whopper was such a success, the chain is planning to roll the Impossible Whopper out nationally this year.7 years ago
Rabbi says gun ‘miraculously jammed’ in California attack
Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein said he was preparing for a service on the last day of Passover, a holiday celebrating freedom, and heard a loud sound. He turned around, and a saw a young man wearing sunglasses standing in front of him with a rifle, where he killed one and wounded three others.7 years ago
Ibrahimovic, Antuna lead Galaxy to win over Real Salt Lake
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Uriel Antuna scored and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat Real Salt Lake 2-1 on Sunday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven games.7 years ago
Venezuelan man starts new life in Utah, seeks asylum
The first time Antonio Ortega saw Utah's Wasatch Mountains, he said he understood what Brigham Young felt when he pronounced, "This is the place." Fleeing danger in Venezuela, Ortega arrived in the U.S. in 2014 seeking political asylum after standing up against growing corruption in his government under President Nicolas Maduro.7 years ago
Daimler says it has no idea how Kim Jong Un got his limos
German automaker Daimler, which makes armored limousines used by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, says it has no idea where he got them and has no business dealings with the North.7 years ago
Trump and VP Pence to speak to National Rifle Association
The nation's largest gun rights organization played a pivotal role in President Donald Trump's victory in 2016 and the President will be in Indiana today to address them, but three years later, the National Rifle Association is limping toward the next election divided and diminished.7 years ago
Provo Youth Football trailer stolen
Youth Football teams in the Provo area might not be able to play this season after a football trailer full of $25,000 of new equipment was stolen early Wednesday morning.7 years ago
Can weighing passengers at airports help cut carbon emissions?
We all know the airport security process by now. Shoes off, laptops and tablets out the suitcase and onto the tray. Pockets emptied. Liquids placed in a clear plastic bag. But what if there was a new step to the process -- standing on the scales and being weighed before you board?7 years ago
DNA leads to arrest of teen that tried to strangle organist
Five months ago a 71-year-old was practicing the organ inside of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 270 N. and 300 E in Centerville when she was assaulted as someone came up behind her and attempted to strangle her, and today we're learning that DNA left behind has led to an arrest7 years ago
Netflix may have to say goodbye to ‘The Office’ and ‘Friends’
Some of the greatest American sitcoms of our generation, from "The Office" to "Friends," could be leaving Netflix, the Wall Street Journal reports.7 years ago
Sri Lanka suicide bomber was previously arrested and then released, government says
One of the Sri Lanka suicide bombers was previously arrested by police and then released, a senior Sri Lankan government spokesman told CNN Thursday. Ilham Ahmed Ibrahim -- one of two sons of a spice tycoon who blew themselves up in Sunday's attacks -- detonated a device at the Cinnamon Grand hotel in Colombo, Sudarshana Gunawardana said.7 years ago
Joe Biden announces he is running for president in 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden has officially announced his bid for the 2020 presidential election becoming the 20th democratic candidate to run.7 years ago
Viral photos show girls they can like both sparkles and sports
Sugar, spice, and everything nice. We all know that's what little girls are made of, and one photographer went viral after showing the other side of girls.7 years ago
Parent dress code, Houston high school takes aim at parents
Dress codes for parents. A Texas High School says no more parents wearing pajamas, hair rollers, leggings or certain other items of clothing.7 years ago
Exercise, sleep, screens: New guidelines for children under 5
For the greatest health benefits, how much play time, screen time and sleep should your baby or young child have in a given day? The World Health Organization has some answers. On Wednesday, the United Nations' public health agency released its first guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep for children under 5. The guidelines varied by age group: infants younger than 1, children 1 to 2, and those 3 to 4.7 years ago
Man or cyborg? ‘Jeopardy!’ champ passes $1 million mark
"James is just a perfect 'Jeopardy!' machine," Jennings told The Associated Press this week, and he says he's glad someone is finally coming after his record, "I've been waiting 15 years for someone to make a run at me, and it's finally happening," Jennings said. "The closer he gets to the cash and game records, the closer I will be watching. I'm rooting for the guy."7 years ago
Another Grand Canyon visitor dies in fall from edge
In the second death at the Grand Canyon from a fall just this month, a 70-year-old woman fell about 200 feet (61 meters) over the rim.7 years ago
Friend catches girl, 18, after climbing accident
Senior Avery Tanner was out climbing with a group of about a dozen teens before prom Saturday when she fractured her skull after a fall of 20 feet and was caught by friend Braden Patterson fracturing her skull in a climbing accident.7 years ago
Whatever it takes: Fortnite crossover calls on the Avengers
With just days between us and what is expected to be one of the biggest movies of the year, there's a Fortnite crossover in the works. The wildly popular battle royal video game is teaming up with the Avengers ahead of this weeks release of the highly-anticipated Avengers: Endgame.7 years ago
