Gatwick drone chaos may have been an inside job, police say
Based on the behavior of the drone, it is possible the pilot had either first-hand knowledge of the "airport operating environment," or access to that information, Sussex Police said in a statement.7 years ago
Omar says more death threats coming since Trump pushed video
Rep. Ilhan Omar says she's faced increased death threats since President Donald Trump spread around a video that purports to show her being dismissive of the 2001 terrorist attacks. "This is endangering lives," she said, accusing Trump of fomenting right-wing extremism. "It has to stop."7 years ago
The college admissions scandal was a surprise to everyone but educators
Most parents wouldn't dream of committing fraud, bribery or other crimes to help their kids get ahead, but a veteran educator says there's no shortage of moms and dads who are willing to bend or ignore school rules to do what they think is best for their child.7 years ago
Black hole named ‘Powehi’ by Hawaii university professor
"To have the privilege of giving a Hawaiian name to the very first scientific confirmation of a black hole is very meaningful to me and my Hawaiian lineage that comes from po," Kimura said in a news release. A Hawaiian name was justified because the project included two Hawaii telescopes, astronomers said.7 years ago
Pence says Buttigieg bringing ‘attacks on my Christian faith’
Vice President Mike Pence hopes South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg will offer more than attacks on his religious faith or the character of President Donald Trump as he embarks on his quest for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.7 years ago
WikiLeaks’ Assange hauled from embassy, faces US charge
British police on Thursday hauled a bearded and shouting Julian Assange from the Ecuadorian Embassy where he was holed up for nearly seven years, and the U.S. charged the WikiLeaks founder with conspiring with former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning to get their hands on government secrets.7 years ago
Hey Alexa, are you listening to me?
Yes, and your Alexa isn't the only one. Employees from around the globe might also be listening to you singing in the shower and asking what the weather will be like tomorrow.7 years ago
Lawsuit challenges Utah ban on abortions after 18 weeks
Abortion rights groups filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the constitutionality of a new Utah law banning most abortions after 18 weeks of gestation, following through on a vow made when lawmakers considered the measure during this year's legislative session.7 years ago
Barr says he thinks ‘spying’ occurred against Trump campaign
Attorney General William Barr declared he thinks "spying did occur" against Donald Trump's presidential campaign, suggesting the origins of the Russia investigation may have been mishandled, in remarks that aligned him with the president at a time when Barr's independence is under scrutiny.7 years ago
Police arrest Julian Assange at Ecuadorian embassy in London
Police entered the Ecuadorian embassy in London Thursday morning arresting Julian Assange and bringing the Wikileaks founder's seven-year stint there to a dramatic close. Metropolitan Police officers made the move after Ecuador withdrew Assange's asylum and invited authorities into the embassy, citing the Australian's bad behavior.7 years ago
UVU’s Mark Pope to become BYU basketball coach
UVU's Mark Pope has been introduced as the new head men's basketball coach at BYU, replacing the retiring Dave Rose.7 years ago
Google to expand cloud services in SLC
Seoul, South Korea, and Salt Lake City, Utah are about to become new Google Cloud regions -- with operations expected to start in 2020.7 years ago
Scientists reveal first image ever made of a black hole
"We have seen what we thought was unseeable. We have seen and taken a picture of a black hole. Here it is," said Sheperd Doeleman of Harvard.7 years ago
Barr reviewing origins of FBI’s Russia investigation
Attorney General William Barr has assembled a team at the Justice Department to review how the FBI's counterintelligence Russia investigation looking into ties between the Trump campaign and Russia began in 2016, according to a US official.7 years ago
Ax-ident avoided! Colorado ax thrower narrowly avoids injury
Coaches at the Bad Axe, which every ax thrower is paired with, have been "trying to replicate Rae's for research purposes, though they have yet to be successful.7 years ago
It’s mid-April and 4 million people are under blizzard warnings
Nothing says spring like hurricane-force winds, snow and blizzards. And that's just what mid-April is bringing to millions of people in the West and Midwest, with more than 40 million Americans under wind-related advisories and millions more expecting heavy snow.7 years ago
Magic Johnson abruptly resigns as Lakers’ president
Magic Johnson abruptly quit as the Los Angeles Lakers' president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of this tempestuous franchise just over two years ago.7 years ago
‘Privileged’ Utah Guard tackles racism in passionate essay
"How can I — as a white man, part of this systemic problem — become part of the solution when it comes to racism in my workplace? In my community? In this country?" Utah Jazz Guard Kyle Korver wrote in his opinion piece titled 'Priviliged' for The Players' Tribune. "...I don't think I have all the answers yet -- but here are the ones that are starting to ring most true7 years ago
How wild landscapes of Kyrgyzstan seduced photographer Albert Dros
In a place rarely seen by anyone, photographer Albert Dros says there's everything "it has canyons like Utah, mountains like in Europe, and peaks like the Himalaya's," all found in the former Soviet nation of Kyrgyzstan.7 years ago
The anti-Facebook: Inside Pinterest’s slow and quiet rise
"The company is not flashy and doesn't try to generate a lot of buzz or press for every little thing it does," said Kamran Ansari, former head of corporate development at Pinterest. "It doesn't get some of the notoriety, but I think the term that comes to mind is: built to last." Pinterest's goal, he added, was "building a meaningful business that's going to be sustainable."7 years ago
Ghost of Toys R Us still haunts toy makers
A year after Toys R Us imploded, toy makers are still readjusting to the big loss of shelf space. That means slashing the number of styles they carry, re-evaluating how they sell large toys like playhouses and cars, and changing their packaging to squeeze into smaller retail spaces.7 years ago
3 American soldiers, 1 US contractor killed in Afghanistan
Three American service members and a U.S. contractor were killed when their convoy hit a roadside bomb on Monday near the main U.S. base in Afghanistan, the U.S. forces said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.7 years ago
White House steps up attacks as Mueller report release nears
Trump's inner circle knows there will likely be further releases of embarrassing or politically damaging information. Barr's letter, for instance, hinted that there would be at least one unknown action by the president that Mueller examined as a possible act of obstruction. A number of White House aides have privately said they are eager for Russia stories, good or bad, to fade from the headlines. And there is fear among some presidential confidants that the rush to spike the football could backfire if bombshell new information emerged.7 years ago
