Trump designates elite Iranian military force as a terrorist organization
"This unprecedented step, led by the Department of State, recognizes the reality that Iran is not only a State Sponsor of Terrorism, but that the IRGC actively participates in, finances, and promotes terrorism as a tool of statecraft," Trump said in a statement that described the IRGC as "the Iranian government's primary means of directing and implementing its global terrorist campaign."7 years ago
Scientists just captured a record 17-foot-long python in Florida
The Burmese python is one of the largest snakes in the world. But even by python standards, this one was colossal. Scientists caught a female python in the Florida Everglades that was more than 17 feet long, weighed 140 pounds and contained 73 developing eggs.7 years ago
Japanese spacecraft ‘bombs’ asteroid
Nearly 200 million miles away, on an asteroid, the size of a few city blocks, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) says it successfully dropped a small bomb Friday morning in the hopes to7 years ago
2 Utah families bonded after organ donation saved man’s life
Evelyn Morgas lost her 40-year-old daughter to a stroke in 2015, but she said she feels like she's hugging her again every time she embraces the Utah man who received her daughter's lungs.7 years ago
Rangers recover the body of the third visitor to die at the Grand Canyon in eight days
A 67-year-old man died after falling over the edge of the Grand Canyon, bringing the number to three deaths at the popular tourist destination in the past eight days.7 years ago
EU says Volkswagen, BMW and Daimler broke antitrust rules
(CNN) — EU regulators have accused BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen of breaching antitrust rules by acting together to restrict the development of emissions technology. The European Commission said Friday that the German automakers had limited the development and roll-out of technology to reduce harmful emissions from diesel and gasoline cars between 2006 and 2014. Margrethe […]7 years ago
SUU implements high tech accessibility upgrades
A high tech solution is coming to the campus of Southern Utah University to help make the campus more accessible for everyone.7 years ago
Police, FBI trying to verify teen is boy missing since 2011
A 14-year-old boy told police in Newport, Kentucky, on Wednesday that he escaped two kidnappers in the Cincinnati area and ran across a bridge. He said his name was Timmothy Pitzen.7 years ago
Mitchell, Ingles power Jazz over Suns 118-97
Joe Ingles has the green light to fire away from 3-point range — and he did so effectively Wednesday night. Ingles lifted a short-handed Utah Jazz team with 27 points, tying a career high, and knocked down six 3s in a 118-97 win over the Phoenix Suns.7 years ago
Joe Biden in new video: I will be more mindful about respecting personal space in the future
"Social norms are changing. I understand that, and I've heard what these women are saying," Former VP Joe Biden wrote on Twitter. "Politics to me has always been about making connections, but I will be more mindful about respecting personal space in the future. That's my responsibility and I will meet it."7 years ago
Freight train derailment affects TRAX service
A freight train derailment early Thursday morning has caused delays for the northbound line running from the Fashion Place West stop.7 years ago
House Judiciary panel approves subpoenas for Mueller report
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee has approved subpoenas for special counsel Robert Mueller’s full report on his Russia investigation. The committee voted 24-17 to give Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., permission to issue subpoenas to the Justice Department for the final report, exhibits and any underlying evidence or materials prepared for Mueller’s investigation. […]7 years ago
GOP tries to push vote on bill on babies surviving abortion
House Republicans are utilizing a seldom-used procedure that forces a vote on a measure once 218 lawmakers, a majority, sign a petition. Aides say all 197 Republicans are expected to sign in support of a bill that would protect infants that survive an attempted abortion. Republicans seem likely to fall well short of the 21 Democrats needed to succeed. By Tuesday evening, the petition had more than 190 signatures, including two Democrats including Ben McAdams of Utah.7 years ago
‘Obamacare’ repeal off the table for GOP until after 2020
"Not any longer." And with that, a triumphant Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to close the book Tuesday on a divisive Republican debate, convincing President Donald Trump to shelve plans to replace the Affordable Care Act until after the 2020 election.7 years ago
Scientists have found a ‘fossil graveyard’ linked to the asteroid that killed off the dinosaurs
An international team of scientists has discovered a fossil graveyard containing what it describes as "extraordinary evidence" that an asteroid that hit the Earth 65 million years ago was responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs.7 years ago
Internet exploitation of children is on the rise
Utah investigators say the number of victims of online sexual exploitation is growing and the victims are getting a lot younger.7 years ago
Trump administration allows Utah to curtail voter-approved Medicaid expansion
The Trump administration granted a Utah request for a more limited Medicaid expansion where its program lowers the eligibility requirements to those who earn up to 100% of the poverty level, or about $12,500 for an individual and $25,750 for a family of four. Under Obamacare's Medicaid expansion provision, states have extended health insurance to those making up to 138% of the poverty level.7 years ago
Groups worried as Utah rolls out partial Medicaid expansion
As Utah rolled out its partial Medicaid expansion Monday, health care advocates said they're worried the scaled-back version of a voter-approved law will leave thousands of people behind.7 years ago
April Fools’ Day 2019: A look at the laughs around the web
The start of April should also bring with it a big dose of skepticism as the world's brands start to churn out hoaxes and pranks. Welcome to April Fools.7 years ago
Burger King is testing out an Impossible Whopper. This is why
Burger King has a plan to bring in new customers and encourage existing ones to buy more often: Vegetarian Whoppers. The burger chain announced on Monday that it is testing out Impossible Whoppers, made with plant-based patties from Impossible Foods, in 59 locations in and around St. Louis. If all goes well, Burger King will roll out the Impossible Whopper nationally.7 years ago
How 5G will change the future of farming
5G has the potential to disrupt a huge number of industries, including one of the world's oldest: Farming. Drones, driverless tractors, and connected cows, next-generation 5G networks is set to help farmers become more productive and keep their cows and crops happy all due to the blisteringly fast 5G network that can be 100 times faster than 4G, making communication between devices and servers much quicker.7 years ago
Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky takes big lead in Ukraine elections
Life is imitating art for Ukranian comedian Volodymyr Zelensky. With just over 60% of the result of Sunday's vote tallied, Zelensky, a television comedian and political newcomer who is widely seen as a protest candidate that appeals to younger voters, has 30.4% of the votes cast.7 years ago
TSA’s social media highlight weird stuff in travelers’ bags
WASHINGTON (AP) — David Johnston stands over a table full of peculiar items confiscated at Dulles International Airport: A glittery clutch with brass knuckles as a clasp. A perfume bottle shaped like a grenade. A rusted circular saw blade. A pocket-sized pitchfork. None of those are quite right. Then Johnston sees it: A guitar shaped […]7 years ago
