New US-Mexico border barrier charts tricky course near homes
ALONG THE SAN DIEGO-TIJUANA BORDER (AP) — For all practical purposes, the purple-and-white stucco shrine that Jose Arias built to celebrate his recovery from a heart attack and honor his family lies in Mexico. The only way in and out of his plywood shack is through one of Tijuana’s oldest neighborhoods, a patchwork of dirt […]8 years ago
Democrats speechless as scandal engulfs Virginia’s leaders
With Virginia's top three elected officials engulfed in scandal, fellow Democrats were rendered practically speechless, uncertain of how to thread their way through the racial and sexual allegations and their tangled political implications.8 years ago
US commander: IS hold in Syria, Iraq on verge of collapse
President Donald Trump is expected to declare near-total triumph over the Islamic State group in Syria in his State of the Union address Tuesday, but U.S. defense officials are increasingly fearful that the militants are simply biding their time until the Americans leave the battlefield as planned.8 years ago
Utah weather gets wintry again
Utah weather is getting wintry again, with a winter weather warning in effect until Wednesday at 6 pm. Snow is set to accumulate up to 6 inches in the valleys and reaching up to 2 feet in the canyons!8 years ago
Virginia governor clings to office amid uncertainty, furor
Nearly all of the state's Democratic establishment has turned against the 59-year-old Democrat after the picture surfaced late last week of someone in blackface next to another person in a Ku Klux Klan hood and robe. Nationally, Democrats have denounced Northam, too, but no one from his Cabinet has resigned.8 years ago
Storm warnings, advisories blanket much of Utah
Winter storm warnings and advisories blanket much of Utah and hazardous travel conditions are reported across much of the state.8 years ago
New study: excessive screen time can stunt child development
The study found a link between children who used screens excessively and delayed growth in crucial areas like language, emotional development, and communication.8 years ago
Super Bowl ad winners: Bud Light, Amazon
While the New England Patriots bested the L.A. Rams on Sunday in Atlanta during Super Bowl 53, brands were also winning and losing off the field. Some spots, like Google's ad about its translation service, charmed many viewers. But others like Mint Mobile's ad about "chunky milk" fell flat.8 years ago
State of the Union among most sensitive security challenges
It's one of the most sensitive security challenges in America: The State of the Union address puts the president, his Cabinet, members of Congress, military leaders, top diplomats and Supreme Court justices all in the same place at the same time for all the world to see.8 years ago
Science asks: Can a Super Bowl ad give you brain tingles?
A new Super Bowl commercial aims to calm frenzied football fans with oddly relaxing images of actress Zoe Kravitz whispering into a pair of microphones and softly tapping on a bottle. The beer ad, which already has drawn more than 10 million views, stands to expose a vast audience to an internet craze known as […]8 years ago
National parks rush to repair damage after shutdown
National parks across the United States are scrambling to clean up and repair damage that visitors and storms caused during the recent government shutdown while bracing for the possibility of another closure ahead of the busy Presidents Day weekend later this month.8 years ago
US announces pullout from key arms treaty with Russia
The Trump administration said Friday it is withdrawing from a treaty that has been a centerpiece of superpower arms control since the Cold War. Some analysts worry the move could fuel a new arms race.8 years ago
A robust US job market likely defied shutdown during January
U.S. employers likely kept adding jobs at a healthy pace in January even in the face of threats ranging from weakening global growth to the Trump administration's trade war with China to the partial shutdown of the government.8 years ago
Midwest awaits spring-like thaw just days after bitter cold
The bitter cold that gripped the Midwest forced commuters to bundle up like polar explorers. By early next week, many of those same people might get by with a light jacket.8 years ago
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker launches 2020 bid
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker on Friday declared his bid for the presidency in 2020 with a sweeping call to unite a deeply polarized nation around a "common purpose."8 years ago
Lillard and McCollum lift Blazers to 132-105 win over Jazz
Even when things went right for the Jazz, they went sour almost immediately. Perhaps nothing exemplified that like a steal and dunk by Donovan Mitchell in the second quarter that ended with the ball hitting a trailing Ricky Rubio in the face.8 years ago
Rand Paul awarded more than $580K after neighbor’s attack
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul was awarded more than $580,000 in damages and medical expenses on Wednesday in his lawsuit against the neighbor who tackled him and broke several of his ribs in a dispute over lawn maintenance.8 years ago
Deep freeze envelops Midwest, even stops the mail
A deadly arctic deep freeze enveloped the Midwest, forcing widespread closure of schools, offices and prompting the U.S. Postal Service to take the rare step of suspending mail delivery to a wide swath of the region because of the cold.8 years ago
Where’s my robot lawn mower? Roomba-maker now has an answer
Robot vacuums have now been around long enough that you might watch one bump around a living room and think, why isn't there a robot that could mow my lawn? Turns out, it's not for lack of trying.8 years ago
Church: missionary serving in Portugal has died
A church spokesman said that Elder Joao Victor Rodrigues Gondim collapsed during a soccer game with other missionaries in Portugal.8 years ago
US charges against Huawei could inflame China trade talks
The Trump administration's unveiling of criminal charges against the Chinese tech giant Huawei has complicated high-level talks set to begin Wednesday in Washington that are intended to defuse the trade war between the administration and Beijing.8 years ago
Apple to fix FaceTime bug that allows eavesdropping
Apple has made the group chat function in FaceTime unavailable after users said there was a bug that could allow callers to activate another user's microphone remotely.8 years ago
New leaders taking over as Utah Legislature opens
The Utah Legislature's 2019 session will open Monday with new faces in several leadership roles. Taxes, education and Medicaid expansion are expected to be among the big issues this year.8 years ago
