Trump push on $2K checks flops as GOP-led Senate won’t vote
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has all but shut the door on President Donald Trump’s push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks.6 years ago
Pope Francis to miss New Year’s Eve masses due to sciatic pain
Pope Francis will not lead the Vatican's New Year's Eve and New Year's Day celebrations due to sciatic pain, the Vatican said in a statement on Thursday.6 years ago
COVID cluckers: Pandemic feeds demand for backyard chickens
The coronavirus pandemic is coming home to roost in America’s backyards. Forced to hunker down at home, more people are setting up coops and raising their own chickens, which provide an earthy hobby, animal companionship and a steady supply of fresh eggs.6 years ago
Lewis Hamilton knighted in UK’s New Year Honours List
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton capped a remarkable year on and off the track after he was awarded a knighthood in the UK's New Year's Honours List which was announced on Wednesday.6 years ago
Cougars & Earthquakes & TP, oh my! Our 2020 Recap
From monoliths to murder hornets and from earthquakes to elections, we've been there every step of the way with you for a wild year. Here's the 2020 recap.6 years ago
Sisters gave birth 90 minutes apart after sharing pandemic pregnancy experience
After going through their pandemic pregnancies together, two Minnesota sisters thought it would be pretty neat if they ended up giving birth on the same day.6 years ago
Kamala Harris to receive Covid-19 vaccine Tuesday
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is expected to receive the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday, according to the Biden transition team.6 years ago
FAA outlines new rules for drones and their operators
Federal officials are outlining new rules that will let operators fly small drones over people and at night.6 years ago
EXPLAINER: Brexit ends Britons’ right to live and work in EU
So far, the realities of Brexit have not been felt by the large majority of the British people because the country has abided by the rules of the European Union since it left the bloc earlier this year.6 years ago
Salt Lake City School District looking for input on new superintendent
The Salt Lake City School District is hosting a number of online forums for parents and community members as they continue their search for a new superintendent.6 years ago
Utah phase 2 COVID-19 vaccine plan released, long-term care facilities get doses now
Phase 2 of the vaccine plan includes Utah residents 75 years and older, long-term care facility staff and residents and those with underlying conditions.6 years ago
Congress: A crisis averted and House votes Monday on overriding Trump’s NDAA veto
The President signed the massive spending and stimulus package Sunday night, bringing Washington back from brink of what may have been a weeks-long government shutdown and potentially months of more pain for millions of Americans.6 years ago
Lori Loughlin released from prison after 2-month sentence for college admissions scam
Actress Lori Loughlin has been released from federal prison after serving a two-month sentence for her role in the college admissions scam, prison spokeswoman Sally Swarts said Monday.6 years ago
Investigators are looking at ‘any and all possible motives’ after identifying Nashville bomber
Investigators continue to look at "any and all possible motives" in the Nashville explosion after identifying the bomber as Anthony Quinn Warner.6 years ago
Girl Scouts rebuke Boy Scouts in escalating recruitment war
Lawyers for the Girl Scouts say that the century-old organization is now directly competing with the Boy Scouts for female recruits and that it's not a fair fight.6 years ago
Nevada penalized after French Fry bath in Idaho Potato bowl
Embracing what is probably the most Idaho tradition ever, the Nevada Wolf Pack performed a "french fry bath" on their coach, leading to a 15-yard penalty.6 years ago
Festivus, the ‘Seinfeld’ holiday focused on airing grievances, is for everyone this year
For those folks who may be finding that holiday cheer is harder to come by this year, there is an alternative to the cheery decking of the halls. There is an available option to celebrate a holiday and maintain a healthy dose of grumpiness.6 years ago
Feds sue Walmart over role in opioid crisis
The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America.6 years ago
US close on deal with Pfizer for millions more vaccine doses
The U.S. government is close to a deal with Pfizer to acquire tens of millions of additional vaccine doses in exchange for helping the pharmaceutical giant gain better access to manufacturing supplies.6 years ago
When will you get a second stimulus check?
A second round of stimulus payments was included in a coronavirus relief package passed by Congress Monday night, so when should you expect to see that money?6 years ago
Scientists urge concern, not alarm over new virus strains
Questions are multiplying as fast as new strains of the coronavirus, especially the one now moving through England. Scientists say there is reason for concern but that the new strains should not cause alarm.6 years ago
US public school enrollment dips as virus disrupts education
Data from 33 U.S. states shows that K-12 public school enrollment has dropped across those states by more than 500,000 students, or 2%, since the same time last year.6 years ago
WATCH: Classic Cheerios Christmas ad remade in 2020
After a TikTok asking Cheerios to remake a classic Christmas ad went viral, the cereal maker is reminding all that no matter how far away family is, we can still be together.6 years ago
