Recordings reveal WHO’s analysis of pandemic in private
As its annual meeting is underway this week, the World Health Organization is under intense pressure to reform.6 years ago
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers to resign en masse
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers say they will resign en masse after four of them were ousted from the semiautonomous Chinese territory’s Legislature.6 years ago
WATCH: Dad builds backyard roller coaster during shelter in place
It sounds like something straight out of Phineas and Ferb, but instead of giving a monkey a shower, a California dad built a Disneyland roller coaster in his backyard.6 years ago
A 21-year-old man has made history as the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon
Special Olympics athlete Chris Nikic crossed the finish line on Saturday to become the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon.6 years ago
Cat at Northeast’s highest peak dies after 12 years on duty
A cat who patrolled the U.S. Northeast’s highest peak for a dozen years as its weather observatory’s mascot has died.6 years ago
Candidate concessions have been colorful, funny — or absent
Losing presidential candidates have conceded to their opponents in private chats, telegrams, phone calls and nationally televised speeches.6 years ago
As virus spikes, Europe runs low on ICU beds, hospital staff
Intensive care space is dwindling across Europe as beds fill again with coronavirus patients, this time in places that had been spared the virus peak from last spring.6 years ago
Book Buddies: Kids can read to Utah shelter pets virtually
Salt Lake County Animal Services has relaunched and expanded the "Book Buddies" program where children can read to and soothe shelter pets.6 years ago
Expect to hear explosions near Camp Williams during live fire training
If you live near Camp Williams, expect to hear some explosions this week. The National Guard says they will be conducting a "live-fire event" from Tuesday to Thursday.6 years ago
Utah Gov. Herbert and Dr. Dunn answer questions about new public health orders
Governor Gary Herbert and state epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn are scheduled to answer questions about the new state of emergency and public health orders announced for Utah late Sunday night.6 years ago
Pfizer says early data signals COVID-19 vaccine is effective
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19.6 years ago
US unemployment drops to 6.9% as growth slows
U.S. employers may have slowed their hiring in October for a fourth straight month with confirmed viral cases reaching record levels and the loss of government aid deepening the hardships for many.6 years ago
EXPLAINER: A closer look at Arizona votes
State officials say there are about 250,000 votes still to be counted in Arizona, a Western presidential battleground state, where Democrat Joe Biden has a 1.6 percentage point lead over Republican Donald Trump, an advantage of about 46,250 votes.6 years ago
Injuries in crash force closure of U of U COVID testing site
A vehicle crash at the COVID testing site at the University of Utah's Rice Eccles Stadium parking lot resulted in injuries and the closure of the site.6 years ago
Flash of luck: Astronomers find cosmic radio burst source
In a flash of luck, astronomers have solved a mystery about weird cosmic radio bursts. These fast radio bursts happen so quick, scientists hadn't been able to figure out what's causing them until now.6 years ago
Trump sues in 3 states, laying ground for contesting outcome
President Donald Trump's campaign filed lawsuits Wednesday in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia, laying the groundwork for contesting battleground states6 years ago
Election officials scramble to count ballots in key states
Election officials are furiously counting ballots as the nation awaits the outcome of the presidential race and braces for possible recounts and legal challenges.6 years ago
Claim that Sharpie pens ruin Arizona ballots misses the mark
In what has come to be known as #Sharpiegate, social media posts circulated Wednesday claiming election officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County provided voters with Sharpie pens that canceled out votes, specifically those for President Donald Trump.6 years ago
Missionaries to begin ‘limited, deliberate and cautious’ return to field
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says it will begin a cautious and limited return to calling missionaries to serve in areas outside their home countries.6 years ago
Vatican says Pope’s comments on same-sex civil unions were taken out of context
The Vatican has sought to clarify Pope Francis' comments in support of same-sex civil unions, saying they were taken out of context and do not signal a change in doctrine.6 years ago
Election Day shadowed by threats of legal challenges
Even before Election Day, the 2020 race was the most litigated in memory. There's already been roughly 300 lawsuits over the election filed in dozens of states across the country, many involving changes to normal procedures because of the coronavirus pandemic.6 years ago
Turkish rescuers pull girl from rubble 4 days after quake
Turkish rescuers in the Turkish coastal city of Izmir have pulled a young girl out alive from the rubble of a collapsed apartment building four days after a strong earthquake hit Turkey and Greece.6 years ago
Over 1.2 million Utah ballots processed, accounting for over 70% of active voters
Over 70% of Utah's active voters have had their ballots processed. Across Utah's 29 counties, 1,214,681 mail-in ballots have been processed the morning of the 2020 election.6 years ago
