World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize for fight against ‘hunger as a weapon of war’
This year's Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the World Food Programme (WFP) for its "efforts to combat hunger" and its "contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas."6 years ago
Tensions rise as virus cases surge in Wisconsin, Dakotas
A surge of coronavirus cases in Wisconsin and the Dakotas is forcing a scramble for hospital beds and raising political tensions, as the Upper Midwest and Plains emerge as one of the nation’s most troubling hot spots.6 years ago
Next Trump-Biden debates uncertain, though Oct. 22 is likely
The final debates between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden have been thrown into uncertainty. The campaigns are offering dueling proposals for remaining faceoffs that have been upended by the president’s coronavirus infection.6 years ago
13 charged in plots against Michigan governor, police
Six people have been charged in federal court with plotting to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at her vacation home.6 years ago
6 people charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor
The FBI says it has thwarted what they are calling an attempt to violently overthrow the government and kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.6 years ago
Salt Lake City ranks among top 10 as a last minute travel destination
Vacations have been scrapped and people are staying closer to home, or choosing nearby travel destinations like Salt Lake City.6 years ago
Ocean Spray surprises Tik Tok star with a new cranberry-colored truck
Ocean Spray is giving back after a TikTok video featuring one of their products exploded online.6 years ago
Feisty Tasmanian devils roaming Australian mainland again
Tasmanian devils are roaming mainland Australia again after 3,000 years. The feisty, carnivorous marsupials went extinct on the mainland before Europeans arrived.6 years ago
Fly on Pence’s head generates buzz in VP debate
The vice presidential debate featured plexiglass barriers erected to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.6 years ago
Mail-in ballot mix-ups: How much should we worry?
Several high-profile cases of voters getting incorrect blank absentee ballots in the mail are raising questions about how often such mix-ups occur and whether they could affect the presidential election.6 years ago
Trump says he will not participate in virtual debate, agrees with suggestion to postpone.
UPDATE: In a statement from Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien says while a virtual debate is a non-starter, the campaign is open to holding the two remaining debates at later dates. “The American people should not be deprived of the chance to see the two candidates for president debate face to face two more times […]6 years ago
Prince William, David Attenborough launch ‘Earthshot’ award
Prince William has joined forces with renowned British broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough to launch a new environmental prize that they hope will drive a “decade of change.”6 years ago
2nd Trump-Biden presidential debate to be virtual due to Trump’s COVID-19
The Commission on Presidential Debates says the second Trump-Biden debate will be ‘virtual’ amid concerns about the president's COVID-19.6 years ago
Jim Hogle, one of the leaders of Utah’s Hogle Zoo, has died at age 83
In a statement, zoo officials said Jim Hogle, Chair Emeritus as well as a former board chairman, fought liver cancer for about a year before his death at age 83.6 years ago
Texas County issues indictment of Netflix for ‘lewd exhibition’ in Cuties
A grand jury in the small east Texas county of Tyler has indicted Netflix on criminal charges for promoting "lewd visual material depicting [a] child" in their film 'Cuties.'6 years ago
Fat Bear Week 2020 crowns its big winner
After gorging on salmon all summer and fall, one Alaskan brown bear is the fattest of all and been crowned the winner of Fat Bear Week.6 years ago
McDonald’s adds new bakery items for the first time in almost a decade
McDonald's is adding new bakery items for the first time in a nearly a decade as the breakfast wars heat up during the pandemic.6 years ago
Ad attacking Mark Zuckerberg to air during VP debate
A television ad attacking Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for his company's handling of hate and misinformation will air during Wednesday's vice presidential debate coverage.6 years ago
Trump halts COVID-19 relief talks until after election
President Donald Trump has called an abrupt end to negotiations with Democrats over additional COVID-19 relief, delaying action until after the election.6 years ago
Google, Oracle meet in copyright clash at Supreme Court
Tech giants Google and Oracle are about to clash at the Supreme Court in a copyright dispute that's worth billions and important to the future of software development.6 years ago
Pence-Harris debate to unfold as Trump recovers from virus
Vice President Mike Pence and his Democratic challenger, California Sen. Kamala Harris, are poised to meet for a debate that will offer starkly different visions for a country confronting escalating crises.6 years ago
Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Mexico as a Category 2
Hurricane Delta has made landfall near Puerto Morelos along the northeastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.6 years ago
Idaho man behind the Fleetwood Mac “Dreams” challenge
Nathan Apodaca didn't think he'd start the viral internet Fleetwood Mac Dreams Challenge trend a week ago, but now, he's received over $20,000 in donations and has a Hollywood agent.6 years ago
