Russia clears virus vaccine despite scientific skepticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.6 years ago
Belarusian challenger leaves the country amid protests
The top opposition candidate in Belarus’ presidential vote who refused to concede her defeat amid a massive police crackdown on protests says has left the country and is now in Lithuania.6 years ago
Gas explosion levels 3 Baltimore homes; 1 dead, 1 trapped
A natural gas explosion has completely destroyed three row houses in Baltimore, killing one person and critically injuring several others.6 years ago
10 Utah temples to enter Phase 2 of reopening
10 temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah will enter Phase 2 of reopening on Monday, August 17, 2020.6 years ago
What to do in a bear attack? Don’t push your slower friends down in attempts of saving yourself, says the National Park Service
If you're being confronted by a bear, there's a few things you should know before running away.6 years ago
This New Zealand man gets paid $10,000 a year to be a city’s official wizard
If there was ever a place to be a wizard, Christchurch New Zealand is it.6 years ago
Teen who shared photo of packed high school hallway says she’s receiving threats
A teen who shared a photo of a crowded hallway at her Georgia high school last week says she has been receiving threats after the image went viral.6 years ago
Belarus: Anger erupts over president’s election to 6th term
Election officials in Belarus said Monday that President Alexander Lukashenko has won his sixth consecutive term with over 80% of the vote after facing his strongest challenge in 26 years and significant campaign protests.6 years ago
Israeli jeweler makes $1.5m gold coronavirus mask
An Israeli jewelry company is making what it says is the world's most expensive coronavirus face mask — a $1.5 million gold face covering encrusted with 3,600 diamonds.6 years ago
‘Come and Get Your Love’ gets an official music video 46 years later
46 years after Redbone's chart-topping Come and Get Your Love hit No. 5 of the Hot 100, it's getting a new psychedelic music video.6 years ago
I-80 to be closed from 9 am to 9 pm Friday for firefighting efforts
I-80 will be closed until 9 p.m. Friday from Foothill Drive to Parley's Summit as crews continue to fight the 200-acre, human-caused Parley's Fire.6 years ago
US adds 1.8 million jobs in a sign that hiring has slowed
The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is stalling hiring and slowing an economic rebound.6 years ago
A fugitive wanted by the FBI since 1977 has been apprehended in New Mexico
"This arrest should send a clear signal to violent offenders everywhere: The FBI will find you, no matter how long it takes or how far you run, and we will bring you to justice,"6 years ago
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is now worth $100 billion
Mark Zuckerberg has joined the world's most exclusive club of the ultra rich.6 years ago
Fauci ‘satisfied’ with enrollment for the first week of Covid-19 vaccine trial
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he's "satisfied" with the enrollment in the first week of the first US Phase 3 clinical trial of a Covid-19 vaccine.6 years ago
Republicans push Kanye 2020. But will it really hurt Biden?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kanye West’s unlikely White House bid is getting help qualifying for presidential ballots in key states from Republicans around the country, fueling suspicions he’s being pushed to run by allies of President Donald Trump hoping to siphon support away from Joe Biden.6 years ago
Africa passes 1M confirmed virus cases; true number far more
Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed 1 million, but global health experts tell The Associated Press the true toll is likely several times higher.6 years ago
US kids, parents perform DIY tests for coronavirus science
Six thousand U.S. parents and kids are doing DIY nasal swabs twice a week to answer some of the most vexing mysteries about the coronavirus.6 years ago
Tencent just became Trump’s new target in the tech war with China
Tencent just became the latest target in President Donald Trump's rapidly escalating tech war with China.6 years ago
Lori Vallow Daybell waives preliminary hearings, will go to District Court
Lori Vallow Daybell has officially waived her preliminary hearing, meaning the felony charges against her will advance to Idaho's 7th District Court.6 years ago
Utah State suspends ACT and SAT requirements for incoming students
Utah State University says they will be suspending their ACT and SAT requirements for incoming 2021 students heading into their spring, summer and fall semesters.6 years ago
Forecasters say they could run out of hurricane names
Forecasters have revised their predictions for the 2020 hurricane season and are saying they may run out of names for the number of storms we could see.6 years ago
NY attorney general seeks to dissolve NRA
New York’s attorney general is suing the National Rifle Association, seeking to put the powerful gun advocacy organization out of business over allegations that high-ranking executives diverted millions of dollars for personal benefit.6 years ago
