AP: After lobbying, Catholic Church won $1.4B in virus aid
The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to receive at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.6 years ago
Herbert mandates masks for K-12 schools; stops short of statewide public mandate
SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Gary Herbert stopped short of issuing a statewide mandate for Utahns to wear masks in public, but said the state will require students, faculty, staff and visitors to wear masks inside all K-12 schools this fall, including charter schools. Three Utah counties currently require masks to be worn in public. […]6 years ago
Family responds after DA ruled against charges in police shooting
After the Salt Lake County DA said a police shooting was justified under state law, the family of Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal said they will file a lawsuit.6 years ago
Supreme Court says Congress can’t get Trump records, for now
The Supreme Court has kept a hold on President Donald Trump’s financial records that Congress has been seeking for more than a year. The ruling returns the case to lower courts, with no clear prospect for when the case might ultimately be resolved. The 7-2 outcome is at least a short-term victory for Trump, who has strenuously sought to keep his financial records private.6 years ago
Supreme Court rules Manhattan DA can obtain Trump taxes
The Supreme Court has upheld a prosecutor’s demand for President Donald Trump’s tax returns as part of a criminal investigation into hush-money payments to women who claim they had affairs with Trump.6 years ago
FDA warns against using two dozen hand sanitizers that could contain toxic wood alcohol
The Food and Drug Administration has added more hand sanitizers to its growing list of products that contain wood alcohol, which is toxic if absorbed through the skin.6 years ago
Layoffs stuck at high level as 1.3 million seek jobless aid
More than 1.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a historically high pace that shows that many employers are still laying people off in the face of a resurgent coronavirus.6 years ago
300 drones flew above Seoul to thank frontline workers and encourage coronavirus preventative measures
South Korea's government used 300 drones in an unusual display to thank frontline workers and to encourage citizens to keep battling against the spread of coronavirus.6 years ago
Utah Hospital Association calls on Gov. to issue statewide mask mandate
The Utah Hospital Association is calling on Gov. Gary Herbert to issue a statewide Utah mask mandate. Listen to the interview with Utah's Morning News.6 years ago
Fire Department helps reunite mother and daughter in nursing home
Shirl Carmine used to visit her mother at least two times a week to spend some time with her and do her hair in the nursing home, but she hasn't been able to do that for the last 4 months. But with a little help from their local Fire Department, that all changed.6 years ago
Hong Kong grappling with future under national security law
Hong Kong's leader has provided scant reassurance over the city's future under a new national security law that critics say undermines liberties and legal protections promised when China took control of the city.6 years ago
US notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization
The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization.6 years ago
Rare gorillas in Nigeria captured on camera with babies
Conservationists have captured the first images of a group of rare Cross River gorillas with multiple babies in Nigeria. It's proof that the subspecies once feared to be extinct is reproducing amid protection efforts.6 years ago
Facebook civil rights audit: ‘Serious setbacks’ mar progress
A two-year audit of Facebook's civil rights record found “serious setbacks” that have marred the social network's progress on matters such as hate speech, misinformation and bias.6 years ago
This student collected garbage to pay for college. Now he’s headed to Harvard Law
After graduating high school, financial issues, illness and a major sports injury Rehan Staton is going to Harvard Law.6 years ago
EPA approves first disinfectant effective against COVID-19
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially approved two surface disinfectants they say will effectively kill the COVID-19 novel coronavirus.6 years ago
Mexico’s president has his own plane. So why is he flying commercial to meet Trump?
If you happen to be flying between Mexico City and Washington, DC, this week, you could be seatmates with a president.6 years ago
International students may need to leave US if their universities transition to online-only learning
International students who are pursuing degrees in the United States will have to leave the country or risk deportation if their universities switch to online-only courses, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Monday.6 years ago
Facebook, Google and Twitter won’t give Hong Kong authorities user data for now
Most of the world's major internet and social media platforms have stopped processing requests for user data made by Hong Kong law enforcement authorities while they carry out an assessment of a controversial security law imposed by China on the city last week.6 years ago
The United States is ‘looking at’ banning TikTok and other Chinese social media apps, Pompeo says
The United States is "looking at" banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday.6 years ago
Blake Moore wins GOP primary in race to replace Bishop
Businessman Blake Moore won the GOP primary in northern Utah’s 1st Congressional District Monday in the race to replace retiring longtime Congressman Rob Bishop.6 years ago
Fossils reveal dinosaur forerunner smaller than a cellphone
Scientists have discovered a pocket sized dinosaur forerunner that was just 4 inches tall. Named Kongonaphon kely, which means tiny bug slayer, the creature looked like a dinosaur but scampered the Earth earlier, predating both dinosaurs and flying pterosaurs.6 years ago
Uber buys Postmates, ups delivery game in $2.65 billion deal
Uber has acquired Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, expanding its footprint in the fiercely competitive delivery market.6 years ago
