Bee swarm kills 63 endangered penguins in South Africa
Dozens of endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa on Friday.5 years ago
Police respond to a shooting at Heritage High School in Newport News, Virginia
Police in Newport News, Virginia, said they responded to a shooting at Heritage High School late Monday morning.5 years ago
Supreme Court to hear case on Mississippi abortion law on December 1
The Supreme Court will hear a case concerning a Mississippi abortion law on December 1, the court announced on Monday, teeing up one of the most substantial cases of the term in which the justices are being asked to overturn Roe v. Wade.5 years ago
FBI searches home of Gabby Petito’s fiancé Brian Laundrie after her likely remains were found
Police found human remains believed to be missing woman Gabby Petito on Sunday in Wyoming, a tragic discovery that could nonetheless help answer questions about what happened to the 22-year-old.5 years ago
Covid-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds is safe and shows ‘robust’ antibody response, Pfizer says
Pfizer said on Monday a Phase 2/3 trial showed its Covid-19 vaccine was safe and generated a "robust" antibody response in children ages 5 to 11.5 years ago
Pentagon reverses itself, calls deadly Kabul strike an error
The Pentagon announced Friday that an internal review revealed that only civilians were killed in the attack, not an Islamic State extremist as first believed.5 years ago
Gabby Petito’s family and police urge her fiancé to come forward with any information about her disappearance
(CNN) — Investigators searching for Gabby Petito believe her fiancé and those around him are withholding critical information related to her disappearance and are refusing to come forward, police said Thursday night. “I believe Brian has the information,” said Police Chief Todd Garrison of North Port, Florida, referring to the fiancé, Brian Laundrie. “I believe […]5 years ago
First images from all-civilian Inspiration 4 trip to space
The first images are coming back to earth from the all civilian crew of Inspiration 4.5 years ago
A case timeline of missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito
Local and federal authorities are looking for 22-year-old Gabby Petito, who was reported missing by her family over the weekend after she had been traveling with her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie.5 years ago
FDA’s vaccine advisers meet to decide whether Americans need boosters
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration started meeting Friday morning to discuss whether many Americans need to start getting booster doses of coronavirus vaccine.5 years ago
Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik will host ‘Jeopardy!’ for the rest of the year
Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings, who are both part of the game show's television family, will host the show "through the end of the calendar year," Sony said Thursday.5 years ago
SpaceX’s Inspiration 4 crew is in orbit, but that doesn’t mean they’ll get astronaut wings
The four people currently in orbit on SpaceX's Inspiration 4 mission will fly higher than the International Space Station, but that still may not be enough to earn them their official commercial astronaut wings from the federal government.5 years ago
President Nelson launches Instagram page in Spanish
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has launched a new social media page on Instagram dedicated to the faiths Spanish speakers5 years ago
Students destroy school property for millions of TikTok likes
Students are stealing from their own school and getting millions of likes on TikTok for pulling it off on camera.5 years ago
FBI’s failures in Larry Nassar probe on display as Senate hears testimony from top gymnasts
The Senate Judiciary Committee is hearing Wednesday from four elite gymnasts -- Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols and Aly Raisman -- who say they were abused by Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor who is now serving a several-decade prison sentence.5 years ago
Police say two men found dead in Sandy died by suicide
Sgt. Clay Swensen said Sandy police officers began life-saving efforts on the two men, but they succumbed to their injuries.5 years ago
Scientists are potty-training cows in a bid to help save the planet
If you can potty-train a child, you can potty-train a cow. At least, that was the theory a group of researchers in Germany decided to test.5 years ago
Stay or go? Californians to decide fate of Gov. Gavin Newsom
The recall election that could remove California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is coming to an end. Voting concludes Tuesday5 years ago
Taco Bell wants to sell you a 30-day taco subscription
Taco Bell customers can pay between $5 to $10 per month for a Taco Lover's Pass subscription, which gives subcribers one taco a day for 30 days.5 years ago
Ex-cops accused of violating Floyd’s rights plead not guilty
Four former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights are scheduled to be arraigned in federal court Tuesday.5 years ago
“What we’re doing is working”: Salt Lake mayor gives update on masks in schools
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said that the mandate for masks in Salt Lake County schools is working and is hopeful the order will be extended.5 years ago
Gun interrupts kids’ soccer tournament in Salt Lake City; no arrests
Kids and parents were sent running for cover after they say an argument between two individuals at a kids soccer tournament in Salt Lake City resulted in one man pulling a gun.5 years ago
Oldest American WWII veteran Lawrence Brooks turns 112
The oldest living World War II veteran in the United States has celebrated another birthday in the Big Easy: Lawrence Brooks turned 112 on Sunday.5 years ago
