Missing teen rescued after making a hand gesture she learned from TikTok to signal for help
A missing teenager from North Carolina was rescued by Kentucky police after she signaled for help by using a hand gesture known on TikTok to represent violence at home, according to police.5 years ago
As U.S. lifts travel restrictions, visitors to US await long-delayed reunions
The U.S. lifts travel restrictions from a long list of countries including Mexico, Canada and most of Europe, setting the stage for emotional reunions nearly two years in the making and providing a boost for the airline and tourism industries decimated by the pandemic.5 years ago
Navajo Transit System will transfer to Navajo Division of Transportation
The transfer to the Navajo Division of Transportation will improve transportation services for thousands of Navajo people.5 years ago
Who will pay for testing under Biden’s new vaccine mandate for businesses?
Companies are running the numbers this week as they comb through recently released guidance on how to implement President Biden's Covid-19 vaccination mandate.5 years ago
US hiring rebounded in October, with 531,000 jobs added
America’s employers stepped up their hiring in October, adding a solid 531,000 jobs, the most since July and a sign that the recovery from the pandemic recession may be overcoming a virus-induced slowdown.5 years ago
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by 90%
Pfizer says its experimental pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% among patients with mild-to-moderate infections. The company announced Friday it will soon ask the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and international regulators to authorize its pill, which is taken twice a day for five days.5 years ago
Pelosi adds 4 weeks of paid family and medical leave back into social spending bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in a major shift, announced on Wednesday that four weeks of paid family and medical leave will be added back into the social spending bill, after Democrats had previously scrapped the provision from the package.5 years ago
‘My name is Cleo’: Police weep upon rescuing Australian girl
Four-year-old Cleo went missing from her family's campsite nearly three weeks ago, prompting nationwide interest and concern. In video, officers are seen breaking into a home with a search warrant.5 years ago
Garage fire in Sandy displaces family
Garage fire in Sandy caused $250,000 in damage. Sandy FD reports the fire caused the death of one cat but no other injuries to family.5 years ago
Light the World Giving Machines return for 2021
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces the return of Giving Machines in 2021, part of the faith’s Light the World initiative.5 years ago
UK tells private sector it must invest big to save planet
Britain is calling for the world’s financial industry to invest in green to ensure that efforts to curb global warming succeed.5 years ago
President Biden wants America to lead the world against the climate crisis. That goal faces a big test this week.
President Joe Biden's ambitions to lead the world against climate crisis will be tested on two continents this week as he travels to Scotland for the most important climate talks in years, while back home lawmakers come closer to making his visions a reality.5 years ago
Two dead in Farmington car accident on I-15
Two people, a woman and a 10-year-old boy, died after an accident in which they crashed into a UDOT Incident Management Vehicle near Farmington.5 years ago
American Airlines cancels 250 more flights
American Airlines has canceled another 250 flights on Monday, continuing a days-long chain reaction of cancellations that started last week.5 years ago
UK’s Johnson warns of ‘doomsday’ as climate summit begins
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has opened a global climate summit, saying the world is strapped to a “doomsday device.” Johnson likened the Earth’s position to that of fictional secret agent James Bond — strapped to a bomb that will destroy the planet and trying to work out how to defuse it.5 years ago
Biden receives Communion in Rome amid debate in US
President Joe Biden has received Communion at St. Patrick’s Church in Rome during Saturday Vigil Mass, a day after saying Pope Francis told him he should continue to partake in the sacrament. The president’s support for abortion rights has put him at odds with many U.S. bishops, some of whom have suggested he should be denied Communion.5 years ago
Alec Baldwin speaks out about Halyna Hutchins and guns on sets
Alec Baldwin speaks out to the paparazzi he is not allowed to talk about the details of the shooting that occurred on the set of his latest film, "Rust."5 years ago
Utah elected officials join lawsuit against federal vaccine mandate
Utah elected officials join lawsuit opposing a proposed federal vaccine mandate. Leaders including Gov. Spencer Cox are involved.5 years ago
Taylorsville woman in stolen car hits other cars while fleeing police
Taylorsville woman in stolen car evades from police. Hits other cars and tries to steal others in the process. Suspect has been taken into custody.5 years ago
Space junk clearing technology developed by U of U researchers
Space junk clearing technology uses magnets to clear some of the 27,000 pieces of softball-sized space debris currently orbiting the earth.5 years ago
Child hit by car in Provo
A child was hit by a car in Provo while riding his bike. After the accident, the vehicle fled the scene.5 years ago
Intermountain Healthcare vaccine requirement
Intermountain Healthcare announces vaccine requirement for employees5 years ago
Merck agrees to let other drug makers produce its COVID pill
Merck's COVID-19 treatment is the first pill with demonstrated effectiveness. Millions of people in poorer countries could gain access to the drug.5 years ago
