Woman sees missing dog on beer cans promoting shelter dogs
A dog in Florida will be reunited with its owner in Minnesota three years after disappearing thanks to a beer can photo campaign to help find homes for shelter dogs.7 years ago
Lakers honor Kobe Bryant with pregame ceremony, honorary seats and more
Fans filled the Staples Center on Friday night for the first Los Angeles Lakers game since Kobe Bryant, one of his daughters and seven others died in a helicopter crash, the team honored the NBA legend with a pregame ceremony.7 years ago
Britain leaves the European Union, leaps into the unknown
Britain has left the European Union after 47 years of membership, taking a leap into the unknown in a historic blow to the bloc.7 years ago
Petition launches to make Kobe Bryant the new NBA logo
Thousands of fans are calling on the NBA to update its logo to honor the late Kobe Bryant.7 years ago
President’s plan calls for Palestinian state, settlement freeze
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say President Donald Mr.Trump’s long-awaited Middle East peace plan calls for the creation of a State of Palestine with its capital in portions of east Jerusalem, ending speculation as to whether his administration, in preparing a proposal without input from Palestinian leaders, would abandon a “two-state resolution” to the conflict. […]7 years ago
US gets 1st case of mysterious new Chinese illness
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who returned last week from the outbreak’s epicenter was hospitalized in good condition near Seattle. The man, identified only as a Snohomish County resident is in his 30s, was […]7 years ago
Classmates celebrate 6-year-old’s final chemotherapy treatment
This photo has gone viral for phenomenal reasons. John Oliver Zippay is pictured celebrating his last IV chemotherapy treatment in December, three years after his diagnosis. JO was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a common childhood cancer of the blood and bone marrow; At just 6 years old, he is finally cancer-free. JO’s celebration for […]7 years ago
Salt Lake City International Airport renovation cost increases to $4.1B
The higher costs for the Salt Lake airport renovation are being covered by user fees paid by airlines and their passengers, not through local taxes.7 years ago
Ukraine opens probe of possible surveillance of ambassador
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian police say they have opened an investigation into the possibility that the former U.S. ambassador, Maria Yovanovitch, came under illegal surveillance before she was recalled from her post. The announcement Thursday came two days after Democratic lawmakers in the United States released a trove of documents that showed Lev Parnas, […]7 years ago
Iconic Bullitt Mustang sells at Mecum Auction for $3.4 million
The word “unique” doesn’t even begin to cover the life of the Bullitt Mustang. It raced to cinematic history with actor Steve McQueen at the wheel.7 years ago
Weber State President announces $10M scholarship initiative
(Ogden) AP- The president of Weber State University has announced a $10 million scholarship initiative will soon be accessible for students encountering financial difficulties. Standard-Examiner reported that President Brad Mortensen made the announcement Tuesday at his inauguration ceremony as the university’s 13th president. University officials say the scholarship was designed to provide support to students […]7 years ago
Streaming TV programming for kids embraces iconic brands
NEW YORK (AP) — New technology. Same furry faces. When Apple was thinking about what kind of children’s TV programming it wanted on its new streaming service, it doubled down on two multi-generational crowd-pleasers — Snoopy and “Sesame Street.” Apple TV Plus has carved out prominent roles for Charlie Brown’s floppy-eared beagle and for puppets […]7 years ago
U-Haul International to stop hiring smokers in 21 states
U-Haul International has announced plans to stop interviewing and hiring nicotine users, including people who use e-cigarettes and vaping products.7 years ago
Stocks close out best year since 2013; S&P 500 soars 28.9%
Stocks are closing out their best year since 2013 led by huge gains in technology stocks. The benchmark S&P 500 index soared 28.9% for the year. Major indexes ended slightly higher Tuesday after spending most of the day wavering between small gains and losses. Technology and health care stocks led the gainers. The S&P 500 […]7 years ago
