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These images provided by NYC police shows a man wanted for questioning in connection to the investi...
MICHAEL BALSAMO, JAKE OFFENHARTZ and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press

New pics released in search for gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson died in a dawn ambush Wednesday.
12 hours ago
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell looks on prior to a game between the Washington Commanders and the T...
ROB MAADDI, AP Pro Football Writer

Goodell speaks to Congress about the security issue of drones on NFL game day

Last January, the AFC championship game in Baltimore was delayed because a drone violated the restricted airspace.
2 days ago
FILE - Joanne Reid of the United States competes during the women 7.5km sprint competition at the B...
MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press

US biathletes fear retaliation for speaking out about sexual harassment, report finds

An investigation was ordered after an AP report that a female biathlete had been sexually harassed and abused for years.
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Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox speaks as he joins with Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimli...
Eric Cabrera and Emma Keddington

Federal government will direct millions of dollars to Great Salt Lake restoration

The federal government is directing $50 million to Utah's efforts to preserve the Great Salt Lake and Utah is matching the investment.
3 days ago
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a World AIDS Day event on the South Lawn at the White ...
BILL BARROW Associated Press

Some Democrats frustrated over Joe Biden’s pardon of son, Hunter

The White House on Monday struggled to defend the pardon, claiming the prosecution was politically motivated.
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JOSH BOAK Associated Press

Biden has AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday had the AIDS Memorial Quilt spread on the White House South Lawn for the first time in observance of World AIDS Day. Gathered with the president and his wife, Jill, were survivors, family members and advocates to memorialize the lives lost to the epidemic. The president emphasized the federal […]
4 days ago
FILE - In this image taken with a long exposure, people look at the night sky towards the northern ...
ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN, Associated Press

Northern lights may be faintly visible across parts of the US this Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, solar storms may produce faint auroras, also known as northern lights, across the United States.
8 days ago
FILE: The residence at 749 15th Street, where JonBenet Ramsey was murdered in December, 1996, is se...
COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press

Police deny sitting on evidence as Netflix focuses on JonBenet Ramsey killing

Six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was found dead in the basement of her home the day after Christmas in 1996.
8 days ago
President-elect Donald Trump arrives to speak at a meeting of the House GOP conference, followed by...
JILL COLVIN Associated Press

Trump team says Cabinet picks were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

The threats follow a political campaign marked by two assassination attempts against President-elect Trump.
9 days ago
Ticket agent Bruce Olevnick (L) informs a passenger of a new seating system during check-in for a S...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Don’t fall for the viral chicken check-in travel hack

The chicken check-in travel hack has last-minute fliers gambling with their travel plans, and isn't recommended experts say.
9 days ago
FILE - President-elect Donald Trump speaks at meeting of the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, i...
JILL COLVIN and ROB GILLIES, Associated Press

Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office

Trump said he would impose a 25% tax on all products from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on goods from China.
10 days ago
FILE - Special counsel Jack Smith speaks to the media about an indictment of former President Donal...
ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press

Special counsel moves to abandon election interference and classified documents cases against Trump

A federal judge was asked to dismiss the case accusing President-elect Donald Trump of plotting to overturn the 2020 election.
11 days ago
(Edgar H. Clemente, Associated Press...
Tim Vandenack

US-Mexico encounters fall as border activity slows while deportations rise, new data shows

Enforcement encounters — a measure of illicit activity at the U.S.-Mexico border — are down while deportations are up.
12 days ago
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Diana Jones

Matt Gaetz names John Curtis among senators opposing nomination, sources say

Matt Gaetz is out as the US Attorney General nominee. He has reportedly named at least four Republican senators who were opposed to him.
13 days ago
Jose Ibarra listens through an interpreter during his trial at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court,...
KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press

Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole

Jose Ibarra was convicted of 10 counts, including murder. Laken Riley's killing added fuel to the national debate over immigration when federal authorities said Ibarra illegally entered the U.S. in 2022.
15 days ago
Matt Gaetz arrives before President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an America First Policy Instit...
LISA MASCARO, STEPHEN GROVES and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press

Republicans on House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz

The ethics panel, which is evenly split between the two parties, voted at a lengthy closed-door meeting, and no Republican joined Democrats who wanted to release the report.
15 days ago
FILE - Guests cool off under a water mist by the globe at Universal Studios City Walk at Universal ...
Associated Press

New Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando will have British Ministry of Magic as setting

Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry is slated to debut May 22 as part of the opening of Universal's fourth theme park in Florida.
16 days ago
Former President Donald Trump walks to make comments to members of the media after a jury convicted...
MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press

New York prosecutors oppose dismissing Trump’s hush money conviction, but may delay

Trump was convicted in May on 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a scheme to influence the 2016 election.
17 days ago
FILE - A Spirit Airlines 319 Airbus approaches Manchester Boston Regional Airport for a landing, Fr...
Emma Keddington

LISTEN: Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. ABC News' Alex Stone joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to talk about the situation.
17 days ago
A car theft ring that spanned multiple states recently targeted the Salt Lake City International Ai...
Clayre Scott

Multi-state car theft ring recently targeted Salt Lake City Airport, police say

A car theft ring that spanned multiple states recently targeted the Salt Lake City International Airport, police say.
20 days ago
Julie Broadbent of Orem colors a whale during the Chalk the Block for Charity Utah event  at The S...
Emma Keddington

LISTEN: Utah ranked as the second most charitable state

Wyoming was ranked as the most charitable state, while Minnesota followed Utah at number three. Maine ranked fourth and Delaware fifth. 
22 days ago
The Strong National Museum of Play, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Rochester, N.Y. My Little Pony, Phas...
CAROLYN THOMPSON, Associated Press

My Little Pony finally hits the Toy Hall of Fame, alongside Phase 10 and Transformers

The National Toy Hall of Fame has enshrined a new class of honorees, including My Little Pony, Phase 10, and Transformers.
23 days ago
The Oslo District Court, Norway, on Oct. 16, 2024. Two grown women and an elderly woman are suing N...
MARK LEWIS Associated Press

Women switched at birth in 1965 sue Norway for a breach of human rights

Two girls switched at birth, and an elderly mother, claim their human rights were violated when authorities discovered the error and kept it secret.
24 days ago
flight 293 commemoration ceremony, unsolved histories episode 8...
Feliks Banel, KSL Podcasts

‘Unsolved Histories’ episode 8: Closure

On the final episode of "Unsolved Histories: What Happened to Flight 293?," families and friends gather on the 60th anniversary of the event.
24 days ago