United States
Colby Walker
Update: Salt Lake County extend dates of cooling centers as high temperatures remain
With temperatures across Utah expected to hit triple digits this weekend as a rare heatwave event sweeps across most of the western US, Salt Lake County is offering two cooling centers for residents through next week.4 years ago
Lori Wallace
Toddler Dubbed ‘Tiny Hawk’ Goes Viral For Skateboarding Skills
Originally Published: 09 JUL 20 13:35 ET Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, CA (KOVR) — A local toddler has become quite the sensation on the skateboard. He picked up the hobby during quarantine and the rest is history. Brody Alexzandr is just two years old. He might just be the littlest guy […]4 years ago
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
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.4 years ago
Lee Lonsberry
OPINION: Could you pass Utah’s required civics test? Take our quiz
Every Utah student has to pass a basic civics test in order to graduate from high school. Try it out for yourself with our online quiz.4 years ago
Colby Walker
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.4 years ago
CALEB JONES Associated Press
2020 keeps going: Now, aggressive seaweed is smothering reefs
Red algae is spreading across a remote atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, a nature reserve that stretches more than 1,300 miles north of Honolulu.4 years ago
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press
US general skeptical that bounties led to troops’ deaths
Gen. Frank McKenzie, the head of U.S. Central command says he is not convinced that any reported bounties paid by Russia resulted in U.S. military deaths.4 years ago
Priscilla Alvarez and Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN
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.4 years ago
Hadas Gold, CNN Business
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.4 years ago
Jill Disis and Jennifer Hansler, CNN Business
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.4 years ago
MATT OTT and CATHY BUSSEWITZ AP Business Writer
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.4 years ago
TOM HAYS Associated Press
White woman charged after racist Central Park confrontation
A white woman walking her dog who called the police during a videotaped dispute with a Black man in Central Park was charged Monday with filing a false report. In May, Amy Cooper drew widespread condemnation for calling 911 to report she was being threatened by “an African-American man” when bird watcher Christian Cooper appeared to keep his distance as he recorded her rant on his phone.4 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Live Mic: Trump’s clampdown on immigration will hurt Utah schools, says expert
A Utah education specialist says President Trump's order banning immigration for temporary foreign workers will hurt Utah's Dual Language Immersion Program.4 years ago
PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press
Coast Guard alters training for incoming class due to virus
New cadets arrive at the Coast Guard Academy this week for the basic training known as Swab Summer. But because of the pandemic, this summer will be different.4 years ago
The Associated Press
Frederick Douglass statue vandalized in Rochester park
A statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass has been ripped from its base in Rochester on the anniversary of one of his most famous speeches.4 years ago
Amir Vera and Lori Daniel, CNN
Human remains identified as missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen, family attorney says
Human remains found in a shallow Texas grave were positively identified as Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen, according to Guillen family attorney.4 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
The alternative presidential candidate: Jo Jorgensen runs for the Libertarian Party
Jo Jorgensen, the Libertarian Party candidate, was nominate along with her running mate Jeremy "Spike" Cohen during the party's national convention.4 years ago
Devan Cole, CNN
Here are the 8 Supreme Court cases the justices have yet to rule on
The Supreme Court is taking an unusually long time to complete its term this year, with decisions in eight cases still under wraps.4 years ago
Paul LeBlanc, CNN
Trump to hold campaign rally in New Hampshire on Saturday
President Donald Trump plans to hold a campaign rally in New Hampshire as he continues his push for in-person events amid the pandemic.4 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Kanye West says he’s running for president… with Elon Musk’s endorsement
Kanye West tweeted Saturday he would be running for president in 2020, following through with a promise he made in 2015.4 years ago
Rob Picheta, CNN Business
Twitter may finally get an edit button — but everyone needs to wear a mask first
Twitter teased a much-anticipated edit button for users' tweets on the social media platform — but you just need to wear a mask first.4 years ago
Maggie Fox, CNN
Study confirms new version of coronavirus spreads faster, but doesn’t make people sicker
The new mutation makes the coronavirus more likely to infect people but does not seem to make them any sicker than earlier variations of the virus.4 years ago
SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
Not so random: Science finds that being kind pays off
Numerous studies show that when people perform acts of kindness they feel better, are happier and in some cases healthier.4 years ago
