Dánica Coto, Associated Press
The US plans to auction off sections of water around American Samoa in a push for deep-sea mining
The U.S. government plans to auction off massive sections of water surrounding American Samoa for potential deep-sea mining in an unprecedented move expected to draw criticism from many countries.1 day ago
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast; bridges and a water plant hit
The US and Iran escalated attacks across the Middle East on Friday, trading strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified.1 day ago
Bill Barrow and Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.1 day ago
Michelle L. Price, Eric Tucker and Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Trump doubles down on US election attacks in his primetime speech
President Trump elevated his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of U.S. elections and dispute his 2020 loss to President Joe Biden during a primetime address to the nation on Thursday.1 day ago
Edgar H. Clemente, Associated Press
A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador.1 day ago
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
3 islands help control access to the Strait of Hormuz. They’re in the crosshairs of the Iran war
The U.S. military campaign against Iran puts three small islands that sit at the confluence of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz in the crosshairs once again.2 days ago
Jesse Bedayn and Jamie Stengle, Associated Press
At least 1 person has died as Texas flooding forces evacuations and rescues, governor says
Rescuers aboard boats and helicopters saved dozens of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes from catastrophic flash floods in Texas in areas still reeling from devastating floods a year ago.2 days ago
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com
Judge revokes bond for Idaho mom as her attorney argues vaccines, not murder, killed twins
A judge revoked bond Tuesday afternoon for an Idaho mother accused of murdering her twin toddlers despite her claims the children died from routine vaccinations.2 days ago
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News
CDC warns of ‘very big shift’ as cyclosporiasis cases surge
Cyclosporiasis cases have surged in the US, and the CDC said states are reporting an "unusually high number" of circulating cases. The agency also said that outbreaks in four states are likely linked.3 days ago
Konstantin Toropin and Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their "absolute best.”3 days ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL
Church of Jesus Christ reaches new record with 88,500 full-time missionaries
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has more full-time missionaries than ever before at 88,500 — surpassing the previous record of 88,000 set in 2014.3 days ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Sen. Curtis says Congress needs to weigh in after Trump restarts military operations in Iran
Utah Sen. John Curtis said Congress must assert its authority on whether to declare war in Iran days after President Trump told lawmakers that military operations had restarted.3 days ago
Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confronted skeptical questioning at a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.3 days ago
Dorany Pineda and Jacqueline Ganun, Associated Press
Busy wildfire season exposing millions in the US to dangerous smoke
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week,3 days ago
Rebecca Santana and Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says
The president wants ICE officers to keep pulling over vehicles, signaling his opposition Wednesday to plans announced just a day earlier to suspend most traffic stops following fatal shootings.3 days ago
Kevin Freking, Associated Press
House passes bill to ‘ditch the switch’ and make daylight saving time permanent
By a 308-117 vote, the House passed a bill Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent.3 days ago
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
US reimposes blockade and steps up strikes as Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports
The US reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign Wednesday in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.3 days ago
Mike Stobbe AP Medical Writer
Cyclospora illnesses now in 30 US states, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
Infections from the parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting 2026 is already the nation's worst year for reported cases.4 days ago
Associated Press
Subaru issues recall for 541,000 SUVs over label with incorrect weight rating
Subaru of America is recalling more than 541,000 of its Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent SUVs due to an inaccurate label attached to the vehicles.4 days ago
Patrick Whittle, Jack Brook, Rebecca Santana and Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings
Trump administration officials told ICE officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings within a week.4 days ago
Emma Pitts, Deseret News
‘I would much rather our country look like this room’: Erika Kirk reflects on Robinson hearing
After spending a week in a Provo, Utah, courtroom for the preliminary hearing of Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old accused of killing her husband, Erika Kirk stood in front of thousands of similarly aged Americans telling them they have a choice.4 days ago
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Trump backs away from plans to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks intensify
President Trump on Tuesday announced a reversal of plans to charge a 20% toll on cargo going through the Strait of Hormuz.4 days ago
Patrick Whittle, Jack Brook and Mike Sisak, Associated Press
Hundreds protest in Maine over the fatal shooting of a Colombian man by ICE
Hundreds of people protested in Maine on Tuesday over the killing of a Colombian driver by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.4 days ago
