United States
Cami Mondeaux
DC to restore voting rights to incarcerated felons, former inmates
Washington, D.C., is set to be the first jurisdiction in the U.S. to allow convicted felons voting rights, according to an emergency reform bill.4 years ago
Harry Enten, CNN
Texas is a swing state in 2020, new polls reveal
It's the third state, Texas, that may shift to a swing state this year. It's Trump 46% to Biden's 45%, a result well within any margin of error.4 years ago
Christina Maxouris and Holly Yan, CNN
Florida shatters US record of single-day Covid-19 cases
The Florida Department of Health reported 15,299 new Covid-19 cases Sunday, the highest number of new cases reported in a single day by any state.4 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Green Party selects Howie Hawkins as 2020 presidential nominee
Howie Hawkins -- a New York environmentalist and American trade unionist -- has officially been nominated as the Green Party presidential nominee.4 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Chick-fil-A postpones Cow Appreciation Day, moves celebration online
Chick-fil-A announced it would be postponing its annual Cow Appreciation Day, citing concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic.4 years ago
Scottie Andrew, CNN
A woman soldier is joining the Green Berets — a first for the Army Special Forces unit
A woman will soon join the ranks of the Green Berets after graduating this week from the US Army's Special Forces Training.4 years ago
Katie Lobosco, CNN
Income taxes are due July 15. Here’s what you need to know
The delayed filing deadline is upon us, income taxes are due by July 15.4 years ago
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
