United States

elementary school kids ride their bikes...
Elizabeth Weiler

Kindergarteners now learning to bike ride in P.E.

A Utah elementary is among the 700 schools nationwide implementing the bike riding program for kindergarteners.
2 years ago
Dossier Trump...
Marshall Cohen

Primary source for Trump-Russia dossier acquitted

The verdict means jurors weren't persuaded by allegations that Danchenko lied to the FBI about his contacts with a possible dossier source.
2 years ago
A person fastens a Becton Dickinson And Co. (BD) needle on a Novo Nordisk Inc. NovoLog brand insuli...
 Naomi Thomas, CNN

1.3 million Americans with diabetes rationed insulin in the past year, study finds

People were considered to be rationing if they responded positively to questions in the survey about skipping insulin doses, taking less than needed or putting off buying their insulin.
2 years ago
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Simone Seikaly

Children’s rings sold in discount stores recalled due to lead

The rings are labeled "U.P. Fashion Children's Rings" and were sold between April 2021 and July 2022.
2 years ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Steve Bannon, former advisor to former President Donald Trump sp...
Sara Murray, CNN

Prosecutors want Bannon to be sentenced to six months

They said he did not fully comply with the probation office in their pre-sentencing investigation, writing that Bannon "freely answered questions about his family, professional life, personal background, and health.
2 years ago
Two pumpkins covered with snow for a cold Halloween night (Photo courtesy of Getty)...
CNN

The spookiest cities in the US — and why they still scare us

The spookiest U.S. cities are beautiful, by day. But when night falls and the wind howls through empty streets, these cities cast a darker spell.
2 years ago
Dos Reis Nunes had early-onset colorectal cancer, which has seen a surge in younger patients. (CNN)...
Brenda Goodman, CNN

A global epidemic of cancer among people younger than 50 could be emerging

When cancer strikes an adult under the age of 50, doctors call it an early-onset case. These cancers at younger ages are becoming more common.
2 years ago
Committee members at the Jan. 6 hearing....
LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press

Jan. 6 hearing promises ‘surprising’ details before election

For weeks the panel has been in talks with the U.S. Secret Service after issuing a subpoena to produce missing text messages from that day.
2 years ago
happiness ratings for each state shown on U.S. map...
Elizabeth Weiler

New poll: Is Utah the most unhappy state in the U.S.?

In a new study, all 50 U.S. states were tested for their happiness. Utah ranked in the lower quadrant for many categories.
2 years ago
DART asteroid NASA...
Ashley Strickland, CNN

The DART mission successfully changed the motion of an asteroid

"All of us have a responsibility to protect our home planet. After all, it's the only one we have," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
2 years ago
Atlanta airport pictured, its website was subject to a russian hack...
Greg Wallace, Sean Lyngaas, Pete Muntean, Michelle Watson

Russian-speaking hackers knock US airport websites offline but operations unaffected

The 14 websites affected by the Russian hack include the one for Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
2 years ago
Artemis I...
Ashley Strickland, CNN

Meet the history-making crew who just landed at the space station

When astronauts venture aboard the International Space Station, they see a world without borders. They work together while orbiting Earth.
2 years ago
uvalde police...
PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press

Uvalde schools suspend entire police force after outrage

The decision follows outrage over the Uvalde district's hiring of a former Texas trooper, part of the law enforcement response during the Uvalde attack.
2 years ago
DACA march...
Alejandro Lucero

DACA ruled illegal by court, but current “Dreamers” still protected

Current Dreamers are still protected by the law and can continue to renew their applications, but new applicants are barred.
2 years ago
President Joe Biden. 4-thousand Utahns will receive student debt relief from the US Government. Oth...
Kevin Liptak, CNN

Biden to pardon all federal offenses of simple marijuana possession in first major steps toward decriminalization

The president will also encourage governors to take similar steps to pardon simple marijuana possession charges at the state level.
2 years ago
An online marriage licensing portal has grabbed the attention of Israel, where historically marriag...
Elizabeth Weiler

New poll suggests marriage is dying

SALT LAKE CITY — A new Deseret News survey conducted with BYU shows a decrease in the number of marriages as well as people in relationships.  The survey showed that many Americans are concerned with the economy and inflation and fear their income won’t be able to keep up with basics like food and transportation.  […]
2 years ago
red cross van...
Alejandro Lucero

Utah Red Cross urges residents to donate in wake of Hurricane Ian

All Utahns are urged to donate but especially those with type O blood. You can schedule an appointment online, through their app, or over the phone.
2 years ago
NWSL...
David Close and Eric Levenson, CNN

Investigation finds systemic abuse, misconduct within women’s professional soccer

The report was based on more than 200 interviews and reveals the National Women's Soccer League failed to provide a safe environment for players.
2 years ago
FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 02:   In this aerial view,  destruction left in the wake of Hur...
Nouran Salahieh, CNN

Florida faces an ’emotional roller coaster’ as search for Hurricane Ian survivors continues

Many of the Ian-related deaths -- 42 -- have been reported in southwestern Florida's Lee County, which includes Fort Myers and Sanibel Island.
2 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Sacheen Littlefeather on stage at AMPAS Presents An Evening...
Toyin Owoseje, CNN

Sacheen Littlefeather, Native American activist and actress, dead at 75

In August, the Academy formally apologized to Littlefeather for the mistreatment she experienced during her speech and in the years that followed.
2 years ago
A downed power line near a road is pictured in Puerto Rico....
Aimee Cobabe

Puerto Rico still needs helps, the Red Cross says

The Red Cross said it’s difficult to get help to everyone in Puerto Rico right now because many areas are still recovering from Hurricane Maria in 2017.
2 years ago
Soon we will know more about the trail of destruction Hurricane Ian has left behind in southwest Fl...
Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist

Ian isn’t over. Here’s where the storm goes next

Hurricane Ian isn't finished yet. Where is the storm headed to next?
2 years ago
FILE - Data from the website FlightAware shows more than 4,731 flights were canceled globally on Ja...
Pete Muntean and Greg Wallace, CNN

Airports and airlines brace for a major impact from Hurricane Ian

Airlines, airports and the federal government are bracing for aviation infrastructure to take a major blow from Hurricane Ian.
2 years ago
election results...
Elizabeth Weiler and Chris Jacobs

New poll suggests voters don’t wan’t to see Biden or Trump on the ballot

SALT LAKE CITY — A new poll shows a high number of voters do not want to see either President Biden or Former President Trump on the upcoming 2024 Presidential ballot, some would even be willing to pay money to not. It is currently unknown if either Biden or Trump will run in 2024 as […]
2 years ago