United States

DC arrests...
Colby Walker

DC Police report 68 arrests made

Police in Washington DC announced on Thursday that 68 arrests have been made after violence broke out at the US Capitol. Of those 68, police said only one was a DC resident.
3 years ago
FBI Capitol protestors violence...
Colby Walker

FBI asking for help to identify protesters involved in Capitol violence

The FBI is asking for tips, photos and videos of the violence that took place after a large group broke into the Capitol, forcing Congress to evacuate.
3 years ago
Vice President Mike Pence and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., read the final certifica...
LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER, MARY CLARE JALONICK and ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press

Biden win confirmed after violent pro-Trump protestors storms US Capitol

Congress has confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner, hours after violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.
3 years ago
Pictures of people entering the capitol during the U.S capitol riots...
The Associated Press

The Latest: Pelosi says Congress to resume once Capitol safe

Pelosi said she made the decision Wednesday in consultation with the Pentagon, the Justice Department and the vice president, who will preside.
3 years ago
washington curfew congress...
Curt Gresseth

DC curfew goes into effect but protesters not leaving

Protesters remained on scene after authorities declared a curfew in the nation's capital amid a day of unrest and violence. 
3 years ago
Win Senate...
STEVE PEOPLES, BILL BARROW and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press

Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control

Democrats have won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the U.S. Senate majority.
3 years ago
Sen. Orriin Hatch during the confirmation hearing of Brett Kavanaugh. Sept. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Jacq...
Curt Gresseth

Pres. Trump to protesters: “Go home”; Utah politicians condemn violence at Capitol

Former Utah lawmakers speak out on the violence on Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol, with former Sen. Orrin Hatch "condemning the riots."
3 years ago
Capitol protesters...
Saige Miller

White House: National Guard, federal police en route to Capitol to disperse protesters

National Guard and federal police are en route to Capitol to assist in ending the occupation by protesters objecting to the electoral vote in favor of President-elect Joe Biden. 
3 years ago
Protesters walk as U.S. Capitol Police officers watch in a hallway near the Senate chamber at the C...
Saige Miller

US Capitol on lockdown as protesters storm the building

Members of Congress are sheltering in place and other buildings are evacuating as protesters opposing the electoral vote count for President-elect Joe Biden break barriers in attempts to storm the Capitol. 
3 years ago
Missing Washington Girl...
Madeleine Porter

Missing girl from Washington is found safe in Nevada

Nevada authorities confirmed they found a missing 15-year-old girl from Yakima, Washington, safe during a traffic stop near the town of Wells.
3 years ago
President Trump pardon Utah man...
Curt Gresseth

Utah man talks about justice reform after his pardon from President Trump

A Utah man who received a pardon from President Trump says he continues to work with the White House to correct mandatory minimum sentencing requirements.
3 years ago
Helen Thomason marks her ballot at the Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church in Tucker, Ga. du...
STEVE PEOPLES, BILL BARROW and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press

Georgia counting ballots in crucial Senate runoff elections

Georgia officials have started counting ballots as polls begin to close across the state in two critical races that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.
3 years ago
Indiana county allows hippies...
The Associated Press

After 50 years, hippies welcome in an Indiana county

The 1971 law was intended to block huge gatherings like the 1969 Woodstock music festival in New York state.
3 years ago
Pelosi resign...
ALAN FRAM Associated Press

Pelosi narrowly reelected speaker, faces difficult 2021

The new Congress convened Sunday and in its first vote reelected the California Democrat to the post. She's lead House Dems since 2003.
3 years ago
Utah Jazz...
Simone Seikaly

ESPN: Clippers staff quarantined after positive COVID-19 test in Utah

Contract tracing helped officials locate where the virus potentially spread -- at a dinner in a hotel's presidential suite.
3 years ago
Senators challenge Biden votes...
LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

Cruz leads 11 GOP senators challenging Biden win over Pres. Trump

The senators say they'll vote to reject electors from some states when Congress meets next week to certify the Electoral College results.
3 years ago
Will Mike Lee's COVID-19 diagnosis interfere with SCOTUS confirmation process? post-pandemic world...
Cami Mondeaux

Sen. Mike Lee honors Utah’s retiring governor during Senate floor speech

Sen. Mike Lee honored the governor's 11-year tenure Thursday during a Senate floor speech, amid tension regarding coronavirus relief.
3 years ago
cougar man 2020 top stories...
Becky Bruce

The top ten stories you clicked on in the year 2020

2020 has been quite a memorable year, and nothing quite catalogues the craziness like going back through the top stories on your website. 
3 years ago
14 states over or undercounted in 2020 Census....
MIKE SCHNEIDER

Census Bureau to miss deadline, jeopardizing Trump plan

The Census Bureau will miss a year-end deadline for handing in numbers used for divvying up congressional seats, a delay that could undermine President Donald Trump’s efforts.
3 years ago
Missouri Senator...
MARY CLARE JALONICK

Missouri senator to contest Biden’s Electoral College win

A Republican senator says he'll object when Congress meets next week to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the election
3 years ago
For the first time, the dietary guidelines include recommendations for babies and toddlers.
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Ashley Strickland, Andrea Diaz and Sandee LaMotte, CNN

New US dietary guidelines include recs for babies and toddlers for first time

The federal government issued new dietary guidelines, which include recommendations for babies and toddlers for the first time.
3 years ago
Utah COVID-19 update...
Simone Seikaly

Colorado reports first confirmed case of COVID-19 variant in the US

The variant, B.1.1.7., is similar to that seen in the United Kingdom.
3 years ago
Equality Act...
LISA MASCARO and JILL COLVIN Associated Press

Senate GOP blocks Democratic push for Trump’s $2K checks

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.
3 years ago
COVID-19 relief COVID-19 relief aid package...
Kelli Pierce

More money for businesses in new COVID-19 relief bill

The US Congress has set aside an additional $284.45 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program in the latest COVID-19 relief bill. That means Utah businesses could apply for a second loan. 
3 years ago