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President-elect Joe Biden campaigns in Atlanta, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, for Senate candidates Raphael...
STEVE PEOPLES, BILL BARROW and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press

Warnock makes history with Senate win as Dems near majority

Democrat Raphael Warnock has won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting the Senate majority within the party's reach.
6 years ago
mitt romney confronted at the airport delta gate...
Saige Miller

VIDEO: Sen. Romney confronted by an angry passenger at the airport

A video surfacing on various social media sites shows an angry constituent approaching Senator Mitt Romney in the airport. 
6 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.
6 years ago
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John Wojcik

Salt Lake City School Board set to vote on in-person classes

The Salt Lake City School Board is voting on a plan to offer in-person classes for secondary students. Salt Lake schools have remained closed to in-person learning since the pandemic started.
6 years ago
Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah) has won the GOP U.S. Senate primary nomination, according to the Asspciat...
Colby Walker and Saige Miller

Rep. John Curtis will vote to certify Electoral College results

Utah Rep. John Curtis said on Tuesday that he intends to vote to certify the Electoral College results during Wednesday's joint session of Congress. 
6 years ago
Proud Boys arrested...
Christina Carrega, Evan Perez and Paul LeBlanc, CNN

Proud Boys leader arrested for allegedly burning Black Lives Matter banner at DC church

The leader of the Proud Boys, Henry "Enrique" Tarrio, was arrested Monday in Washington, DC, for allegedly burning a Black Lives Matter banner taken from a Black church last month during protests in the city
6 years ago
Safety officials try to quash false rumors after earthquake in Utah, President Trump green lit FEMA...
Ryan Meeks

President Trump approves more FEMA funding for Magna earthquake

President Trump announced that extra disaster assistance is available for Salt Lake County, resulting from the 2020 Magna earthquake.
6 years ago
Cox first order occupational licensing...
Simone Seikaly

For Gov. Cox, first order of business involved occupational licenses

Gov. Cox said he wants state agencies to examine and then streamline existing requirements of occupational licenses.
6 years ago
medical marijuana...
Cami Mondeaux

Utah bill allowing any doctor to recommend medical marijuana prompts concern among some experts

Although Utah lawmakers are seeking to allow any doctor to recommend medical marijuana, some experts argue it’s only a temporary fix.
6 years ago
color coded masks utah...
Colby Walker

HOAX ALERT: Health officials warn about color-coded masks flyer

The Utah Department of Health is dispelling fake flyers that assert Utah will require color-coded masks to prove vaccination status. They're a hoax.
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Should Utah get rid of conceal carry permits? At least one state lawmaker thinks so

A new bill in the Utah legislature would get rid of conceal carry permits. Supporters of the bill say it would protect people's rights, but opponents have safety concerns. 
6 years ago
Stewart, Owens resign...
Saige Miller

Rep. Chris Stewart says he will not vote to certify the presidential election results

Utah Congressman Chris Stewart said he will not vote to certify the presidential election for President-elect Joe Biden.
6 years ago
utah governor spencer cox inauguration scheduled jan 4...
Colby Walker, Paul Nelson and Kelli Pierce

Utah’s 18th governor, Spencer Cox, sworn in on anniversary of statehood

On the 125th anniversary of Utah's statehood, Utah will swear in its 18th governor: Spencer Cox, the outgoing lieutenant governor.
6 years ago
georgia votes...
Colby Walker

Here we go again: What to expect as Georgia counts votes

This week will find us back in a familiar place — waiting for Georgia to count votes. With control of the U.S. Senate at stake, all eyes are on Georgia's runoff election.
6 years ago
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MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

EXPLAINER: How Congress will count Electoral College votes

Wednesday’s congressional joint session to count electoral votes is taking on added importance this year.
6 years ago
FILE - In this May 19, 2017 file photo, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange greets supporters outside ...
JILL LAWLESS Associated Press

UK judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange

A British judge has rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges, saying it would be “oppressive” because of his mental health.
6 years ago
Blake Moore Congress...
Cami Mondeaux

Blake Moore, Burgess Owens sworn into 117th Congress

Blake Moore and Burgess Owens, Utah's two newest representatives, were sworn into 117th Congress Sunday.
6 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.
6 years ago
Romney angry...
Simone Seikaly

Sen. Romney calls move by 11 senators to reject electors an ‘egregious ploy’

Romney chastised his fellow Republican senators on Saturday for their plan to challenge the electors of some states come January 6.
6 years ago
food insecurity Utah Gov elect Cox day of service...
Simone Seikaly

Gov.-elect Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Henderson help wrap up One Utah Food Drive

The Day of Service is the beginning of several inauguration-day projects slated for the new Utah leaders.
6 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.
6 years ago
McConnell, Pelosi homes vandalized...
TIMOTHY D. EASLEY and TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press

McConnell, Pelosi homes vandalized after $2,000 relief fails

Vandals lashed out at the leaders of the U.S. House and Senate over the holiday weekend, blighting their homes with graffiti and in one case a pig's head.
6 years ago
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Adam Small

Governor-elect Spencer Cox announces pick for Executive Director of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice

Governor-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Governor-elect Deidre Henderson have nominated Bountiful Police Chief, Tom Ross
6 years ago
Iran plans 20% uranium enrichment 'as soon as possible'...
JON GAMBRELL Associated Press

Iran plans 20% uranium enrichment ‘as soon as possible’

Iran said Saturday it plans to enrich uranium up to 20% at its underground Fordo nuclear facility "as soon as possible,"
6 years ago