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Surgeon General of the U.S. Jerome Adams, left, elbow-bumps Emergency Room technician Demetrius Mca...
JONATHAN LEMIRE and RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press

US close on deal with Pfizer for millions more vaccine doses

The U.S. government is close to a deal with Pfizer to acquire tens of millions of additional vaccine doses in exchange for helping the pharmaceutical giant gain better access to manufacturing supplies.
6 years ago
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Nikki Carvajal, Kevin Liptak and Jeremy Diamond, CNN

President Trump throws relief bill in doubt by asking Congress to amend it

President Donald Trump said he is asking for changes to the coronavirus relief bill passed by Congress, leaving the future of the stimulus in doubt.
6 years ago
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The Associated Press

Trump pardons 15, including allies, campaign officials

Pres. Trump has pardoned 15 people, including Republican allies and former government contractors convicted in a 2007 massacre in Baghdad.
6 years ago
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Mary Richards

Utah Congressional delegation split on $900B federal relief bill

Monday night Congress voted to pass a $900 billion federal relief bill. That voting included two yea votes from Utah congressmen, while the others voted no.
6 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

President Trump signs law naming Utah federal courthouse after former Sen. Hatch

President Donald Trump signed legislation Monday evening designating the Utah federal courthouse as "the “Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse."
6 years ago
St. George Mayor joins Spencer Cox team...
Simone Seikaly

St. George Mayor, among others announced for Gov-elect Spencer Cox cabinet

The St. George mayor will join many more new faces will join the cabinet of Governor-elect Spencer Cox when he takes the reins.
6 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Making the coronavirus vaccine political is a shame, says Curtis

Don't make this crazy pandemic year of 2020 more crazy by not getting the coronavirus vaccine, says Utah Rep. John Curtis
6 years ago
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CNN Web Staff

WATCH: Deal reached on COVID-19 relief package.

Top congressional negotiators appear on the brink of agreeing to long-delayed legislation to deliver a new round of COVID-19 relief.
6 years ago
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JILL COLVIN and MARC LEVY

Pres. Trump wants Supreme Court to overturn Pa. election results

The petition released Sunday seeks to reverse a trio of Pennsylvania Supreme Court cases having to do with mail-in ballots.
6 years ago
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JOHN HANNA and MIKE STOBBE Associated Press

People over 75, essential workers next in line for vaccine

The U.S. is trying to ramp up a vaccination program that only began last week. The CDC says about 556,000 Americans have received shots.
6 years ago
Romney critical Russian hack...
HOPE YEN Associated Press

Romney critical of US response, while Biden’s vows action against hack

Biden "will punish Russia" for hack said incoming chief of staff, while Sen. Romney criticizes Trump's "blind spot" for Russia.
6 years ago
Several EU nations halt UK flights, fearing virus variant...
KIRSTEN GRIESHABER and SYLVIA HUI Associated Press

Several EU nations halt UK flights, fearing virus variant

One by one, several European Union nations banned flights from the U.K. on Sunday and others were considering similar action in a bid to block a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England from establishing a strong foothold on the continent.
6 years ago
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JILL COLVIN and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press

Pres. Trump downplays Russia in first comments on cyberattack

The President's comments Saturday contradict Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who said Russia was "pretty clearly" behind the attack.
6 years ago
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Simone Seikaly

Davis County updates first cases of COVID-19 at correctional facility

The 18 positive cases, 11 symptomatic, and six asymptomatic are the first cases of COVID-19 at the correctional facility.
6 years ago
UK nixes Christmas gatherings, shuts London shops over virus...
SYLVIA HUI Associated Press

UK nixes Christmas gatherings, shuts London shops over virus

Families must cancel their Christmas gatherings and most shops have to close in London and much of southern England.
6 years ago
Gov Herbert declares December 19 Wreaths Across America Day in Utah...
Mark Jackson and Ryan Meeks

Gov Herbert declares December 19 Wreaths Across America Day in Utah

Saturday morning Governor Gary Herbert declared December 19, 2020, as Wreaths Across America Day in Utah to thank veterans for their service.
6 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

Legislature issues COVID-19 guidelines for upcoming session

The Utah Legislature issued new COVID-19 guidelines it will implement during the 2021 legislative session, complying with health recommendations.
6 years ago
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ZEKE MILLER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press

Pence, wife Karen, surgeon general get COVID-19 vaccines

Vice President Mike Pence has received the coronavirus vaccine during a White House event aimed at convincing skeptical Americans that the vaccines are safe. Pence’s wife, Karen, and Surgeon General Jerome Adams also got the vaccine.
6 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

Lawmaker defends decision that may exclude Salt Lake City teachers from $1,500 bonus

Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson is defending a decision from lawmakers that may exclude Salt Lake City School District teachers from a $1,500 bonus.
6 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

Gov. Herbert looks to the future during final ‘Let Me Speak to the Governor’

After more than a decade in the governor's chair, Gov. Gary Herbert is looking to the future as he steps down from office Jan. 4, 2021.
6 years ago
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Saige Miller and Becky Bruce

Herbert announces school closure changes, lifts 10 p.m. alcohol sales ban

In his final scheduled news conference as governor, Gov. Gary Herbert announced changes to the way a school closure gets decided.
6 years ago
Utah County is looking to get a facelift that will help with traffic. The county is one of the fast...
John Wojcik

UDOT reflects on busy 2020, looks ahead to projects in new year

UDOT officials say they completed 135 projects statewide during 2020, with a total value of over $1-billion.
6 years ago
French President Emmanuel Macron reacts as he meets Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa, Wednes...
The Associated Press

Macron is the latest world leader to catch COVID-19

French President Emmanuel Macron is the latest world leader to test positive for COVID-19, joining a growing list of others just as inoculation drives against the illness are beginning in a number of countries.
6 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Lawmakers approve a bonus for teachers, but may exclude Salt Lake City School District

The state legislature is one step closer to approving a big bonus for teachers, but the Salt Lake City School District may be left out.
6 years ago