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Elections, Politics, & Government

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during the III Hemispheric Ministerial Conference of Fight...
Caroline Kelly, CNN

Reporter says Mike Pompeo cursed, demanded she find Ukraine on map

A reporter for NPR said Friday that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo screamed obscenities and demanded she prove she could find Ukraine on an unmarked map.
7 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

Romney urges for details on Syria defense strategy

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT), along with Sen. Catherine Cortez Mastro (D-NV), wrote a letter asking for insight into the Syria defense strategy Friday afternoon.
7 years ago
Retired NFL wide receiver Anquan Boldin stars in an NFL PSA addressing police brutality set air dur...
Chauncey Alcorn, CNN Business

NFL wades back into controversy with new Super Bowl police shooting ad

The NFL is wading back into controversial territory with a new police shooting ad set to air during the Super Bowl.
7 years ago
Of the 150,000 new unemployment filings since March, 100,000 are still actively looking for a job(G...
Cami Mondeaux

Utah ranked #1 for job growth, lowest unemployment rate

The data ranks Utah first in three categories: total job growth, lowest unemployment rate and private sector growth.
7 years ago
Sen. Richard Burr R-NC., displays a stress ball as he walks to the Senate Chamber prior to the star...
MATTHEW DALY Associated Press

Trial highlights: Conspiracy theories and fidget spinners

Democrats argued that President Donald Trump sought a phony investigation of a political rival and pursued a discredited conspiracy theory about Ukraine, while restless senators played with a toy passed out by a colleague Thursday during Trump's impeachment trial.
7 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

New Sugar House overnight homeless shelter opens

A new overnight homeless shelter in the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City is opening a week after it was announced.
7 years ago
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KSL NewsRadio

Gov. Herbert: It’s time for candidates to “step up” on tax reform

“It’s time for them to step up,” Gov. Gary Herbert told reporters, arguing candidates need to tell the public where they stand on tax reform.
7 years ago
Salt Lake City Police say 20-year-old Tyler Keaton Webster was inside a stolen red Mustang before b...
John Wojcik

Dramatic footage released of officer-involved shooting

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Salt Lake City Police have released more information and body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that happened on January 8. Cops identified the suspect in the case as 20-year-old Tyler Keaton Webster. A lengthy rap sheet They say he was no stranger to police, because of his lengthy criminal […]
7 years ago
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Mary Richards

New poll shows Cox, Huntsman tied in governor race

The Dan Jones and Associates poll, obtained by Utah Policy, has Huntsman with 32% support and Cox with 28%. The margin of error is +/- 4 percent.
7 years ago
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Mary Richards and Becky Bruce

Governor, legislature announce deal to repeal increased Utah food tax

The governor and other state leaders say their first order of business when the legislature convenes next week will be to repeal the Utah food tax.
7 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Stories from the Streets: The middle class mom who ended up homeless

Melissa Lucero went from a comfortable middle-class life to homeless in just a short span of time. Here's what she wants you to know.
7 years ago
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Paul LeBlanc, CNN

Justin Trudeau finds himself deep in doughnut drama after photo takes off online

Justin Trudeau is being criticized for buying about $200 of "elitest doughnuts" before attending a cabinet meeting.
7 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: During impeachment trial, senators only get milk or water

Hear ye, hear ye! Beverage choices for senators during the impeachment trial are limited to milk and water only. Welcome back to 1868.
7 years ago
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DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer

New rules could bump emotional-support animals from planes

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday proposed that only specially trained dogs qualify as service animals.
7 years ago
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John Wojcik

“We expected an uphill battle,” lawmaker says of conversion therapy ban

The Utah lawmaker who pushed to ban the controversial practice of "conversion therapy" is celebrating a rule change that effectively does just that. 
7 years ago
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Mary Richards

Sen. Lee on impeachment trial: They were acting like teens losing a game

Utah Sen. Mike Lee had strong words about the House impeachment managers after the first day of the impeachment trial in the Senate.
7 years ago
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Simone Seikaly

Utah food tax repeal should be on the table, lawmaker says

A state effort may have been thwarted by a grass-roots referendum that gathered 154,000 signatures to repeal the Utah food tax, according to state figures.
7 years ago
Tulsi Gabbard filed a defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton on Wednesday, alleging the former ...
Dan Merica, CNN

Tulsi Gabbard files lawsuit against Hillary Clinton for defamation

Tulsi Gabbard filed a defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton on Wednesday, alleging Clinton "lied" about the Hawaii congresswoman's ties to Russia.
7 years ago
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MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

After tweaks, Trump trial format will be similar to Clinton

After some last-minute changes, the rules for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial largely follow the ones used during the trial of President Bill Clinton.
7 years ago
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JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press

Roberts admonishes House prosecution, White House defense

Chief Justice John Roberts drew little attention to himself while presiding at his first impeachment trial. But just before 1 a.m. Wednesday, as tempers on the Senate floor had started to wear thin, he reminded everyone who was in charge.
7 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Recycling plant in Salt Lake City plans for multi-million dollar upgrade

Recycling plant manager Walt Mathiason says the company plans to spend $16 million to install optical sensors that can detect more recyclable materials
7 years ago
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Mary Richards

Utah Senators on impeachment trial: Romney pledges open mind; Lee says defense is strong

Utah senators Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are speaking up about their feelings on the Presidential impeachment hearings.
7 years ago
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN

The Titanic will be protected by a treaty between US and UK

The United States and the United Kingdom have both passed legislation allowing them the power to grant or deny licenses to enter the hulls of the wreckage and remove artifacts found outside,
7 years ago
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LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press

Trump impeachment trial to begin with rules fight, long days

President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is set to unfold at the Capitol in a contentious proceeding to render judgment on his actions.
7 years ago