NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press
U.S. to start collecting DNA from people detained at border
The U.S. government launches a pilot program to collect DNA from people in immigration custody and submit it to the FBI.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Erin Mendenhall sworn in as new Salt Lake City Mayor
Salt Lake City’s new mayor Erin Mendenhall says it’s time to get to work cleaning the air over the city and solving the homeless problem.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake officers say repeat protesters want to antagonize, not to help homeless
Advocates for the homeless say there aren’t enough beds, the police officers says the opposite is true and the protesters just want to provoke officers.7 years ago
Daniella Diaz and MJ Lee, CNN
Julián Castro endorses Elizabeth Warren for president
Former 2020 candidate Julián Castro endorsed Elizabeth Warren on Monday morning, just days after ending his own bid for the White House.7 years ago
John Wojcik
Diabetics go underground to counteract prescription costs
"Being the recipient of so much generosity made me want to help others and help alleviate their stress, because I know how stressful it is."7 years ago
Colby Walker
“Combat Power Exercises” planned for F-35As at Hill AFB
Residents near Hill AFB can expect to see a lot more air traffic this week. A new F-35A Lightning II Demo Team is practicing for the 2020 airshow season.7 years ago
Paul LeBlanc, CNN
Pelosi says House will introduce ‘War Power Resolution’ aimed to limit Trump’s Iran military action
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday sent a letter to Democratic members of Congress announcing the House will introduce and vote on a "War Powers Resolution to limit the President's military actions regarding Iran" amid rising tension.7 years ago
ABDI GULED, TOM ODULA and CARA ANNA Associated Press
Extremists attack Kenya military base, 3 Americans killed
The U.S. military says that Al-Shabab extremists overran a key military base used by U.S. counterterror forces in Kenya, killing three American Department of Defense personnel and destroying several U.S. aircraft and vehicles before they were repelled.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Trump doubles down on striking cultural sites in Iran
In a letter to Democrats, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will introduce and vote this week on a war powers resolution to limit Trump’s military actions regarding Iran. On Sunday, Trump reiterated his controversial view that cultural sites in Iran can be targeted if Iran carries out its threat to retaliate for the drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.7 years ago
Kevin Liptak and Paul LeBlanc, CNN
Trump reiterates threat to target Iranian cultural sites
President Donald Trump reiterated his threat to target Iranian cultural sites on Sunday evening in a conversation with reporters aboard Air Force One.7 years ago
Associated Press
Iraq’s Parliament calls for expulsion of U.S. troops
Iraq's Parliament is calling for the expulsion of U.S. troops from the country in reaction to the American drone attack that killed a top Iranian general.7 years ago
Pamela Brown, Phil Mattingly and Caroline Kelly, CNN
White House formally notifies Congress about Soleimani airstrike
The Trump administration sent Congress a formal notification regarding the drone strike that killed Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani.7 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Organizers call on Utahns to sign referendum delaying tax reform bill
Organizers are calling on Utahns to sign a referendum that puts a recent tax reform bill on hold until residents can vote on it this fall.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah delegation responds to killing of “depraved terrorist”
Members of Congress from Utah have been responding Friday to the news that a US airstrike killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani late Thursday night.7 years ago
Colby Walker
US kills Iran’s most powerful general in Baghdad airstrike
The United States killed Iran's top general and the architect of Tehran’s proxy wars in the Middle East in an airstrike at Baghdad's international airport early on Friday,7 years ago
Chauncey Alcorn, CNN Business
Diet soda doesn’t have to lead to weight loss, court rules
There's nothing deceptive or dishonest about soda makers using the word "diet" to describe the reduced calorie alternatives to their traditional sugary soft drinks, a federal appellate court has ruled.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Trump plan to curb teen vaping exempts some flavors
U.S. health officials will ban most flavored e-cigarettes popular with underage teenagers over the next 30 days.7 years ago
A Texas judge has ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay $100,000 in another court setback over the Infowars host.
Judge orders Alex Jones to pay $100,000 in Sandy Hook case
A Texas judge has ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay $100,000 in another court setback over the Infowars host.7 years ago
DAVID KLEPPER and AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press
Bot or not? Mystery over anonymous user retweeted by Trump
President Donald Trump's retweet of a post with the alleged name of the impeachment whistleblower shows how social media gives everyday Americans a direct line to the president, even if the identity of the tweeter is unknown.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Watchdog group pushes back on opposition to state tax reform
Recent polls show a majority of Utahns oppose the newly passed tax reform package. One watchdog group believes repealing it would be a massive mistake7 years ago
John Wojcik
Affordable housing to go up where old Public Safety Building sat
City leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for a new affordable housing option -- aimed at helping people transition out of homelessness.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Marijuana dispensary opens over the Utah-Nevada state line
A recreational and medical marijuana dispensary opened Monday, December 30th in Northeastern Nevada near the Utah border.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Legacy Parkway to raise speed limit, allow semis in 2020
Watch out for big trucks and speed demons! The sunset clause on the ban of semis and a 55mph speed limit on Legacy Parkway is set to expire on New Year's.7 years ago
