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Paul Nelson

Real estate developer sentenced for Ponzi scheme, amid protests

People who lost money came to Koerber’s sentencing, however, in an odd twist, none of them condemned him and several spoke out in his defense
7 years ago
FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2010, file photo, Vice President Joe Biden, left, with his son Hunter, righ...
JUANA SUMMERS Associated Press

Hunter Biden denies wrongdoing in Ukraine, China dealings

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden, acknowledging that his family name created business opportunities, rejected assertions by President Donald Trump that he did anything wrong by engaging in foreign work in Ukraine and China. But Biden, the son of former Vice President Joe Biden, conceded that he failed to take into account potential implications for his […]
7 years ago
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STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer

12 Democrats meet for first debate since impeachment inquiry

WESTERVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Joe Biden is facing baseless but persistent allegations of wrongdoing overseas that could undermine his argument that he’s best positioned to defeat the president. Bernie Sanders is recovering from a heart attack that raised questions about his ability to withstand the vigor of a presidential campaign. And Elizabeth Warren is fending […]
7 years ago
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Mary Richards

Advocates: there are still resources for homeless women, despite full centers

A new report says two new homeless resource centers with beds specifically for women are already full. But officials say they do have alternative places.
7 years ago
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Chandelis Duster and Eric Bradner, CNN

Hunter Biden says he used ‘poor judgment’ in serving on board of Ukraine gas company

Former Vice President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden said he used "poor judgment" in serving on the board of a Ukrainian gas company because it has become a political liability for his father.
7 years ago
FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2019, file photo Democratic presidential candidate former Texas Rep. Beto O...
Associated Press

Warren joins Buttigieg in nixing threat to church tax status

Elizabeth Warren says she would not seek to revoke the tax-exempt status of churches or other religious entities that decline to perform same-sex marriages, if elected president.
7 years ago
Atatiana Jefferson was killed after playing video games with her nephew, the family's attorney says...
CNN - Holly Yan and Hollie Silverman

The Fort Worth officer who killed a woman in her own home has resigned

The mayor of Fort Worth is calling the shooting of a woman in her own home unjustified.
7 years ago
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Heather Kelly

Public officials face a challenge when they have stalkers

South Salt Lake Councilwoman Corey Thomas told the Deseret News she was surprised to learn she did not qualify for a protective order against her stalkers.
7 years ago
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Colby Walker

Firefighters help calm girl by letting her paint their nails

The two firefighters noticed the girl, who was not hurt, appeared very frightened. So they asked her to show off her fingernail polish -- on them.
7 years ago
FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2010, file photo, Vice President Joe Biden, left, with his son Hunter, righ...
STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer

Joe Biden’s son Hunter stepping down from Chinese board

Facing intense scrutiny from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, Hunter Biden says he will step down from the board of directors of a Chinese-backed private equity firm at the end of the month as part of a pledge not to work on behalf of any foreign-owned companies should his father win the presidency.
7 years ago
Women shop at the Shanghai Disney flagship store at the Hongqiao Railway Station in Shanghai, China...
JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer

China’s trade with US shrinks again in September

China's trade with the United States fell by double digits again in September amid a tariff war that threatens to tip the global economy into recession.
7 years ago
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ERIC TUCKER, MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press

Ambassador expected to testify key assurance came from Trump

A U.S. ambassador is expected to tell Congress that his text message reassuring another envoy that there was no quid pro quo in their interactions with Ukraine was based solely on what President Donald Trump told him, according to a person familiar with his coming testimony in the impeachment probe.
7 years ago
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Ryan Browne, CNN

President orders near total withdrawal of troops from northern Syria

President Donald Trump is ordering most of the remaining US forces out of northern Syria, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday.
7 years ago
In this image taken from video, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speak...
Associated Press

Sanders says rival Warren is ‘capitalist through her bones’

Sanders made the comment in an interview for ABC's "This Week," highlighting a difference with Warren, who has been rising steadily in the polls.
7 years ago
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Associated Press

UVU students win records fight over campus police reports

A state records committee has ruled that Utah Valley University Police can no longer charge student reporters for incident reports.
7 years ago
Associated Press

Judge decides 19 adoption cases will be ruled individually in human trafficking accusation

An Arkansas judge ruled Friday that the court will decide individual outcomes to 19 statewide adoption cases against an Arizona elected official accused of human trafficking.
7 years ago
Ronald Lee Haskell is escorted into court Thursday, Oct. 11, 2019 in Houston. He is in court for th...
Associated Press

Man sentenced to death for Texas attack that killed 6

A man who prosecutors say was driven by vengeance when he fatally shot six members of his ex-wife's family in Texas, including four children, was on Friday sentenced to death.
7 years ago
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Colby Walker

University of Utah to host Vice Presidential Debate

The University of Utah will play host to the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate in October, making Utah the only western state to hold a 2020 debate.
7 years ago
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Konstantin Toropin, CNN

Pro-Hong Kong signs were confiscated at the Washington Wizards game

Several fans standing with a sign reading "Free Hong Kong" and "Google: Uyghurs" had them confiscated prior to a game between the Washington Wizards and the Guangzhou Loong Lions at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, Wednesday night.
7 years ago
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LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press

Romney undecided on impeachment, stands by Trump criticism

Mitt Romney hasn't yet decided whether President Donald Trump should be impeached, but the Republican senator from Utah on Thursday stuck by criticism that has earned him a stream of insults from Trump on Twitter.
7 years ago
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MICHAEL BIESECKER, MICHAEL BALSAMO, DESMOND BUTLER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

Florida men tied to Giuliani, Ukraine probe arrested

Two Florida businessmen tied to President Donald Trump's lawyer and the Ukraine impeachment investigation were charged with federal campaign finance violations. The charges Thursday relate to a $325,000 donation to a group supporting Trump's reelection.
7 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Can biological mothers victimized by adoption scam get their children back?

The Utah Attorney General’s Office has stated they have no interest in overturning any of the adoptions that were part of a human trafficking adoption scam which was reportedly run by a county assessor in Arizona.  However, if any of the birth mothers wanted to get their children back, do they have any options?
7 years ago
A person's phone shows HKmap.live apps as they join others at a rally to mark Taiwan's National Day...
Associated Press

Apple has a lot to lose if it crosses China’s party bosses

Apple is making changes that favors the Communist Party of China. Apple has deleted apps and limited features that were used by pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong.
7 years ago
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John Wojcik

Senate and House Democrats tout “pro-family” bills

State Democratic lawmakers are touting “pro-family” bills ahead of the 2020 legislative session - hoping to get support from their Republican counterparts.
7 years ago