National News

trump campaign suing pennsylvania...
MARC LEVY Associated Press

Judge dismisses Trump campaign’s Pennsylvania lawsuit; partial appeal likely

A federal judge in Pennsylvania has dismissed a lawsuit filed by President Trump's campaign, challenging the battleground state's poll-watching law.
6 years ago
Twitter features...
Cami Mondeaux

Twitter disables some features to fight misinformation ahead of election

Twitter said it would disable some features temporarily, making it more difficult for users to mindlessly retweet misleading claims. 
6 years ago
ball drop...
Cami Mondeaux

Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop will go virtual this year

The iconic ball drop in Times Square that signifies the end of another year will go virtual on New Year's Eve, making it the latest tradition to be altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
6 years ago
second debate...
ZEKE MILLER and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press

Next Trump-Biden debates uncertain, though Oct. 22 is likely

The final debates between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden have been thrown into uncertainty. The campaigns are offering dueling proposals for remaining faceoffs that have been upended by the president’s coronavirus infection.
6 years ago
Trump cleared...
Cami Mondeaux

Physician clears President Trump for ‘public engagements’ by Saturday

President Donald Trump has been cleared to return to public engagements as soon as Saturday -- just 10 days after his initial COVID-19 diagnosis.
6 years ago
4th Congressional District, Burgess Owens pulls ahead 2,095 votes in Utah’s 4th District...
Curt Gresseth

What are the rules for political third-party ads?

Additional regulations apply to political print, television and radio ads, according to the FEC, whether they're from the candidate or a PAC.
6 years ago
Breonna Taylor info release...
BRUCE SCHREINER, REBECCA REYNOLDS YONKER and PIPER HUDSPETH BLACKBURN Associated Press

Police release details of Breonna Taylor investigation

Louisville police have released details of the investigation into the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
6 years ago
Workers clean protective plastic panels onstage between tables for Vice President Mike Pence and De...
Kelli Pierce

What Utahns will be looking for during the Vice Presidential Debate

As all eyes turn to Utah ahead of the one and only Vice Presidential debate, what will Utahns themselves be looking for during Wednesday night's debate? 
6 years ago
johnny nash died...
Madeleine Porter

Johnny Nash dies at 80 due to natural causes

Johnny Nash, the singer-songwriter behind the million-selling anthem “I Can See Clearly Now,” died of natural causes. 
6 years ago
second debate...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Why is the cost of running for president a king’s ransom?

A USU political science professor explains the ever-rising cost of running for office in today's new media environment.
6 years ago
Utah benefit from debate...
Kelli Pierce

Utah looking for long-term economic boost from the VP Debate

The Salt Lake Chamber is one of the organizations predicting an economic boost from the Vice Presidential debate in Utah on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
6 years ago
harry reid senate president...
Curt Gresseth

Inside Sources: Previewing the VP debate with Harry Reid

Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada expects "a good debate" out of the vice presidential candidates when they face off in Salt Lake City Wednesday night. 
6 years ago
Facebook bans QAnon...
BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer

Facebook says it will ban groups that openly support QAnon

Facebook said Tuesday that it will remove Facebook pages, groups and Instagram accounts for "representing QAnon."
6 years ago
Trump virus health...
Curt Gresseth

Infectious disease specialist talks COVID-19 treatment, President Trump

A Utah infectious disease specialist discusses what we've learned about the treatment plan for President Trump and COVID-19 tells us about his illness.
6 years ago
President Donald Trump, left, walks out of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to return t...
ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press

Pres. Trump leaves hospital, asks nation not to fear virus

Pres. Donald Trump has walked out of the military hospital where for three days he has been receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19.
6 years ago
US President Donald Trump (L) and Democratic Presidential candidate and former US Vice President Jo...
Dan Merica, CNN

Plexiglass will separate Harris and Pence at upcoming Vice Presidential debate

When VP Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris debate on Wednesday at the University of Utah, they will be separated by plexiglass.
6 years ago
john curtis us-china relationship...
Curt Gresseth

US-China relationship needs marriage counseling, lawmakers say

On the present US-China relationship, Rep. John Curtis said, "We're not asking for a divorce. We just need some marriage counseling."
6 years ago
Susan B. Anthony Mattell doll...
Lauren M. Johnson, CNN

Mattel adds a Susan B. Anthony Barbie to its line of inspiring women

Mattel has unveiled a new Susan B. Anthony Barbie doll as a part of its line of inspiring women.
6 years ago
FILE photo: 2022 General Election debates will begin in October. (Photo University of Utah)...
Kelli Pierce

Do Vice Presidential debates matter?

As the VP candidates get ready to debate at the University of Utah on Wednesday, some people wonder whether vice presidential debates matter. 
6 years ago
Trump I Get It...
JILL COLVIN, STEVE PEOPLES and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press

Pres. Trump leaves hospital briefly to greet supporters outside

President Trump declared, "I get it," in a message to the nation before briefly leaving the hospital to salute cheering supporters from his motorcade.
6 years ago
Ballet West new tights...
Todd Fooks

Ballet West sheds tradition, dancers will wear tights that match their skin color

Bucking a global tradition, Ballet West will soon allow dancers to wear the same color tights as their skin color.
6 years ago
Pres. Nelson announces six new temples...
Simone Seikaly

President Nelson announces sites for six new temples

SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will build six new temples, including another in Utah. The announcement was made by President Russell M. Nelson during his concluding remarks at the 190th Semiannual General Conference of the church. The new temples will be in the following locations: Tarawa, Kiribati Port […]
6 years ago
Regal Cinemas shutdown...
Jazmin Goodwin, CNN Business

Regal Cinemas may shut down theaters across the US this week

The parent company of Regal Cinemas considers temporarily closing theatres in the wake of news that the release of the new James Bond film is on hold.
6 years ago
Trout restoration Utah Nevada...
SCOTT SONNER Associated Press

Nevada dam changes give rare trout new life 115 years later

U.S. and tribal officials are celebrating completion of a $34 million fish bypass system at a Nevada dam that will allow threatened trout to return to some of their native spawning grounds for the first time in more than a century.
6 years ago