National News

California fires surpass record...
JOCELYN GECKER Associated Press

Grim milestone: California wildfires surpass 4 million acres

Deadly wildfires in California have burned more than 4 million acres (6,250 square miles) this year, a new record for the most acres burned in a single year.
6 years ago
Pres Trump health doctor Sunday update...
JILL COLVIN, STEVE PEOPLES and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press

Doctors: Pres. Trump’s blood oxygen level dropped twice recently

At a Sunday news conference updating Pres. Trump's health, doctors said his blood oxygen level dropped twice in recent days, but he has continued to improve.
6 years ago
Spider web...
Lauren M. Johnson, CNN

Spooky spiderweb found in Missouri looks big enough to ‘catch’ a human

A Missouri Department of Conservation employee snapped a photograph of a huge spiderweb with a spooky appearance, posting to social media.
6 years ago
Pres Trump Health Saturday...
JONATHAN LEMIRE, JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press

Pres. Trump said to be improving but next 48 hours ‘critical’

The White House chief of staff says President Donald Trump went through a "very concerning" period Friday and the next 48 hours "will be critical in terms of his care" as he battles the coronavirus at a military hospital.
6 years ago
suicide...
Brody Wooddell

New park bench provides a suicide prevention message, and a place to rest

An Illinois park now has a very special bench, with a message intending to raise awareness of mental health issues and suicide prevention.
6 years ago
Fact Check 2020 presidential debate...
CALVIN WOODWARD and HOPE YEN Associated Press

AP FACT CHECK: A review of claims made during the presidential debate

The Associated Press provides a review of claims made during the presidential debate.
6 years ago
Vice presidential debate...
Simone Seikaly

Commission agrees to 12 feet between candidates at VP debate in Utah

The commission determining seating arrangements for the Vice Presidential debate in Utah on Wed. Oct. 7, has agreed to a distance of 12-feet apart.
6 years ago
COVID-19 Supreme Court Justice McConnell...
LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press Writer

GOP seeks to curtail Senate work, but not Barrett hearings

Senate Republicans want to cancel legislative work until Oct. 19, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Supreme Court confirmation hearings are set to begin Oct. 12.
6 years ago
Chris Christie COVID-19...
Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN

Chris Christie tests positive for Covid-19

Via Twitter on Saturday, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reported he has tested positive for COVID-19.
6 years ago
White House doctor says President Trump doing 'very well' at hospital...
ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press

White House doctor says President Trump doing ‘very well’ at hospital

President Donald Trump's doctor says he is doing "very well" as he spends the weekend at a military hospital for treatment of COVID-19.
6 years ago
lee trump congressional delegation utah...
Kelli Pierce

Utah congressional delegation sends well wishes to President, First Lady

Members of Utah's congressional delegation are sending their thoughts and prayers to President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Utah Sen. Mike Lee.
6 years ago
Trump video...
Cami Mondeaux

WATCH: President Trump says he’s doing “very well” in video before heading to military hospital

President Donald Trump broke his silence on Twitter Friday afternoon, telling followers in a video he believes he's doing "very well."
6 years ago
Trump Portland Protest Proud Boys...
Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: Who are the Proud Boys?

A former FBI special agent discusses the Proud Boys, a white supremacist group in the spotlight after President Trump did not denounce them during a debate.
6 years ago
fact from fiction...
Curt Gresseth

Fake news: what it is, and how it can influence politics

Researchers say some of us are more likely to share fake news, or stories based on false information, than others -- and it can influence politics.
6 years ago
NBA virtual fans...
Sharon Chin

NBA fan shares virtual fan experience cheering ‘Orlando Bubble’ from home

Originally Published: 29 SEP 20 18:38 ET Click here for updates on this story San Francisco, CA (KPIX) — With no fans in the stands, the NBA is harnessing technology like never before. Playing in the Orlando Bubble is a whole new game for the basketball players and their fans. Jake Glenn could not wait […]
6 years ago
Brooklyn vote by mail mishap...
Kelly Mena and Paul P. Murphy, CNN

NYC elections board says nearly 100,000 Brooklyn voters received wrong ballot return envelopes

Elections officials in Brooklyn, NY blame a third party vendor for an address mistake on envelopes sent to 100,000 voters.
6 years ago
warnings squeezable bath toys...
Meredith Barack

Mom warns parents after toddler nearly lost eyesight from playing with squirting bath toys

An Illinois mother wants other parents to be aware of a problem that nearly caused her child to lose an eye: it involves mold in bath toys.
6 years ago
second debate...
Eric Bradner and Dan Merica, CNN

6 things to look for in the first Biden-Trump presidential debate

Here are six things to expect during tonight's first presidential debate between President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
6 years ago
Ginsburg rest...
By Chandelis Duster and Barbara Starr, CNN

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was laid to rest Tuesday morning in a private ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
6 years ago
4th Congressional District, Burgess Owens pulls ahead 2,095 votes in Utah’s 4th District...
KSL News Staff

PACs, Super PACs and the influence of election spending

More and more frequently, political ad spending comes not from candidates or their campaigns, but from PACs -- political action committees. 
6 years ago
Wildfires rage in California...
JANIE HAR Associated Press

California residents again face fire anguish as homes burn

No. California's wine country was blanketed by fire again Monday as strong winds fanned flames in the already scorched region.
6 years ago
2020 Pres Debate...
JONATHAN LEMIRE and JILL COLVIN Associated Press

Trump, Biden prepare to debate at a time of mounting crises

The first debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden looms as a milestone in an American election year like no other.
6 years ago
Pres Trump test kits schools COVID-19...
MATTHEW PERRONE and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press

Feds to ship millions of tests in bid to reopen K-12 schools

Pres. Trump has announced the shipment of millions of rapid coronavirus tests to states this week. He is urging governors to use them to reopen schools.
6 years ago
Suicide US Military...
LOLITA C. BALDOR and ROBERT BURNS Associated Press

Military suicides up as much as 20% in COVID era

Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
6 years ago