SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
Not so random: Science finds that being kind pays off
Numerous studies show that when people perform acts of kindness they feel better, are happier and in some cases healthier.6 years ago
Megan Marples, CNN
Fireworks at home: Risks and safer alternatives, as sales skyrocket
Many Americans are planning to light fireworks at home to celebrate the 4th of July this year. But those can be dangerous in the wrong hands.6 years ago
MARY CLARE JALONICK, MATTHEW LEE and JAMES LaPORTA Associated Press
Lawmakers to get classified briefing on Russia bounty intel
U.S. officials will provide a classified briefing for congressional leaders re: Russian bounties on U.S. troops in Afghanistan.6 years ago
Brian Fung and Kaya Yurieff, CNN Business
Brands pull ads from Facebook, but not its largest advertisers
Hundreds of companies have promised to halt advertising on Facebook and its sibling platform Instagram as part of month-long boycott.6 years ago
MATTHEW DALY Associated Press
House approves $1.5T plan to fix crumbling infrastructure
The House has approved a $1.5 trillion plan to rebuild the nation's crumbling infrastructure. A much narrower Senate bill has languished for nearly a year.6 years ago
LISA MARIE PANE Associated Press
Background checks, a metric for gun sales, hit all-time high
Historic numbers of background checks to purchase or possess a firearm were conducted in June, the latest month with record-breaking numbers.6 years ago
The Associated Press
Department of Homeland Security to safeguard US monuments
The federal agency created to improve the nation's response to terrorism adds protection of statues and monuments to its mission.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Seattle Police begin to retake CHOP area
Seattle Police have begun to clear protesters in an area of the city occupied by protestors called the CHOP after an emergency order issued by Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.6 years ago
BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press
McGrath narrowly wins Kentucky Dem primary; McConnell showdown awaits
Former Marine pilot Amy McGrath wins the Kentucky Democratic U.S. Senate primary, setting up a showdown with Rep. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.6 years ago
MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
Supreme Court lifts ban on state aid to religious schooling
The Supreme Court has ruled that states can't cut religious schools out of programs that send public money to private education.6 years ago
Paul LeBlanc, CNN
Mississippi state legislature passes bill to change state flag
The Mississippi state legislature -- both the House and Senate -- passed a bill on Sunday to change the state's flag in a historic step toward removing the flag's Confederate battle emblem.6 years ago
Sarah Westwood and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN
President Trump thanks people in video in which man chants ‘white power’
Former national security adviser John Bolton said it's possible that Mr. Trump tweeted the video because he saw a "Trump 2020" sign and did not hear the "white power" chant.6 years ago
Nick Paton Walsh, Veronica Stracqualursi and Radina Gigova, CNN
Russian intelligence officers offered cash rewards to Taliban fighters to kill US, UK troops in Afghanistan, source says
Russian intelligence officers for the military intelligence GRU recently offered money to Taliban militants if they killed US or UK troops there.6 years ago
Kevin Bohn and Ryan Browne, CNN
US fighter jets again intercept Russian military aircraft near Alaska
US F-22 fighter jets intercepted four Russian Tu-142 reconnaissance aircraft Saturday entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone6 years ago
BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer
Facebook to flag all rule-breaking posts – even Pres. Trump’s
Facebook says it will flag all 'newsworthy' posts from politicians that break its rules, including those from President Donald Trump.6 years ago
The Associated Press
Genetic geneology used to solve 1982 cold case
A new investigative technique known as genetic geneology testing helped Columbus, Ohio police solve a 38-year cold case involving the murder of a child.6 years ago
COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer
Democrats fail to override Trump veto on student loan policy
House Democrats fail to override Pres. Trump's veto of a measure reversing policy on loan forgiveness for students misled by for-profit colleges.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
The manufacturing industry is growing in Utah
Manufacturing has been shrinking in other states across the US, but not in Utah.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Salt Lake City starts Commission on Racial Equity in Policing
Policing across the country has come under scrutiny recently due to death of George Floyd. In Salt Lake City, there have been regular protests since Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal was shot and killed by officers.6 years ago
Leah Asmelash, CNN
NASA will name its headquarters after Mary W. Jackson, the agency’s first African American female engineer
NASA is renaming its headquarters after Mary W. Jackson, the agency's first African American female engineer who helped inspire the story behind the book and film "Hidden Figures."6 years ago
Alicia Lee, CNN
Augie celebrated her 20th birthday this week, making her the oldest golden retriever in history
With a dog-friendly cake and loved ones around her, Augie celebrated her birthday where she turned 20, making her the oldest known golden retriever.6 years ago
Katie Lobosco, CNN
Trump administration open to a second round of stimulus payments. Here’s what that could look like
A second round of stimulus payments is on the negotiating table in Washington, but some of the 160 million Americans who got money the first time could be left out.6 years ago
STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press
‘Faces of the conquerors’: Trump trip to Rushmore draws fire
President Donald Trump’s plans to kick off Independence Day with a showy display at Mount Rushmore are drawing sharp criticism from Native Americans who view the monument as a desecration of land violently stolen from them.6 years ago
