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MANHATTAN BEACH, CA - AUGUST 21:  The wind blows a plastic bag around the beach near the Manhattan ...
Caroline Catherman and Katia Hetter, CNN

Plastic bags may smell like food to hungry sea turtles, a new study says

Plastic bags may smell like a tasty treat because of the bacteria and algae that accumulate on them.
6 years ago
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Kristen Rogers and Melissa Gray, CNN

Five reasons you should take a nap on National Napping Day

If the lurching forward of the clock for Daylight Saving Time on Sunday made you noticeably more tired, you're not the only one. This time change was actually the inspiration for National Napping Day, which takes place annually the day after the clocks move ahead.
6 years ago
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AMY GUTHRIE Associated Press

Protests on International Women’s Day call for justice

Women around the world marked International Women's Day with massive protests against gender violence, inequality and exploitation.
6 years ago
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Yoonjung Seo, CNN

North Korea has launched at least three unidentified projectiles

North Korea fired at least three unidentified projectiles Monday, according to US and South Korean officials.
6 years ago
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Colby Walker

Church adjusts missionary assignments due to COVID-19 concerns

All church missionaries that are serving in Korea who are not native to Korea will be temporarily reassigned in their home countries according to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
6 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

Utah officials accuse president of spreading coronavirus ‘misinformation’

A state coronavirus-response team in Utah is calling comments from President Donald Trump ‘misinformation’ and warning people to stay home if they get sick.
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Super Tuesday votes and delegate counts could take time in Utah

Democratic party leaders say it will take time to determine final voting numbers and delegate counts from Super Tuesday in Utah.
6 years ago
Senator Mitt Romney says Congress should have been stockpiling medical supplies "decades ago" in an...
John Wojcik

Romney says coronavirus stockpiling should have begun “decades ago”

Senator Mitt Romney remains critical of Congress and a lack of preperation to handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.
6 years ago
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Colby Walker

2020 Super Tuesday Results

Votes are still being counted to know the results after the close of Super Tuesday. As of current predictions, former Vice President Joe Biden was the big winner.
6 years ago
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MARK SHERMAN Associated Press

Supreme Court takes up 1st big abortion case

The Supreme Court is taking up the first major abortion case of the Trump era, an election year look at a Louisiana dispute that could reveal how willing the more conservative court is to roll back previous rulings.
7 years ago
Utah's Super Tuesday...
KSL NewsRadio Staff

Utah voters break a record for presidential primary participation

Utah voters came out in literal droves in this, the state's first-ever Super Tuesday primary - setting a record for participation.
7 years ago
Votes are still being counted to know the results after the close of Super Tuesday. With over 1/3 o...
Kelli Pierce

Utahns hit the polls for Super Tuesday

SALT LAKE CITY – Utahns across the state are jamming polling places to take part in the state’s first-ever Super Tuesday. Although many Utahns vote by mail, hundreds have also showed up to polling stations to cast their ballot. Utah allows people to register to vote on Election Day, and Amanda Griffin, a poll worker […]
7 years ago
The Utah Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether courts should allow the state's Republica...
John Wojcik and Heather Kelly

Super Tuesday has some early voters wishing for a re-do

Salt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swensen says there's no re-do's in voting. It comes after thousands of early Utah voters cast a ballot for a Democratic candidate that has since ended their campaign ahead of Super Tuesday.
7 years ago
Super Tuesday...
Kelli Pierce

Countdown to Super Tuesday: Could red state Utah decide the Democratic nomination?

Utah has been a reliably red state for decades. But on its first Super Tuesday, Utah could play a role in deciding the Democratic presidential nominee.
7 years ago
Utah's coronavirus task force met at the Emergency Operations Center at the state capitol over the ...
Kelli Pierce

Utah starts a coronavirus task force, even though risk to people remains low

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah lawmakers, health departments, and faith-based organizations have formed a coronavirus task force in case it ever becomes widespread in the state. The coronavirus task force met over the weekend to work on plans if schools, churches, businesses, mass transit, and other public spaces had to be closed due to widespread […]
7 years ago
AMazon West Jordan Amazon pulls price gouge products coronavirus, 1 killed, 2 hurt in shooting outs...
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business

Amazon deleted 1 million items for price gouging or false advertising about coronavirus

Amazon says they've removed 1 million items for sale on its site for coronavirus price gouging.
7 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

Several local officials endorse Elizabeth Warren day before Super Tuesday

On the eve of Super Tuesday, several officials endorsed Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren as the nominee.
7 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

Call blockers warn robocalls will increase during election year

CPR Call Blocker is encouraging cell phone users to know and exercise their rights when it comes to these robocalls during the election year.
7 years ago
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business

Wendy’s breakfast is starting to roll out

The company confirmed that several markets have started serving the new Wendy's breakfast menu ahead of its US launch date of March 2.
7 years ago
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Nicole Chavez, CNN

Hilary Duff says ‘Lizzie McGuire’ revival can’t be ‘real and relatable’ if it has to be PG

Hilary Duff says the "Lizzie McGuire" revival can't be "real" if it has to be a family-friendly show, so she's asking Disney Plus to move the show to Hulu.
7 years ago
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Caroline Kelly, CNN

Pence: ‘We could have more’ coronavirus deaths

Vice President Pence said while most Americans face a low risk from coronavirus, more US deaths could follow the nation's first confirmed fatality.
7 years ago
A voter casts a ballot in the South Carolina primary election, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Columbia...
Stephen Collinson, CNN

Joe Biden revitalizes his campaign with projected win in South Carolina

Former Vice President Joe Biden Saturday surged to a strong victory in the South Carolina primary, CNN projects, revitalizing a stalled presidential bid.
7 years ago
Corona beer confusion...
Colby Walker

Corona beer mistaken for virus in 40% of beer-drinking Americans

Corona beer is being mistakenly associated with the coronavirus outbreak according to a marketing company surveying search engine phrases.
7 years ago
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John Wojcik

Utah hoping for the best, preparing for the worst of coronavirus

Governor Gary Herbert says Utah has so far been shielded from the coronavirus infection, but they are still preparing for a worse outbreak. According to him, integrating their health systems will be key to acting quickly.
7 years ago