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Plunging stocks shake up the street...
Anneken Tappe, CNN Business

Historic Dow plunge of 1,191 points

Originally Published: 27 FEB 20 09:49 ET Updated: 27 FEB 20 16:17 ET (CNN) — US stocks again sold off sharply on Thursday as worries about coronavirus mounted. The three main indexes fell into correction territory and are on track for their worst week since the financial crisis. The Dow dropped 1,191 points, or 4.4% […]
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Romney marching,Senator Romney and other Local politicians congratulate Joe Biden...
John Wojcik

Romney applauds coronavirus leadership, says more money needed

President Donald Trump is declaring the U.S. ready for whatever the coronavirus threat brings and has placed Vice President Mike Pence in charge of overseeing the nation's response. Senator Mitt Romney supports that decision, but says more money is needed.
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US virus...
LAURAN NEERGAARD and RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press

Trump urges calm even as US reports worrisome new virus case

President Donald Trump says the US. is “very, very ready” for whatever the new coronavirus threat brings, even as health authorities warn Americans that more infections are coming.
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Sliding centers are reopening as the Luge World Cup returns to Olympic Park this winter for the fir...
BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press

Salt Lake City vows transparency, frugality in Olympic bid

Looking ahead to a 2030 or 2034 winter Olympics, leaders of a new Salt Lake City Olympic bid committee promise transparency and frugality.
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CARRIE ANTLFINGER and GRETCHEN EHLKE Associated Press

Gunman kills 5 at Milwaukee brewery before taking own life

A gunman who opened fire at one of the nation's largest breweries in Milwaukee killed five employees before taking his own life on Wednesday.
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Gerrymandering Utah Prop 4...
Kelli Pierce

Tentative deal reached on anti-gerrymandering initiative

Lawmakers and advocates say they've found common ground on Proposition 4, also known as the anti-gerrymandering initiative.
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Heather Kelly

Costco bans non-members from their food court

Have a hankering for slice of pizza and frozen yogurt at the Costco food court? Starting in March, you'll need to have a membership to enjoy it.
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seagulls...
Jack Guy, CNN

Seagulls are more likely to go after food humans have touched

Seagulls prefer to eat food that humans have already touched, according to new research.
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COVID-19 Heart Disease...
Mary Richards

Study: Wearable heart sensor prevents hospitalization in heart patients

A wearable heart sensor could help heart patients catch a potential issue before a crisis occurs.
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FDA JImmy Johns vegetables e coli salmonella...
Jason Hanna and Ben Tinker, CNN

FDA accuses Jimmy John’s of serving vegetables linked to E. coli and salmonella outbreaks

A 2014 outbreak of E. coli in Utah is among the instances described by the FDA today in a warning to Jimmy John's about buying practices.
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Charles Nielsen, 58, and his 11-year-old granddaughter, Bailey Nielsen, testify before a House pane...
KEITH RIDLER Associated Press

Girl, 11, brings AR-15 to Idaho hearing on gun legislation

An 11-year-old girl toting a loaded AR-15 assault weapon appeared Monday at a legislative hearing with her grandfather, who is supporting a proposal that would allow visitors to Idaho who can legally possess firearms to carry a concealed handgun within city limits.
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MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer

Mars lander confirms quakes, even aftershocks on red planet

NASA's newest Mars lander has confirmed that quakes and even aftershocks are regularly jolting the red planet.
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Utah primary election results...
Kelli Pierce

Do you have your Super Tuesday ballot?

SLCO Clerk Sherrie Swenson says that if voters miss the Feb. 25th deadline to request a Super Tuesday ballot, they can still vote in person.
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EV Electric Cars Charging Stations Utah...
Kelli Pierce

Utah getting hundreds of electric vehicle charging stations

Rocky Mountain Power will spend millions on more electric vehicle charging stations in Utah.
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Coronavirus China psa...
Simone Seikaly

Coronavirus: Chinese use social media as preventative medicine

Video has surfaced of a Chinese SWAT team "practicing" what they'd do if someone tries to escape a coronavirus checkpoint.
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Leaning Tower of Dallas...
The Associated Press

‘Leaning Tower of Dallas’ endures blows from wrecking ball

The "Leaning Tower of Dallas" took hundreds of blows from a wrecking ball on Monday. The company overseeing the demolition says it may up to four days.
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Kobe Bryant Memorial Michael Jordan...
The Associated Press

Jordan says piece of him died with Kobe Bryant

NBA legend Michael Jordan said at a public memorial for Kobe Bryant on Monday that "when Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died."
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parents idaho missing children...
Cami Mondeaux and Colby Walker

A timeline of the missing Idaho children

Police are still investigating what happened to two Idaho children missing since late last year, this is a timeline of events including what we know so far.
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marianne williamson...
Cami Mondeaux

Former presidential candidate endorses Bernie Sanders

Former 2020 presidential candidate Marianne Williamson announced Sunday she is endorsing Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination. 
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ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daredevil flat earther ‘Mad Mike’ Hughes dies in rocket launch

'Homemade Astronaut' and flat earther 'Mad Mike' Hughes has died after the launch of his homemade rocket.
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Julian Assange...
JILL LAWLESS Associated Press

US sets out case for extradition of WikiLeaks’ Assange

The U.S. government has began outlining its extradition case against Julian Assange in a London court.
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Markets...
ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer

Markets tank on concern about virus impact on world economy

Global market shares are down sharply and gold prices have surged following reports of a jump in new virus cases outside China.
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Super Tuesday...
Kelli Pierce

Countdown to Super Tuesday: Candidates hope Utah voters will energize their campaigns

Utah has joined the ranks of states that will take part in Super Tuesday and candidates from both sides are hoping they can find support in the Beehive State.
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Cami Mondeaux

Comment comparing Trump to Mussolini kept Rep. Chris Stewart from national intelligence job

After being considered for the position of national intelligence director, Rep. Chris Stewart was not chosen by President Donald Trump -- and some think it's because of a comment he made four years ago when Stewart compared the president to Mussolini
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