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Historic buildings Utah FEMA earthquake...
Kelli Pierce

Historic buildings in Utah damaged by earthquake could be saved

Historic buildings in Utah damaged by a 5.7 earthquake could be saved.
7 years ago
MTCs stop receiving missionaries...
Becky Bruce

Missionary Training Centers to stop accepting new missionaries, Church says

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Friday that Missionary Training Centers across the globe will temporarily stop accepting missionaries.
7 years ago
tax day 2020...
Kevin Liptak, CNN

US tax filing deadline moved to July 15, Mnuchin says

Americans will have an additional three months to file their taxes amid the coronavirus pandemic, the US Treasury Secretary said on Friday.
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A Utah couple said they have been stuck in Peru for days after the government issued a state of eme...
Kelli Pierce

Utah couple stuck in Peru after borders close due to the Coronavirus

Brad and Jodi Dallof always wanted to visit Machu Pichu. But now they are stuck in Peru after the country closed its borders due to the Coronavirus.
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Kelli Pierce

New interactive, online map shows where Utah kids can get free school breakfasts and lunches

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah’s schools have moved classes online to fight the spread of the Coronavirus. But they can still get free breakfasts and lunches on campus. The Utah State Board of Education has launched a new interactive, online map to help parents and students find the free breakfasts and lunches at their neighborhood […]
7 years ago
The Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol are seen in Washington, at sunrise Wednesday, March 18...
ANDREW TAYLOR and LISA MASCARO Associated Press

Family of 4 could get $3K under virus relief plan

The first federal checks to families could be $3,000 for a family of four under the White House proposal to unleash $1 trillion for the coronavirus outbreak.
7 years ago
gas...
Colby Walker

Kentucky gas station drops prices to 99 cents

Gas prices are falling and a Kentucky gas station just became the first in the country to drop its prices below $1 for a gallon of gasoline.
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LONDON, UK, UNITED KINGDOM - 2019/03/20: Daffodils seen in Victoria Gardens during spring.
Westmins...
Forrest Brown, CNN

Spring equinox 2020: Earliest arrival in more than a century

This is the earliest arrival of spring equinox in 124 years.
7 years ago
how long...
CHRISTINA LARSON and MICHELLE R. SMITH

How long will Americans be fighting the coronavirus?

How long will policies aimed at curbing the severity of a pandemic last? How long will Americans be social-distancing shut-ins?
7 years ago
An office worker wearing a mask against coronavirus moves past lantern decorations in a mall and of...
DAVID RISING, NICK PERRY and KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press

Wuhan offers hope on virus front; Italy nears stark toll

Wuhan, the city where the new coronavirus outbreak first took hold, reported no new cases while the death toll in Italy appeared set to overtake that of China.
7 years ago
delaying presidential election...
Kevin Liptak, CNN

Trump says HUD is suspending foreclosures and evictions

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration will suspend foreclosures and evictions on homeowners at least until the end of next month.
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President Donald Trump addresses the Nation from the Oval Office about the widening coronavirus cri...
Maegan Vazquez, CNN

Trump to invoke Defense Production Act to expand production of hospital masks and more

President Donald Trump said dhe will be invoking the Defense Production Act to help make up for potential medical supply shortages.
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Kelli Pierce

Federal government steps in to assist small businesses and non-profits affected by coronavirus

Utah businesses and non-profits who are facing either dramatically reduced income or the prospect of having to find childcare should their kids’ school close, the potential impact of the coronavirus is dire.
7 years ago
government stop coronavirus...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: How far can government go to stop coronavirus pandemic?

How far can US government go to stop coronavirus pandemic?
7 years ago
Utah restaurants COVid-19...
Kelli Pierce

Salt Lake area restaurants launch website to keep business up

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT — Salt Lake restaurants have built a website to help their businesses stay afloat. Fred Boutwell, the Director of Operations for Market Street restaurants, says business is down 65% since Salt Lake County shut down dine-in options for restaurants and bars. Boutwell says they have refrigerators full of food they haven’t been […]
7 years ago
Utah small businesses...
John Wojcik

Why are people hoarding toilet paper? It may be human nature

Even though elected officials have called it unnecessary, and potentially dangerous, people continue to purchase bathroom tissue and water in mass quanities due to fears of the coronavirus outbreak. Pschologists say this "irrational" action shoudn't come as any surprise.
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Kelli Pierce

Intermountain, University of Utah Health postponing surgeries because of COVID-19

Intermountain Healthcare and University of Utah Health are postponing some non-urgent, elective medical procedures because of COVID-19.
7 years ago
charitable giving...
Jeremy Herb, CNN

Despite concern from Utah Sen. Mike Lee, Senate approves short-term extension of surveillance powers

The US Senate passed a temporary extension to federal surveillance provisions with a guarantee that concerns of UT. Sen. Mike Lee will be addressed later.
7 years ago
social distancing...
Cami Mondeaux

Doctor: ‘We didn’t close schools so we could all hang out’

A pediatrician in Maryland is warning parents and children that during this time of uncertainty and social distancing, it is not a time to schedule play dates. 
7 years ago
MTCs stop receiving missionaries...
Colby Walker

New guidelines for missionaries issued

New guidelines have been issued for missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
7 years ago
Trump Coronavirus hoarding...
HOPE YEN and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press

White House Coronavirus update: stop hoarding, more testing on the way

Senior members of the White House Coronavirus task force updated Americans on test kit availability and the importance of prioritizing who gets tested.
7 years ago
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Associated Press

What’s Happening: Life feels surreal; celebrities infected

The coronavirus pandemic has lent a surreal quality to the lives of millions of people around the globe. It has disrupted daily routines, overwhelmed hospitals, shuttered schools and offices and halted many sporting and entertainment events.
7 years ago
in-person classes...
Kelli Pierce

Utah universities switch to online classes to fight COVID-19

Utah colleges and universities are switching to online classes to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.
7 years ago
Esper US strikes at Shia militia in Iraq...
LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press

Officials: US strikes Iran-backed group that hit Iraq base

American officials say the U.S. has launched airstrikes in Iraq against a Shia militia believed responsible for an attack against American and British troops in Baghdad.
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