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2019’s Most Heroic Animals

CNN anchor and reporter Anderson Cooper reviews the animals that inspired us in 2019.
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Simone Seikaly

Live Mic: Lawmakers have signed off on USMCA. What is it?

Short for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the USMCA is set to replace the North American Trade Agreement set up between the US and it's neighbors to the north and south. KSL NewsRadio's newest host Lee Lonsberry tackled what this change could mean for Utahns.
7 years ago
Democratic state Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter speaks in favor of the Equal Rights Amendment as Republican...
JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press

GOP, Democrats push 1970s’ Equal Rights Amendment in SC

Utah is among several states where some residents are lobbying to ratify the 1970s Equal Rights Amendment. The national amendment is one state short of the 38 needed to put it into the U.S. Constitution. But a court fight or deadline extension is also needed even if the amendment reaches the 38-state threshold.
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FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2018 file photo Keira Sumimoto plays with her daughter, in Irvine, Calif. S...
MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press

California considers calling THC in pot a risk to moms-to-be

A California panel is considering if the chemical in marijuana that produces a high should be declared a risk to pregnant women and require warnings. Studies say a rising number of moms-to-be have turned to marijuana products for relief from morning sickness and headaches.
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks with media near the scene following reports of gunfire, Tuesday,...
ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jersey City’s mayor says gunmen targeted kosher market

The mayor of a New Jersey city says gunmen targeted a kosher market during a shooting that killed six people Tuesday.
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A vehicle drives by a tribute to victims of the Naval Air Station Pensacola that was freshly painte...
LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press

Pentagon orders review of international student vetting

The Pentagon is ordering a broad review of vetting procedures for international students who participate in training on military installations. The review is a direct reaction to last week's deadly shooting at a Pensacola Navy base by a Saudi aviation student.
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The principal of an elementary school in Zion is now charged with sexually assaulting a student mor...
Colby Walker

An ‘active shooting situation’ is under way in Jersey City, NJ, sheriff’s office says

Law enforcement agencies are responding to an "active shooting situation" in Jersey City, New Jersey, according to Jean Jadezaia, a spokeswoman for the Hudson County Sheriff's Office.
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A California church is displaying a nativity scene depicting Jesus, Mary and Joseph as refugees in ...
Hollie Silverman, CNN

A church nativity scene depicts Jesus, Mary and Joseph as refugees separated in cages

A United Methodist Church in Claremont, California, has staged a controversial nativity scene for the Christmas season. It features depictions of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph in cages, reminiscent (they say) of the current situation involving refugees seeking asylum in the U.S.
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In this July 16, 2019, photo, a King County Sheriff's deputy holds a training weapon as he practice...
MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press

Experts cite training gaps in accidental shootings by police

An Associated Press review which includes Utah finds accidental shootings occurred in recent years at law enforcement agencies small and large across the U.S. Countless law enforcement officers safely perform their duties every day, but some experts say even a small number of accidental shootings is unacceptable because they're preventable.
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FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2014 file photo Alexander Zubkov of Russia carries the national flag as he l...
Colby Walker

World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year’s Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday. Russia’s hosting of world championships in Olympic sports also face being stripped after the World Anti-Doping Agency executive committee approved a full slate of recommended sanctions as punishment […]
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Nicole Chavez, Hollie Silverman and Jason Hanna, C

3 US Navy sailors killed in the Pensacola Navy base saved lives when they ran toward gunman, officials say

As they so often do, 3 members of the U.S. military ran toward danger when it reared its head at Pensacola Navy Base earlier this week. Their colleagues say the men gave their lives to save the lives of others.
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AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press

Aging survivors return to Pearl Harbor to recall ’41 attack

A dozen survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor returned to honor those who perished when Japanese planes pierced a quiet sunny morning 78 years ago.
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BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press

Official: Base shooter watched shooting videos before attack

A U.S. official says the Saudi student who fatally shot three people at a Florida naval base had hosted a dinner party earlier in the week to watch videos of mass shootings. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity after being briefed by federal investigators.
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Police cars escort an ambulance after a shooter open fire inside the Pensacola Air Base, Friday, De...
BILL KACZOR and BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press

Governor: Pensacola shooter was Saudi aviation student

Florida's governor has confirmed that the shooter at the Naval Air Station Pensacola was a Saudi military member who was in aviation training at the base. Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed the information at a news conference hours after the Friday morning attack where 4 people died including the shooter. Twelve people were injured in the attack.
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Security stands guard outside the main gate at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, in Hawaii, Wednesday...
AUDREY McAVOY, JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press

Pearl Harbor shooting unfolded in 23 seconds in packed area

Military officials say a deadly shooting at the Pearl Harbor shipyard unfolded in about 23 seconds, and employees witnessed the attack. No motive has yet been identified, but there was no evidence of domestic terrorism. Gabriel Romero of Texas killed two shipyard workers and wounded a third Wednesday and then took his own life.
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Michael Vick is going back to the NFL Pro Bowl, this time as one of four NFL Legends Pro Bowl Capta...
Allen Kim, CNN

Over 200,000 sign petition demanding NFL remove Michael Vick as honorary Pro Bowl captain

Michael Vick will return to the NFL Pro Bowl in a mentor position as one of four NFL Legends Pro Bowl Captains. But some fans are outraged because of Vick's past involving animal abuse, and they've begun a petition asking the NFL to take back the honor.
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Law enforcement stand near a vehicle that appears to be part of the crime scene where four people w...
BRYNN ANDERSON and TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press

Chase with stolen UPS truck ends with shootout, 4 dead

The FBI says four people, including a UPS driver, were killed after robbers stole the driver’s truck and led police on a chase that ended in gunfire at a busy South Florida intersection during rush hour.
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FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2019, file photo people wait in line to inquire about job openings with Mars...
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer

US gains a robust 266,000 jobs; unemployment falls to 3.5%

Hiring jumped last month to its highest level since January as U.S. employers shrugged off global trade tensions and added 266,000 jobs. The Labor Department says the unemployment rate declined to 3.5% from 3.6% in October, matching a half-century low.
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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the National Christmas Tree lighting cer...
AAMER MADHANI Associated Press

Trump lights National Christmas Tree in holiday tradition

President Donald Trump helped light the National Christmas Tree, taking part in a nearly century-old holiday tradition in the nation's capital.
7 years ago
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Robb Chadwick speaks to the media at the main gate at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-H...
Colby Walker

Sailor kills 2 civilians, self at Pearl Harbor shipyard

An active-duty U.S. sailor whose submarine was docked at Pearl Harbor opened fire on three civilian employees Wednesday, killing two and then taking his own life just days before dignitaries and veterans descend on the base for the 78th anniversary of the Japanese attack.
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Mark Jackson

New Harvard/Harris Poll shows a close presidential race in 2020

SALT LAKE CITY — A new Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll survey posted on TheHill.com shows American voters are divided about who they are going to vote for in next year’s Presidential race. A sample of 1,859 registered voters taken between Nov. 27-29 indicates 42 percent say they will either probably or definitely vote for whoever is the […]
7 years ago
A man was killed and another man severely injured after the shed they were working in collapsed at ...
Kelli Pierce

Man dead, another seriously injured after roof collapse in Taylorsville

The 9-1-1 call came in at 2:11p.m. Wednesday. A man was heard screaming at a home on 4700 South west of Redwood Road.
7 years ago
FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2019, file photo Mac's Mission animal rescue founder Rochelle Steffen holds...
The Associated Press

‘Unicorn puppy’ will stay with Missouri rescue mission

A dog that drew international attention because of a tail-like growth on his face will remain with the founder of a group that rescued him.
7 years ago
From front row left, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg,...
LORNE COOK and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press

NATO downplays divisions as infighting roils alliance

NATO leaders have played down their differences and insisted that they remain united over security issues and determined to defend each other despite a series of spats between the presidents of some of the alliance’s biggest member countries.
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