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Becky Bruce

Constitution day observed across the nation – test your knowledge

On Sept. 17, 1787, a group of men from 13 states signed their names to the US Constitution. Do you know what it takes to be a constitutional scholar?
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John Wojcik

Mayor Jenny Wilson heads for the border

The group, which includes Mayor Jenny Wilson, will be visiting Border Patrol facilities, impoverished neighborhoods and the Port of Entry.
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FILE- In this April 19, 2017, file photo, Cokie Roberts speaks during the opening ceremony for Muse...
DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer

Cokie Roberts, longtime political journalist, dies at 75

Cokie Roberts, the daughter of politicians who grew up to cover the family business in Washington for ABC News and NPR over several decades, died Tuesday in Washington of complications from breast cancer. She was 75.
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FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2018, file photo Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh sits with fellow Supreme...
DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer

The New York Times faces questions over Kavanaugh story

Between an offensive tweet and a significant revision, The New York Times' handling of a new sexual misconduct allegation against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh attracted almost as much attention as the accusation itself.
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FILE - In this June 4, 2017, file photo. nNew Army recruits take part in a swearing in ceremony bef...
LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press

APNewsBreak: Army revamps recruiting, hits enlistment goal

A year after failing to meet its enlistment goal for the first time in 13 years, the U.S. Army is now on track to meet a lower 2019 target after revamping its recruitment effort.
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Kelli Pierce

Private pharmacies to dispense medicinal marijuana in Utah

Under provisions in the law, the Utah Department of Agriculture and the Utah Department of Health can also recommend that the state license more pharmacies than the original 14 based on market demand.
7 years ago
AUBURN HILLS MI - OCTOBER 10:  United Auto Workers members walk off the job and picket at the Chrys...
Chris Isidore, CNN Business

The United Auto Workers union goes on strike against GM

The United Auto Workers union went out on strike against General Motors Sunday night, the first work stoppage in the US auto industry in 12 years.
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FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2018, file photo, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh stands before a cere...
Associated Press

Dem presidential candidates call for Kavanaugh’s impeachment

At least two Democratic presidential candidates are calling for the impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the face of a new, uninvestigated, allegation of sexual impropriety when he was in college.
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FILE - Utah Utes linebacker Chase Hansen pulls in an interception with Utah Utes defensive back Jav...
Kelli Pierce

Colleges pay big–and get big money–to play football

SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah is paying Idaho State $550,000 to play them at Rice-Eccles Stadium this weekend. But payments like that are very common in college football. The Bengals are expected to lose handily to the No. 11 ranked Utes, but that money can cover costs like hotels and transportation as well […]
7 years ago
Dennis Doucet sat outside in near-freezing temperatures to get these photos of the moon over Kobe, ...
Amanda Jackson, CNN

Are you ready for the full moon? Here’s how to take the best photos

Another full moon event is right around the corner and you don't want to miss it. This Friday the 13th the harvest moon will light up the sky.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rabid bats found along river in Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park officials say two dead bats found along the Colorado River inside the park tested positive for rabies.
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From left, Democratic presidential candidates Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J....
BILL BARROW and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press

Liberal, moderate divide on display in Democratic debate

Joe Biden parried attack after attack from liberal rivals Thursday night on everything from health care to immigration in a debate that showcased profound ideological divides between the Democratic Party's moderate and progressive wings.
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Manu Raju, CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent

Mitt Romney says he doesn’t plan to endorse anyone in 2020

Utah's Junior Republican Senator, Mitt Romney, told CNN he plans to withhold his endorsement in the 2020 race both in the primary and in the general election.
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Examples of NarcX were on display during the announcement of Riverton's new anti-opioid campaign. T...
Kelli Pierce

New drop boxes in Riverton aim to fight the opioid crisis

RIVERTON – Drop boxes will be installed at police and fire stations in Riverton, as well as at some government buildings. It’s all in an effort to fight Utah’s opioid crisis. The drop boxes will be filled with NarcX, a non-toxic substance that instantly destroys opioids. Mayor Trent Staggs says they were looking for a […]
7 years ago
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Mary Richards

Educating schools and students about underage vaping

Kids as young as 5th and 6th grade have been vaping in Utah schools, in the bathrooms or out back. Ciara Gregovich goes into schools all over the state in her role as the DEA 360 community outreach coordinator.
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FILE - These undated file booking photos provided by the Tucson Police Department show 56-year-old ...
Colby Walker

Fugitives who escaped in Utah captured in Arizona

The two fugitives wanted that escaped authorities in Utah have been captured in Arizona after being on the run for more than two weeks.
7 years ago
First lady Melania Trump listens as President Donald Trump talks about a plan to ban most flavored ...
MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer

Government plans to ban flavors used in e-cigarettes

The federal government will act to ban thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, responding to a recent surge in underage vaping that has alarmed parents, politicians and health authorities nationwide.
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TSA agents observe a moment of silence at 6:46a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2019. That is 18 years ...
Kelli Pierce

Utahns remember 9-11 with local ceremonies, events

Utahns from the airport to Hill Air Force Base are remembering the 18th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
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President Donald Trump talks about a plan to ban most flavored e-cigarettes, in the Oval Office of ...
Colby Walker

Trump to propose ban on flavorings used in e-cigarettes

President Donald Trump says his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes amid an outbreak of breathing problems tied to vaping.
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Visible from space, a smoke plume rises from the Manhattan area after two planes crashed into the t...
Colby Walker

The only American not on Earth remembers 9/11

Commander Frank Culbertson was the only American not on planet Earth during the attacks on 9/11. He helped capture the aftermath of the attacks in photos and video from nearly 300 miles above the surface of the earth.
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FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2001, file photo, firefighters work beneath the destroyed mullions, the ve...
JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press

US to commemorate 9/11 as its aftermath extends and evolves

Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, appeals to "never forget" and rising attention to the terror attacks' extended toll on responders.
7 years ago
national security advisor john bolton fired...
Becky Bruce

President Trump fires National Security Adviser John Bolton

"I informed John Bolton last night that his services are no longer needed at the White House," the president tweeted about his national security adviser.
7 years ago
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MORGAN SMITH Associated Press

Advocates push back on changes to Utah medical marijuana law

Medical marijuana advocates and conservative groups sparred Monday over proposed changes to Utah's medical marijuana program during a tense, two-hour public hearing.
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Associated Press

US mass shooters exploited gaps, errors in background checks

Most mass shooters in the U.S. acquired the weapons they used legally because there was nothing in their backgrounds to disqualify them, according to James Alan Fox, a criminologist with Northeastern University who has studied mass shootings for decades. But in several attacks in recent years gunmen acquired weapons as a result of mistakes, lack […]
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