SUMMER BALLENTINE and MARGARET STAFFORD, Associated Press
Federal judge blocks Missouri’s 8-week abortion ban
A federal judge temporarily blocks a new Missouri ban on abortions from taking effect. The law would have banned abortions at or after eight weeks of pregnancy.7 years ago
MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Technology Writer
Ex-Google engineer charged in Uber self-driving theft case
Anthony Levandowski was accused of stealing years of top-secret information from Google, which prosecutors called the crown jewels of the company.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
I HEART SLC art piece supporting immigrants on display at this week’s UN conference
The United Nations is holding its Civil Society Conference in Salt Lake City this week, the first time it will be held in the United States outside of New York City. Delegates who go to the Salt Palace downtown will be greeted by an art installation celebrating the city and its immigrants.7 years ago
Matthew Brooks
NASA investigating crime allegedly taken place in outer space
The United States was the first nation to put a man on the moon. Now, it looks like the United States could be the first nation to have one of its citizens commit a crime in space.7 years ago
Associated Press
Married only minutes, Texas newlyweds killed in crash
High school sweethearts were killed in a car crash minutes after their wedding. A truck hit the car carrying the couple as the entered a highway.7 years ago
Associated Press
Teacher shortage, protests complicate educator pay dynamics
A teacher shortage and a growing student population is leading to what some call a "wage war" in Utah. School districts are raising salaries to get and retain teachers.7 years ago
Associated Press
Supreme Court: Ginsburg treated for tumor on pancreas
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has completed radiation therapy for a cancerous tumor on her pancreas and there is no evidence of the disease remaining.7 years ago
Associated Press
Illinois trooper serving warrant dies from gunshot wounds
An Illinois State Police trooper died from wounds suffered early Friday while executing a search warrant in East St. Louis.7 years ago
Matt Egan, CNN Business
Wells Fargo is paying the Navajo Nation $6.5 million to settle allegations of shady sales tactics
The agreement puts to rest a 2017 lawsuit brought by the Navajo Nation that accused scandal-ridden Wells Fargo of "predatory" practices.7 years ago
James MacPherson, Associated Press
Western states oppose plan to charge for US reservoir water
Attorneys general from a dozen western states, including Utah, want the Trump administration to halt the Water Supply Rule.7 years ago
MORGAN SMITH Associated Press
Pence visits Utah to promote trade deal with Mexico, Canada
Vice President Mike Pence once again called on Congress to ratify the Trump administration's new trade deal with Mexico and Canada during a visit to a congressional swing district in Utah.7 years ago
MORGAN SMITH and SALLY HO Associated Press
Teacher shortage, protests complicate educator pay dynamics
Across the U.S., teachers and school districts alike are grappling with the latest political and economic realities of educator pay. The dynamics have been complicated by both the recent national teacher protest movement that's emboldened the workforce to demand higher salaries and better conditions, and the steadily brewing shortage of educators that's forced many school districts to confront the money issue with more urgency.7 years ago
Associated Press
Money crunch after Planned Parenthood quits federal program
Planned Parenthood clinics in Utah and several other states are looking for news sources of cash after refusing federal money that came with restrictions. The organization is charging new fees, tapping financial reserves, and intensifying fundraising.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah spends less per student than other states, but still out-performs the others
SALT LAKE CITY — A new report says Utah is still spending a lot less per student than many other states. But the report also says Utah students are out-performing those other states. A report released by the Utah Foundation says Utah is spending half than what some states are on their students at $7,179 […]7 years ago
Colby Walker
‘These… comments are felonies’: Florida teen arrested over online threats
A Florida high school student has been arrested after police say he made threats in an online video game chat room, "vowing" to bring a gun to school.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Organizers say need is greater for homeless students this year
Homeless advocates say that this year that as the need has grown for homeless students across the Salt Lake Valley, so has the generosity of donors.7 years ago
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press
‘Ground zero’: Portland remains focus of divided country
With both the left and the right declaring victory following a rally in Portland, Oregon. It seems the liberal city will continue to be a flashpoint in an increasingly divided country.7 years ago
Associated Press
At least 13 people arrested at Portland, Oregon, protest
Police arrested at least 13 people Saturday as hundreds of far-right protesters and anti-fascist counter-demonstrators swarmed downtown Portland, Oregon.7 years ago
Associated Press
Florida vacation home invaded by vomiting vultures
A New York couple’s luxurious vacation house in Florida has been taken over by dozens of black vultures that are vomiting and defecating everywhere.7 years ago
JAKE BLEIBERG, Associated Press
Texas church offers guns and training in wake of mass shootings
HASLET, Texas (AP) — Acrid gun smoke clouded the sunny entrance of a Texas church on a recent Sunday. Seven men wearing heavy vests and carrying pistols loaded with blanks ran toward the sound of the shots, stopping at the end of a long hallway. As one peeked into the foyer, the “bad guy” raised […]7 years ago
David Goldman, CNN Business
Dow jumps nearly 310 points to cap off a crazy week
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up by 310 points after a wild ride this week.7 years ago
Becky Bruce
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and family escape fiery plane crash
Former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and his entire family have escaped a fiery plane crash with only minor injuries.7 years ago
Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press
Climate change still threatens key US river after wet winter
Climate change doesn't mean the American West will be hot and dry all the time. Extreme swings in weather are expected, according to climatologists.7 years ago
