MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
NASA to open moon rock samples sealed since Apollo missions
The restricted lab is home to hundreds of pounds of moon rocks collected by Apollo astronauts close to a half-century ago. And for the first time in decades, NASA is about to open some of the pristine samples and let geologists take a crack at them with 21st-century technology.7 years ago
Associated Press
Mueller agrees to testify before 2 House panels next month
Robert Mueller has agreed to testify before Congress on July 17. He has been hesitant to speak about the investigation previously.7 years ago
Associated Press
Border official resigns amid uproar over migrant children
The acting head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection resigned Tuesday amid an uproar over the discovery of migrant children being held in pitiful conditions at one of the agency’s stations in Texas.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Rep. John Curtis calls for solutions for migrant children at the border
Some of Utah's members of Congress are talking about the conditions for migrant children at the border -- and asking for change beyond sending toothbrushes.7 years ago
JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press
High court strikes down ‘scandalous’ part of trademark law
The Supreme Court struck down a section of federal law Monday that prevented businesses from registering trademarks seen as scandalous or immoral, The high court ruled that the century-old provision is an unconstitutional restriction on speech.7 years ago
ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer
US in the World Cup quarterfinals after 2-1 win over Spain
Megan Rapinoe converted a pair of penalty kicks and the United States set up a much-anticipated quarterfinal meeting with host France at the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Spain on Monday.7 years ago
Leah Asmelash and Melissa Gray, CNN
Florida sheriff’s deputy detained a tortoise for blocking the road. He got away with a warning and a selfie
Florida law enforcement detained a slow-moving Florida native after the suspect refused to clear the road when asked.7 years ago
Associated Press
The Latest: 1 killed, 10 wounded in South Bend violence
The St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit says one has died after a shooting at Kelly's pub in South Bend. Another 10 people were wounded by gunshots in South Bend early Sunday.7 years ago
By LAURIE KELLMAN and ELANA SCHOR Associated Press
Sanders, progressives unveil bill to cancel student debt
Sen. Bernie Sanders and House progressives are unveiling legislation canceling all student debt, going further than a signature proposal by Sen. Elizabeth Warren.7 years ago
By RUSSELL CONTRERAS Associated Press
US Census Bureau using aerial tech to help with 2020 count
The U.S. Census Bureau is using new high-tech tools to help get an accurate population count next year.7 years ago
Associated Press
North Korea: Kim receives ‘excellent’ letter from Trump
President Donald Trump sent North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a letter, a government-controlled news agency reported Sunday.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Midvale passes new parade rules so Confederate group can’t march
The Sons of Confederate Veterans most likely will not be marching in Midvale's Harvest Days Parade after the City Council changed the admission rules.7 years ago
Becky Bruce
I-80 reopens after Nevada train derailment, hazmat situation
The Elko County Sheriff's Office said rail cars containing munitions were on the train; however, they were on the opposite end of the derailment.7 years ago
SAMANTHA MALDONADO Associated Press
San Francisco moves closer to nation’s 1st e-cigarette ban
San Francisco supervisors moved a step closer Tuesday to becoming the first city in the U.S. to ban all sales of electronic cigarettes to crack down on youth vaping.7 years ago
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM and MATT ROURKE
33K pounds of cocaine seized in one of biggest US drug busts
U.S. authorities seized 33,000 pounds, or 15,000 kilograms, of cocaine from a ship at Philadelphia's port in what they described as one of the largest drug busts in American history.7 years ago
STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press
LAPD investigates officer’s actions in Costco shooting
LAPD is gathering evidence in an administrative investigation into an off-duty officer who shot and killed a man authorities say.7 years ago
Associated Press
Senators push for hearing on Chaco protection legislation
New Mexico's congressional delegation is pushing for a Senate hearing on legislation that would withdraw federal holdings from oil and gas development.7 years ago
ANDREW SELSKY and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press
Record number of African migrants coming to Mexican border
In one recent week, Border Patrol's Del Rio sector stopped more than 500 African migrants found walking in separate groups along the Rio Grande.7 years ago
CNN
Fun facts for Father’s Day
A short history behind Father's Day accompanied by fun facts! Here is a look at Father's Day, celebrated the third Sunday in June.7 years ago
Associated Press
Navajo signs agreement for second phase of buyback program
The Navajo Nation again is trying to consolidate land that has multiple owners within the reservation.7 years ago
Associated Press
A Utah veteran turning 101 gets over 5,000 birthday cards
When John Frey's family requested 101 birthday cards to celebrate the World War II veteran's 101st birthday in Utah, they were expecting to get 500 at most.7 years ago
Associated Press
US says video shows Iran removing mine from stricken tanker
The U.S. military released a video Friday it said showed Iran removing an unexploded mine from one of the oil tankers, suggesting Tehran wanted to hide evidence of its alleged involvement.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Lee urges better management of lands to reduce wildfires
Firefighters across the country are preparing for more wildfires as grass and plants that grew during the past winter and spring start to dry out.7 years ago
