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wildfire damage in Lahaina maui...
Mike Valerio, Nouran Salahieh and Andy Rose, CNN

Returning Lahaina residents struggle with housing issues after deadliest US wildfire in over a century

As crews continue working to identify the 93 killed, the death toll is expected to rise.
3 years ago
Samantha Beech and Nouran Salahieh, CNN

House explosion outside Pittsburgh leaves 4 dead, 3 injured and 1 missing, officials say

An explosion outside Pittsburgh in a residential suburb on Saturday morning left four people dead, three injured and one missing.
3 years ago
A Chinese scientist works at a medical genetics laboratory  at the Central South University in Chan...
Jessie Yeung

China’s sitting on a goldmine of genetic data – and it doesn’t want to share

China is pouring billions of dollars into becoming a force in genetic data.
3 years ago
Wildfires in Maui have killed at least 55 people, displaced thousands and demolished many homes Bur...
Holly Yan, Aya Elamroussi and Sara Smart

Maui wildfires kill at least 67 people, race is on to find countless others who are missing

Officials in Maui County say the death toll from this week's wildfires has grown to 67.
3 years ago
An aerial image taken on August 10 shows destroyed homes and buildings on the waterfront burned to ...
Tamera Vaifanua

Red Cross volunteers from Utah heading to help Maui fire relief efforts

A typical assignment lasts two weeks – so this is an indication of the work ahead of them to help people recover from the wildfires.
3 years ago
Images of 21 year old Saria Barney Hildabrand, a Utah woman missing in Alaska....
Simone Seikaly

Husband of Utah woman missing in Alaska in police custody

Zarrius Hildabrand, the husband of Saria Hildabrand, is jailed on suspicion of murder and tampering with evidence.
3 years ago
Image of U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss, who has been named as special counsel in the legal case agai...
Marshall Cohen, Hannah Rabinowitz and Devan Cole, CNN

US attorney leading Hunter Biden probe granted special counsel status, Garland announces

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday that senior prosecutor, David Weiss, has been named as special counsel.
3 years ago
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KSL NewsRadio Staff

Maui Strong fundraiser to help with victim relief of Hawaii wildfires

100% of the money we receive will go directly to help the people in Maui.
3 years ago
Mark Jones

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints evacuated during Hawaii wildfires

A leader for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says all missionaries are accounted for, but that 500 church members have evacuated because wildfires in on Maui, Hawaii.
3 years ago
Image of a cell phone displaying the Truth Social Media logo. On Thursday night, NBC News reported ...
Simone Seikaly

NBC: FBI learned about threats to Biden from Trump’s Truth Social

On Thursday, NBC News reported that Truth Social notified the FBI in March about a threat posted by Craig Deleuw Robertson.
3 years ago
The hall of historic Waiola Church in Lahaina and nearby Lahaina Hongwanji Mission are engulfed in ...
Nouran Salahieh, Holly Yan, Joe Sutton and Paul P. Murphy, CNN

Maui wildfires have killed at least 53, officials say

The death toll from the catastrophic wildfires in Maui has risen to 53, Maui County officials said Thursday.
3 years ago
President Biden addressed a crowd at the George E. Wahlen Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Cen...
Simone Seikaly

Referring to a nation’s ‘sacred obligation,’ Biden touts PACT Act in Salt Lake City

President Biden marked the one year anniversary of the PACT Act, which expands certain veteran benefits, while in Salt Lake City on Thursday.
3 years ago
A wildfire burns in  Lahaina, Maui County, on Tuesday. Photo credit: Jayson Duque...
Holly Yan, Amanda Jackson, Jamiel Lynch and Chris Boyette

At least 6 dead as Maui wildfires overwhelm hospitals, sever 911 services and force people to flee into the ocean

Six people have died as a result of wildfires that are impacting Maui.
3 years ago
Don Brinkerhoff

Study: Gun sales to women and minorities are on the rise

A study from Rutgers University says gun sales to women and minorities are on the rise.
3 years ago
President Joe Biden arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Aug. 7, 202...
Mark Jones

President Biden to arrive in Utah on Wednesday afternoon

On Wednesday, President Biden will arrive in Utah for the first time since 2016.
3 years ago
The Colorado River is visible flowing through the Grand Canyon as seen from the south rim of Grand ...
Derrick Jones

Ranchers react to newly announced national monument

Some farmers and ranchers in that area are not happy with President Biden's newly announced national monument
3 years ago
More than 1,100 flights have been canceled Monday across the United States – and more than 3,000 ...
Gregory Wallace and Eva Rothenberg

Thousands of flights delayed as bad weather threatens Eastern US

Air travel in the eastern portion of the United States has been impacted by severe weather. Thousands of flights have been delayed.
3 years ago
Oliver Darcy

As writers’ strike nears 100-day mark, a potential deal with Hollywood studios is nowhere in sight

As the writers' strike approaches 100 days, no deal is close with Hollywood studios.
3 years ago
Tou Thao, the last former Minneapolis police officer to face sentencing in state court for his role...
Brad Parks and Eric Levenson, CNN

Officer who held back crowd during George Floyd’s murder sentenced to over 4 years in prison

Thao was found guilty in federal court of violating Floyd’s civil rights and of failing to intervene to stop Chauvin during the restraint.
3 years ago
Aimee Lewis, CNN

US knocked out of Women’s World Cup after penalty shootout loss to Sweden

The US’ participation in the Women’s World Cup is over, ending in the cruelest of defeats.
3 years ago
Aya Elamroussi, CNN

Mega Millions jackpot soars to potential record after no winner Friday, lottery says

A record Mega Millions jackpot may be in play after no ticket matched all winning numbers in Friday night’s drawing..
3 years ago
Image of gymnast Simone Biles on the balance beam at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Two years ago, Biles ...
Savanna Stewart, CNN

Simone Biles left ‘corrosive’ gymnastics for mental health. Now she’s back

The seven-time Olympic medalist is scheduled to compete at the US Classic in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on Saturday.
3 years ago
Image of somebody using a cell phone. The FCC imposed a record $300 million fine on a massive illeg...
Brian Fung, CNN

FCC issues historic $300 million fine against huge robocall scam

The illegal robocall operation is reportedly responsible for billions of auto-warranty scam calls in recent years.
3 years ago
A crowd is seen at Union Square in New York City. Social media influencer Kai Cenat has been charge...
Zoe Sottile and Mark Morales, CNN

Twitch streamer charged with inciting a riot in NYC’s Union Square

The crowds spurred the NYPD to activate a “Level 4” response, its highest level of disaster response.
3 years ago