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Moderna vaccine moderna regulators utah vaccine plan...
LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer

Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots

Moderna Inc. says it will ask U.S. and European regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.
6 years ago
Biden sprains foot dog...
ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press

Doctor says Biden sprained a foot while playing with his dog

The Pres-elects doctors say Mr. Bidens x-rays were reassuring, but that he will also receive a CT scan after he injured a foot on Saturday.
6 years ago
Fauci: US may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead...
TAMARA LUSH Associated Press

Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus in weeks ahead

The nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see "surge upon a surge" of the coronavirus in the weeks after Thanksgiving
6 years ago
Thai pro-democracy protesters rally outside army base...
GRANT PECK Associated Press

Thai pro-democracy protesters rally outside army base

Thailand's indefatigable pro-democracy activists took to Bangkok's streets again Sunday, this time to protest the army as they push forward with their campaign for sweeping reforms,
6 years ago
Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85...
JILL LAWLESS Associated Press

Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85

Dave Prowse, the British weightlifter-turned-actor who was the body, though not the voice, of arch-villain Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, has died. He was 85.
6 years ago
Black Friday sales 2020...
DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer

Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home

Consumers spent an estimated $9 billion on U.S. retail websites on Black Friday, according to Adobe Analytics, a 22% increase over the previous record in 2019.
6 years ago
UK appoints vaccines minister to oversee COVID inoculations...
JILL LAWLESS Associated Press

UK appoints vaccines minister to oversee COVID inoculations

The British government appointed a vaccines minister on Saturday as it prepares to inoculate millions of people against the coronavirus, potentially starting within days.
6 years ago
Iran's supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist...
AMIR VAHDAT and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press

Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist

Iran's supreme leader on Saturday demanded the "definitive punishment" of those behind the killing of a scientist who led Tehran's disbanded military nuclear program, as the Islamic Republic blamed Israel for a slaying that has raised fears of reignited tensions across the Middle East.
6 years ago
Pac 12 University of Utah Washington Huskies football...
TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer

An unplanned Pac-12 matchup as Utah travels to Washington

COVID-19 changed the Pac-12 football schedule, now instead of playing ASU, the University of Utah travels northeast to face the Huskies.
6 years ago
2020 Pennsylvania challenge...
MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press

Appeals court rejects Pres. Trump challenge of Pennsylvania race

A federal appeals court in Philadelphia rejected Pres. Trump's effort to challenge the election results in that state.
6 years ago
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The Associated Press

Stocks rise on Wall Street as S&P 500 hits record high

The S&P 500 is closing a shortened session at a record high Friday as investors look forward to the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine and relief for the economy.
6 years ago
Iranian nuclear scientist assassination...
JON GAMBRELL Associated Press

Iran scientist linked to military nuclear program killed

Authorities say an Iranian scientist considered the leader of the Islamic Republic's disbanded military nuclear program was killed near Tehran.
6 years ago
associated press interactive covid map...
Becky Bruce

Interactive: see your county’s 7-day rolling COVID-19 case average

A new interactive map shows hotspots of COVID-19 activity across the country by displaying each county's 7-day rolling case average.
6 years ago
Holiday shopping 2020...
JOSEPH PISANI and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writers

Holiday trends to watch: Adult Play-Doh; stores that ship

Holiday marketing is targeting stuck-at-home grown-ups and children who are watching more YouTube than traditional TV.
6 years ago
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade 2020...
The Associated Press

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes flight in virus times

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade was a little different this year, as there fewer balloons and spectators lining the streets.
6 years ago
religious freedom COVID-1...
JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press

High court blocks COVID-19 limits on houses of worship

The US Supreme Court has barred New York from enforcing certain limits on attendance at churches and synagogues in areas hard hit by COVID-19.
6 years ago
Americans Traveling Coronavirus...
LISA MARIE PANE, SOPHIA TULP and DANIELLA PETERS

Americans risk traveling over Thanksgiving despite coronavirus warnings

Millions of Americans are taking to the skies and the highways ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring gasoline on the coronavirus fire.
6 years ago
Utah sports writer one good thing...
LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press

Tweet on spare change generates big money for virus aid

A Utah sportswriter tweeted his followers, looking for a way to donate about $166 in spare change. Overnight, that amount grew exponentially!
6 years ago
Trump pardons Flynn...
ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

Trump pardons Flynn, taking direct aim at Russia probe

Pres. Trump has pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn, now the 2nd Trump associate convicted in the Russia probe granted clemency.
6 years ago
FILE - In this March 1987 file photo, Pele, left, and Maradona hold "Sports Oscar" trophies in Mila...
DEBORA REY Associated Press

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona has died. Maradona was among the best players in history and led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity.
6 years ago
In this Nov. 15, 2019 file photo Paul Petersen appears at court in the Matheson courthouse in Salt ...
The Associated Press

Ex-politician in adoption scheme to be sentenced in 3 states

Prosecutors in Arkansas will seek a 10-year prison sentence next week for a former Arizona politician who acknowledged running an illegal adoption scheme in three states involving women from the Marshall Islands.
6 years ago
RadioShack Online...
MATT OTT AP Business Writer

Left for dead, twice, RadioShack gets another shot online

RadioShack, is coming back. A pair of entrepreneurs say they plan to make RadioShack competitive again, online.
6 years ago
In this Nov. 18, 2020 photo, a person wearing a face mask crosses Broad Street in Philadelphia. As ...
MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press

Thanksgiving could make or break US coronavirus response

Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings right before Thanksgiving in attempts to curb COVID-19.
6 years ago
Purdue Oxycontin pleads guilty...
GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case

Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to three criminal charges, formally taking responsibility for its part in a devastating opioid epidemic.
6 years ago