Saige Miller
Feds weigh Utah highway plan through tortoise habitat
Federal officials are considering whether to allow a highway through habitat for a protected tortoise in southern Utah.7 years ago
Associated Press
Parents of slain Orem man accept no-charge decision
The parents of a man fatally shot when a passerby intervened to stop an attack on a woman says they’re at peace with prosecutors’ decision.7 years ago
Associated Press
Merrill’s 21 points help Utah State beat Florida 65-62
The Aggies shot 50 percent in the second half and held Florida without a field goal for six minutes to win 65-62 in the Orange Bowl Classic.7 years ago
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Utah governor signs contentious, sweeping tax overhaul
Utah Governor Gary Herbert has signed a sweeping overhaul of the state’s tax system that lowers income tax while increasing taxes on food, fuel and several services.7 years ago
JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press
Arizona politician’s alleged adoption aide pleads guilty
A woman accused of aiding a Phoenix politician in what authorities say was an illegal adoption scheme has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and theft charges.7 years ago
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Donovan goes for 30 as Jazz outlast Hawks 111-106
The Jazz won their fourth straight game by dominating near the rim7 years ago
Colby Walker
Notre Dame Cathedral to miss first Christmas in centuries
Notre Dame Cathedral kept holding services during two world wars as a beacon of hope amid bloodshed and fear. It took a fire in peacetime to finally stop Notre Dame from celebrating Christmas Mass for the first time in more than two centuries.7 years ago
ANITA SNOW Associated Press
Uber, Lyft to stop Phoenix airport trips over higher fees
Uber and Lyft say they'll make good on their threats to stop taking customers to and from the airport in the nation's fifth-largest city after Phoenix decided to raise fees on ride-hailing companies.7 years ago
Associated Press
Russia plans to file appeal against Olympic ban
Russia has signaled it will file an appeal against its four-year Olympic ban due to World Anti-Doping Agency sanctions.7 years ago
The Associated Press
Woman offers $7K reward, flies plane banner to find her dog
A San Francisco woman has hired a plane to fly a banner with her dog's information over the city in hopes of finding her stolen dog. Emilie Talermo is offering a $7,000 reward to recover her blue-eyed miniature Australian Shepherd stolen from outside a grocery store Saturday.7 years ago
LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
President Donald Trump impeached by US House, 3rd in history
President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution’s ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors.7 years ago
BRADY McCOMBS and DAVID CRARY Associated Press
400,000 LDS Scouts set to leave Jan. 1
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been one of the largest sponsors of the Boy Scouts of America for decades but is making its split official Jan. 1.7 years ago
ASSOCIATED PRESS
High school graduation rate in Utah has increased to 87.4%
A new report says the high school graduation rate in Utah this year has increased for the seventh consecutive year. The state Board of Education has released data Monday stating that 43,500 students graduated from district and charter high schools representing about 90% who entered as freshmen four years earlier. Board officials say the overall […]7 years ago
LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press
Vulnerable Democrats fall in line behind Trump impeachment
Vulnerable House Democrats are announcing they'll vote for President Donald Trump's impeachment even if it means losing their seats in Congress.7 years ago
RACHEL LERMAN AP Technology Writer
$1.4T spending package crammed with unrelated provisions
House leaders have unveiled a $1.4 trillion government-wide spending package that's carrying an unusually large load of unrelated provisions.7 years ago
By MATTHEW PERRONE and RICHARD LARDNER Associated Press
Bill to raise tobacco age has unlikely allies: Altria, Juul
Congress is moving ahead with legislation that would raise the age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21. The sales restriction has the support of two unlikely backers: Marlboro-cigarette maker Altria and e-cigarette maker Juul.7 years ago
LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
Trump on brink of impeachment as House readies historic vote
The House convenes at 7 a.m., with votes on the articles of impeachment expected by Wednesday evening.7 years ago
ALAN FRAM Associated Press
Party-switching NJ congressman will need Trump help in 2020
New Jersey congressman Jeff Van Drew could well need the backing of President Donald Trump if he's going to continue his political career.7 years ago
JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer
Tributes, standing ovation at ‘Rise of Skywalker’ premiere
“The Rise of Skywalker," the latest film in the “Star Wars” franchise, has been greeted with a standing ovation at its world premiere Monday night in Hollywood.7 years ago
NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press
Pope abolishes ‘pontifical secret’ in clergy sex abuse cases
Pope Francis has abolished the “pontifical secret” used in clergy sexual abuse cases, after mounting criticism that the high degree of confidentiality has been used to protect pedophiles, silence victims and keep law enforcement from investigating crimes.7 years ago
David A. Andelman
France shuts down as Macron touches the third rail of French politics
The walkout began on Thursday with transport workers, really the heart and soul of French life. Transportation is nearly frozen. All but two of 16 lines of the Metro system are shut down — those two being the only lines that run automatically without conductors.7 years ago
MATTHEW DALY Associated Press
Spending deal would end two-decade freeze on gun research
A bipartisan deal on a government spending bill would for the first time in two decades provide money for federal research on gun safety7 years ago
LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press
Moderate Utah Democrat to vote yes on Pres. Trump impeachment
Moderate Utah Democrat, Rep. Ben McAdams, announces he will vote yes on impeaching President Trump.7 years ago
