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Associated Press

Meg Jones cleans the snow off her car outside her house on 2nd Avenue in Scottsbluff, Neb., Tuesday...
COLLEEN SLEVIN and DAVID KOENIG Associated Press

One-two punch of storms threatens Thanksgiving travel in US

A strong winter storm heads toward the upper midwest, hampering Thanksgiving travel for those on the road and in the air.
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Associated Press

No vote on Utah tax reform amid more questions, complaints

A legislative task force in Utah has postponed a vote on state tax reforms that could increase tax cuts from the currently proposed $80 million to as much as $124 million.
7 years ago
FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2019  file photo, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez talks during an int...
Associated Press

Cuba accuses US of violating Vienna Conventions

Cuba’s foreign minister on Tuesday accused the United States of violating the Vienna Convention and the deal re-establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries.
7 years ago
President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and first lady Melania Trump stand with Conan, t...
DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press

Conan the dog gets hero’s welcome at White House after raid

A U.S. military dog that played a starring role in the raid that killed Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi seemed oblivious to the praise that President Donald Trump heaped on it Monday at the White House.
7 years ago
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The Associated Press

Utahn among 3 people arrested in Nebraska

A Utahn is among 3 people arrested in Nebraska in connection with the disappearance and kidnapping of a woman who was later found dead.
7 years ago
Lauren McCluskey parents challenge review...
Associated Press

Family of slain Utah woman says school didn’t protect her

The parents of a University of Utah student and track athlete who was fatally shot on campus are fighting a claim by the college that their lawsuit should be dismissed because their daughter’s killer wasn’t a student.
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Associated Press

2 boys shot to death outside California elementary school

Two boys were fatally shot while sitting in a van outside an elementary school in California early Saturday morning,
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DAVID RISING and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press

Thieves steal ‘priceless’ jewel sets from Dresden museum

Thieves broke into Dresden’s Green Vault, one of the world’s oldest museums, early Monday morning, making off with three “priceless” sets of 18th century jewelry that German officials said would be impossible to sell on the open market.
7 years ago
Election winner candidate Kelvin Lam, right, and pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong, second right, ...
EILEEN NG Associated Press

Pro-democracy camp looks to have won big in Hong Kong vote

The pro-democracy opposition appears to have swept to a resounding victory in Hong Kong elections.
7 years ago
FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2018 file photo, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks with member...
DAVID BAUDER and RACHEL LERMAN AP Writers

Bloomberg entry into presidential race raises ethics issues

With Michael Bloomberg now running for president, the news service that bears his name said it will not "investigate" him or any of his Democratic rivals.
7 years ago
FILE - In a Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 file photo, U.S. Navy Secretary Richard Spencer speaks at a news...
ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer

Pentagon chief fires Navy secretary over SEAL controversy

Defense Secretary Mark Esper fired the Navy's top official for allegedly proposing a deal with the White House behind Esper's back.
7 years ago
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ROBERT BURNS and ROB GILLIES, Associated Press

Navy official says White House won’t intervene in Gallagher proceeding

A senior Navy official says the White House will not intervene in a disciplinary proceeding that may cost a Navy SEAL his position in the elite unit.
7 years ago
Artificial intelligence could be the next tool used in mental health therapy....
TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer

Paging Dr. Robot: Artificial intelligence moves into care

Artificial intelligence is spreading into health care, and patients should expect more interaction with it.
7 years ago
FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2019, file photo, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks at a ...
STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer

Michael Bloomberg launches Democratic presidential bid

Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world's richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president.
7 years ago
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 02: Tyler Huntley #1 hands the ball off to Zack Moss #2 of the Utah ...
DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer

Moss leads No. 7 Utah to 35-7 victory over Arizona

Utah is the last team standing in the Pac-12's quest for a spot in the College Football Playoff after crushing Arizona 35-7 on Saturday night.
7 years ago
BOISE, ID - NOVEMBER 16: Wide receiver Akilian Butler #7 of the Boise State Broncos runs into the o...
JOHN COON Associated Press

No. 20 Boise State runs over Utah State for 56-21 win

Boise State ran all over Utah State and right into another Mountain West Conference championship game.
7 years ago
A polling location station is ready for the election day. Photo courtesy of Getty Images....
Associated Press

2 small Utah cities test ranked-choice voting method

Two small Utah cities tested an alternative method of voting that allows people to rank candidates from first to last during the recent municipal elections.
7 years ago
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Associated Press

BYU buries UMass 56-24 under 628 yards of offense

BYU amassed 628 yards of offense in its 56-24 victory over UMass on Saturday. Zach Wilson threw for 293 yards and four touchdowns; Jackson McChesney ran for 228 yards and two scores.
7 years ago
Demonstrators stage a protest on the field at the Yale Bowl disrupting the start of the second half...
Associated Press

Harvard-Yale game delayed by student protest; 20-30 arrested

Protesters wearing the colors of both Harvard and Yale staged a sit-in at midfield during halftime of the 136th edition of the annual football game. About 20-30 protesters were arrested.
7 years ago
In this July 16, 2019, photo, acting Defense Secretary Richard Spencer listens during a Cabinet mee...
Associated Press

Secretary of Navy says Pres. Trump’s tweet is not a formal order

The secretary of the U.S. Navy said Saturday he doesn't consider a tweet by President Donald Trump to be a formal order.
7 years ago
FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2019, file photo, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg gestures w...
Associated Press

Ginsburg hospitalized for treatment of chills and fever

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized after experiencing chills and fever, the court said Saturday.
7 years ago
FILE - This July 1, 2019 file photo shows the Manhattan Correctional Center, in New York. Financier...
Associated Press

Feds fight back as Epstein death conspiracy theories swirl

Conspiracy theories continued to flourish about the death of Jeff Epstein, even after prosecutors took pains to point out the ample evidence backing a medical examiner’s determination that Epstein hanged himself.
7 years ago
Britain's Prince Andrew leaves his home in Windsor, England, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. A lawyer for ...
Associated Press

Prince Andrew’s troubles not over despite change in status

Britain’s Prince Andrew continues to face many hurdles despite his decision to step down from royal duties.
7 years ago
Three were injured in a shooting at The Complex on Nov. 22, 2019. (Jay Hancock, KSL TV)...
Associated Press

3 wounded in shooting outside Salt Lake City concert venue

Three people were wounded in a shooting outside a downtown concert venue in Utah’s capital, not far from the unrelated Friday night evacuation of an NBA arena, police said.
7 years ago