LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press
Background checks blocked a record high 300,000 gun sales
Records show the number of people stopped from buying guns through the U.S. background check system hit an all-time high of more than 300,000 last year amid a surge of firearm sales.5 years ago
BRIAN SLODYSKO, CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY and LISA MASCARO Associated Press
GOP filibuster halts Democrats’ signature voting bill
The Democrats' sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law stalled in the Senate Tuesday, blocked by a wall of Republican opposition.5 years ago
DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer
Namath excited for Zach Wilson, says Jets fans ‘deserve’ a title
Namath likes what he has seen and heard about Wilson but cautions that the Jets need to improve everywhere, not just at one position.5 years ago
Associated Press
Brothers set record crossing large gap in park on a highline
Two brothers from San Francisco say they have set a record for the longest highline ever walked in both Yosemite National Park and California, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.5 years ago
ALFREDO PEÑA Associated Press
At least 15 die in multiple attacks near US-Mexico border
Gunmen aboard a number of vehicles staged attacks in several neighborhoods in the Mexican border city of Reynosa on Saturday5 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
Take 2: Spacewalking astronauts install new solar panel
Spacewalking astronauts equipped the International Space Station with the first in a series of powerful new solar panels Sunday5 years ago
KEVIN McGILL and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press
Major damage to Alabama mobile home park amid tropical storm
Authorities in Alabama say a suspected tornado spurred by Tropical Storm Claudette demolished or badly damaged at least 50 homes in a small town just north of the Florida border.5 years ago
DAVID CRARY AP National Writer
US Catholic bishops OK steps toward possible rebuke of Biden
U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a “teaching document” that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Governor Cox urges Utahns to get vaccinated headed into July 4 holiday
SALT LAKE CITY — Governor Spencer Cox is once again urging Utahns to get vaccinated. On Thursday’s Let Me Speak To The Governor on KSL Newsradio, Cox said they are working on a number of ways to make vaccinations easier and more accessible to Utahns. One of them includes encouraging more businesses to host events […]5 years ago
DAVID CRARY AP National Writer
Heated debate before US Catholic bishops vote on Communion
U.S. Catholic bishops have debated heatedly over how to address concerns about Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, who continue to receive Communion despite supporting abortion rights.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Washington Terrace, Herriman announce water saving measures
"Tan is the new green." Two more Utah communities are announcing measures to help conserve water as Utah heads into summer in a drought.5 years ago
KEVIN FREKING Associated Press
Congress approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery.5 years ago
SAM McNEIL Associated Press
Chinese crew enters new space station on 3-month mission
Three Chinse astronauts have arrived at China's new space station at the start of a three-month mission, marking a milestone in the country's ambitious space program.5 years ago
AAMER MADHANI, JONATHAN LEMIRE and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press
President Biden, Putin conclude summit between ‘two great powers’
U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their summit meeting Wednesday between what the American leader called “two great powers,” wrapping up more quickly than expected.5 years ago
BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press
Haaland sends recommendation on Utah monuments to president
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has made her recommendation about whether to reverse former President Donald Trump’s decision to downsize two sprawling national monuments in Utah.5 years ago
BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press
Doctors warn of burns from asphalt as heat wave hits US West
Doctors who work in Arizona and Nevada burn centers are warning of injuries from contact with super-heated roadways and other surfaces as the first extreme heat wave of the year extends across the U.S. West.5 years ago
HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press / Report for America
Schools across US brace for kindergarten surge in fall
Public school enrollment tumbled last fall nationwide, but the sharpest drops were in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs.5 years ago
JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer
Leonard, George help Clippers beat Jazz, cut deficit to 2-1
The Los Angeles Clippers got back into their second-round series against the Utah Jazz with a 132-106 victory in Game 3 on Saturday night.5 years ago
OSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press
Netanyahu out as Israeli parliament narrowly swears in new coalition
Israel's parliament has narrowly approved a new coalition government, ending the historic 12-year rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.5 years ago
JILL LAWLESS, SYLVIA HUI, DANICA KIRKA and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press
G-7 leaders agree on vaccines, China and taxing corporations
CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations staked their claim Sunday to leading the world out of the coronavirus pandemic and crisis, pledging more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nations, vowing to help developing countries grow while fighting climate change and backing a minimum tax on […]5 years ago
SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer
Inspired by Novotna, Krejcikova wins 1st Slam title in Paris
Thinking of her late coach the whole time, Barbora Krejcikova went from unseeded to Grand Slam champion at the French Open.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
State Street closed at 1150 South after car hits building
A portion of State Street is closed Friday morning after a car hit a building at 1150 South around 1 a.m. and caused a gas leak.5 years ago
Associated Press
Fastly blames global internet outage on software bug
Fastly, the company that was hit by a major outage that caused many of the world’s top websites to go offline briefly, blamed the problem on a software bug that was triggered when a customer changed a setting.5 years ago
