KEITH RIDLER Associated Press
Idaho lieutenant governor bans mask mandates while governor out of town
With the governor out of state, Idaho’s lieutenant governor issued an executive order banning mask mandates in schools and public buildings, saying the face-covering directives threatened people’s freedom.5 years ago
ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press
‘Nothing looks good’ preparing for summer wildfire season
Crews across the U.S. West are lighting controlled burns and taking other steps to prepare for the 2021 fire season that follows the worst one on record.5 years ago
FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer
Microsoft: SolarWinds hackers target 150 orgs with phishing
Microsoft says the state-backed Russian cyber spies behind the SolarWinds hacking campaign launched a targeted spear-phishing assault on U.S. and foreign government agencies and think tanks this week.5 years ago
DOUG GLASS Associated Press
Gunshots heard near Floyd square on anniversary of death
The Minneapolis intersection where George Floyd died has been disrupted by gunfire, just hours before a family-friendly street festival marking the anniversary of his death at the hands of police.5 years ago
MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
National Guard mission to provide security ending at Capitol
Guard troops were deployed nearly five months ago when rioters broke into the Capitol in an effort to stop Joe Biden from becoming president.5 years ago
DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer
Mickelson wins PGA to become oldest major champ
Mickelson won his sixth major and becomes the first player in PGA Tour history to win 30 years apart. Next up, the U.S. Open.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Dirt bike rider at state capitol in custody after injuring UHP trooper
Man who rode his dirt bike up onto the grounds of Utah's state capitol early Saturday morning is under arrest after injuring UHP tooper.5 years ago
DANICA KIRKA Associated Press
BBC faces questions of integrity after Princess Diana report
LONDON (AP) — British broadcaster BBC, seen as a respected source of news and information around the world, is facing questions at home about its integrity following a scathing report on its explosive 1995 interview with Princess Diana. Britain’s justice secretary said Friday that the government would review the rules governing oversight of the BBC […]5 years ago
FARES AKRAM and JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press
Palestinians see victory as Israel warns Hamas in Gaza cease fire
Palestinians rallied by the thousands Friday after a cease-fire took effect in the latest Gaza war, however, Israel is still sending a warning to Hamas.5 years ago
MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
US House votes to create panel to probe Jan. 6 insurrection
The House voted Wednesday to create an independent commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.5 years ago
MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
Major abortion case seeking 15-week ban on abortion in Mississippi head to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to take up a major abortion case next term concerning a controversial Mississippi law that banned most abortions after 15 weeks.5 years ago
The Associated Press
AT&T, Discovery join media houses as cord-cutting encroaches
U.S. telecom giant AT&T Inc. has signed a deal to combine its media business, including CNN, with Discovery Inc., the owner of such lifestyle networks as the Food Network and HGTV.5 years ago
PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press
Sharks use Earth’s magnetic field as a GPS, scientists say
Researchers say marine lab experiments with a small shark species confirm speculation that sharks use magnetic fields as aids to navigation.5 years ago
FARES AKRAM and RAVI NESSMAN Associated Press
Israel stages new round of heavy air strikes on Gaza City
Explosions rocked the city from north to south for 10 minutes on Monday; the day before a series of air raids killed 42 Palestinians.5 years ago
KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press
CDC director defends decision to ditch masks
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday defended the decision to ease mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, stressing that increasing political pressure had nothing to do with the abrupt shift in guidelines.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Protesters in US cities show support for Palestinians, decry Gaza airstrikes
Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate in L-A, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and others demanding Israel end Gaza airstrikes.5 years ago
MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer
Heart study: Low- and regular-dose aspirin safe, effective
Low-dose aspirin isn't recommended for healthy people because of a risk of bleeding, but those with current heart problems may benefit.5 years ago
CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer
Bogdanovic scores 22 as Utah Jazz top Thunder 109-93
Utah has the league's best record and a 1 1/2-game lead on idle Phoenix in the race for the top seed in the West.5 years ago
FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press
Navajos say new Arizona restrictions will complicate voting
Tribes and voting rights advocates say the measures will disproportionately affect tribal members who have to drive long distances to vote, or speak limited or no English.5 years ago
MARK THIESSEN Associated Press
Idaho man killed, Utah man injured by falling ice in Alaska national park
A park spokesperson says the Idaho man was killed and the Utah man injured as the two were hiking peaks on the southern flank of Denali, the continent's tallest mountain.5 years ago
Associated Press
AP statement on Israeli attack on building housing AP office
An Israeli airstrike destroyed a high-rise building in Gaza City that housed offices of The Associated Press and other media outlets on Saturday.5 years ago
ZEKE MILLER and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press
AP source: Govt to ease up guidance on indoor mask-wearing
The CDC will ease indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places.5 years ago
CATHY BUSSEWITZ, BEN FINLEY and TOM FOREMAN, JR. Associated Press
Hacked pipeline back online, still, some drivers scrambling for fuel
Colonial initiated the restart of pipeline operations late Wednesday. But it will take several days for deliveries to return to normal.5 years ago
