AP
Out of this world: 555.55-carat black diamond lands in Dubai
Auction house Sotheby’s Dubai has unveiled a diamond that’s literally from out of this world.5 years ago
AP
On MLK Day, Yellen says US economy is unfair to Black people
The U.S. economy “has never worked fairly for Black Americans... for any American of color,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday.5 years ago
Helen Regan, CNN
A massive volcanic eruption and tsunami hit Tonga and the Pacific. Here’s what we know
An underwater volcano near Tonga has erupted for the third time in four days, following Saturday's massive eruption and tsunami.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Flights sent to assess Tonga damage after volcanic eruption
Military flights were sent to Tonga to assess the damage from this weekend's undersea volcanic eruption.5 years ago
The Associated Press
N. Korea fires 2 suspected missiles in 4th launch this year
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Monday fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea in its fourth weapons launch this month, South Korea’s military said, with the apparent goal of demonstrating its military might amid paused diplomacy with the United States and pandemic border closures. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said […]5 years ago
The Associated Press
Texas rabbi: Captor grew “belligerent” late in standoff
The hostage-taker at a Texas synagogue grew increasingly belligerent and threatening,” said a rabbi who was one of four hostages held for 10 hours on Saturday.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Woman killed in subway shove at Times Square
A woman was killed Saturday when she was pushed in front of a subway train at Times Square.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Volcano erupts in Pacific, West Coast under tsunami advisory
An undersea volcano eruption Saturday caused Tsunami advisories to be issued for Hawaii, Alaska and the U.S. Pacific coast.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Man takes hostages at synagogue, demands prisoner be freed
A hostage situation has unfolded Saturday at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. Both the FBI and the Texas Department of Public Safety are assisting in the situation.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Garbage and recyclables pile up as omicron takes its toll
The omicron variant is sickening sanitation workers around the U.S. causing cities have had to delay or suspend garbage and recycling pickup.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Army ups bonuses for recruits to $50K, as COVID takes toll
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlist bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.5 years ago
Martha Harris
University of Utah will require masks this semester
The University of Utah will require people to wear masks on campus this semester even though Governor Cox says they don't have to.5 years ago
DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer
Omicron wave prompts media to rethink which data to report
For two years, coronavirus case counts and hospitalizations have been widely used barometers of the pandemic's march across the world.5 years ago
Jessie Yeung, CNN
Djokovic admits he didn’t immediately isolate after positive Covid test, as Australia probes possible discrepancies in tests
Tennis star Novak Djokovic on Wednesday admitted he did not immediately isolate after testing positive for Covid-19 last month -- but denied knowing he had the virus when attending public events.5 years ago
The Associated Press
US shoppers find some groceries scarce due to virus, weather
Shortages at U.S. grocery stores have grown more in recent weeks due to severe weather and the omicron variant.5 years ago
JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press
Paul Petersen, ex-politician in prison for adoption scheme loses appeal
Paul Petersen was accused of illegally paying women to come to the US to give up their babies in at least 70 adoption cases in Arizona, Utah, and Arkansas.5 years ago
AAMER MADHANI Associated Press
US announces $308 million in aid for Afghans as crisis grows
The White House has announced $308 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan, offering new aid to the country as it edges toward a humanitarian crisis since the Taliban takeover nearly five months ago.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Home COVID tests to be covered by insurers starting Saturday
Starting Saturday, home COVID-19 will be required to be covered by insurance companies.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Kazakhstan says 164 killed in last week’s protests
Authorities in Kazakhstan said Sunday that 164 people were killed in a week of protests.5 years ago
The Associated Press
19 dead, including 9 children, in NYC apartment fire
A malfunctioning space heater caused a fire in an apartment in a Bronx apartment Sunday, killing 19 people, including nine people.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Obama honors late Senate leader as man ‘who got things done’
Former President Barack Obama remembered the late Harry Reid Saturday as a "man who got things done."5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
How to vaccinate the whole world (not just rich countries) against COVID
A global-supply chain expert discusses the steps necessary to vaccinate the whole world -- not just wealthy countries -- against COVID-19.5 years ago
MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press
‘I trusted the President’: Jan. 6 rioters in their own words
Facing prison time, many Jan. 6 rioters admit they were wrong to enter the U.S. Capitol and disavow political violence, despite what former President Donald Trump claims in spreading lies about the attack.5 years ago
