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Peter Smith, Associated Press
United Methodists remove anti-gay language from their official teachings
The United Methodist Church overturned its 40-year ban on gay clergy Wednesday, marking a historic shift in the church’s stance on homosexuality.6 hours ago
Associated Press
Death toll jumps to at least 48 as a search continues in southern China highway collapse
The death toll from a collapsed highway in southeastern China climbed to 48 on Thursday as searchers dug for a second day through a treacherous and mountainous area.7 hours ago
Sydney Bishop, CNN
Wally, the emotional support alligator once denied entry to a baseball game, is missing
A Pennsylvania man says his emotional support alligator named Wally has gone missing amid the coastal marshes of Georgia.7 hours ago
Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN
Women need to exercise and eat differently than men. Here’s how
Studies show women need to eat and exercise differently than men.8 hours ago
Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
Faceless people, invisible hands: New Army video aims to lure recruits for psychological operations
A haunting new video released in the early morning hours is the latest effort by the Army to lure soldiers to some of its more secretive units.9 hours ago
Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press
Guilty of multiple murders, nurse gets 3 consecutive terms of life in prison
A Pennsylvania nurse who administered lethal or potentially lethal doses of insulin to numerous patients has pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and other charges and been sentenced to life in prison.10 hours ago
Amarachi Orie, CNN
Original cover art for ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ expected to set auction record
J.K. Rowling’s 1997 novel “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” was the beginning of what would become a worldwide phenomenon. Now, the original illustration for the first edition of the book is going on sale.12 hours ago
Chris Megerian
Biden says ‘order must prevail’ during campus protests over Gaza
President Biden says ‘dissent must never lead to disorder’ as he condemns campus pro-Palestinian protests that have turned violent.12 hours ago
Hanna Ziady and Peter Valdes-Dapena
In surprise move, Musk axes the team building Tesla’s EV charging network
Tesla has abruptly fired the team running its electric vehicle charging business, raising doubts about the future of one of the largest U.S. charging networks.12 hours ago
MIchael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Eric Tucker and Jake Offenhartz
Prosecution seeks additional sanctions for Trump in hush money case as key witness resumes testimony
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's hush money trial sought additional sanctions over his out-of-court comments Thursday.13 hours ago
Krysta Fauria, Ethan Swope, Jake Offenhartz And Joseph B. Frederick
Police move in and begin dismantling pro-Palestinian demonstrators’ encampment at UCLA
Police have removed barricades and begun dismantling a pro-Palestinian demonstrators’ encampment at UCLA.15 hours ago
Don Riddell and Ben Church
Beekeeper Matt Hilton revels in ‘surreal’ experience after his MLB heroics, gets a trading card deal
Beekeeper Matt Hilton became the hero on Tuesday after he was called out to deal with a swarm of bees that was delaying an Arizona Diamondbacks game.16 hours ago
Associated Press
Police shot and killed armed student outside Wisconsin school, authorities say
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said police shot and killed a student outside a middle school after receiving report of someone with a weapon and no one else was hurt.1 day ago
Sean Lyngaas, CNN
A third of Americans could have had data stolen in big health care hack
A third of Americans may have had their personal data swept up in a February ransomware attack on a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary that disrupted pharmacies across the US, UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty estimated in testimony to Congress on Wednesday.1 day ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Scientists say they’ve traced origins of potentially hazardous asteroid to the far side of moon
An unusual asteroid traveling near Earth is thought to be a chunk of the moon, but exactly how it ended up zooming through the solar system has remained a mystery. Now, researchers say they’ve made a key connection in this cosmic puzzle.1 day ago
Todd Richmond, Associated Press
US House votes to remove wolves from endangered list in 48 states
The U.S. House voted to end federal protection for gray wolves in 48 states, though the bill's ultimate prospects are uncertain.1 day ago
Sydney Bishop and Brammhi Balarajan, CNN
Toddler of Phoenix first responder dies after bounce house goes airborne
A 2-year-old child died after a strong gust of wind sent the bounce house he was in airborne and into a neighboring lot in central Arizona, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said.1 day ago
Arit John, CNN
Arizona Senate votes to repeal Civil War-era near-total abortion ban
The Arizona Senate on Wednesday voted to repeal the state’s 160-year-old near-total abortion ban, three weeks after the state Supreme Court revived the law and thrust reproductive rights into the political spotlight.1 day ago
Brenda Goodman, CNN
Continued FDA testing finds no active bird flu virus in variety of dairy products
Ongoing testing of milk and dairy products by the US Food and Drug Administration has not found any active H5N1 bird flu virus in 297 samples of products purchased in grocery stores, the agency said Wednesday.1 day ago
Associated Press
Ford recalls Maverick pickups in US because tail lights can go dark, increasing the risk of a crash
Ford is recalling nearly 243,000 Maverick small pickup trucks in the U.S. because the tail lights may not illuminate.1 day ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
The Colorado River is vital in Utah. Here’s why it’s going to get even more publicity
The Colorado River plays an important role in Utah and across the West. KSL TV is participating in a new collaborative to report on the issues tied to its future.1 day ago
Stefanie Dazio, Ethan Swope, Jake Offenhartz and Joseph B. Frederick
Mayor says about 300 people arrested in crackdowns on protests at Columbia and City College
Dueling groups of protesters have clashed at UCLA, grappling in fistfights and shoving, kicking and using sticks to beat one another.2 days ago
Associated Press
What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis, but wouldn't legalize it for recreational use.2 days ago
