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Larry King attends The Paley Center For Media Presents: A Special Evening With Dionne Warwick: Then...
Andrew Dalton, AP Entertainment Writer

Larry King, Broadcasting Giant For Half-Century, Dies At 87

Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Saturday. He was 87.
3 years ago
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Sam Metz & Scott Sonner, AP/Report for America

Mine OK’d In Trump’s Last Days May Boost Biden Energy Plan

The Trump administration granted final approval for a proposed Nevada lithium mine in its last days, adding it to a list of energy and mining projects fast-tracked before President Joe Biden took office.
3 years ago
U.S. President Joe Biden (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)...
Rob Gillies, Mark Stevenson & Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Biden Calls Canada’s Trudeau, Mexico’s López Obrador

President Joe Biden has made his first calls to foreign leaders as America’s commander in chief, dialing up Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
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Yanely Cid Aguilar and her husband, who is deployed in South Korea. (Yanley Aguilar)...
Garna Mejia, KSL TV

Over 8K Utahns Among Millions Hopeful For New Immigration Bill

Big changes are in the works for immigrant and undocumented communities following actions taken on the first day of Joe Biden's presidency.
3 years ago
A scale replica of the World Trade Center is on display as part of a 9/11 exhibit at the Provo Town...
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

9/11 exhibit begins 20th anniversary nationwide tour in Provo

2021 marks the 20th anniversary of a day that changed the world -- the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001.
3 years ago
The bus was heading to Grand Canyon West, about 2 1/2 hours from Las Vegas and outside the boundari...
Jacques Billeaud & Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press

Bus Heading To Grand Canyon Rolls Over; 1 Dead, 2 Critical

Authorities say a Las Vegas-based tour bus headed to the Grand Canyon has rolled over in northwestern Arizona.
3 years ago
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters during a brief press availability w...
Mary Clare Jalonick & Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Schumer: Trump Impeachment Trial To Begin Week Of Feb. 8

Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump on the charge of incitement of insurrection will begin the week of Feb. 8.
3 years ago
FILE: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)...
MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press

Schumer: House To Send Trump Impeachment Article Monday

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday.
3 years ago
Guard Soldiers were ordered to move from the cafeteria to the parking garage (Photo obtained by CNN...
Oren Liebermann and Betsy Klein, CNN

National Guard Moved Back Into Capitol After Outcry Over Banishment To Parking Garage

Members of the National Guard have been allowed back into the Capitol Complex after a slate of lawmakers voiced their outrage at guardsmen being banished to a parking garage as a rest area, a guardsman said.
3 years ago
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and former Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao depart after the in...
MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press

McConnell Seeks To Push Trump Impeachment Trial To February

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell wants to postpone Donald Trump’s impeachment trial.
3 years ago
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) arrives at the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the Wes...
The Associated Press

Bernie Sanders Spawns Splash Of Memes With Inaugural Attire

Wearing mittens made out of recycled materials and a warm winter jacket, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders pulled off a casual inauguration outfit — and vibe — that only he could.
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FILE - Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, wears a protective mask while arriving to a Senate C...
Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Democrats Ask Ethics Panel To Investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley

Seven Democratic senators have asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley “to fully understand their role” in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business

Costco Is (Finally) Testing Out Curbside Pickup For Groceries

Costco has held off on offering curbside pickup for groceries for years. Now, in a shift, it's trying it out at three stores in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
3 years ago
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Matthew Brown, Associated Press

Biden Halts Oil And Gas Leases On US Land, Water For 60 Days

The Biden administration has suspended new oil and gas leasing and drilling permits on U.S. lands and waters for 60 days as part of a review of programs at the U.S. Department of Interior.
3 years ago
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FRANK JORDANS, Associated Press

World Leaders Laud US Return To Climate Fight Under Biden

World leaders have breathed an audible sigh of relief that the United States under President Joe Biden is rejoining the global effort to curb climate change.
3 years ago
Riley June Williams (Photo provided by Dauphin County, Pa., Prison)...
MARK SCOLFORO, Associated Press

Woman Accused Of Helping Steal Pelosi Laptop Freed From Jail

A federal judge has decided to release a Pennsylvania woman while she faces charges that she helped steal a laptop from the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
3 years ago
U.S. President Joe Biden prepares to sign a series of executive orders at the Resolute Desk in the ...
RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press

Biden To Sign Virus Measures, Requires Mask Use To Travel

President Joe Biden is putting forth a national COVID-19 strategy to ramp up vaccinations and testing, reopen schools and businesses and require Americans to wear masks for travel.
3 years ago
Roughly 900,000 Americans filed for unemployment in Donald Trump's last full week as president. Peo...
Anneken Tappe, CNN Business

900,000 Americans Filed For First-Time Unemployment Last Week

The jobs crisis roared last week, with 900,000 Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits on a seasonally adjusted basis.
3 years ago
A woman wearing a face mask uses a smartphone as she takes a photograph in front of the Olympic rin...
Associated Press

Former IOC VP Pound Says Fans Optional For Tokyo Olympics

Former IOC vice president Dick Pound says the Tokyo Olympics can go ahead without fans.
3 years ago
The 50 Star Productions crew next to the massive American flag near the U.S. Capitol. (Kendal White...
Debbie Worthen, KSL TV

Utahns Set Up ‘Field Of Flags’ Centerpiece For Inauguration Day Events

Inauguration Day was personal for a Utah company involved in the ceremonies in our nation’s capital.
3 years ago
U.S. President Joe Biden prepares to sign a series of executive orders at the Resolute Desk in the ...
Ellen Knickmeyer & Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Biden Puts U.S. Back Into Fight To Slow Global Warming

President Joe Biden is putting the United States back into the worldwide fight to slow global warming as one of his first acts in office.
3 years ago
Avril Haines speaks during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee to be ...
Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Senate Confirms Biden 1st Cabinet Pick As Democrats Control

In a first vote, the Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Avril Haines.
3 years ago
Utah Guardsmen board a jet January 15 headed for Washington, D.C. (KSL TV)...
Jed Boal, KSL TV

Utah National Guardsmen in DC Thankful for Peaceful Inauguration

Approximately 350 soldiers with the Utah National Guard stood guard in the nation's Capital Wednesday for the inauguration of President Joe Biden.
3 years ago
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris greets Vice President Mike Pen...
Lisa Mascaro, AP Congressional Correspondent

Democrats Gaining Senate Control As New Members Take Oath

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the oath of office to Democrats Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock and Alex Padilla Wednesday afternoon.
3 years ago

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