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Judge fines Trump $9K, threatens jail for contempt in hush money trial
Jack Queen and Jody Godoy, Reuters | Updated April 30 - 10:14 a.m. | Save Story
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial fined the former U.S. president $9,000 for contempt of court on Tuesday and said he would consider jailing him if he continued to violate a gag order.
Is Tesla's Autopilot safe? Legal challenges abound
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted April 30 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
Tesla has, so far, won or settled wrongful death cases claiming the electric car maker's Autopilot driving assist feature is unsafe and led to fatal accidents.
Walmart to close its 51 health centers, virtual care service
Michelle Chapman, Associated Press | Posted April 30 - 9:17 a.m. | Save Story
Walmart, which launched its health centers five years ago, said Tuesday that "there is not a sustainable business model for us to continue."
Pair of giant pandas set to travel from China to San Diego Zoo under conservation partnership
Associated Press | Posted April 30 - 7:19 a.m. | Save Story
A pair of giant pandas will soon make the journey from China to the U.S., where they will be cared for at the San Diego Zoo. It's all part of an ongoing conservation partnership between the two nations.
1 climber dead and 1 severely injured after 1,000-foot fall off mountain in national park
Rebekah Riess, CNN | Posted April 29 - 10:08 p.m. | Save Story
A 52-year-old woman is dead and another was seriously injured after the two-person team fell 1,000 feet while ascending a mountain in Alaska's Denali National Park on April 25.
Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms
Ken Miller, Associated Press | Posted April 29 - 8:59 p.m. | Save Story
Small towns in Oklahoma are beginning a long cleanup after tornadoes flattened home and buildings and killed at least four people, including an infant.
4 law officers serving warrant are killed, 4 wounded in shootout at North Carolina home
Erik Verduzco and Peter Smith, Associated Press | Updated April 29 - 8:23 p.m. | Save Story
Four officers trying to serve a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and four other officers were wounded in a shootout in North Carolina.
US opens probe into 130,000 Ford vehicles over hands-free tech
David Shepardson, Reuters | Posted April 29 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is opening an investigation into Ford Motor's hands-free driving technology BlueCruise after two fatal crashes, the agency said on Monday.
Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health, new study finds
Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press | Updated April 29 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
A growing number of public health experts say if you choose to drink alcohol, you should drink as little as possible.
Congresswoman was born and raised in Ukraine voted against aid for her homeland
Isabella Volmert, Associated Press | Posted April 29 - 1:19 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz is the first and only Ukrainian-born member of Congress. In the first days of the war, she emerged as a natural voice for Ukraine. She recently voted against sending $61 billion of aid to the country.
CDC identifies 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
Associated Press | Updated April 29 - 11:31 a.m. | Save Story
Three women were diagnosed with HIV after getting "vampire facial" procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa. Federal officials say these are the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through a cosmetic procedure using needles.
US, Britain urge Hamas to accept Israeli truce proposal
Humeyra Pamuk, Alexander Cornwell and Pesha Magid, Reuters | Posted April 29 - 9:38 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday urged Hamas to swiftly accept an Israeli proposal for a truce in the Gaza war and the release of Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian militant group.
New US law that could lead to a TikTok ban likely to be challenged in court
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted April 29 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
Unless TikTok is sold within 270 days, the app could face a ban in the U.S. app stores and hosting services.
Police officer hiring in US increases in 2023 after years of decline, survey shows
Claudia Lauer, Associated Press | Posted April 28 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. police departments have reported a year-over-year increase in sworn officers for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and the police killing of George Floyd.
Study examines regular use of low-dose aspirin to improve colorectal cancer survival
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
Taking a low-dose daily aspirin long-term may reduce the risk of developing or dying from colorectal cancer by revving the body's immune response to cancer cells, according to a new study.
Tornadoes kill 4 in Oklahoma, leaving trail of destruction and thousands without power
Ken Miller, Associated Press | Posted April 28 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
Oklahoma's governor says tornadoes that tore through Oklahoma and flattened buildings in one rural town have killed at least four people.
Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah invasion and cease-fire talks
Tia Goldenberg, Jon Gambrell and Samy Magdy, Associated Press | Posted April 28 - 2:39 p.m. | Save Story
The White House says President Joe Biden has again spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Pressure is building on Israel and Hamas to reach a cease-fire.
Biden jabs Trump in election-year roast at correspondents' dinner
Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters | Updated April 28 - 11:37 a.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden delivered an election-year roast on Saturday night at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner as protesters outside criticized his support for Israel's war against Hamas.
