Oklahoma governor signs the nation's strictest abortion ban

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed into law the nation's strictest abortion ban. The ban, passed by state lawmakers last week, prohibits all abortions with few exceptions. Stitt signed the bill on Wednesday.

Biden says he will travel to Texas to visit families of school shooting victims 'in the coming days'

(cnn) -- President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he will travel to Uvalde, Texas , in the near future to meet the

US had sharp increase in active shooter incidents last year, according to FBI report

One day before a gunman killed 19 elementary school children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, the FBI released an alarming report showing a dramatic increase in "active shooter situations" in 2021.

Twitter holds annual shareholder meeting amid uncertainty with Elon Musk deal

(cnn) -- Twitter on Wednesday held what could be its last annual shareholder meeting as a public company for a long

What is next for federal gun control?

Salt Lake City — Gun control is always a hot-button issue, but when it comes to safety in our schools, it becomes even

Uvalde school shooting suspect bought two assault rifles for his 18th birthday

(cnn) -- The suspect who killed 19 kids and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, was a local high

What we know about the victims at Robb Elementary School

(cnn) -- Nineteen children and two teachers were killed after a g unman barricaded himself inside a fourth-grade

Psychologist gives advice for parents to talk to children about school shootings

Salt Lake City -- Outrage and heartbreak have gripped the country after 19 children and two adults were massacred at

Former teacher from OC uses coloring books, crayons to help brighten lives of Ukrainian children

Laguna Woods, California ( Kabc ) -- A former teacher from Laguna Woods wanted to do something to help out the people

Two Utah children recover from hepatitis as cases grow worldwide

Salt Lake City -- Two children who were infected with hepatitis without a known cause and later hospitalized have

Teen asks dad to prom

Las Vegas ( Kvvu ) — The prom proposal was viewed over two million times. When Jermel Jones got home, he was asked to

How a community can address mental health, questions amid mass shootings

Emotions following mass tragedies can be overwhelming and can leave communities with questions about how to address them, an expert says.

'Active shooter' incidents jumped more than 50% last year, FBI report finds

(cnn) -- The number of "active shooter" incidents across the U.s. increased more than 50% in 2021 compared to 2020, and

Oprah Winfrey visits Ellen DeGeneres in her final week of shows

(cnn) -- "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" will air its final episode this week and the talk show is wrapping up its 19

Wendy's puts up the 'for sale' sign as costs rise

(cnn) -- Wendy's may be up for sale. In a Tuesday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Wendy's chairman,

Fugitive wanted in killing of elite cyclist traveled to New York City, authorities say

(cnn) -- Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, the woman suspected of fatally shooting elite cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson in

Abbott plans to restart plant at the heart of the baby formula recall on June 4

(cnn) -- Abbott Nutrition said Tuesday that it plans to restart work at the Sturgis, Michigan, plant at the heart of

Wendy's puts up the 'for sale' sign as costs rise

In a Tuesday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Wendy's chairman said that his management fund wants to explore a possible sale or merger for the burger chain.

Pennsylvania's US Republican Senate midterm primary heads to recount

The deadlocked U.S. Senate Republican primary between wellness celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund executive David McCormick was headed for a recount in Pennsylvania, Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman said on Wednesday, with the outcome delayed into next month.

Vigil, rally planned for 2nd anniversary of George Floyd killing

A candlelight vigil to honor George Floyd's memory at the intersection where he died was among the remembrances scheduled for the second anniversary of the Black man's killing at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.

'Lunchflation' is real. Returning to the office is costing us a fortune

Millions of employees started working remotely after the pandemic first took hold in 2020. But now, more people are returning to the office — and they're being greeted by much higher prices for just about everything.

Explainer: How cities in the West have water amid drought

Many Western cities over the past three decades have diversified their water sources, boosted local supplies, and use water more efficiently now than in the past.

These states have the weakest gun control laws in the country

Gun control remains one of the most pressing and heated debates in politics. Although the federal government hasn't passed gun control or gun rights legislation recently, states continue to pass measures of their own.

FDA chief struggles to explain slow response on baby formula

The head of the FDA faced bipartisan fury from House lawmakers Wednesday over months of delays investigating problems at the nation's largest baby formula plant that prompted an ongoing shortage.

Walmart apologizes for selling Juneteenth ice cream

Walmart's attempt to commemorate Juneteenth with a new ice cream didn't go over so well.

Economy bigger priority than punishing Russia, new poll says

Americans are becoming less supportive of punishing Russia for launching its invasion of Ukraine if it comes at the expense of the U.S. economy, a sign of rising anxiety over inflation and other challenges, according to a new poll.

Onlookers urged police to charge into Texas school where shooter was killing children

Onlookers urged police officers to charge into the Texas elementary school where a gunman's rampage killed 19 children and two teachers, witnesses said Wednesday

Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered in honor of Texas school shooting victims

Salt Lake City — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has ordered the flags at all state facilities to be lowered in honor of the 19

Utah leaders, organizations react to deadly shooting at Texas elementary school

Salt Lake City — Several Utah leaders and organizations shared their thoughts following a deadly shooting Tuesday at an