COVID-19 hospitalizations doubled, but mortality rate is low

Murray, Utah -- After more than two years of dealing with Covid-19, the virus is again making many people sick.

Ex-CIA engineer convicted in massive theft of secret info

A former CIA software engineer accused of the biggest theft of classified information in CIA history has been convicted at a New York City retrial.

TikTok announces new ways to filter out mature or 'potentially problematic' videos

(cnn) -- TikTok on Wednesday announced several updates intended to help users customize their viewing preferences and

White House says pharmacies can't discriminate on reproductive health prescriptions

The Biden administration is warning pharmacies not to discriminate against women who may seek reproductive health prescriptions, including some that might be involved in ending a pregnancy.

Is the COVID-19 pandemic over? No. It's still a worldwide 'public health emergency'

Not only is the COVID-19 pandemic not over, but the spread of the virus continues to be a global public health emergency.

Ohio man charged with raping 10-year-old who later crossed state lines for abortion

An Ohio man has been charged with raping a 10-year-old girl who later traveled to neighboring Indiana for an abortion, a case that President Joe Biden highlighted in criticizing a U.S. Supreme Court decision eliminating a nationwide right to abortion.

California governor signs law allowing gun violence victims to sue firearm manufacturers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday that clears the path for gun violence victims to file civil suits against the companies that manufacture the firearms used in crimes.

Judge rejects Amber Heard's request to set aside Depp win

A judge has rejected a request from actress Amber Heard to set aside the $10 million judgment awarded against her in favor of her ex-husband, Johnny Depp.

Uvalde's new anguish: Video shows police waiting in school

Surveillance footage captured the gunman in the Uvalde school shooting enter the building with an AR-15 style rifle and later shows officers in body armor milling in the hallway outside the fourth-grade classrooms where 19 children and two teachers were killed.

Biden arrives in Mideast jittery about Iran nuclear program

President Joe Biden has arrived in Israel for the first Middle East visit of his presidency. It's a whirlwind four-day trip in which he will hold talks with Israeli, Palestinian and Saudi Arabian officials.

3 reasons not to panic about decades-high inflation

When the latest data on consumer prices in the United States landed Wednesday, the headline number was ugly.

Trump or Biden? Most American voters don't want either in 2024, new poll shows

A recent New York Times/Siena College poll found about half of Republican voters want someone other than Donald Trump as the 2024 GOP presidential candidate.

Here's where you might need to wear a mask at a national park

Heading to a national park this summer? You're going to want to pack face masks as new versions of COVID-19 continue to spread across Utah and the rest of the country.

Preventative fires credited with saving Yosemite sequoias

A Yosemite National Park ecologist says a famed grove of giant sequoias have survived their first wildfire in more than a century because of intentional burning to remove undergrowth beneath the towering trees.

US inflation reached a new 40-year high in June of 9.1%

Surging prices for gas, food and rent catapulted U.S. inflation to a new four-decade peak in June, further pressuring households and likely sealing the case for another large interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, with higher borrowing costs to follow.

Homebuyers taking back control — but there's a dark side

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and its enticingly low interest rates sparked an insatiable housing market frenzy, buyers appear to be taking back the reins.

Video from Uvalde shooting shows gunman enter school and officers in hallway retreat after taking fire

(cnn) -- The Austin American-Statesman newspaper published Tuesday edited portions of school surveillance video showing

More than 200 congressional staffers urge Pelosi and Schumer to act on climate or risk dooming younger generations

(cnn) -- In a rare move, more than 200 congressional staffers have sent a letter to Democratic leadership in the House