Investigators have quality leads in the killings of 4 students, police say

(cnn) -- Investigators have "a lot of quality leads" about last month's killings of four University of Idaho students

Gabby Petito's parents file motion to add Laundrie family attorney as defendant in lawsuit

The parents of Gabby Petito have filed a motion to add Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino as a defendant in an ongoing civil lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, Christopher and Roberta Laundrie.

Congress faces time crunch on government funding and sweeping defense policy bill

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are scrambling to try to fund the government and pass a sweeping defense policy bill before a new Congress is sworn in, but there are signs that both sides are struggling to reach agreement over these key outstanding issues.

Gov. Cox orders flags lowered for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Salt Lake City — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has ordered all flags be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday as part of National

Demand for hospital-grade cribs on the rise as viral illnesses continue to surge

As a trio of respiratory viruses spreads across the country and pediatric hospitalizations remain high, some hospitals are running into a new problem: a shortage of medical-grade cribs.

FBI says polygamist leader took 20 wives, many underage, alleges illicit sexual activities

Probable cause documents lay out illicit sexual activities of a small religious group — that included underage girls —

Maryland bans TikTok in state agencies, latest state to act

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced a ban on the use of TikTok and certain China and Russia-based platforms in the state's executive branch of government. The emergency directive announced by Hogan on Tuesday is the latest development in states acting to address cybersecurity risks presented by the platforms.

House delays passage of same-sex marriage bill

Passage of a bill protecting federal recognition of same-sex marriages that has the support of both LGBT advocates and religious groups, has been delayed in the U.S. House of Representatives.

US trade deficit edged up to $78.2 billion in October

(cnn) -- The Us trade gap edged only slightly higher in October than the month before, to $78.2 billion. The latest

New report says Utah has the worst drivers. Where do its road safety laws rank?

A report released by an insurance marketplace company says Utah has the worst drivers in the nation. Another report finds Utah's trends aren't far off what's happening elsewhere in the U.S.

Scientists finally know why people get more colds and flu in winter

A chill is in the air, and you all know what that means — it's time for cold and flu season, when it seems everyone you know is suddenly sneezing, sniffling or worse. It's almost as if those pesky cold and flu germs whirl in with the first blast of winter weather.

Jan. 6 committee to issue criminal referrals, chairman says

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack will make criminal referrals to the Justice Department. Panel chairman Bennie Thompson of Mississippi told reporters Tuesday that the committee has decided to issue the referrals, but he did not disclose who the targets will be or if former President Donald Trump will be among them.

Musk's Neuralink faces federal probe, employee backlash over animal tests

Elon Musk's Neuralink, a medical device company, is under federal investigation for potential animal-welfare violations amid internal staff complaints that its animal testing is being rushed, causing needless suffering and deaths.

Trump Organization convicted in executive tax dodge scheme

Donald Trump's company has been convicted of tax fraud for a scheme by top executives to avoid paying personal income taxes on perks such as apartments and luxury cars.

Colorado gay club shooting suspect charged with hate crimes

The suspect accused of entering a Colorado gay nightclub clad in body armor and opening fire with an AR-15-style rifle, killing five people and wounding 17 others, was charged by prosecutors Tuesday with 305 criminal counts including hate crimes and murder.

Democratic Sen. Warnock wins Georgia runoff against Walker

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia runoff election Tuesday, ensuring Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe Biden's term and helping cap an underwhelming midterm cycle for the GOP in the last major vote of the year.

Arizona authorities investigate possible homicide in remote desert area

Mohave County, Arizona-- Authorities found a dead man in a remote area of the Arizona desert Sunday morning. According

TSA removes nunchucks, saw blades and more from carry-on bag in New York

(cnn) -- Forget that soda bottle or errant tube of toothpaste. One airline passenger thought it was a dandy idea to

Coyote attacked 2-year-old girl in front of her Los Angeles house

(cnn) -- A 2-year-old girl is recovering after being attacked by a coyote Friday afternoon in front of her house in a