Trump loses challenge to gag order in New York civil fraud case

A New York state appeals court on Thursday denied Donald Trump's bid to overturn a gag order restricting the former U.S. president from publicly talking about court staff in his New York civil fraud trial.

Utah delegation divided as Congress passes annual defense spending bill

Congress passed its annual defense spending bill with divided support from Utah's congressional delegation, with those who opposed the bill saying they couldn't support a "clean" extension of a government surveillance program.

US National Park Service to offer 6 days of free entry at all sites in 2024

(cnn) — What could be better than five days of free entry all Us National Park Service sites? Well, you’ll get six

Voyager 1 stops communicating with Earth

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft has experienced a computer glitch that's causing a bit of a communication breakdown between the 46-year-old probe and its mission team on Earth.

Pope calls for treaty regulating AI, warning of potential for ‘technological dictatorship’

(cnn) — Pope Francis has called for an international treaty to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence, warning

Luke Combs helping a fan who almost owed him $250K for selling unauthorized merchandise

Country singer Luke Combs is making amends to a disabled Florida woman who sells tumblers online after she was ordered to pay him $250,000.

Busy 2023 travel year projected to end on near-record bang this Christmas, New Year's

AAA says this year's Christmas and New Year's rush is expected to be the second-largest since 2000, and air and cruise travel could exceed pre-pandemic levels.

CDC: There's an urgent need to increase vaccine coverage for flu, COVID and RSV

The CDC on Thursday issued an alert urging health care providers to increase immunization coverage for influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus.

Mortgage rates fall below 7% for first time since August

The average interest rate on the most popular U.S. home loan fell this week to below 7% for the first time since August as Treasury market yields dropped sharply after the Federal Reserve firmly signaled it is nearing cuts to its policy rate.

Massive Utah drug bust highlights magnitude of fentanyl supply pushed by cartels

Moab — A huge drug bust is shedding light on just how many dangerous pills are on Utah streets. A remarkable 66 pounds

House passes sweeping defense policy bill that includes 5.2% pay raise for members of military

The House voted Thursday to pass a critical defense policy bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act, which sets the policy agenda and authorizes funding for the Department of Defense annually.

Latter-day Saint Navy officer jailed in Japan transferred to US custody, family says

A Navy officer jailed in Japan over a car crash that killed two Japanese citizens has been transferred to United States' custody and is being returned to the U.S. That's according to a statement Thursday from the family of Lt. Ridge Alkonis.

Woman gets 70 years in prison for killing 2 bicyclists in charity ride

A woman has been sentenced to at least 70 years in prison for causing the deaths of two bicyclists taking part in a charity ride last year in western Michigan. The judge stacked two 35-year terms for the woman.

US panel recommends children with obesity start counseling from age 6

Children with obesity should receive intensive counseling to promote healthy diet and exercise habits starting at age 6, according to a draft recommendation issued by a panel of U.S. experts on Wednesday.