Who gets to choose? Republicans battle over the future of Utah's caucus system

Delegates to the state convention made national news this week when they rejected several Republican incumbents who faced challengers, including Gov. Spencer Cox, who saw his opponent, state Rep. Phil Lyman, win the party's nomination to the primary ballot.

Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in Houston

High waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston on Saturday following heavy rains that have already resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water.

New mission could shed light on the secrets of the moon’s ‘hidden side’

(cnn) — Over the past few years, competing countries have turned the moon into a hotspot for activity not witnessed

As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?

A federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has raised the hopes of some pot backers that more states will embrace cannabis. A total of 24 states already have legalized recreational marijuana for adults and an additional 14 states allow it for medical use.

Escaped zebra captured after nearly a week on the lam

(cnn) — A zebra’s almost week-long Washingtonian adventure came to an end on Friday, when the animal was recaptured

Democratic lawmakers tell Biden evidence shows Israel is restricting Gaza aid

Scores of Democratic lawmakers told President Joe Biden on Friday that they believe evidence shows that Israel has violated U.S. law by restricting humanitarian aid flows into war-stricken Gaza.

An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war

An experimental F-16 fighter jet has taken Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall on a history-making flight controlled by artificial intelligence and not a human pilot.

Evacuations ordered, homes damaged in Texas as rivers surge to Hurricane Harvey levels. And more rain is on the way

(cnn) — Flooding is intensifying in Texas, where more rain is expected over the weekend in the wake of strong storms

US congressman Cuellar indicted on conspiracy, bribery charges

U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, was indicted on Friday on federal charges of conspiracy, bribery and money laundering, a complaint filed in federal court said.

NetChoice files updated complaint against Utah social media law

Utah changed its social media law that is scheduled to go into effect on Oct. 1. It may face more challenges in the courts.