Pilot, 2 children survive night on airplane's wing after it crashes into icy Alaska lake

A pilot and two children survived on the wing of a plane for about 12 hours after it crashed and was partially submerged in an icy Alaska lake. They were rescued after being spotted by a Good Samaritan conducting a search.

US judge sets Boeing 737 MAX fraud trial for June 23

A judge on Tuesday abruptly set a June 23 trial date in the Justice Department's criminal fraud case against Boeing stemming from the plane-maker's alleged misrepresentations to U.S. regulators about a key system on the 737 MAX.

John Curtis named one of the most effective lawmakers in Congress during last session

Utah Sen. John Curtis was one of the most effective legislators in Congress last year, according to a new report from the Center for Effective Lawmaking.

Gunman who killed 23 in racist attack at Texas Walmart offered plea deal to avoid death penalty

The gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack at an El Paso Walmart in 2019 in one of the the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history has been offered a plea deal to avoid the death penalty, a Texas prosecutor said Tuesday.

Russia, Ukraine agree to sea, energy truce; Washington seeks easing of sanctions

The United States reached deals on Tuesday with Ukraine and Russia to pause attacks at sea and against energy targets, with Washington agreeing to push to lift some sanctions against Moscow in its latest step toward endorsing Russia's positions.

FBI launches task force targeting anti-Tesla ‘domestic terrorism’

(cnn) — The Fbi has created a task force intended to “crack down on violent Tesla attacks,” it announced Monday,

US judge questions Trump's passport policy targeting transgender people

A federal judge pushed President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday to justify why it could lawfully refuse to issue passports to transgender and nonbinary Americans that reflect their gender identities.

With a new international Olympic president, will Russia compete in the next Games?

Russian President Vladimir Putin was quick to send congratulations to the newly elected leader of the International Olympic Committee, Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, as Moscow pushes for a full return to the Games.

Signal head defends messaging app's security after US war plan leak

The president of Signal defended the messaging app's security on Wednesday after top Trump administration officials mistakenly included a journalist in an encrypted chatroom they used to discuss looming U.S. military action against Yemen's Houthis.

City hall employee charged with planting noose at own desk

A city employee in Pennsylvania was charged with planting a noose at their desk in January, according to police.

FAA announces new air traffic control safety technology at these Utah airports

The Federal Aviation Administration announced new safety technology being deployed to airports as part of its Surface Safety Portfolio that aims to reduce surface incidents and runway incursions.

US Postal Service chief DeJoy steps down

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who led efforts to restructure the money-losing U.S. Postal Service for nearly five years, has resigned effective immediately, the agency said on Monday.

Advocates sue to block attempted dismantling of Education Department

Teachers unions and rights advocates, including the NAACP, sued the administration of President Donald Trump on Monday to prevent the attempted dismantling of the federal Education Department.