Oklahoma college instructor is fired after giving failing grade to a Bible-based essay on gender

The University of Oklahoma has fired an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a

Navajo police arrest suspected drunken driver after deadly crash ahead of Christmas parade

Kayenta, Ariz. (ap) — Navajo Nation police said a suspected drunken driver struck bystanders who were waiting for a

Justice Department says card purportedly sent from Epstein to Nassar is 'fake'

A document making a crude reference to Donald Trump — purportedly written by Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar, ​who is serving a life sentence for abusing hundreds of girls — is fake, the Department of Justice said.

Oklahoma university graduate student barred from teaching over gender essay grading dispute

The University of Oklahoma has stripped a graduate student of teaching duties after ​the teaching assistant gave a zero grade to a student who cited the Bible and her personal religious beliefs in an essay on gender.

Camp Mystic's reopening plans in Texas have drawn outrage, but some families want to return

Nearly six months after a roaring flood killed 25 girls and two counselors at Camp Mystic in central Texas, the 100-year-old camp will begin enrolling new campers in January. The decision is dividing families who've sent their children there.

US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season

This holiday season, many U.S. drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices. According to data from motor club AAA, December has been the cheapest month for prices at the pump this year.

Idaho legislator says Gem State's water supply is priority for Congress

Idaho State Sen. Kevin Cook recently led a trip to Washington, D.C., to meet with Idaho's congressional delegates about water storage projects.

Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no big winner

(ap) — The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after the 46th drawing passed without a big

9-year-old who vanished during road trip found dead in Utah

The remains of missing 9-year-old California girl Melodee Buzzard have been found in Utah's Wayne County. Her mother has been arrested.

Navajo police arrest suspected drunken driver after deadly crash ahead of Christmas parade

Navajo Nation police said a suspected drunken driver struck bystanders who were waiting for a Christmas parade to start, killing one and injuring three others.

US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity.

US Justice Department releases additional Epstein files

The U.S. Justice Department released a new trove of documents on Tuesday from its ​investigation into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

US economic growth accelerates in third quarter

The U.S. economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, driven by robust ​consumer spending, but momentum appears to have faded amid the rising cost of living and recent government shutdown.

Court blocks Trump homelessness plan, creates uncertainty for Utah 'central campus' funding

President Donald Trump's overhaul of federal homeless services faced a setback on Friday that could jeopardize Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's top priority for 2026: funding Utah's massive central homelessness campus.