Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a U.S. official and a person familiar with the matter said ​on Wednesday, in another wartime shake-up at the Pentagon.

Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader

Washington (ap) — The Pentagon announced Wednesday that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John

Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for 'We Just Disagree' and 'Feelin' Alright,' dies at 79

Dave Mason — the co-founder of the psychedelic British band Traffic — died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada. He was 79.

Senate poised to advance ICE, border funding plan after marathon voting session

Senate Republicans were poised on Wednesday to advance their $70 billion plan to fund the Immigration and Customs ​Enforcement and Border Patrol agencies for the next three years.

Immigration officer is charged with assault after protest outside Colorado ICE facility, DA says

Denver (ap) — A Colorado prosecutor said Wednesday that an immigration officer has been charged with third-degree

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Nahunta, Ga. (ap) — Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.s. were intensifying Wednesday after destroying nearly

US set to move to reclassify marijuana as early as Wednesday, Axios reports

The United States administration is expected to move ​to reclassify marijuana as soon as Wednesday, Axios reported.

A robot is beating human pros at table tennis. Its maker calls it a milestone for machines

A paddle-wielding robot is so adept at playing table tennis that it is posing a tough challenge to elite human players

Meet the granddaughter of Irene Corbett, Utah's only known Titanic passenger

More than a century after the Titanic sank, Irene Corbett's namesake shares her family's story, now featured inside the traveling Titanic exhibition in Utah.

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

Georgia's Democratic congressman David Scott has died at age 80. Scott was the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and was seeking his 13th term in Congress.

When's the best time to list a home for sale in the U.S.?

Thinking of selling your home? You might want to get it on the market quickly.

Earth Day is here — how the DWR says you can celebrate by helping wildlife

On Earth Day, many Utah groups will be gathering with a goal to make a difference in protecting Earth's natural resources.

Trump administration nears deal to rescue Spirit Airlines, WSJ reports

The Trump administration has neared a deal to rescue embattled low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, ​the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Virginians approve Democratic map targeting 4 Republican congressional seats

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new Democratic-drawn congressional map that could flip four Republican House seats in November's midterm elections, media ​projected.

Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls

Iran has fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them.