Utah politicians differ on future of power plants after Trump administration repeals emission rules

The Trump administration is scrapping Biden-era emissions rules for power plants, saying the rollback will save the industry $310 billion, but it left Utah politicians divided.

Five women feared dead in connection to Philadelphia home where disturbing images were recovered

What began as a search into an illegally parked BMW that led police to discover bizarre fake IDs, drugs and weapons has spiraled into a sprawling investigation into the whereabouts of five potentially missing and feared dead women.

Former Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona, a 'workhorse' who shaped water policy, dies at 84

Former Sen. Jon Kyl, who represented Arizona in both chambers of Congress over nearly three decades, has died at 84. He had dementia. A family friend says Kyl died Wednesday night.

Bail set for ICE officer accused of lying and assault in nonfatal shooting in Minneapolis

A federal immigration officer charged with shooting a Venezuelan man and lying about the circumstances to investigators appeared before a Minnesota judge and had his bail set.

Appeals court weighs Trump-backed Missouri congressional map despite Supreme Court block

A federal appeals court panel on Thursday was considering an attempt to resurrect new Missouri congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump.

Body found in Grand Canyon was missing hiker, wife says, bringing flood death toll to 3

Human remains found in the Grand Canyon this week have been identified as Timothy Allen Smith, the last person missing after the deadly flash flooding in late August.

Man accused of ties to bin Laden, tortured after 9/11 has Guantanamo detention reviewed

Abu Zubaydah, a man initially accused of being a high-profile al-Qaida figure and who was tortured in CIA custody, has appeared at a hearing to review his 20-year detention.

Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE

The White House says it is withdrawing its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Health Secretary Kennedy adds 8 new members to key health committee

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. named eight new members to the ​Preventive Services Task Force, the panel on what preventive medical care should be provided free of charge.

Judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice before making any major changes

A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice before making any major changes to the building, including demolishing it as President Donald Trump has threatened.

Peter Max, known for groovy art that came to symbolize the '60s, dies at 88

Pop artist Peter Max, whose works provided an artistic backdrop for the hippie movement and made him a commercial art powerhouse, died on Monday at age 88 following a long ​illness.

20 states and DC sue Trump over change to endangered species protections

The Trump administration's changes to what it means to "harm" endangered species and its habitats back in July has led to a challenge from Democratic attorneys general across the country.

Single-family housing starts rebound in August; building permits fall

Single-family homebuilding increased in August, but a drop in permits for future construction suggested ​the improvement was likely temporary as rising inflation boosts mortgage rates.

Ed Sheeran stadium drama turns to donations and humanitarian cooperation

On Wednesday, the rapper Macklemore said he would donate $1 million in full net earnings from his now-truncated role on the Ed Sheeran tour, to six organizations that supported Palestinian people.

Man who sprayed Minnesota Rep. Omar with vinegar sentenced to 14 months in prison

Anthony Kazmierczak, the man who sprayed vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall in January, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison.

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain low

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security.