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Thieves dressed as Santa, elves raid Montreal grocery store, claim inspiration from Robin Hood
Max Saltman, CNN | Posted Dec. 20 - 9:59 a.m. | Save Story
'Twas the week before Christmas in a Montreal store, when Santa stole groceries, then walked out the door.
Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump
Brad Heath, Sarah N. Lynch, Joseph Ax and Andy Sullivan, Reuters | Posted Dec. 20 - 9:49 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Justice Department released thousands of heavily redacted documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday that made scant reference to President Donald Trump but extensively featured Democratic former President Bill Clinton.
Rep. Elise Stefanik ends New York governor bid, will leave politics
Steve Gorman, Reuters | Updated Dec. 19 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Elise Stefanik said on Friday she was bowing out of politics, including dropping her recently announced bid for governor of New York, to spend more time with family.
US hits ISIS in Syria with large retaliatory strikes, officials say
Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters | Updated Dec. 19 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday in retaliation for an attack on American personnel, U.S. officials said.
Justice Department to appeal dismissal of cases against Trump foes Comey, James
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Posted Dec. 19 - 5:26 p.m. | Save Story
The Justice Department will appeal court rulings tossing out criminal cases against New York state Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey, according to court filings on Friday.
Justice Department releases new cache of Epstein records
Brad Heath, Sarah N. Lynch, Joseph Ax and Andy Sullivan, Reuters | Updated Dec. 19 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
The Justice Department released more than 300,000 pages of records from its investigations into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, bowing to pressure from lawmakers who forced their disclosure with a new law.
US issues sanctions on family members and associates of Venezuela's Maduro
Daphne Psaledakis and Timothy Gardner, Reuters | Posted Dec. 19 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on family members and associates of Nicolas Maduro and his wife, as Washington ratchets up pressure on the Venezuelan president.
Trump, 9 pharmaceutical companies strike deal to cut prices
Michael Erman, Jarrett Renshaw and Patrick Wingrove, Reuters | Updated Dec. 19 - 2:12 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump and nine major pharmaceutical companies on Friday announced deals that will slash the prices of their medicines for the government's Medicaid program and for cash payers.
Mitt Mamdani? Romney says it's time to tax the rich
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 1:48 p.m. | Save Story
Facing Social Security insolvency and a growing national debt, former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney argues wealthy Americans, like him, should be taxed more in a New York Times op-ed.
Turning Point USA's Erika Kirk backs Vice President JD Vance's potential 2028 presidential bid
Matt Brown, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 10:43 a.m. | Save Story
Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and current CEO of the conservative youth group, endorsed the potential presidential bid of Vice President JD Vance in the 2028 election.
2 lawmakers say anti-diversity, equity and inclusion law not meant to prohibit speech on campus
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Katy Hall and Sen. John Johnson, addressing a free speech controversy at Weber State, said HB261 was never meant to prohibit speech on university campuses.
88 environmental groups oppose proposal to dispose of Canadian radioactive waste in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Dec. 19 - 9:55 a.m. | Save Story
A coalition of 88 environmental groups opposes EnergySolutions' plans to dispose of radioactive waste at a Utah site, focus of consideration at a meeting on Friday.
Jury finds a Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents
Todd Richmond, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 7:31 a.m. | Save Story
A jury has found Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan on Thursday guilty of obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal authorities.
Former Vineyard city manager appointed to replace councilwoman who resigned
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 7:02 a.m. | Save Story
Ezra Nair was appointed to the Vineyard City Council after the resignation of a councilwoman.
Democrats release dozens more new images from Epstein estate
Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters | Posted Dec. 19 - 6:31 a.m. | Save Story
Congressional Democrats released new images from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday, a day before the Justice Department's deadline to release unclassified files from its investigation.
TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investor-led venture
David Shepardson, Reuters | Updated Dec. 18 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, signed binding agreements with three major investors to sell just over 80% of the company's U.S. assets to American and global investors to avoid a government ban.
Trump signs $1 trillion annual defense bill without fanfare
Patricia Zengerle, Reuters | Posted Dec. 18 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed into law a nearly $1 trillion annual defense policy bill, despite provisions providing new aid to Ukraine and reining in his ability to dial down involvement in the defense of Europe.
Mike Lee wants American privateers to seize drug cartel property on the high seas
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Private citizens could be granted authority to seize property from drug cartels under a constitutional provision not used in more than 200 years, thanks to a new bill by Utah Sen. Mike Lee.
