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Impeachment investigation 'highly likely,' House majority leader says
A legislative investigation into Swallow that would mark a possible impeachment proceedings is "highly likely."
Salt Lake City approves 13.8 percent tax hike despite mayor's threat to veto
The Salt Lake City Council forged ahead in adopting amendments to next year's budget despite the mayor's threat to veto, and pushed a proposed property tax increase to $8 million. Read more »
Governor Herbert says he won't change his mind on Snake Valley water sharing agreement
Despite urging by members of the State Water Development Commission, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert reiterated Tuesday he will not change his mind and will not sign a controversial water sharing agreement... Read more »
US, Taliban to start talks on ending war in Afghanistan
In a major breakthrough, the Taliban and the U.S. announced Tuesday that they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan as the Islamic militant... Read more »
NSA director says surveillance programs have foiled 50 terrorist plots worldwide
The director of the National Security Agency insisted on Tuesday that the government's sweeping surveillance programs has foiled some 50 terrorist plots worldwide in a forceful defense echoed by... Read more »
Bombing at Pakistani funeral kills 29
A suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowd of hundreds of mourners attending a funeral in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing 29 people. Among the dead was a newly elected lawmaker who may... Read more »
House takes up far-reaching anti-abortion bill
House Republicans on Tuesday make their most concerted effort of the year to change federal abortion law with legislation that would ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks. Read more »
House committee takes up enforcement-focused immigration bill
A key committee in the Republican-led House moved Tuesday toward approving a tough enforcement-focused immigration bill opposed by Democrats and immigrant advocates, who interrupted the proceedings... Read more »
G-8 and beyond: The world according to Obama
Laden with foreign challenges, President Barack Obama is welcoming Iran's election results, taking the temperature of China's new leader and acknowledging that nations routinely spy on each other,... Read more »
Newark Mayor Cory Booker encounters bumps on possible path to Senate
In an accelerated election for a new U.S. senator from New Jersey, the Democratic field is Cory Booker vs. everyone else. Read more »
G-8 summit turns focus to clampdown on tax-dodging
ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland — World leaders at the G-8 summit declared Tuesday that governments must work together to close loopholes that allow multinational corporate giants to avoid... Read more »
Karzai: Afghan troops take lead to secure country
Afghan forces have taken over the lead from the U.S.-led NATO coalition for security nationwide, President Hamid Karzai announced Tuesday in a significant milestone in the 12-year war. Read more »
100K protesters flood Brazilian streets in protest
Some of the biggest demonstrations since the end of Brazil's 1964-85 dictatorship have broken out across this continent-sized country, uniting tens of thousands frustrated by poor transportation,... Read more »
Pew study: News media inserted bias into gay marriage debate
Recent news stories with strong statements supporting same-sex marriage outnumbered stories strongly expressing the opposing viewpoint by a 5-to-1 ratio. Read more »
Poverty committee begins trek for solutions
An advisory committee held its first meeting Monday to discuss focus group, education, and social training as some of their goals to end intergenerational poverty in Utah. Read more »
S.L. County to help expand preschool, after-school programs
Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams expressed a goal Monday to expand access to preschool and after-school programs for at-risk students. Read more »
BYU poll: Majority favor impeachment, resignation for Attorney General John Swallow
The results of a new BYU poll show that support for embattled Utah Attorney General John Swallow is "extremely low," hovering at around 12 percent. Read more »
9/11 accused in Guantanamo court but trial distant
Five Guantanamo Bay prisoners accused of helping orchestrate the Sept. 11 terror attack returned to court Monday as arguments resumed over preparations for a trial that remains distant. Read more »
Feds: NY, Va. 7-Eleven stores raided because they exploited immigrants
Nine owners and managers of 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia were charged Monday with making tens of millions of dollars by exploiting immigrants from Pakistan and the... Read more »
Parents rally after Canadian elementary school bans Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrations
An elementary school in Nova Scotia canceled all Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrations, replacing the holidays with a more inclusive "International Day of Families." Many parents have... Read more »
Military plans would put women in most combat jobs
Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon. Read more »
North Korea changes tack and tells US: Let's talk
After months of threatening to wage a nuclear war, North Korea did an about-face Sunday and issued a surprise proposal to the United States, its No. 1 enemy: Let's talk. Read more »
AP source: US, Cuba to resume talks on direct mail
The United States and Cuba will resume talks this week on restarting direct mail service despite a deadlock between Washington and Havana over detainees that has largely stalled most rapprochement... Read more »
Guardian: NSA leaker Edward Snowden won't return voluntarily to US
NSA leaker Edward Snowden is defending his disclosure of top-secret U.S. spying programs in an online chat Monday with The Guardian and is attacking U.S. officials for calling him a traitor. Read more »
Texas lawmakers look at putting fertilizer plant locations online after explosion
There are 16 fertilizer plants in Texas like the one that exploded in West, but authorities say they aren't clear if any are near schools or residential centers. Read more »
Firefighters advance containment on Colo. wildfire (+photos)
Firefighters trying to stop a monstrous wildfire outside Colorado Springs on Saturday worked to expand containment lines and lift evacuation orders for thousands of anxious residents in the most destructive blaze in state history,... Read more »
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Washington Post writer: Mitt Romney lost because he's Superman; modern voters prefer Batman
The world has changed since 1938 when Superman made his first comic book appearance, and that changing culture can perhaps help explain why Mitt Romney lost the 2012 presidential election,... Read more »
Pew study: News media inserted bias into gay marriage debate
Recent news stories with strong statements supporting same-sex marriage outnumbered stories strongly expressing the opposing viewpoint by a 5-to-1 ratio. Read more »
BYU poll: Majority favor impeachment, resignation for Attorney General John Swallow
The results of a new BYU poll show that support for embattled Utah Attorney General John Swallow is "extremely low," hovering at around 12 percent. Read more »
Impeachment investigation 'highly likely,' House majority leader says
A legislative investigation into Attorney General John Swallow that would mark the beginning of possible impeachment proceedings is "highly likely," House Majority Leader Brad Dee, R-Ogden, said... Read more »
Parents rally after Canadian elementary school bans Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrations
An elementary school in Nova Scotia canceled all Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrations, replacing the holidays with a more inclusive "International Day of Families." Many parents have... Read more »
Salt Lake City approves 13.8 percent tax hike despite mayor's threat to veto
The Salt Lake City Council forged ahead in adopting amendments to next year's budget despite the mayor's threat to veto, and pushed a proposed property tax increase to $8 million. Read more »
NSA director says surveillance programs have foiled 50 terrorist plots worldwide
The director of the National Security Agency insisted on Tuesday that the government's sweeping surveillance programs has foiled some 50 terrorist plots worldwide in a forceful defense echoed by... Read more »
Governor Herbert says he won't change his mind on Snake Valley water sharing agreement
Despite urging by members of the State Water Development Commission, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert reiterated Tuesday he will not change his mind and will not sign a controversial water sharing agreement... Read more »
Poverty committee begins trek for solutions
An advisory committee held its first meeting Monday to discuss focus group, education, and social training as some of their goals to end intergenerational poverty in Utah. Read more »
IRS official: Washington scrutinized very first tea party application and dozens more
Internal Revenue Service officials in Washington scrutinized the very first application from a tea party group seeking tax-exempt status — and dozens of others. Read more »
New BYU study looks at the power of 'true believers' in the workplace
Employees who buy into their organization's mission often have greater status and influence than those who do not, according to a new BYU study. Read more »
Guardian: NSA leaker Edward Snowden won't return voluntarily to US
NSA leaker Edward Snowden is defending his disclosure of top-secret U.S. spying programs in an online chat Monday with The Guardian and is attacking U.S. officials for calling him a traitor. Read more »
S.L. County to help expand preschool, after-school programs
Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams expressed a goal Monday to expand access to preschool and after-school programs for at-risk students. Read more »
House takes up far-reaching anti-abortion bill
House Republicans on Tuesday make their most concerted effort of the year to change federal abortion law with legislation that would ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks. Read more »
Google building database to help clear child pornography from the Internet
Google is stepping up its fight against child pornography, announcing its intention to take action through "hashing" technology, which allows it to tag known child sexual abuse images and then... Read more »
2 others back up extortion claims against Swallow, Shurtleff
Two former employees of imprisoned businessman Marc Session Jenson back up their boss' claims against A.G. John Swallow and former A.G. Mark Shurtleff in sworn statements included in weekend court... Read more »
Wife's website could get Jeremy Johnson thrown in jail
Indicted St. George businessman Jeremy Johnson could end up back in jail if his wife continues to run a website critical of the federal government. Read more »
Attorneys for AG John Swallow say impeachment not warranted
Lawyers for embattled Attorney General John Swallow have sent a letter to the Utah Legislature saying impeachment proceedings against him are unwarranted. Read more »
House committee takes up enforcement-focused immigration bill
A key committee in the Republican-led House moved Tuesday toward approving a tough enforcement-focused immigration bill opposed by Democrats and immigrant advocates, who interrupted the proceedings... Read more »
Karzai: Afghan troops take lead to secure country
Afghan forces have taken over the lead from the U.S.-led NATO coalition for security nationwide, President Hamid Karzai announced Tuesday in a significant milestone in the 12-year war. Read more »
Feds: NY, Va. 7-Eleven stores raided because they exploited immigrants
Nine owners and managers of 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia were charged Monday with making tens of millions of dollars by exploiting immigrants from Pakistan and the... Read more »
Unpaid internships in jeopardy after court ruling
Unpaid internships have long been a path of opportunity for students and recent grads looking to get a foot in the door in the entertainment, publishing and other prominent industries, even if it... Read more »
Court says pre-Miranda silence can be used
The Supreme Court says prosecutors can use a person's silence against them if it comes before he's told of his right to remain silent. Read more »
US, Taliban to start talks on ending war in Afghanistan
In a major breakthrough, the Taliban and the U.S. announced Tuesday that they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan as the Islamic militant... Read more »
Firefighters advance containment on Colo. wildfire (+photos)
Firefighters trying to stop a monstrous wildfire outside Colorado Springs on Saturday worked to expand containment lines and lift evacuation orders for thousands of anxious residents in the most... Read more »
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