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BYU poll: Majority favor impeachment, resignation for A.G. John Swallow
The results of a new poll show that support for embattled Utah Attorney General John Swallow is "extremely low."
Syria: Sunni extremists blow up Shiite mosque
AMMAN, Jordan — Sunni extremists blew up a Shiite mosque in a village in eastern Syria stormed by rebels earlier this week, another sign of the growing sectarian hatred in the country's civil... Read more »
Will House vote for impeachment proceedings against Swallow?
Utah House Republicans gather Wednesday for an extended caucus meeting to consider whether to begin impeachment proceedings against Attorney General John Swallow. Here's a look a what's at stake... Read more »
Officials: NSA programs broke terrorist plots in United States, 20 nations
Top U.S. intelligence officials said Saturday that information gleaned from two controversial data-collection programs run by the National Security Agency thwarted potential terrorist plots in the... Read more »
North Korea changes stance, tells United States: 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 »
$75K laptop, other items lost at Democratic Convention listed in police report
The Democratic Convention in Charlotte, N.C., ended at the beginning of September, but organizers are looking for lost electronics they say total more than half a million dollars, or in some cases,... Read more »
Stunning court filing claims 'shakedown' by Swallow, Shurtleff
Attorneys for imprisoned swindler Marc Sessions Jenson filed court documents Saturday claiming he is a victim of a "shakedown" by embattled Attorney General John Swallow and his predecessor, Mark... Read more »
Riot police disperse protesters in Istanbul park
Riot police fired water cannons and tear gas as they drove protesters out of Istanbul's Taksim Square and neighboring Gezi Park on Saturday, an intervention that came shortly after the prime... Read more »
IRS scandals threaten $440 million budget increase Obama wants for health care law funding
Mounting scandals at the Internal Revenue Service are jeopardizing critical funding for the agency as it gears up to play a big role in President Barack Obama's health care law. Read more »
Iran reformists dance in streets for new president
Wild celebrations broke out on Tehran streets that were battlefields four years ago as reformist-backed Hasan Rowhani capped a stunning surge to claim Iran's presidency on Saturday, throwing open... Read more »
By arming Syria rebels, US drawn into proxy war
nt Barack Obama's decision to begin arming Syria's rebels deepens U.S. involvement in a regional proxy war that is increasingly being fought along sectarian lines, pitting Sunni against Shiite... Read more »
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden's life surrounded by spycraft
In the suburbs edged by woods midway between Baltimore and the nation's capital, residents long joked that the government spy shop next door was so ultra-secretive its initials stood for "No Such... Read more »
Obama takes bolder Syria stand as G-8 talks open
After months of caution, President Barack Obama suddenly is positioned more aggressively on Syria than the global leaders he's joining at a summit Monday, now that he has authorized weapons and... Read more »
Sen. Flake, Rep. Heck apologize for their sons after teens' offensive tweets, online comments are discovered
Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., and Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., found themselves apologizing for their sons this week after Buzzfeed revealed offensive comments made by the two teenagers online. Read more »
Ohio could ban reporters from seeing gun records
Journalists would need a court order to access Ohio's handgun license records under proposed changes to the state's concealed carry law. Read more »
Pakistan police storm hospital, ending standoff
Pakistani police stormed a hospital that had been taken over by gunmen Saturday, freeing hostages and ending a five-hour standoff that began with a bombing just outside the emergency room and left... Read more »
Turkish PM rails at 'plot' behind Istanbul protest
Turkey's prime minister lashed out Saturday at what he called the "plot" behind the biggest street protests in his 10-year tenure, in a boisterous speech to tens of thousands of flag-waving party... Read more »
Obama calls Colo. governor to talk about wildfire
President Barack Obama has reinforced his commitment to help Colorado as it battles the most destructive wildfire in state history. Read more »
Sequester cuts hit poor, elderly, cancer patients
The first warnings about the spending cuts were dire. Read more »
Partial vote count in Iran gives Rowhani wide lead
Iran's reformist-backed presidential candidate surged to a wide lead in a partial vote count Saturday, a top official said, suggesting a flurry of late support could have swayed a race that once... Read more »
Shock lingers after Nazi unit leader found in US
The revelation that a top former commander of a Nazi SS-led military unit has lived quietly in Minneapolis for the past six decades came as a shock to those who knew 94-year-old Michael Karkoc.... Read more »
Key questions on Iran's presidential election
DOES THE ELECTION MATTER? Yes, but not in the ways many people think. Iran's president does not set the country's major policies such as the nuclear program, relations with the West or military... 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 »
Secret to Prism program: It's just one part of an even bigger data seizure
In the months and early years after 9/11, FBI agents began showing up at Microsoft Corp. more frequently than before, armed with court orders demanding information on customers. Read more »
Amidst ongoing doubts about health care law, Senate Dems' answer is to go on the offense
Far from reversing course, Senate Democrats who backed President Barack Obama's health care law and now face re-election in GOP-leaning states are reaffirming up their support for the overhaul even... Read more »
Officials: NSA programs broke terrorist plots in United States, 20 nations
Top U.S. intelligence officials said Saturday that information gleaned from two controversial data-collection programs run by the National Security Agency thwarted potential terrorist plots in the U.S. and more than 20 other... Read more »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Stunning court filing claims 'shakedown' by Swallow, Shurtleff
Attorneys for imprisoned swindler Marc Sessions Jenson filed court documents Saturday claiming he is a victim of a "shakedown" by embattled Attorney General John Swallow and his predecessor, Mark... 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 »
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 »
Will House vote for impeachment proceedings against Swallow?
Utah House Republicans gather Wednesday for an extended caucus meeting to consider whether to begin impeachment proceedings against Attorney General John Swallow. Here's a look a what's at stake... Read more »
North Korea changes stance, tells United States: 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 »
Court: Illegal to require would-be voters to prove citizenship when using federal registration system
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states cannot require would-be voters to prove they are U.S. citizens before using a federal registration system designed to make signing up easier. Read more »
Secret Service agents to pose as farmers at G-8 summit, The Sun reports
British tabloid The Sun reports U.S. Secret Service agents will pose as farmers Monday and Tuesday at the G-8 summit in Northern Ireland. 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 »
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 »
Immigration bill could decide 2016, senator says
Republicans' hopes to reclaim the White House in the 2016 elections hinge on whether they support — or sabotage — the immigration overhaul being debated in the Senate, two lawmakers who... Read more »
Poll: Majority of Utahns want immigration reform
Utahns are ready to support a bipartisan immigration bill according to a new poll released Thursday, indicating an overwhelming majority says now is the time to take steps toward immigration reform. 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 »
Sen. Flake, Rep. Heck apologize for their sons after teens' offensive tweets, online comments are discovered
Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., and Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., found themselves apologizing for their sons this week after Buzzfeed revealed offensive comments made by the two teenagers online. 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 »
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 »
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 »
The importance of 'do it yourself' retirement
As retirees continue to struggle on Social Security, some experts are emphasizing the importance of earlier, more effective retirement planning. Read more »
$75K laptop, other items lost at Democratic Convention listed in police report
The Democratic Convention in Charlotte, N.C., ended at the beginning of September, but organizers are looking for lost electronics they say total more than half a million dollars, or in some cases,... Read more »
Officials: NSA programs broke terrorist plots in United States, 20 nations
Top U.S. intelligence officials said Saturday that information gleaned from two controversial data-collection programs run by the National Security Agency thwarted potential terrorist plots in the... Read more »
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