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UK official: Attack near London military barracks could be terror-related
Two men attacked and killed another man near a London military barracks Wednesday
Jersey shore prepares for summer after Sandy's mess
Even in many of the places that suffered the most from Sandy, remarkable recovery and rebuilding efforts have been made to get them ready for the summer tourist season. Yet reminders of the storm's... Read more »
'We will rebuild': Tornado toll at 24; handful of children still unaccounted for
Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red... Read more »
IRS official to take the 5th at hearing
Summoned by Republicans, a key figure in the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups plans to invoke her constitutional right against self-incrimination and decline to testify... Read more »
Afghanistan imprisons victimized women
The number of women and girls jailed by Afghan authorities for "moral crimes" has risen by 50 percent in the last year and a half, an alarming statistic that reflects the Afghan government's need to step up efforts to protect women's... Read more »
Tornado relief spurs LDS Church, Layton's Christian Life Center to action
For people of faith from Utah to Oklahoma, the devastating storms in America's Midwest this week have prompted compassionate action and highlighted the need for vigilance and preparation. Read more »
Average credit card debt, late payments fall in 1Q
Americans got better about paying their credit card debt on time in the first three months of the year, a period when many borrowers use income tax returns to tackle their holiday season debt. Read more »
Jodi Arias asks jury to give her life in prison rather than death penalty
Jodi Arias told a jury Tuesday that she can contribute to society if allowed to live, saying she'd like to start literacy, recycling and other programs in prison. Read more »
Memorial Day originated after Civil War
Memorial Day is the day we remember the fallen members of the military. It has also become the official launch of summer, with barbecues, pool openings and family gatherings. Here is a short... Read more »
Court: US can keep bin Laden photos under wraps
A federal appeals court is backing the U.S. government's decision not to release photos and video taken of Osama bin Laden during and after a raid in which the terrorist leader was killed by U.S.... Read more »
J.J. Abrams dedicates 'Star Trek: Into Darkness' to post-9/11 veterans
When veterans return from active duty, many struggle to adjust to civilian life. With the help of the Star Trek franchise, The Mission Continues is helping post-9/11 veterans find ways to continue... Read more »
Former IRS chief to Congress: Can't say how targeting of conservative groups happened
The former chief of the Internal Revenue Service is telling Congress he doesn't know why his agency targeted tea party and other conservative groups seeking tax exempt status. Read more »
ESPN cutting workforce, 'smartly managing costs'
ESPN is cutting its workforce, the latest Disney division to reduce staff. ESPN has about 7,000 employees worldwide, with about 4,000 at its headquarters in Bristol, Conn. Read more »
Fire chief says search almost complete in Oklahoma; at least 24 killed (+videos)
The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday. Read more »
FBI ID's Benghazi suspects, but no arrests yet
The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year, and has enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force... Read more »
Obama opposes GOP bill on Keystone XL oil pipeline
The White House says President Barack Obama opposes a House bill that would speed approval of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. Read more »
The 50th Super Bowl goes to San Francisco Bay Area
The 50th Super Bowl will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area and the NFL championship will go to Houston the following year. Read more »
Apple's Cook to face Senate questions on taxes
The Senate dragged massively profitable Apple Inc. into the debate over the U.S. tax code Tuesday, grilling CEO Tim Cook over allegations that its Irish subsidiaries help the company avoid billions... Read more »
Photos of Tucson shooting scene show gun, knife
Photos taken in the aftermath of the attack that killed six people and wounded former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords show the handgun, high-capacity pistol magazines and knife that Jared Lee Loughner... Read more »
Professional golf adopts rule to ban anchored putting stroke
Golf's two governing bodies outlawed the anchored putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, approving a new rule that starts in 2016 and urging the PGA Tour to follow along so... Read more »
Salt Lake City has highest rate of same-sex couples raising kids
Unexpected as it may sound, a new study finds that the Utah capital and its outskirts have the nation's highest percentage of gay or lesbian couples raising children. Read more »
Fly a flag for Cody: Army confirms Utah man died in Afghanistan explosion
A Utah County man originally listed as "missing in action" this week after a bomb went off next to him in Afghanistan was confirmed "killed in action" Saturday night by the Army. Read more »
Women unite to build homes for low-income families
Women across Utah are cinching up tool belts and swinging hammers for the Habitat for Humanity's annual National Women Build Week. Read more »
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Abercrombie & Fitch CEO posts statement on Facebook, stores accused of being unfriendly to disabled
It's been quite the month for Mike Jeffries, CEO of clothing store Abercrombie and Fitch. Since his statement from 2006 began to circulate, the company has received several comments from concerned... Read more »
Defending the Faith: A case for the traditional view of marriage
In "What is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense," Sherif Girgis, Ryan Anderson and Robert George methodically and lucidly argue for marriage as a permanent union between a man and a woman, appealing... Read more »
Tornado relief spurs LDS Church, Layton's Christian Life Center to action
For people of faith from Utah to Oklahoma, the devastating storms in America's Midwest this week have prompted compassionate action and highlighted the need for vigilance and preparation. Read more »
Brave woman tried to reason with London attackers
A brave scout leader who may have prevented further violence has emerged as an unlikely hero in the apparent terror attack that left one man dead on the streets of London. Read more »
One third of millenials regret going to college
One third of millennials regret going to college, according to a Wells Fargo study reported by Forbes. The graduates, ages 22 to 32, say that they would have been better off working than taking on... Read more »
Authorities: Man questioned in Boston bombing probe lunged with knife, fatally shot
A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities while being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing case early Wednesday after he lunged at an FBI agent with a knife, officials said. Read more »
Photo gallery: Tornado rips Oklahoma suburb
Residents wait out a storm and potential tornadoes in Broken Arrow, Okla., after a tornado ripped a path through Moore, Okla. Read more »
IRS role in Obamacare adds deeper layer to controversy over targeting conservatives
With the IRS under fire for targeting conservative nonprofits, scrutiny of the agency's role in implementing Obamacare has ratcheted up, especially given that the administrator who was in charge of... Read more »
One block: How neighbors saw twister's deadly path
Dan Garland could feel the latch on the shelter door begin to turn in his hand. It was as if the storm outside were a living, breathing thing — and it was trying desperately to get in. Read more »
Crime estimated to increase as temperatures rise: How to protect your assets
As the temperatures continue to rise, more people are going outside and out of town for activities and vacations, leaving homes and cars unattended — often for days. The change in weather... Read more »
The future of food? 3D printing moves beyond guns and artwork
The new world of 3D printing is on its way to revolutionizing personal weapons after the successful test of the first entirely 3D printed gun in early May, but mechanical engineer Anjan Contractor... Read more »
Salt Lake City ranked the 14th healthiest major city in America by NerdWallet
Salt Lake City was named the 14th healthiest city in America, according to a study by NerdWallet. Read more »
Optimism and American Dream surviving pragmatism, survey shows
Although a new study shows 79 percent of Americans believe the American Dream is alive, there appear to be a few contradictions in some of their other responses. Northwestern Mutual released data... Read more »
Facts about the Boy Scouts of America
Today, the Boy Scouts of America national executive board will decide whether or not to change its membership standards policy and no longer deny membership to youth and leaders on the basis of... Read more »
IRS official Lerner invokes Fifth Amendment right, says 'I did nothing wrong'
The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups has told Congress she did nothing wrong and has invoked her constitutional right... Read more »
Teachers saved many lives during Oklahoma tornado
The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up. Read more »
Pipes staking mine claims kill birds
Wildlife officials and conservationists in Nevada say they're making progress knocking down the white plastic pipes that miners traditionally have used to stake their claims, because such markers can become death traps for hundreds... Read more »
University of Utah makes list of most-attended schools by Fortune's top 100 CEOs
U.S. News and World Report released a report on Wednesday of where America's business leaders went to college, and a local school was featured. The study, also published on Yahoo!, looked at... Read more »
Experts stress the importance of teaching children innovation
Schools must teach today's students to be innovators as preparation for a changing job market, experts say. Read more »
Gervais calls out Twitter users for response to Oklahoma tornado
In wake of the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., on Monday, thousands of Twitter users have used the hashtag "#PrayForOklahoma" to pledge their support to the victims and those affected by the deadly... Read more »
Salt Lake City has highest rate of same-sex couples raising kids
Unexpected as it may sound, a new study finds that the Utah capital and its outskirts have the nation's highest percentage of gay or lesbian couples raising children. Read more »
Mitt Romney talks IRS, AP records, Benghazi during interview with Jay Leno
Although the interview was prefaced with a light-hearted tweet from former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, there was nothing light-hearted about the topics Romney tackled during an... Read more »
Fire chief says search almost complete in Oklahoma; at least 24 killed (+videos)
The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday. Read more »
US rate on 30-year mortgages rises to 3.59 pct.
Average rates on fixed mortgage rose for the third straight week, hitting their highest levels since mid-March. Still, mortgage rates remained close to historic lows, a trend that should help... Read more »
J.J. Abrams dedicates 'Star Trek: Into Darkness' to post-9/11 veterans
When veterans return from active duty, many struggle to adjust to civilian life. With the help of the Star Trek franchise, The Mission Continues is helping post-9/11 veterans find ways to continue... Read more »
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