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Utah skier buried after triggering avalanche in backcountry, officials say, as rescue efforts continue

January 31, 2021

Utah skier buried after triggering avalanche in backcountry, officials say, as rescue efforts continue

Rescuers in Utah scrambled Sunday to reach a skier left buried under an avalanche in the backcountry a day earlier, officials said.

In-N-Out customers threatened with hatchet after woman cuts them in drive-thru line

January 31, 2021

In-N-Out customers threatened with hatchet after woman cuts them in drive-thru line

Nobody likes waiting in line, but that doesn’t make it ok to threaten people.

States push for allowing concealed carry of guns without permit

January 24, 2021

States push for allowing concealed carry of guns without permit

GOP lawmakers in multiple states are aiming to relax certain gun restrictions by allowing people to carry concealed firearms without having to obtain a permit, continuing a trend that many gun control advocates say is frightening.

Elizabeth Smart says her children are asking questions

January 21, 2021

Elizabeth Smart says her children are asking questions

Elizabeth Smart has slowly begun to open up to her children about her abduction as a teenager and being held in captivity for several months, she said in a recent interview.

As California sees dangerous wind gusts, Hawaiian islands hit with flash flooding

January 19, 2021

As California sees dangerous wind gusts, Hawaiian islands hit with flash flooding

As strong gusts and warm temperatures once again elevate fire danger in COVID-19-ravaged Southern California this week, the Hawaiian islands have been placed under flash flood advisories.

BLM Utah leader disavows left-wing Capitol activist John Sullivan: 'He has never been a member'

January 16, 2021

BLM Utah leader disavows left-wing Capitol activist John Sullivan: 'He has never been a member'

The founder of Black Lives Matter Utah has disavowed activist John Sullivan, who was arrested in connection with last week’s Capitol riot, describing him as a reckless agitator whom other activists have “blackballed” due to his behavior.

John Sullivan released conditionally without bail by Utah federal judge

January 15, 2021

John Sullivan released conditionally without bail by Utah federal judge

John Sullivan, the 26-year-old left-wing activist who recorded up-close video of a woman’s police-involved shooting during the Capitol siege on Jan. 6, has been granted a conditional release without bail on a handful of federal charges.

Uber hides ad featuring left-wing activist charged in Capitol riot

January 15, 2021

Uber hides ad featuring left-wing activist charged in Capitol riot

An Uber ad featuring the left-wing activist John Sullivan, who was arrested on federal charges Thursday in connection with last weeks’ Capitol riot, has been hidden on the ridesharing company’s YouTube channel.

UK coronavirus variant identified in Utah for first time: officials

January 15, 2021

UK coronavirus variant identified in Utah for first time: officials

A more contagious strain of the novel coronavirus has been identified in Utah, marking the first time the variant — which was initially discovered in the United Kingdom late last year and is known as B.1.1.7 — has been found in the state.

Capitol protests sparked demonstrations outside statehouses across US

January 7, 2021

Capitol protests sparked demonstrations outside statehouses across US

As pro-Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, others supporting the president gathered in state capitals nationwide to oppose President-elect Joe Biden’s win, leading to the evacuations of some statehouses and lawmakers.