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Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Snoop Dog and NFTs
All you need to know about NFT’s is that Snoop Dog has made more money in the three days after the Super Bowl than you’ll make in a lifetime.1 year ago
Inside the Oval Office: H.R. McMaster gives a look behind the scenes
SALT LAKE CITY — Former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster joins Boyd Matheson at 1:15 pm to discuss what it’s like to be in the Oval Office and giving advice to a president who has to make military decisions. Tune in below. This story will be updated.2 years ago
Fisher-Price recalls baby soothers after 4 infant deaths
Fisher-Price says it is recalling a model of its baby soothers after the deaths of four infants who were placed on their backs unrestrained in the devices and later found on their stomachs.2 years ago
US traffic deaths up 7% last year, highest number since 2007
The government's highway safety agency says U.S. traffic deaths rose 7% last year. That's the biggest increase in 13 years even though people drove fewer miles due to the coronavirus pandemic.2 years ago
A 9th victim of the San Jose mass shooting has died. Now investigators are focused on why it happened
The nine victims of a mass shooting in San Jose on Wednesday have been identified as investigators begin the process of figuring out why such a fierce burst of violence happened during the early morning hours at a light rail yard.2 years ago
Texas governor signs ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban into law
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed into law a so-called "heartbeat ban" abortion bill -- barring most abortions at the onset of a fetal heartbeat.2 years ago
US task force lowers recommended age to start colorectal cancer screening to 45
The US Preventive Services Task Force on Tuesday lowered the recommended age to start screening for colon and rectal cancers from 50 to 45.2 years ago
Burger King launches new chicken sandwich nationwide
Burger King's new chicken sandwich is here, and it's entering a market that's more crowded than ever.2 years ago
Musk’s mixed messages on bitcoin stoke anxieties about cryptos in Corporate America
Bitcoin, it seemed, was finally ready for prime time, but after a wild ride, corporate America may be hesitant.2 years ago
Solar Orbiter mission spots eruption from the sun
A happy accident has resulted in the Solar Orbiter mission spying eruptions from the sun. These eruptions, called coronal mass ejections, blast out solar particles across the solar system and have the potential to disrupt technology if they reach Earth.2 years ago
Former Matt Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg pleads guilty to six federal charges
Joel Greenberg, an indicted close confidant of Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, formally pleaded guilty on Monday morning to six federal charges in a court hearing, admitting to a federal judge that he had knowingly solicited and paid a minor for sex.2 years ago
Major abortion case seeking 15-week ban on abortion in Mississippi head to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to take up a major abortion case next term concerning a controversial Mississippi law that banned most abortions after 15 weeks.2 years ago
AT&T, Discovery join media houses as cord-cutting encroaches
U.S. telecom giant AT&T Inc. has signed a deal to combine its media business, including CNN, with Discovery Inc., the owner of such lifestyle networks as the Food Network and HGTV.2 years ago
House Republicans vote to make Elise Stefanik conference chair replacing Liz Cheney
House Republicans voted on Friday to elevate Rep. Elise Stefanik to the No. 3 leadership position of conference chair after ousting Rep. Liz Cheney from the role.2 years ago
More than 150 Republicans launch new political movement questioning Trump’s role in GOP
A group of more than 150 Republicans, led by Donald Trump critics Evan McMullin and Miles Taylor, announced a new political movement that takes aim at former President Donald Trump's hold on the GOP and calls for a reform of the party.2 years ago
Bitcoin’s crash is very bad news for other cryptos
Elon Musk's surprise reversal on accepting bitcoin payments for Tesla cars has triggered a sharp plunge in the cryptocurrency — spelling trouble for other coins that have notched shocking returns in recent months.2 years ago
Ohio is betting millions in lottery prizes to improve its vaccination rate
The state will give away millions of dollars to vaccinated people and full scholarships to vaccinated children through special lotteries.2 years ago
Bear has close call on utility poles in Arizona border city
Residents of an Arizona border city were left in disbelief by a surprise visit from a bear.2 years ago
House Republicans oust Liz Cheney out of leadership post over feud with Trump
Rep. Liz Cheney has lost her post in the House Republican leadership on Wednesday after publicly rejecting for months former President Donald Trump's lie that he won the 2020 presidential election.2 years ago
Additional testing expected after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed postrace drug test
Additional testing is planned after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test, throwing the horse's victory at Churchill Downs earlier this month into doubt.2 years ago
Pfizer/BioNTech seek full FDA approval for their Covid-19 vaccine
Pfizer/BioNTech has initiated its application to the US Food and Drug Administration for full FDA approval of its Covid-19 vaccine for people ages 16 and older, the companies said Friday.2 years ago
Celebrate Star Wars Day: May the 4th be with you
The day was made for a punning slogan: "May the Fourth be with you." The origins of what has become an annual holiday for true believers are a little murky.2 years ago
China successfully launches first module of planned space station
China launched the first section of its independent space station on Thursday.2 years ago
