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The trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began in Jerusalem on Sunday, marking the first time in Israel’s history that a sitting prime minister has ever faced trial. Last year, Netanyahu was indicted on bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges as part of three separate corruption cases. The trial against Netanyahu was delayed […]

White House national security adviser Robert O’Brien said on Sunday that China’s aggressive move to force national security laws on Hong Kong may result in US sanctions. Speaking to NBC New’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, O’Brien said that China’s actions indicate that they are “going to basically take over Hong Kong,” which could spark […]

The Republican Party is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his May 8 executive order to allow every registered California voter to submit a ballot by mail for the upcoming presidential election. In a lawsuit filed on Sunday, the Republican National Committee, National Republican Congressional Committee, and the California Republican Party claim that Newsom’s order […]

President Donald Trump kisses the American flag after speaking at Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2020, at the National Harbor, in Oxon Hill, Md., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. | Jose Luis Magana, Associated Press We know that the pandemic is affecting the election, but how is the election affecting the pandemic? SALT LAKE CITY — […]

People wearing masks leave a grocery store on 14th Street and U Street, Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in Washington. As more couples work from home, men are increasingly stepping up to take on household chores and child care. | Andrew Harnik, Associated Press As more couples work from home, men are increasingly stepping up to […]

An Army carry team moves a transfer case containing the remains of Capt. Drew E. Russell Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. | Steve Ruark, Associated Press A veteran mourns a fallen friend and looks for meaning in a holiday that will be difficult to celebrate this year. SALT LAKE CITY […]

Russia recorded 8,599 new cases 153 new deaths on Sunday linked to the coronavirus, raising its overall death toll to 3,541. The country has recorded 344,481 coronavirus cases and is the third-worst hit country in its total number of coronavirus cases behind Brazil and the US, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. While its […]

Lap swimmers swim in their own lanes at the I.J. & Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center pool in Salt Lake City on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Fitness and aquatic facilities are beginning to open as COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease. | Steve Griffin, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — Those who may have hoped to […]

A hairstylist at a Missouri Great Clips salon may have exposed up to 56 clients to COVID-19 after working while symptomatic, health officials said on Saturday. The report comes just a day after another stylist at the same salon exposed at least 84 clients and seven coworkers to the virus while symptomatic. Missouri Gov. Mike […]

Senior White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said US unemployment rates are likely to spike in June at “north of 20%” and could still be in the double digits through November. “If there were a vaccine in July, then I’d be way more optimistic about it,” Hassett said on CNN’s “State of the Union,” referencing […]

The US will temporarily restrict travel from Brazil in order to slow the spread of COVID-19, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Sunday. Foreigners who were in the country anytime during a 14-day period before their US arrival date will be denied entry. The order does not apply to US citizens or their family […]

Dr. Deborah Birx told FOX News’ Chris Wallace on Sunday that there is “clear scientific evidence” that masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Birx said she assumed Trump is “able to maintain that six feet distance” when asked by Wallace whether she wished Trump would wear a mask in public. Trump has been criticized […]