Breaking: Mary Beckerle reinstated as Huntsman Cancer Institute CEO after protests, petition
fter a closed-door meeting at the University of Utah, the president's office released a statement saying that Mary Beckerle -- booted last week as CEO and director of the Huntsman Cancer Institute -- will be reinstated immediately.
U.S. gas prices continue slow summer rise
The price for a gallon of gasoline in the United States is on the increase and could move higher as summer demand figures into market metrics, analysis finds.
United flight makes emergency landing after engine overheats
A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing Monday in Costa Rica after an engine overheated over the Gulf of Mexico, according to a journalist on the plane.
Prototype vehicle that flies over water unveiled by aero startup Kitty Hawk
A long-awaited "flying car" that's been under development by aerospace startup Kitty Hawk was unveiled Monday.
U.S. Treasury brings sanctions against Syria for sarin gas attack
The financial intelligence and enforcement arm of the U.S. Treasury on Monday announced sanctions against the Syrian government for a chemical attack earlier this month that killed nearly 100 civilians and harmed hundreds more.
Gallup: 61% predict housing prices will rise in next 12 months
More than three-fifths of U.S. adults predict housing prices in their area will rise in the next 12 months, according to a Gallup poll.
Panera Bread to hire 10,000 in delivery service expansion
Panera Bread Co. announced Monday it will hire 10,000 more employees as the restaurant expands its delivery service.
Sears to close 50 auto centers, 92 Kmart pharmacies
Retail giant Sears said it will close 50 auto centers and 92 underperforming pharmacies inside Kmart stores in a bid to further cut costs in the face of rising red ink.
Rob Lowe plays Colonel Sanders in KFC ad campaign
Hollywood actor Rob Lowe is the latest celebrity to play Colonel Harland Sanders in a Kentucky Fried Chicken ad campaign.
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz won’t get planned promotion
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz will not ascent to the role of company chairman after a high-profile public relations debacle.
Clothing retailer Bebe to close all stores by end of May
California-based women's apparel retailer Bebe announced plans to close all of its stores by the end of May. Utah's sole store is at the City Creek Center, in downtown Salt Lake City.
Pressure building ahead of Keystone XL review
Protests are coordinated around the Nebraska review of the planned Keystone XL oil pipeline, days before the developer's annual meeting, organizers said.
AmeriCorps now fighting for own survival under Trump
Nearly a decade after former President Barack Obama provided a major shot in the arm for the U.S. government's premier civil service program with a healthy infusion of cash, it now faces the end of the road under the Trump administration.
Tesla recalls 53,000 Model S, Model X vehicles over brake issue
Tesla said it has issued a voluntary recall of about 53,000 of its Model S and Model X vehicles over a parking brake issue.