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Special Reports

Gephardt Daily Special Reports

Jeremy Meeks

“Model” Inmate To Make A Career Of It, Literally

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Being a model inmate never seemed all that attractive. That is until Jeremy Meeks of California, hit the spotlight of the Stockton Police Departments Facebook page last year and the convicted felon became known as America's hottest criminal.
herbert

Death by Firing Squad Sanctioned in Utah

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Among the 55 bills Gov. Gary R. Herbert signed today was House Bill 11, Death Penalty Procedure Amendments.
Polis

Pro-Islamic State Magazine Bombed in Turkey; One Dead

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A bomb explosion at pro-Islamic State magazine Adimlar in Istanbul killed one writer and injured an editor Wednesday.
Drone Flies Near White House

Secret Service Questioning Man after Drone Flies Near White House

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The White House was locked down briefly Thursday after a man allegedly tried to fly a drone over the fence surrounding the building, officials said.
Richard Matt and David Sweat

Two Convicted Murderers Escape From Maximum-security Prison

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Two convicted murderers have escaped from a maximum-security prison near the borders of Canada and Vermont, authorities said Saturday.
Obama Ransom Policy

Families of Hostages React to New Obama Ransom Policy

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Under a new Obama administration policy, families of hostages held overseas no longer will face prosecution for paying ransoms to bring home their loved ones.
Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook Speaks Out Against Anti-LGBT Laws

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Apple CEO Tim Cook wrote an op-ed Sunday speaking out against the religious freedom laws passed in several states that are considered discriminatory against the LGBT community.
Flags in Utah to be Lowered in Honor of Flood Victims

UC Irvine Student Council Bans American Flag, Other National Flags

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UC Irvine has banned the hanging of the US Flag on campus stating "no flag of any nation can be hung in the Associated Students lobby."
Police

Salt Lake to Host Community Dialogue on Police use of Force

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Salt Lake City will host its final community dialogue of a three-part series on use of force issues at Sorenson Unity Center, 1383 S. 900 West, tonight March 18 from 6-8 p.m.
California Nature

Warmer, Drier Winters are Shrinking California’s Wildflower Diversity

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Scientists have made the case that animals (including humans) are negatively affected by climate change. But don't forget about plants!
Southwest Student Kicked Off Flight Over Shirt

Southwest Flight Ejects Student Over Profane T-shirt

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Daniel Podolsky's profane T-shirt promoting Comedy Central series "Broad City" was handed out at the South By Southwest festival.
Chemicals Considered Safe Alone

Chemicals Considered Safe Alone May Trigger Cancer in Combination

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Safe chemicals combine in air to form mixtures that can cause cancer.
Dynel Lane Craigslist Case

No Murder Charge In Craigslist Case Of Baby Cut From Womb

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A Colorado woman that cut a baby from a womb from another woman has not been charged with murder. Dynel Lane, will likely face a charge of unlawful termination of a pregnancy and other charges stemming from the March 18 attack on Michelle Wilkins, who was seven months pregnant.
RLC Bomb SC 250kg German Bomb WWII

1,000-Pound, Unexploded World War Two Bomb Found in South London

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1,200 homes were ordered to evacuate by early morning while a 1,000-pound bomb is removed in England.