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Utah Family Drugged Themselves To Death, Feared Apocalypse

A couple from Utah overdosed themselves and their three children over fears of a pending apocalypse.

Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush

Mitt Romney, Jeb Bush Meet Privately to 'Catch up'

Republican presidential contenders Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush Republicans were said to have met in Utah in private.

Air pollution

Utah's Air Quality Improves in 2014

Public clamor led state officials to push hard for abating air pollution.

The Four Corners area

Satellite Detects Massive Methane Emissions in Southwest U.S.

A new study reveals that satellite data from NASA shows an ominous hotspot in southwestern U.S. that is caused by excessive methane emissions.

Same-sex couples rallying for equal rights to marry.

Supreme Court Serves Implied Win to Same-Sex Marriage Supporters

The United State Supreme Court allowed the rulings of the appellate courts regarding same-sex marriages in five states to stay put on Monday-an unexpected move that astounded the advocates of gay marriage as this could potentially signify the possibility of finally having a nationwide legal acceptance of the right of same-sex couples to marry.

Elementary School

Utah Elementary School Teacher Injured When Toilet Shatters Due To Accidentally Discharged Gun

A Utah school teacher carrying a concealed weapon at an elementary school was hit by the fragments of a porcelain toilet that broke when she accidentally discharged the firearm in a faculty bathroom on Thursday.

Abortion

Missouri Legislators Pass 72-hour Abortion Waiting Time

Lawmakers from Missouri overrode the earlier veto issued by Democratic Governor Jay Nixon by passing a law necessitating women to wait for three days before getting an abortion. This newly passed law requires adherence even from those who conceived through incest, rape, or abuse. In the chambers of both websites, the Republican-controlled Senate and House of Representative of the state declared their decision on Wednesday. This decision, according to the website, had the support of the strong majorities.

Stolen Ring

Woman Swallows Ring Stolen By Accomplice

Authorities arrested a woman who allegedly swallowed a ring stolen from a Zales jewelry store on Friday night. Apart from the woman, police also took under custody a man who was said to have been the one to actually steal the ring from the store.

Polygamists' compound in Utah called

Utah Approves Opening of Winery in Town Controlled by Warren Jeffs' Polygamous Sect

In a town located at the Utah-Arizona border, which is largely controlled by Warren Jeffs' polygamous sect, a commercial winery has been given the license to begin operations soon - a move which is believed to be yet another sign of the different lifestyle choices of those who are part of the extremely religious group.

Utah Mom Arrested For Dumping Her Newborn In A Garbage Can

A 24-year-old Utah mom was arrested on Tuesday after she allegedly dumped her own newborn baby in a neighbor’s garbage can, reports stated.

Same-sex couples rallying for equal rights to marry.

US Supreme Court Halts Gay Marriage Ruling In Virginia

Same-sex couples planning to get hitched in Virginia will have to hurdle another setback in their battle for equality. In a decision on Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court issued an order blocking a ruling from an appeals court that struck down the state's ban against same-sex marriage. The pronouncement came after the court approved a stay application, which was filed by opponents of gay and lesbian marriage. The opposition was declared to specifically object the July 28 ruling by the Richmond, Virginia-based 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals. This brief order from the high court was issued less than 24 hours before same-sex couples in Virginia could have started applying to be married.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

British Mayonnaise Factory Manager Quits His Job to Become a Native American

At age 65, many decide to put work on the back burner and focus more on finally settling into a beach and golf-infused retirement. But for British mayonnaise factory owner, Les Atkins, turning 65 indicated that it was time for him to quit his job and finally follow his dream.

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