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A vendor weighs green vein kratom to sell by the gram at a vape shop in Lake Worth, Fla. Kratom is derived from the dried leaves of a tree in the coffee family. It's been used as traditional medicine in Southeast Asia for centuries.

Herbal supplement kratom targeted by lawsuits after a string of deaths

Millions of Americans use kratom, which is sold at gas stations, vape shops and bars. It can act like an opiate on the body. The FDA warns against using kratom, but most states don't regulate it.

Serena Williams holds the winner's trophy following her victory in the women's singles final in the Australian Open in Melbourne Saturday.

Serena Williams Defeats Sister Venus To Take 23rd Grand Slam Title

It's the seventh Australian Open title for the younger Williams sister, and moves her to the top spot in number of major titles in the Open era.

Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama's State Health Officer, discusses his state's vaccination data on June 29, 2021, in Montgomery, Alabama. He said last week that the state saw more deaths than births in 2020, for the first time in more than a century.

There Were More Deaths Than Births In Alabama Last Year, A Grim First For The State

Alabama's top health official says the state has "literally shrunk." According to preliminary data, it saw 64,714 total deaths and 57,641 births in 2020.

The investigation of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has highlighted concerns about the Inspector General Office at the Department of Homeland Security.

DHS watchdog appointed by Trump has fueled an exodus of agency lawyers, sources say

The Jan. 6 investigation has brought new attention to tumult at the watchdog agency for the Department of Homeland Security. Now its Inspector General is under fire from multiple directions.

Free screening of "Elemental: Reimaging Wildfire" on September 21

Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang, Assistant Professor of Wildland Fire Science at Utah State University Brad Washa and climate and air quality scientist Logan Mitchell discuss the film "Elemental: Reimagining Wildfire," which screens Thursday, September 21 at the Jim Santy Auditorium.

University students immerse themselves in Utah's diverse geology

Geology students from the University of Illinois are back in Utah experiencing, in real life, geology some have only seen in textbooks. The group of 36 students is exploring the west from the Wasatch Mountains, to Moab, to Wyoming in order to fully immerse themselves in the geology of this diverse region. Michael Stewart of the University of Illinois and Chloe Marks, graduate student and previous field camp attendee, highlight this summer’s Geology Field Camp.https://www.fieldcamp.org

Echo Church

Summit County historian Sandra Morrison has details about the historic Echo Church traveling exhibit.

Thyme for some healing soup recipes from around the world

Every culture has its own special soup. The belief is that a bowl will make you feel better if you're feeling under the weather, hung over or just in need of a pick-me-up.

Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, the Biden administration's choice to be secretary of defense, will likely face questions at his confirmation hearing on Tuesday about the stepped-up military presence following the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6.

Senate Begins Biden Cabinet Confirmation Hearings As Impeachment Trial Looms

The Senate returns for the first time since the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Five committees will question nominees to lead Defense, State, Homeland Security, Treasury and the top intelligence post.

Fencing remains in place around the U.S. Capitol complex after the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Senate Swears In New Head Of Security After Insurrection Shakeup

Karen Gibson and her two top assistants make up the first all-female leadership team since the office was established in 1789.

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