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House passes Republican health care bill without subsidy extension
Richard Cowan and Bo Erickson, Reuters | Updated Dec. 17 - 4:46 p.m. | Save Story
A majority of the House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to approve Republicans' health care legislation that does not include an extension of the Affordable Care Act subsidy.
Alleged Bondi gunman charged with 15 murders as funerals of victims begin
Scott Murdoch and Alasdair Pal, Reuters | Updated Dec. 17 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
A man who allegedly opened fire on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's famed Bondi Beach has been charged with 59 offenses, including murder and terrorism, police said on Wednesday.

How strong wind gusts helped Salt Lake City shatter a temperature record
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 4:12 p.m. | Save Story
A meteorological phenomenon is partially behind the newest addition to the Salt Lake City's record book.

Have You Seen This? Santa Claus delights shoppers with roller skating performance in Slovenia
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 3:29 p.m. | Save Story
Santa Claus roller skates through Slovenia's largest shopping mall.

Weekly poll: Real vs. artificial tree for Christmas?
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Tell us which kind of tree makes your Utah holiday traditions complete.

Rob Reiner's son appears in court on murder charges while siblings speak of their loss
Andrew Dalton and Christopher Weber, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 17 - 2:53 p.m. | Save Story
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, appeared in court as he faces charges of first-degree murder in the killings of his parents.

19-year-old hit by car, killed in Duchesne County
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
A 19-year-old man was killed Tuesday after getting struck by a car in Duchesne County.

Ogden man charged with kidnapping that led to Amber Alert extradited to Utah
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 1:13 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man charged with taking a 13-year-old girl from her home, prompting police to issue an Amber Alert, was booked into the Weber County Jail on Tuesday.

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The hidden cost of 'just checking' your smartphone
Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 17 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
From the first buzz in the morning to the last ping at night, nonstop alerts are linked to more mental slips, stress and lost sleep.

Investigators seek older video that might show the Brown campus shooter days before the attack
Kimberlee Kruesi and Leah Willingham, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 17 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
Authorities are asking the public to review any security or phone footage from the week before the mass shooting at Brown University.

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Utah's housing shortage is pushing families out: Here's what people can do about it
Utah Workforce Housing Advocacy | Posted Dec. 17 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
The numbers reveal a simple truth: Families can no longer keep up.

UDOT plans closures in Provo Canyon for blasting as it seeks to widen highway
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
State transportation officials are warning drivers to plan ahead this weekend, as they prepare to carry out blasting and other work associated with a planned expansion of the highway that runs through Provo Canyon.

Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 17 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all.

Here's what US Olympic officials think about the new Utah 2034 logo
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 17 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
It's going to take some time for the public to embrace the new Utah 2034 logo for the state's next Winter Games, a U.S. Olympic leader suggested Monday.

Patrick Kinahan: Kyle Whittingham leaves Utah as role model for coaches
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
As Kyle Whittingham was informally interacting with media types at a table during a lunch break at the last Pac-12 football media day, an impressionable 33-year-old stood a few feet away from the Utah coach.

19-year-old Sanpete County man faces attempted murder charge in failed vape sale
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
A man who allegedly fired multiple rounds at another man who drove off without paying for a vape has been charged with attempted murder.

Salt Lake County launches 'Green Vision,' encouraging cross-departmental sustainability efforts
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson on Tuesday unveiled a new initiative dubbed "Green Vision," designed to highlight and unify cross-departmental sustainability efforts throughout the county.
Trump to sign order easing restrictions on marijuana this week, media reports say
Reuters | Updated Dec. 17 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Thursday reclassifying marijuana to ease federal restrictions, according to CNN, which cited a source familiar with the planning and a senior White House official.

Utah reaches $1.52M settlement in generic drug antitrust case
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
Utah has secured $1.52 million in efforts to protect consumers from alleged illegal generic drug pricing.

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The ultimate Utah gift guide: Experiences, treats and treasures
Salt Lake Chamber | Posted Dec. 17 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
From unforgettable outings to indulgent eats and one-of-a-kind treasures, Utah offers no shortage of memorable ways to give.

How Sen. Curtis got a front-row seat to this year's history-making moments
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 17 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. John Curtis reflects on notable moments from his first year in the Senate, including a history-making filibuster.

Ex-Iron County GOP treasurer given 2 years in prison for $2M wire, bank fraud
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
A Cedar City property manager, and the former treasurer and chairman of the Iron County Republican Party, was sentenced Monday to two years in prison after defrauding victims of more than $2 million.

Man accused of stabbing father 13 times, hoping he would die
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A 19-year-old man is facing a charge of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his father multiple times.
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