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Human-caused Ensign Peak fire in Salt Lake City fully contained, officials say

Cassidy Wixom and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated June 11 - 4:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Voluntary evacuations from a grass fire burning near Ensign Peak in Salt Lake City have been lifted, but some roads remain closed as firefighters seek to fully extinguish it.

How extreme heat affects heart health

Simone Seikaly, KSL   |  Updated June 11 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Summer heat can be dangerous, especially for people living with heart conditions. A CommonSpirit expert breaks down why high temperatures can put extra strain on the heart.

Congress rejects short-term FISA extension as expiration looms

David Morgan and Jonathan Landay, Reuters  |  Updated June 11 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congress on Thursday rejected a short-term extension of foreign surveillance powers sought by President Donald Trump over his selection of Bill Pulte as the top spy chief.

Have You Seen This? Utah's Big Boy takes over the East Coast for the first time

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Big Boy No. 4014, which has Utah ties, is making East Coast rounds for the first time, leading to some incredible photos and videos.

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Trump says US, Iran could sign peace deal as soon as this weekend

Humeyra Pamuk, Parisa Hafezi and Susan Heavey, Reuters  |  Updated June 11 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States and Iran could sign a peace deal as soon ​as this weekend that would reopen shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Idaho sets animal entry requirements following New World screwworm detection

EastIdahoNews.com staff  |  Posted June 11 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has announced new entry requirements for animals entering Idaho following recent detections of New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico.

Zion's iconic Angels Landing set to reopen after unexpected repairs

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of Utah's most iconic hikes is expected to reopen before this weekend after a safety issue led to its abrupt closure on Wednesday.

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press  |  Updated June 11 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates, but some experts argue that soft skills such as empathy and ethical decision-making help employees become indispensable.

Tooele County man with history of arson arrested again after new fires started

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who served prison time for starting a fire in Tooele County in 2014 that forced evacuations of nearby homes has been arrested again.

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These aren't Tom Cruise's Ray-Bans. They're George Orwell's

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News   |  Posted June 11 - 12:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Do we have to live with the assumption that every thing we say and do is recorded?

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Managed parking in Ogden begins this month: Here's what you should know

Ogden City  |  Posted June 11 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

On June 22, the trial period for Ogden's new parking system will end and full implementation, including enforcement, will begin.

World Cup what to know: Mexico kicks off a supersized, 48-team tournament

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Updated June 11 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived. This year's tournament is hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Once an Arab oil embargo victim, US becomes world's top oil exporter

Arathy Somasekhar, Reuters  |  Updated June 11 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States has become the world's largest oil exporter, upending a decades-old order long dominated by Saudi Arabia and Russia.

Motorcyclist accused of going 161 mph and popping wheelie in front of troopers, pleads guilty

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say has a history of traveling over 150 mph and posting helmet-cam videos on social media has pleaded guilty in two cases.

Iron County Commissioner threatens lawsuit against Iron County over closed meeting

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iron County Commissioner Paul Cozzens announced he is suing Iron County due to a closed session from which he and another commission member were excluded.

Box Elder County Commissioners approve data-center moratorium; Stratos project exempt

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated June 11 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Box Elder County commissioners have approved a 180-day moratorium on any new data centers, though it does not apply to the Stratos project.

Pope Leo says history will condemn leaders who ignore migrant deaths

Joshua McElwee, Reuters  |  Updated June 11 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo appealed to world leaders on Thursday to treat migrants more humanely, warning in a visit to Spain's Canary Islands, that history ​would condemn those who allowed people fleeing war or poverty to suffer.

A behind-the-scenes look at the set of 'The Chosen' Season 7 in Utah County

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted June 11 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Deseret News got an exclusive look behind the scenes during filming for Season 7 of the hit series "The Chosen" at its Jerusalem outdoor studio in Goshen, Utah County.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street

Associated Press  |  Updated June 11 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX will make its debut on Wall Street Friday and both institutional and retail investors are expected to gobble up the 555.6 million shares going up for sale at $135 apiece.

Summer sports at Utah's Winter Olympics? What the IOC's proposed new process allows

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted June 11 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Summer sports could be added to Utah's 2034 Winter Games under a new process backed by leaders of the International Olympic Committee.

Southern Utah rock climbing community gathers support after losing one of their own to suicide

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The southern Utah rock climbing community is mourning the loss of fellow rock climber, Dan Smith, 24, who died by suicide. A friend started a GoFundMe to help Smith's wife.

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New guide reveals a retirement planning mistake that often costs Utah retirees six figures

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted June 11 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Roughly half of all American retirees don't take any systematic approach to withdrawing their retirement savings.

Feds won't seek death penalty in plea deal with man accused of killing top Minnesota Democrat

Gene Johnson, Associated Press  |  Updated June 11 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors say they will not seek the death penalty as part of a plea agreement with the man charged in the assassinations of Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman.