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The US and Mexico are on the verge of forfeiting a major health victory. Here's what to know

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

International health experts are meeting to assess whether the U.S. and Mexico have lost their measles elimination status. Large outbreaks in recent years have led to thousands of illnesses and about a dozen deaths

50 years after iconic film, a gathering of 'Rocky' fans in Philadelphia breaks a world record

Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 6:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The story of Rocky Balboa is one that audiences love and know well – of resilience, grit and persevering despite the odds.

Sandy drops proposed Highland Drive study after public backlash

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 6:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sandy city leaders will not move forward with funding a study exploring a Highland Drive extension after receiving widespread public opposition. Officials say transportation concerns remain and discussions could continue.

U.S. Army reverses decision restricting Dugway Proving Ground's community outreach

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Army reversed its decision to prevent the Dugway Proving Ground and the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona from maintaining their own social media accounts.

All passengers and crew on New Orleans paddleboat survive crash with tanker on Mississippi River

Jack Brook and Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 5:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A tanker in New Orleans that apparently lost its steering slammed into a docked river cruise boat with 180 people aboard Friday, the mayor said. All aboard survived after the crash prompted a massive rescue operation for passengers and crew who plunged into the Mississippi River as the ship took on water and began to topple over.

Napping driver whose truck accelerated on Kansas soccer field, killing 2, won't be charged

Ed White, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A soccer mom napping in her pickup truck when it suddenly accelerated onto the field at a Kansas youth tournament where her child was playing, killing two people, won't face criminal charges, a prosecutor said.

Trump, Xi and Putin plan an unprecedented joint meeting on the sidelines of APEC, officials say

Aamer Madhani, Huizhong Wu and Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 5:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The leaders of the United States, China and Russia plan to meet in Shenzhen for an unprecedented trilateral summit focused on nuclear arms talks and other geopolitical tensions, though analysts expect few concrete agreements.

Corner Canyon High School students bring Disney's 'Frozen' to the stage

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 4:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Performing arts students at Corner Canyon High School invite the community to their production of "Frozen."

FAA nationwide ground stop impacts local college football teams and matchups

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 4:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Friday's sudden ground stop for departing flights out of U.S. airports issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has impacted travelers around the country.

Family Dollar to pay $63M settlement after Utah, FTC allege company overcharged customers

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Utah families shouldn't have to worry that the price at checkout will be higher than the price they saw on the shelf," Utah Attorney General Derek Brown said.

Have you seen this? Johnny Depp is not afraid of goats in hilarious interview

VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ghosts or goats? A reporter and Johnny Depp can't seem to get on the same page in a viral video from the "Ebenezer" premiere.

Son of former CIA Director John Brennan arrested on child sexual abuse images charge

Alanna Durkin Richer and Eric Tucker, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The son of former CIA Director John Brennan was arrested Friday on a federal charge related to child sexual abuse images, according to authorities.

Wrangle weeds, win cash: Hurricane mayor hosts 'Tumbleweed Takeover'

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hurricane Mayor Clark Fawcett is inviting residents to join a Saturday "Tumbleweed Takeover" cleanup to help clear the city of invasive weeds that have blocked sidewalks and doorways.

Pick Six Previews: Utah to keep undefeated streak, but it Arizona to keep it tight

VideoBrett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will extend the nation's best win streak, remain undefeated, but will also be the latest hangover victim against-the-spread. With Arizona as a field goal underdog, look for a tight-margin win for the Utes.

Petition argues against potential early closure of Utah County school

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Parents, students and neighbors are petitioning against an early closure of Wilson Elementary School in Payson.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate 100th edition: Which stars are in the lineup?

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 1:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Megan Moroney,Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and JoJo will help celebrate the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, a lineup that includes a record-breaking, very appropriate 100 inflatables in the sky

Burglar caused $70K in damage to warehouse looking for copper wires, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 12:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of breaking every breaker box in a warehouse and putting holes in the walls and ceiling, trying to follow the copper wiring, has been arrested.

US returns over $12 billion in oil proceeds to Venezuela since Maduro's ouster, report says

Matthew Lee and Joshua Goodman, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 12:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration said it returned more than $12 billion, or almost 99%, of the revenue obtained from the sales of Venezuelan oil since it ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro in January.

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Jimmer Fredette tells BYU-Hawaii students to make Jesus Christ their Plan A

Krysyan Edler, Deseret News  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 12:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a Tuesday devotional, the former BYU star said an apostle's phone call reshaped his priorities during a difficult rookie season.

'Ebenezer' has too much of one thing, not enough of the other

Valerie Cameron, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Johnny Depp's performance as Ebenezer Scrooge in "Ebenezer" is hit-and-miss. Audience members who want to see Depp be, well, Depp, will enjoy it, while his Scrooge performance fades at times.

Community rallies around family of 22-year-old killed in crash involving Box Elder County sheriff

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 12:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Community rallies around family of 22-year-old killed in crash involving Box Elder County Sheriff

Advisory issued as rain, snow return to Utah after recent lull

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some of Utah's mountain sites could see up to 1 foot of snow this week, with several feet possible by the end of next week.

KSL Sports Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 11 of college football

KSL Sports  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 11:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Each week, we'll release the KSL Sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.