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Rescues are underway in New Orleans after a tanker hits a river cruise boat on the Mississippi River

Jack Brook, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 3:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

At least 180 passengers and crew members were rescued Friday after a tanker lost control, hit and sank a paddleboat on the Mississippi River, the mayor of New Orleans 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.

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Salt Lake City airport activates emergency operations amid FAA ground stop

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 3:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's largest airport has activated its emergency operations center to help communicate with airline passengers affected by a federal ground stop issued Friday afternoon.

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.

Peru's Chiclayo welcomes its former shepherd home, and revels in pope's love

Luis Andres Henao and Nicole Winfield, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo XIV has returned to his former diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, marking an emotional homecoming. His visit highlights his deep connection with the local community.

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Alzheimer's and brain awareness: Leading the charge in reducing dementia risk

Hearing and Brain Centers of America  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, affects over 7 million Americans aged 65 and older, with projections estimating nearly 13 million cases by 2050.

Pineview Reservoir pipeline project advancing; fish population managing

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Installation of a new water pipeline atop the drained Pineview Reservoir bed is advancing and the fish population in the part of the lake still holding water is managing.

SpaceX is set to make an audacious grab for 'holy grail' of rocketry. Here are the risks

Jackie Wattles, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

A crucial test today could bring SpaceX one step closer to revolutionizing spaceflight — or cast new uncertainty on the company's boldest ambitions.

Pick Six Previews: Baylor to keep it close, but BYU will pull away late for a win

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Look for Baylor to compete in the first half; but after halftime, BYU's elite defense will neutralize Freeman and win the line of scrimmage against Baylor's ineffective run game.

BLM rounds up hundreds of wild horses near Dugway

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

This week, the BLM rounded up wild horses in the Cedar Mountain Herd Management Area near Dugway in an attempt to manage herd size and maintain the land.

Stocks sway as Wall Street heads for a winning week after several turbulent days

Damian J. Troise, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stocks are swinging again on Wall Street, but the market remains on track for its first winning week since early October. The S&P 500 fell 1% Friday and is on track for a weekly gain of 1.9%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 67 points, or 0.1%. The Nasdaq composite fell 1.8%.

Arrest made in fatal Salt Lake City shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 9:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting near 500 West and 600 South.