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UN condemns US economic embargo of Cuba though more nations sit out after Trump push

Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 5:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.N. General Assembly has condemned the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th year. It comes even as Washington's campaign to influence the outcome led to a number of countries voting against the resolution or sitting out the decision for the first time. The vote on Wednesday was 130-17, with 25 abstentions. The vote last year was 165-7, with 12 abstentions. Western countries like Germany, Italy and Latvia are among those that abstained for the first time in 34 years.

'Choosing forgiveness': Man sentenced for leaving collision that caused 9-year-old's death

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 81-year-old man was sentenced to jail and probation after the family of Dalton Gibbs asked for him to not be sentenced to prison. Gibbs' father spoke at the sentencing Wednesday.

Utah's aerospace, defense industry poised to help Team USA bobsled athletes 'go faster'

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

47G and Utah-based companies Albany Engineered Composites, Hexcel and Nammo Composite Solutions have partnered to put aerospace-grade composites in the next generation of bobsleds for Team USA athletes.

Cornell faculty to begin voting on no-confidence measure over handling of sexual assault allegations

Leah Willingham, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cornell University faculty will meet Wednesday to conclude debate and begin voting on a proposed no-confidence resolution in the university's administration.

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Kearns man pleads guilty to manslaughter for killing friend who said he could dodge a bullet

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 4:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 25-year-old man pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Monday, admitting to recklessly firing his gun and killing a friend he lived with after the friend claimed he could dodge a bullet.

Goods trade deficit widens as AI-related demand pushes imports to record high

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The trade deficit in goods unexpectedly widened in September as imports surged to a record high, driven by strong demand ​for capital goods linked to the AI infrastructure buildout.

Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated

Cara Anna, Areej Hazboun And Audrey Horowitz, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israelis are closely awaiting final election results and what they mean for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government as vote counting indicates no clear winner.

Cedar City man who died in construction accident was 'excited to be a dad'

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 3:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Family members, including his pregnant wife, Lexi, describe Truman Yardley as selfless and full of life.

2 years later, BYU football seeks redemption against Arizona State

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU faces off against Arizona State for the first time since 2024 as they look to bounce-back from last week's loss to UCF.

Have You Seen This? Woman and puppet perform Phantom of the Opera

VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Emina Bajtarević sings both sides of "The Phantom of the Opera" in a ventriloquy "strange duet" in this 2023 competition.

The long afterlife of a one-use Halloween costume

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attending local Halloween swaps or exchanging costumes with friends and family are two ways to reduce waste this season, but where and how do you find them? Read here.

Defense asks judge to order more DNA testing in 42-year-old Provo murder case

Amy Donaldson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 2:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

DNA testing led to Douglas Carter's release from jail, and now his attorneys are hoping DNA testing can be used to find out who killed Eva Olesen in 1985.

Amazon Flex driver accused of taking more than 100 packages

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman hired to be a flex driver for Amazon is accused of stealing between 100 to 200 packages.

Holy Score: On Utah's video, McAfee's response, the Holy War kickoff and reminders about who's really in charge

VideoJon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The weekend could not have gone better for Utah if coach Morgan Scalley had scripted it himself: the ESPN 'College GameDay' revelry; the tense victory over Houston; the ascent to No. 6 in the AP poll; and, of course, BYU's loss.

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Voters look ahead to 2028. We asked Utah and the nation who they would pick for president

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Surveys find uncertainty in top members from each party and experts note it will be impacted by how the midterms shake out.

Fed leaves rates unchanged as it awaits 'accumulation of more information'

Howard Schneider, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 1:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, opting to delay any changes to borrowing costs until after next week's midterm elections.

Raging Waters' colorful slides are gone, but will be replaced by a 30-foot colorful tree

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 1:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's been years since Raging Waters' colorful waterslides poked through the Glendale neighborhood, but a 30-foot multi-colored tree will soon rise where they once stood.

Man who attacked strangers during mental health crisis sentenced to prison

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who punched a woman walking with her family in Salt Lake this summer could serve up to five years in prison after being sentenced for aggravated assault.

Post Malone, Alesso to headline new Salt Lake City New Year's Eve festival

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Post Malone and Swedish DJ Alesso will headline an event celebrating Utah's first-ever outdoor NHL game and the beginning of the new year.

Wendy's gets $1.4B buyout offer from Peltz's Trian

Anuja Bharat Mistry, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 12:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management has offered to take Wendy's private in a deal valuing ​the burger chain at about $1.4 billion, a regulatory filing showed on Wednesday.

Alvin K. Hellerstein, a federal judge who handled Trump, Maduro and 9/11 cases, dies at 92

Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alvin K. Hellerstein, a Manhattan federal judge who presided over matters involving President Donald Trump, former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the 9/11 attacks, has died. He was 92. Just two weeks ago, Hellerstein presided over a Manhattan hearing in the ongoing narco-terrorism conspiracy prosecution of Maduro, who was captured earlier this year in a surprise raid. President Bill Clinton appointed Hellerstein to the federal bench in 1998. He served as a district judge until he moved to senior status in 2011.

Father accused of attacking son with meat cleaver

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 11-year-old boy was told to tell his sisters "goodbye" before being attacked with a meat cleaver, according to prosecutors.

Man arrested in fatal West Valley City shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 11:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for investigation of aggravated murder in connection with a weekend shooting in West Valley City.