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Hillary Clinton tells congressional panel she has no information on Epstein

Richard Cowan and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 26 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a congressional committee on Thursday that she did not remember ever meeting the late sex offender Jeffrey ​Epstein and had no information to share about his criminal activities.

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How 'The Chosen' opened the door for a new era in faith entertainment

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 12:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

The mega-success of 'The Chosen' is generating fresh momentum while redefining expectations for faith-based storytelling.

Zions Indie Film Festival marks 25 years amid co-director's fight with cancer

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zions Indie Film Fest connects community with creators during the 25th annual event this week in Orem.

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Stay ahead of health issues: Echo Ultrasound's $400 comprehensive body scan

Echo Ultrasound  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

To provide patients with peace of mind sooner rather than later, Echo Ultrasound is now offering a $400 body scan that can alert you to potential medical concerns within days.

Ex-Utah juvenile justice employee arrested, accused of trying to meet up with teen girl

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man recently fired from his job at Juvenile Justice and Youth Services in Carbon County was arrested in an online undercover operation.

Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic "forever chemicals"

Sandee LaMotte, CNN  |  Updated Feb. 26 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The "forever chemicals" known as PFAS appear to be aging men faster in their 50s and early 60s, a new study found.

Elderly woman arrested after crashing into Sandy restaurant, police say

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Diners at Los Garcia, a well-loved Mexican food restaurant in Sandy, were settling in for lunch when a white SUV barreled through the front of the building.

BYU women's basketball rallies for road win at Arizona State, setting up key regular-season finale

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gibb poured in 18 of her game-high 24 points in the second half as the Cougars rallied from a 31-18 halftime deficit to clinch the season sweep of the Sun Devils, 66-61 at Desert Financial Arena.

1 dead, 2 injured after rollover crash on I-15 near Cove Fort

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 26 - 9:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead and two others are critically injured after a rollover crash on I-15 near Cove Fort.

Utah bill seeks to create committee, new process after record number of road-naming bills

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah legislators are considering a new process to honorarily name highways in the state after dealing with a record number of requests to rename highways.

American is freed after 11 years for Bali 'suitcase murder,' but a US case awaits

Edna Tarigan, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 26 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tommy Schaefer was deported on Tuesday after spending 11 years in prison for the premeditated murder of his then-girlfriend's mother in Bali, but another case at home is waiting.

Richins trial live: Fourth trial day begins for Utah mom accused of fatally poisoning husband

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Summit County jurors are returning to the courthouse on Thursday to hear more evidence in prosecutors' case against Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom accused of killing her husband.

Trump implores Republicans to pass Mike Lee's voter ID bill. The reality is more complicated

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump sent a jolt of energy during the State of the Union on Tuesday evening as he implored Republicans to pass stronger voter ID laws. The reality is still complicated.

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Explore the mysteries of the Nile with a tour group from Utah

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From the sunbaked desert plateau of Giza to the lush riverbanks of Upper Egypt, there is no better way to experience this ancient land than with a local tour group.

Affordability still weighing on Utahns, economists say

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah economists on Wednesday broke down the factors determining how Utah consumers are really faring — and feeling — in today's economy.

US halts some Medicaid payments to Minnesota, alleging fraud

Andrea Shalal and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 26 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration said Wednesday it would withhold over a quarter of a million dollars of Medicaid funding ​from Minnesota, saying the state allowed theft of the federal funds.

Swirling beauty of the Milky Way galaxy's heart is captured in a new telescope picture

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 26 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A telescope in Chile has revealed in unprecedented detail the swirling splendor of star-forming gases at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy.

Gov. Cox's 'Disagree Better' brand tested by White House wins and Democratic losses

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cox remains popular but polarizing in the state of Utah even as he gains popularity for his message on the national stage, a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found.

Mammoth drop first game post Olympics break in 4-2 loss to Colorado

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 11:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Logan Cooley returned to Utah's lineup and despite Dylan Guenther's two goals, the Mammoth fell to the Avalanche 4-2 in their first game back from the Olympic break.

Still relevant — U. reps defend continuing importance of Black History Month

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Black History Month comes to an end, a pair of University of Utah reps defended its continuing importance in a panel discussion.

Kalshi sues Utah over efforts to stop prop betting in the state

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The prediction market Kalshi is suing Utah over plans to regulate proposition betting it says would run afoul of federal regulations.

Utah Republicans get shoutout in Trump's State of the Union speech

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

In President Donald Trump's record-long State of the Union address on Tuesday, Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Blake Moore each received shoutouts during the prime-time speech.

Avalanche warning issued for northern Utah mountains after deadly week

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Avalanche Center issued a new avalanche warning through 6 a.m. Thursday, citing dangerous conditions in areas that have already seen multiple avalanches recently.