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Paul McCartney achieves billionaire status, becomes world's third-richest musician

Charlotte Reck, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 10:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Paul McCartney reached the realm of billionaire status Monday after Forbes valued his net worth at a colossal $1.4 billion – making him the world's third-richest musician.

Logan substitute teacher charged with kidnapping, sexually exploiting teen

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 71-year-old man from Logan who works as a substitute teacher was arrested early Friday after he allegedly met up with a 15-year-old to have sex.

Holiday spending expected to rise, but budgeting remains a challenge for many families

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

As holiday shopping ramps up, Americans are expected to spend more than ever this season despite continued economic pressures.

British comedian and children's author David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct

Sylvia Hui and Brian Melley, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

British children's author and comedian David Walliams used his fame to groom girls and young women for sex, two British news outlets reported on Tuesday.

US Air Force relocates aircraft from a base in England because of a threat, US official says

Emma Burrows, Konstantin Toropin and Danica Kirka, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

An American official says the U.S. Air Force has relocated aircraft from a base in eastern England because of a threat.

US stocks stumble after a discouraging update on inflation

Stan Choe, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 8:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. stocks are falling after a report showed inflation was worse across the country last month than economists expected.

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New guide to file for Social Security in 2026 now available

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

New free guide for Utah residents that could help decide the best time to file for Social Security in 2026.

Trump envoys want Russia to include Europe in negotiations on ending war with Ukraine

Susie Blann and Aamer Madhani, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 7:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

The White House wants to use talks with Ukrainian and Russian officials to persuade Moscow to agree to broader negotiations involving European officials.

Utah County-based Clyde Companies marks 100 years by building new community of 'Ironton'

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a century of building roads that get people somewhere, the company's plan for this patch of dirt is to give them a place to stay awhile.

As Veterans Affairs expands automation, it commits more errors on veterans' claims

Phineas Hogan, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The VA has increasingly used automation to gather veterans' records and summarize medical evidence ahead of claims determinations, leading to increased errors in veterans' claims.

Annual 'Heart Gallery' on display at Utah Capitol to benefit Utah foster kids

Staff  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Portraits of children in Utah foster care were displayed at the Utah Capitol as part of Raise the Future's "Heart Gallery."

Ohio State suspends fraternity while investigating a video showing men engulfed in flames

Patrick Aftoora-orsagos And Holly Ramer, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 6:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two panicked men engulfed in flames.

Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about 'policy disagreements,' not high crimes

Konstantin Toropin and Ben Finley, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 6:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is condemning the impeachment effort against him as "a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment."

Forum highlights debate over data centers, public input in Utah County

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents, industry leaders, conservation advocates and elected officials gathered in Salem to discuss whether data centers can be developed responsibly amid several concerns.

A 'huge mistake': MIDA should not decide new data centers, House speaker says

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz agrees that the general public had "fair concerns" regarding the Stratos Project.

License plate reader misuse uncovered by KSL raises questions about oversight in Utah

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 9:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The KSL Investigators surveyed more than 30 Utah law enforcement agencies and found significant differences in how departments audit and oversee license plate reader systems.

Judge's ruling could clear the way for Lindsay Clancy to be tried again in the deaths of her 3 kids

Michael Casey, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge on Monday denied a motion to dismiss the murder case against Lindsay Clancy, potentially clearing the way for her to be retried next year in the deaths of her three children.

Maverik Nitro Card saved a Utah couple at the pump; then came the fees

VideoSloan Schrage and Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mike and Kathy Bergin used Maverik's Nitro Card to save 15 cents a gallon on diesel. When five payments failed to come out of their account, they ended up in collections and faced about $95 in fees.

Investigators recover cockpit voice recorder from fatal Learjet crash site

Taylor Romine, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board have recovered a cockpit voice recorder from the primary crash site where a Learjet collided with a busy roadway in South Florida last week, killing all nine people on board.

Utahn charged in fentanyl-related death, 4 others charged with drug distribution

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple people are facing charges for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking, one of whom is accused of contributing to a person's death.

Utah restaurant operator giving away 10,000 meals to military veterans to say thanks

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The operator of the five Taqueria 27 restaurants is hoping to give away 10,000 meals through November to military veterans as a way of thanking them.

State lawmaker's attorneys demand Utah Senate set aside 'unreliable' investigative report

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys asked legislative leaders to set aside an independent investigative report about Sen. Kathleen Riebe that found she likely violated state policies on workplace harassment and discrimination.

Spring frost, dry summer lead to below-normal honey harvest in northern Utah

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The spring frost that damaged Utah's fruit crops also created challenges for honeybees and the beekeepers who depend on them.