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BYU and Notre Dame: Football foes that share common things — and a few differences

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

When BYU and Notre Dame meet on Saturday, there will be plenty to watch on the field, but the two institutions have more intertwined history than you think.

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Crisp autumn style meets warm lighting in these designer favorite trends

Lighting Design  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some designer tips and trends to create the crisp autumn style you've been dreaming of all summer long.

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Curtis applauds decision not to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 2:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, praised Thursday's announcement from Pres. Donald Trump that the execution of the Fort Hood gunman would not be livestreamed.

F-35s to fly over Top-10 college football game in Provo

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The active-duty 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base will provide a F-35A Lightning II flyover at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, shortly before BYU takes on Notre Dame.

Park City indoor pickleball facility plans on hold

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A plan to bring an indoor pickleball facility to Park City is on hold after officials said they couldn't reach a deal that the city council would approve.

Bird flu caused the death of Jackie, a California bald eagle who captured hearts

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bird flu caused the death of a bald eagle named Jackie who had become an internet sensation and a symbol of the species' recovery in California, officials said.

Questions about RECA? 'Downwinders clinic' hosting informational meetings across Utah

McKenzie Romero, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 1:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns seeking federal compensation after they or their loved ones were affected by Cold War-era nuclear weapons testing can get help through Intermountain Health's Downwinders Clinic.

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UTA to drop all fare collection again this weekend

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's largest transit agency is going fare-free once again this weekend.

Trump administration sues California over alleged noncitizens on the state's voter rolls

Alanna Durkin Richer and Sophie Austin, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration sued California election officials Thursday over the alleged presence of noncitizens on the state's voter rolls.

Trump shuts down Hegseth's plan to livestream military execution

Phil Stewart, Susan Heavey and Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump scrapped plans to livestream the execution of the former Army major who killed 13 people ​at Fort Hood, overruling Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Thursday.

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A 5-year-old's love of BYU football launched a career. It comes full circle Saturday

Krysyan Edler, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Saturday, Rowe, who grew up a BYU fan, will return to LaVell Edwards Stadium as ESPN's sideline reporter for BYU-Notre Dame.

New York man shot by ICE officers appears in immigration court

Philip Marcelo, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was shot by federal immigration officers in New York had his first hearing before an immigration judge Thursday, appearing remotely via video livestream.

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Online course aims to help teens become job-ready

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Communication, teamwork and problem-solving are becoming some of the most valuable skills a young worker can bring to the job.

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The ultimate Wasatch Front fall & Halloween fun guide

FatCats  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some failproof ways to enjoy the season all along the Wasatch Front.

Remote control hobbyists in Idaho invite newcomers to join them

Logan Ramsey, East Idaho News  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The owner of Pocatello's only remote-control vehicle hobby shop is working to bring more newcomers into the hobby.

ESPN announces College GameDay guest picker for BYU, Notre Dame

Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

On the Pat McAfee show, ESPN announced the celebrity guest picker for this weekend's show ahead of the Notre Dame vs. BYU game in Provo.

Pope Leo resumes working, sees top aide in hospital as doctors say lung recovered from surgery

Nicole Winfield and Colleen Barry, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo XIV is working from the hospital after doctors reported his lung has recovered well from surgery.

Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices

Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal authorities are investigating letters with "suspicious substances" that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide.

Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says new torture allegations are 'false'

Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro insisted Thursday during an appearance in a New York court that torture allegations in a rewritten drug trafficking indictment were "false accusations."

BYU-Notre Dame ranks among college football's most expensive tickets this weekend

Na'Andre Emerson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The No. 8 BYU Cougars matchup with No. 2 Notre Dame this weekend in Provo is shaping up to be one of the most expensive tickets in college football during the Week 7 slate.

Man charged in Salt Lake shooting that allegedly began over loud music dispute

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

An 18-year-old is accused of firing multiple rounds at a group of people he was fighting with, injuring one, and has been charged with 11 felony crimes.

Wholesale inflation jumped last month by most in 4 years as gas prices soared

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 9:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wholesale inflation rose more than expected last month on a big jump in fuel costs, a sign that stubbornly rising prices remain an economic challenge.

Weekly jobless claims rise marginally amid low layoffs

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 8:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased marginally ​last week amid low layoffs that are keeping the labor market stable.