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Iran vows 'devastating' response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit
Jana Choukeir, Eman Abouhassira and Susan Heavey, Reuters | Updated Aug. 21 - 6:52 a.m. | Save Story
Iran said on Friday that its response to any new U.S. threats would be "devastating" after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership.

Aging Utahns struggling with property taxes can qualify for up to $1200
VideoTamara Vaifanua, KSL | Updated Aug. 20 - 10:37 p.m. | Save Story
Property taxes keep climbing, and for people living on a fixed income, that increase can force tough decisions. But AARP has a way to make it easier to do.

Woman charged in ISIS-inspired terror plot to detonate explosive device at New York State Capitol, feds say
Lila Dominus, CNN | Updated Aug. 20 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
A 35-year-old woman has been charged in connection with a plot to use an explosive device to attack the New York State Capitol and state senators, officials said Thursday.

Utah kids rank 3rd nationally for money lost to online scams
VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
FBI data shows Utah victims age 17 and younger reported more than $1 million in online scam losses. The FBI says parents can help by talking with kids early.

Locals, tribes caught in the middle of federal tug-of-war over Bears Ears
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 8:29 p.m. | Save Story
Tribes and the communities around Bears Ears National Monument are frustrated with the back and forth over federal protections of the land.

Ready to 'eat mor chikin'? Ammon Chick-fil-A announces opening date following remodel
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Aug. 20 - 8:06 p.m. | Save Story
A new and improved Chick-fil-A is set to open in Ammon, Idaho, next week after closing for most of the summer.

One Army unit is offering 4 bonus days off to play Grand Theft Auto for soldiers who reenlist
Russ Bynum, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 20 - 7:28 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. Army unit is offering its troops a special bonus if they reenlist soon: four extra days off timed around the November release of the video game Grand Theft Auto VI.

Cox calls for 'major reform' to MIDA after data center pushback
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he supports making major changes to a state entity that approved a controversial artificial intelligence data center in Box Elder County.

Lawsuit against podcast is about trademark confusion, not name, Church of Jesus Christ says
VideoAshley Imlay, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday re-emphasized that its lawsuit against podcaster John Dehlin is based on what it considers trademark confusion rather than an attempt to hamper Dehlin's free speech.

Grappling device used to end car chase in southern Utah
VideoPat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
A pursuit in southern Utah ended safely after an officer used a Grappler Police Bumper on the fleeing vehicle.
US imposes more sanctions on Cuba
Reuters | Updated Aug. 20 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. imposed new Cuba-related sanctions on Thursday, designating nine entities and three individuals for alleged malign activities directed at the United States.

Utah's reservoir system tumbles closer to 50%, but Cox says it might be a 'win'
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's reservoir system is nearing 50% capacity faster than its median average, but Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that might be a "win" all things considered.

Southern Utah University selected to establish statewide NASA workforce hub
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
Southern Utah University was one of seven organizations across the U.S. selected by NASA to launch statewide workforce hubs.

Teen dies after falling several hundred feet while hiking Devils Castle Trail
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Updated Aug. 20 - 4:29 p.m. | Save Story
A 16-year-old boy died after falling several hundred feet while hiking near Alta on Wednesday.
Russian strikes kill 17 in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says lack of Patriots costing lives
Daniel Flynn and Anna Pruchnicka, Reuters | Updated Aug. 20 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Russian airstrikes killed 17 people and injured more than 40 in Kyiv and the surrounding region on Thursday as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a failure by Ukraine's allies to replenish its stock of air defense missiles was costing lives.

Have You Seen This? Ducklings use spillway as waterslide
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
A mother duck watches as her ducklings play on a concrete spillway they are using as a waterslide.

Human remains discovered in Lake Powell
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 3:19 p.m. | Save Story
Police responded to the discovery of human remains in Lake Powell on Friday.

The president just got more powerful. Even conservatives see the risk
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 20 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Melissa Holyoak, United States Attorney for the District of Utah and former commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, spoke about the risk of expanding presidential powers.

Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 20 - 2:27 p.m. | Save Story
Federal agents have seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.

Inmate with 'disregard for law enforcement' accused of assaulting corrections officer
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 2:06 p.m. | Save Story
A man once arrested in connection with a downtown shooting is now accused of attacking a corrections officer while incarcerated at the Utah State Prison.

California company awarded $100M to develop critical mineral facility on Great Salt Lake shore
VideoLogan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 1:29 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Waterleaf P1 HoldCo was awarded a $100 million grant to build a commercial lithium extraction and refining facility on the Great Salt Lake's northeastern shore.

Utah governor 'deeply troubled' by Flock camera concerns, orders privacy review
VideoDaniel Woodruff and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Aug. 20 - 1:16 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox will take questions from reporters during his monthly news conference Thursday morning.

2 Bears Ears guides share differing perspectives on preservation of the surrounding lands
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Updated Aug. 20 - 12:59 p.m. | Save Story
Two friends who also guide tourists around Bears Ears share their differing visions for protecting the land.
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Sports »

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- Morgan Scalley's alumni plan aims to make Utah football family last beyond the final snap
- Real Salt Lake's winless skid in MLS play stretched to 6 in 4-3 loss to FC Dallas
- BYU football practice observations: Transfers continue to impress
- Zavier Gozo is off to England, where he'll continue to represent RSL, his family — and all of Utah
Business »

Ready to 'eat mor chikin'? Ammon Chick-fil-A announces opening date following remodel
- US judge rejects Disney bid for quick hearing in FCC lawsuit
- California company awarded $100M to develop critical mineral facility on Great Salt Lake shore
- 2 Bears Ears guides share differing perspectives on preservation of the surrounding lands
- Proposed Sugar House business district receives pushback from businesses
U.S. »

Woman charged in ISIS-inspired terror plot to detonate explosive device at New York State Capitol, feds say
World »
Iran vows 'devastating' response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit
- More than 2,300 Mexicans sent to Guatemala and Honduras as Trump ramps up third-country deportations
- Russian strikes kill 17 in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says lack of Patriots costing lives
- US sends 20 deportees to Liberia, part of 1,200 migrants the country will receive under new deal
- Trump warns of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran
Voces de Utah »

Feds officially acknowledge Utah immigrant detention center plans have been abandoned
- Centro Civico Mexicano boosters hope to build a new $27M facility to house the cultural group
- Father-son duo from Monticello visiting Mexican restaurants in each of Utah's 29 counties
- Mexican cultural group hosting joint celebration of US, Mexican independence movements
- Documentary focused on Venezuelan rebel Óscar Pérez to be shown in Salt Lake City









