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US announces another troop death as Israel warns Tehran's attacks are coming close

Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz and Ben Finley, Associated Press  |  Updated July 19 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States announced another death of a service member as it launched more airstrikes at Iran on Sunday in response to the killing of U.S. troops.

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9 ways global warming is impacting Utah right now

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted July 19 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Global warming isn't a light topic to tackle, but it's one that's becoming increasingly difficult to ignore as Utahns are feeling its effects in many different ways.

A social media post. Thousands of teens. Then chaos

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted July 19 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

From beach closures to assaults on police, communities are confronting a growing youth phenomenon that experts say runs deeper than delinquency.

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Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated July 19 - 6:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

but barely. And in the opening moment of the second 15-minute period of extra time, Torres pounced on a bouncing ball in the box and used his left foot to bury a shot just under the crossbar and into the back of the net.

Brandon Sanderson's 'Mistborn' turns 20. What you need to know about the epic fantasy series

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Updated July 19 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based fantasy author Brandon Sanderson celebrated a major milestone this week, as Friday was the 20th anniversary of his epic fantasy series "Mistborn."

How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires

Devi Shastri, Associated Press  |  Updated July 19 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The eerie glow of an orange sun through thick wildfire smoke might be unnerving, but the biggest risk from the haze is something much harder to see.

Curtis renews insider trading crackdown after White House teleprompter operator bets

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Updated July 19 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis is leading a bipartisan bill to ban government officials from prediction markets after a White House teleprompter operator benefitted from bets on President Donald Trump's speeches.

Utah approves 2 new productions for film incentives, including a new Joseph Smith documentary

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted July 19 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will serve as the backdrop for two upcoming film productions — including a documentary that follows the investigation into the lost likeness of Joseph Smith.

ICE officers to wear body cameras during vehicle stops, border czar says

Diana Novak Jones, Reuters  |  Posted July 19 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the wake of multiple fatal shootings involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, ​the agency will require its officers to record vehicle stops with at least one body camera, Trump administration border czar Tom Homan said Sunday.

Davis County leader censured for hostile conduct hopes county can 'rise above this friction'

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 19 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Davis County Commissioner John Crofts, censured by his fellow commissioners for hostile conduct, says he hopes the county can "rise above this friction."

New Intermountain initiative helps kids with asthma get faster treatment during attacks

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted July 19 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Intermountain Children's Health is expanding an asthma care model designed to help Utah children receive faster treatment and avoid unnecessary hospital stays.

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Lionel Messi, family man and believer

Jacob Hess, Deseret News  |  Posted July 19 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

The reserved superstar, playing for a second World Cup championship this weekend, makes his love for family and trust in someone greater than himself unmistakable.

Ice cream prices melt: Falling butterfat prices bring relief to the freezer aisle

Isabelle LaBianco, CNN  |  Posted July 19 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ice cream prices are cooling off at the cash register ahead of National Ice Cream Day.

Sick of the lousy weather and want to move? You're not alone

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 19 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

It probably won't come as a surprise that weather was the top reason Americans cited for moving to another state in a new survey.

Mike Lee says mail-in voting 'should not survive much longer' — with few exceptions

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 19 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee said mail-in voting should be restricted in future elections, despite Utah being an early adopter of the practice, after President Donald Trump's address on election security.

How a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace thrust a Texas monk and his rescue dog into the spotlight

Deepa Bharath, Associated Press  |  Posted July 19 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, a Buddhist monk from Texas, has been thrust into the spotlight after leading the Walk for Peace. And yet, he said he doesn't want the attention.

2 warthog piglets born at Utah's Hogle Zoo

Simone Seikaly, KSL   |  Posted July 19 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The birth of two male common warthog piglets is the first-ever such arrival at Utah's Hogle Zoo. Named Chad and Wharton, the brothers have been behind the scenes and getting to know their mom, Tikiti, since their arrival on June 14.

Utah fire chief accepts new position in Colorado

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 19 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

After working with the North Tooele Fire District for four years, Chief Kevin Nunn is taking on a new role as a fire chief in Colorado.

Her mac and cheese is top-ranked on Google. Now this Utahn is competing on national TV

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted July 19 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Susie Bulloch had home court advantage going into the new Food Network competition 'Pitmasters,' which brought top barbecue cooks to southern Utah for a weeklong live fire-cooking battle. But that doesn't mean it was all smooth sailing

Narumi's wonderstrike helps Utah Royals snap skid with much-needed 1-0 win over Orlando

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 18 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

After returning from the NWSL international break with back-to-back losses, the Utah Royals looked more like themselves Saturday night.

'A force for Utah politics': Family, friends remember Merrill Cook at state Capitol

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted July 18 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many gathered at the state Capitol in Salt Lake City on Saturday to celebrate the life of former congressman Merrill Cook.

'Whataboutism' makes the internet exhausting. Why people think this way

Kristen Rogers, CNN  |  Updated July 18 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A trend known as "bean soup theory" explores why some people feel compelled to make online content about themselves when it doesn't apply to them.

Utah podcaster diagnosed with cancer aims to give back after 'overwhelming' community support

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 18 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A popular Utah podcaster who was recently diagnosed with cancer is looking to give back after receiving overwhelming financial support for his treatment.