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Nearly three dozen injured, historic monastery on fire as Ukraine faces major Russian attacks

Jekaterina Golubkova, Reuters  |  Updated June 14 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Twenty people were injured and the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a symbol of Ukrainian spiritual and cultural history, caught fire following a major Russian ​air attack on the Ukrainian capital.

Flesh-eating screwworm just got scarier

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted June 14 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said that seven cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in the past week.

Singer Oliver Tree on list of passengers aboard helicopters that collided, killing 6

Diarlei Rodrigues , Associated Press  |  Updated June 14 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning and crashed in the city's western zone, killing all six people aboard, firefighters said.

2 dead after BASE jumping incident in Grand County

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated June 14 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people died on Sunday after the Grand County Sheriff's Office said a BASE jumping incident happened in a remote area of Mineral Bottom.

State officials emphasize ATV safety training for young ATV riders ahead of summer season

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted June 14 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

As summer recreation ramps up across Utah, state officials are encouraging safe practices for young ATV riders.

Citizen group fundraises to keep quagga mussels out of Bear Lake

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted June 14 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The new Snack Shack, run by the nonprofit Bear Lake Watch, is an effort to run a quagga mussel inspection and decontamination station on the north end of Bear Lake.

US, Iran reach deal to end war, signing set for Friday

Parisa Hafezi and Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Updated June 14 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a peace framework for a deal to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Utah and federal government join forces to manage public lands

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted June 14 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and the federal government have signed a long-term agreement to jointly manage the San Rafael Swell, ending more than a century of sole federal oversight.

Trump celebrates turning 80 with a UFC cage-fighting event

Will Weissert, Associated Press  |  Updated June 14 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump is celebrating turning 80 with a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House's South Lawn. There will be seven fights on Sunday night in an event that's also aligning with America's 250th anniversary.

A Latter-day Saint apostle and Utah's governor on the need for education and morality

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted June 14 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Monday's Convening of the American Council on Education Commission on Faith-Based College and Universities focused on creating environments that foster togetherness.

Apple's big Siri update is here. Now the real challenge begins

Lisa Eadicicco, CNN  |  Posted June 14 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Siri is finally getting the big AI upgrade Wall Street has been waiting for. But it's just the beginning.

Is your city ready for an age boom?

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted June 14 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

People don't like to talk about aging, but the conversation is not something cities, counties and communities should avoid. So how do we go about it?

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Founding documents travel the country ahead of nation's big birthday

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted June 14 - 11:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Freedom Plane is sharing documents with the public to honor the founders for America's 250th.

What's the good news — and not so good news — from The Nation's Report Card?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted June 14 - 11:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Plenty's been written in recent years about the struggles American kids are having in reading and math, particularly post-pandemic. Now here's some measured good news.

Mayhem mars euphoria as New York City celebrates the Knicks' first championship in 53 years

Michael R. Sisak and Shelby Lum, Associated Press  |  Posted June 14 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was bedlam on Broadway as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday night, with exuberant celebrations marred by mayhem and violence, including gunshots in Times Square.

Report: Americans support targeted AI surveillance, oppose 'indiscriminate' monitoring

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 14 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A report released by software company LiveView Technologies painted a picture of how people feel about technologies like AI-powered security cameras in public spaces.

Pending home sales down nationwide amid record costs

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted June 14 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. pending home sales dropped for a fourth straight week as the typical cost reached a record high, according a new Redfin analysis.

These 2 new restaurant chains are expanding to the Beehive State

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 14 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's food scene is set to welcome two new players in Chicken Salad Chick and Jeff's Bagel Run, with each opening stores around the state.

A healthier gut may be key to cancer care

Caleb Hellerman, CNN  |  Posted June 14 - 8:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dubbed "the next frontier of cancer prevention and care," gut health appears to be especially critical when it comes to immunotherapy.

Big names poised to join Utah Housing Corporation board of trustees

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted June 14 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The head of the parent company of Zions Bank and a former Utah Senate president are among the nominees set to join the Utah Housing Corporation's board of trustees.

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Rooted in community: How one dairy farm family is bringing people closer to their food

Dairy West  |  Posted June 14 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

We often recognize the love, care and effort that goes into preparing a meal. But long before those ingredients reach our kitchens, there are people putting that same care into producing the food itself.

Goose catching has become a well-tuned science in Utah

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted June 14 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Great Salt Lake, along with a strong division of wildlife management, puts the state in a good place for goose capture and banding.

Ukrainian refugee living in Utah finds hope through art

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted June 13 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Olha Svieshnikova, a Ukrainian refugee living here in Utah, is getting attention for her artwork.