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Months after Maduro's ouster, is hope for Venezuelans on the horizon?

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Venezuelan father Harold Fuentes said he has hope for the future of his home country, as he reflected on where things stand in the country now, months after the arrest and capture of former president Nicolás Maduro by U.S. Special Forces.

UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock persists

Tala Ramadan, Reuters  |  Updated May 17 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials there said on Sunday, as President Donald Trump said ​Iran must act "fast" after efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran appeared to have stalled.

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Small business, big impact: Exploring Utah's network of resources

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted May 17 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is home to a growing network of organizations dedicated to helping entrepreneurs of all kinds succeed.

4 crew members eject safely after 2 Navy jets collide during air show in Idaho

Rebecca Boone and Matthew Brown, Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials say all four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided during an air show at a military base in Idaho.

Rep. Blake Moore pushes to ease child neglect rules so parents don't fear having kids roam free

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The proposal would clarify the definition of neglect under federal law to ensure parents aren't at risk of being punished for allowing their children to engage in "independent play."

Salt Lake man keeps getting misdelivered packages, says he can't get carrier to fix it

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted May 17 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man says he can't get a carrier to stop never-ending misdelivered packages. Sick of the recurring headache, he put in a call to KSL's Matt Gephardt.

What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency

Billy Stockwell, CNN  |  Updated May 17 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."

Global porn giant sues to stop Utah's toughest-in-country protections for children

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the largest distributors of online pornography in the world, Aylo, sued Utah last month to stop the enforcement of an expanded porn website age verification law.

150 scientists defend Grand Staircase-Escalante protections

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 150 scientists, researchers and educators sent a letter to federal officials Thursday defending protections for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

New Virginia law banning 'assault firearms' prompts quick lawsuits from gun-rights groups

David A. Lieb, Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation banning certain semi-automatic firearms that is set to take effect July 1, but gun-rights groups quickly sued to block the new law.

How Salt Lake City stacks up against cities competing for an MLB team

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new report in Forbes took a look at how 10 potential Major League Baseball expansion cities stack up in their efforts to land a team.

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California's billionaire tax proposal raises eyebrows

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

This billionaire tax proposal hasn't made it to the ballot but it is already redefining California's economy.

Here's what top Team USA skaters just said about Utah's 2034 Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

'Stars on Ice' performers who competed in Milan's Olympics surprised to hear Maverik Center will be the figure skating venue.

Man shares story of 'citizen's arrest' after deadly Provo crash

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 17 - 10:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

A driver accused of drinking, driving and fleeing from a deadly crash was charged with murder on Thursday, while the man who made a "citizen's arrest" to stop him shared his story.

Why are Utah high schoolers wearing the nation's 'most financially literate' crown?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A recent WalletHub survey recognized Utah as the state with the best high school budgeting education.

Community rallies to build inclusive playground to support students with disabilities

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted May 17 - 9:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Teachers, staff and families are coming together at Bluff Ridge Elementary to raise money for an all‑abilities playground, one designed to be accessible for every child.

Utah HOA ombudsman launches working group to tackle issues and rising costs

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted May 17 - 9:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you're looking to buy a new home here, it's likely to be in a Utah HOA. Now, the state has launched a new effort to rein in problems between homeowners and HOAs.

Utahn found guilty of selling homemade drug kits to make opiate 'tea'

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 17 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan man was found guilty last month of selling homemade drug kits across the country that instructed people on how to make "opiate-rich tea."

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You've seen the book, now get it for free

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted May 17 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

Cedar High teacher reflects over the decades as 'last man standing' from class of '93

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 17 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cleve Weaver is the last teacher from the Cedar High School class of 1993 still teaching, but he's retiring this year after 34 years.

Solans powers Real Salt Lake by Colorado in Rocky Mountain Cup opener

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 16 - 11:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sergi Solans' first month of his MLS career was red hot, but the past month cooled off a bit.

Utahn responds to Chinese 'proxy' label by data center investor

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 16 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A couple of Utah women have unexpectedly found themselves at the heart of the national debate over a massive proposed Box Elder County data center, after the investor called them out.

Mike Kennedy wants to block paychecks for all of Congress in future shutdowns

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 16 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lawmakers in the House are looking to apply the same standard of withholding their paychecks — including Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy — after the Senate passed its standard on Thursday.