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Powerful nor'easter floods Northeast again, causing problems from New Jersey to New England

Leah Willingham and John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A powerful nor'easter is pummeling the shoreline in the eastern U.S. for a second day. The storm has caused another round of flooding in low-lying areas in New Jersey and New York City and knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes into New England.

Sandy shooting leaves 1 man dead, teen injured, second teen arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 28 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

One man is dead and a teen boy injured following a shooting inside a Sandy house on Sunday. A second teen boy has been arrested.

Trump to unveil planned $15 billion Iowa steel project

Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 9:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump will announce on Monday ​a Minnesota company's plan to build a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa, a White House official ‌said, a major investment that the administration is highlighting as it seeks ⁠to promote domestic manufacturing ​ahead of the November midterm ⁠elections.

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Commercial structure fire in Salt Lake City causes 3-alarm response

Devin Oldroyd and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 28 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

A three-alarm fire response happened on Sunday night as an abandoned building caught fire in downtown Salt Lake City Sunday night.

Japan has over 100,000 people 100 or older. Here are ways to eat like they do

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 28 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Japan has long been known for the longevity of its population. Utah nutritionist Ali Essig outlined the typical Japanese diet and shared proven benefits.

Iran denies involvement in US-run airbase plot after UK nationals held

Toby Shepheard, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran denied involvement on Monday in a suspected plot to attack a British airbase used by the United States to strike Iranian sites, and police said five men arrested ​over explosives and terrorism offences were British nationals.

Senate approves mental health legislation for pilots, air traffic controllers

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 8:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate approved bipartisan legislation to modernize regulations on mental health guidance for pilots and air traffic ​controllers to encourage early disclosure and treatment.

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10 Utah stereotypes that are probably very accurate

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Obviously, not everyone in the Beehive State fits these stereotypes. But some are certainly more accurate than others. Here are a few that just might be true.

Learning about the renovation work you don't see beneath Salt Lake Temple

VideoDeanie Wimmer and Kalei Fink, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 7:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

As renovation work at the Salt Lake Temple nears public view, church leaders are highlighting one of the project's most significant accomplishments: a massive seismic upgrade hidden beneath the historic structure.

FDA panel endorses first-of-a-kind cancer blood test from Grail

Matthew Perrone and Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal health advisers on Wednesday endorsed a blood test designed to spot signs of various cancers in apparently healthy people while warning that it's far from clear how well the technology works.

Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation

Idrees Ali and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

AI requires safeguards that go beyond self-regulation, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said in an interview that aired on Sunday, ​calling for legislation to be passed in Congress.

Vernal native celebrates 'amazing career,' retirement from U.S. Marine Band

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

After spending two decades working for the oldest continuously active professional musical organization in the country, Utah native Master Sgt. Brian Rust has retired from the U.S. Marine Band.

New documentary examines celebrations of America's 250th birthday

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah communities have embraced America's 250th birthday celebration in a big way, with events across the state honoring the nation's history.

Locals in the NFL: Jaylen Warren delivers memorable performance for Steelers

Brian Preece, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 10:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former East High Leopard averaged 7.5 yards per carry on his way to a career-best 158 yards from scrimmage in Pittsburgh's 30-27 win over the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals.

California sheriff unlawfully seized over 650,000 ballots and must return them, state Supreme Court rules

Matthew Rodriguez, Chelsea Hylton, KOVR  |  Updated Sept. 27 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The California Supreme Court ruled Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated state election law by ordering his deputies to seize more than 650,000 ballots tied to the Proposition 50 special election.

Beaver sheriff searching for unknown person who falsely reported killing a coworker

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 9:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police in Beaver were trying to locate an unidentified person who they say reported killing their coworker. No victim or suspect has been found.

Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii as Mexico's Baja braces for major Hurricane Polo

Eugene Garcia And Gregory Bull, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 27 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hurricane Nolo is moving away from the Hawaiian Islands, as Mexico's Baja Peninsula braces for the expected arrival of major Hurricane Polo.

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When Rage Against the Machine came to town

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 8:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

The notorious band had already been banned from 'Saturday Night Live.' So how did Rage Against the Machine end up in Spanish Fork?

NFL? MLB? WNBA? Here's the pro sport Utahns would most like to see come to town

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City continues to be a leading contender to land a Major League Baseball expansion franchise, and a new Deseret News poll shows Utahns want MLB to come to their backyards.

The Campus Cup is back — and UVU and BYU are already battling for it

Reagan Campbell, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 8:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah college campuses are competing in the 2026 Campus Cup to increase student voter registration and civic engagement ahead of the midterm elections.

Bear euthanized after being spotted in Ogden mall parking lot

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A black bear was euthanized after being spotted in the Newgate Mall parking lot in Ogden on Saturday.

Cutting these types of foods may ease depression symptoms

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Add this to the list of ills that might be linked to eating ultra-processed foods: A small UC San Francisco pilot study suggests that cutting back on ultra-processed foods may help improve depression symptoms, although larger trials are needed to confirm the findings.

'This was my worst nightmare': Camper home a total loss following fire

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 5:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman is forced to start over after the camper trailer she was living in went up in flames on Sunday, along with everything inside, but not before a neighbor stepped in to save her dogs.