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Idaho woman reunites with biological family in Moldova after being kidnapped at birth

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 4 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

McKenna Christensen walked through the Chișinău International Airport in Moldova and changed her life forever after discovering life-changing information through her biological sister.

Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan's Famous contest

Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press  |  Updated July 4 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crowds gathered in the sweltering heat Saturday to celebrate the United States' 250th birthday by watching famed competitive eater Joey "Jaws" Chestnut defend his world hot dog eating championship in Coney Island, where he downed 66 hot dogs in just 10 minutes. Miki Sudo defended her title as well in the women's division.

Darryn Peterson lights up Salt Lake City Summer League in Utah Jazz debut

Chandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted July 4 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Huntsman Center was a sleeping giant on Saturday afternoon as Cam Boozer and the Memphis Grizzlies crushed the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Trump vows July 4 speech will happen 'no matter what' after storms threaten Washington rally

Andy Sullivan and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated July 4 - 9:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said he would deliver a speech to mark the country's 250th anniversary on the National ​Mall "no matter what," as summer thunderstorms threatened to delay or disrupt the event.

FamilySearch is inviting Americans to learn about their heritage

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted July 4 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

FamilySearch has invited Americans to learn more about their family history and their ancestors who helped build the nation, as well as to record their own story for generations to come.

Time capsule with items from all 50 states to be buried in Philadelphia on U.S.' 250th anniversary

Wakisha Bailey and Joe Brandt, KYW via CNN  |  Updated July 4 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Don't open this until 2276: a time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.

Bonneville Salt Flats to welcome Fourth of July fireworks as restrictions remain across Utah

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted July 4 - 7:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Bureau of Land Management expects about 1,000 people to gather at the Salt Flats this year — roughly double last year's attendance — as residents look for a safe alternative to celebrate Independence Day.

After losing cabins in the Cottonwood Fire, neighbors say wildfire preparations were still worth it

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted July 4 - 6:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Beaver County Fire Warden George Humphreys said the Cottonwood Fire caused devastating losses, but that's not evidence that wildfire mitigation work failed.

The Utah Royals are back Sunday. Here's what you missed during the NWSL break

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 4 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Royals will look to build on their franchise-record 7-2-3 start to the season and a 10-match unbeaten streak beginning Sunday on the road against the 3-9 Chicago Stars (3 p.m. MT, CBS Sports Network).

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Danica Kirka, Associated Press  |  Updated July 4 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers at the U.K. National Archives have identified a document as a rare early copy of America's founding document, printed just days after the original was signed on July 4, 1776.

'Amazing': Dallas Jenkins praises the BYU Creamery as a personal favorite

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted July 4 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dallas Jenkins mentioned that during his time spent working in Utah, he's found some of his favorite restaurants and ice cream spots in the country.

A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press  |  Updated July 4 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years. And they want more people to be prepared.

Have You Seen This? Toad goes for a spin

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted July 4 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

I reached out to the toad's representatives to see if it was ever able to escape this whirlpool. Based on the strength of the current, it's likely that the toad is still rotating to this day.

People pack Provo parade to celebrate America's 250th birthday

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted July 4 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Provo on Saturday morning for one of the largest 4th of July parades in the western United States.

Celebrating Shabbat on the eve of the Fourth of July

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted July 4 - 2:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

While many Americans are celebrating the Fourth of July with parades and fireworks, Jewish Americans have a quieter celebration on the eve of their Shabbat, their day of rest.

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I drove 2,000 miles to understand what it means to be American. Here's what I learned

Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News  |  Posted July 4 - 1:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

In June, I drove from Massachusetts to Utah with my family. The roadtrip revealed an America far different from the one portrayed online.

Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Associated Press  |  Posted July 4 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iran has begun a dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.

Brothers play key role in SUU rodeo team's first ever regionals win

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 4 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The SUU men's rodeo team won the university's first Rocky Mountain Regional Championship since program's inception in the 1960s.

Struggling to sleep? Why heat, routine changes may be to blame — and how to improve it

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted July 4 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sleep experts say longer days, warmer nights and changing summer routines can quietly disrupt sleep quality. Here's why summer sleep can suffer and what doctors recommend to improve it.

Kaysville fire started by a group of young adults playing with fireworks, fire department says

Becky Bruce, KSL  |  Updated July 4 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Kaysville fire that forced residents to briefly evacuate Friday night started after a group of young adults shot fireworks at each other, the Kaysville Fire Department said on Saturday.

18-year-old BYU-I student walking 1,000 miles for Tibet

Cody Roberts, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 4 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A college student from Idaho is walking 1,000 miles in about two months to raise awareness of China's control over Tibet.

Nonprofit surprises 9-year-old monster truck superfan ahead of Monster Jam World Finals

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted July 4 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

With the Monster Jam World Finals rolling into town this weekend, a 9‑year‑old superfan received a surprise that stole the spotlight long before engines roar at Rice‑Eccles Stadium.

US Olympic official: 'No concerns' about changes in Utah's 2034 Winter Games leadership

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 4 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The departure of the only high-ranking Olympian on the organizing committee for Utah's 2034 Winter Olympics aren't a worry for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic officials.