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Bison at Yellowstone Park attacks tourist, sending him flying at least 8 feet in the air

Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 13 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was launched into the air by an angry bull bison at Yellowstone National Park over the weekend, and the terrifying encounter was caught on camera.

West Valley officer cleared in December shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 8:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley officer who shot a man who had allegedly just fired multiple rounds at a SWAT armored vehicle was legally justified in shooting, the Salt Lake district attorney ruled.

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Utah-based Trucordia using the power of AI to revolutionize insurance

Trucordia  |  Posted July 13 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The innovative Trucordia Go technology simplifies things, with help from a virtual assistant named Trudy. Simply type your questions into the chat box and Trudy can help steer you in the right direction.

Utah named best in show at Great American State Fair

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted July 13 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's the last day of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., and Utah was named best in show.

Doctors warn that children are microwaving NeeDoh toys – and risking serious burns

Elise Haulund, CNN  |  Posted July 13 - 7:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new trend has been popping up around the country where kids microwave their gel-filled sensory toys, leading some to experience serious burns to their hands, arms, laps and faces.

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says

Mark Kennedy and Charlotte Graham-mclay, Associated Press  |  Posted July 13 - 6:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sam Neill has died at age 78. He was an elegant, versatile actor who moved from art films to blockbusters like "Jurassic Park" and "The Hunt for Red October."

Fire crews battle house fire in Millcreek Sunday night

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted July 12 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fire crews responded to a house fire in Millcreek Sunday night.

Salt Lake City sets new highest temperature ever in 152 years of record keeping

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated July 12 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sunday was officially the hottest day in Utah's capital city since records of the city's data were first kept over 150 years ago.

Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heat wave, data show

Kate Abnett, Reuters  |  Updated July 12 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heat wave that engulfed the ​west of the continent in late June, official data showed.

US housing prices highest ever

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 12 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The cost of a median-priced home in the United States just hit a new high.

Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, officials say

The Associated Press  |  Updated July 12 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A huge fire that engulfed a pub in Bangkok overnight has killed at least 27 people. Firefighters brought the blaze under control early on Monday.

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Utah's summer hotspots: 10 family-friendly activities you won't want to miss

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted July 12 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake offers plenty of family-friendly activities close to home that can keep everyone entertained until the first school bell rings

A longtime Olympic sport is out for 2030, but could Utah bring it back?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 12 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nordic combined, which includes both ski jumping and cross-country skiing, is one of only a few sports that's been part of every Olympics since the first Winter Games.

Lindsey Graham, Republican senator and Trump ally, dies at 71 from heart ailment

Steve Holland, Akanksha Khushi, Thomas Derpinghaus and Tim Reid, Reuters  |  Updated July 12 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died late on Saturday from a heart ailment caused by hardening of ​the arteries, his office said on Sunday. He was 71.

McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition

Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press  |  Updated July 12 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mitch McConnell revealed that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican's health.

Why will Utahns be showing up to work Oct. 2 in jammies — and with a favorite book?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 12 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and first lady Abby Cox announced a statewide read-a-thon for Oct. 2, encouraging schools, businesses and communities to set aside time to read.

Lightning sparks wildfire near Currant Creek Reservoir in Wasatch County

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted July 12 - 4:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new wildfire started Sunday in Wasatch County near the Currant Creek Reservoir.

Disney's live-action 'Moana' crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office

Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press  |  Updated July 12 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Walt Disney Company's live action "Moana" may be the No. 1 movie at the domestic box office, but it did not make a big splash in its first weekend in theaters.

'A true American Patriot': President, Utah lawmakers mourn passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 12 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump and Utah lawmakers shared their condolences on social media after Sen. Lindsey Graham died on Saturday.

Man accused of starting Mountain Road Fire

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 12 - 2:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A boy was questioned and a man was arrested on Saturday for investigation of starting a fire in Ogden that threatened homes in the area.

Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed

Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Phil Stewart and Yomna Ehab, Reuters  |  Posted July 12 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. and Iranian forces have exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting U.S. facilities in states across the Gulf on Sunday and saying it had again closed the vital ​Strait of Hormuz.

The upshot of 'Showing Up' for Utah's teachers: Student success, connection

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 12 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah first lady Abby Cox would challenge assertions that AI will shrink the essentialness of teachers.

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Called to paint: How this Latter-day Saint 'art missionary' helped shape Utah's artistic heritage

Amy Ortiz, Deseret News  |  Posted July 12 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Early Latter-day Saint painter John Hafen once had 3 cents in his pocket and a calling to paint. An art exhibition explores his life and legacy.