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Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after bipartisan calls for expulsion

Kevin Freking, Associated Press  |  Updated April 13 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire from Congress after bipartisan calls to expel him.

Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan and Luther Vandross get into Rock Hall

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Updated April 13 - 8:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade and Joy Division/New Order will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with first-time nominees Wu-Tang Clan and the late Luther Vandross.

Tiptoeing through civics lessons

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted April 13 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

This year we celebrate the country's 250th birthday, but some Utah civics teachers are tiptoeing through lessons about the constitution because of the current political climate. 

Human remains found in Iron County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 13 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials are investigating unidentified human remains that were found in Beryl on Sunday, according to the Iron County Sheriff's Office.

Former Brazil spy chief arrested by ICE in the United States

Reuters  |  Updated April 13 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Brazilian intelligence ‌chief Alexandre ⁠Ramagem ​has been ⁠arrested ‌by ‌ICE in the U.S., Brazilian media reported Monday, citing ‌Brazil's ​federal police.

Shooting at Elko airport leaves 1 injured, suspect dead

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated April 13 - 5:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A shooting at the regional airport in Elko, Nevada, has resulted in temporary closure.

World's largest steam engine rolls through Utah

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted April 13 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Union Pacific announced several new stops for Big Boy engine #4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, as part of a transcontinental tour celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.

Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations

Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro And Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press  |  Updated April 13 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, of California, has announced he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for him to step down.

1 critically injured in 70-foot fall near Moab

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 13 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A recreationist who fell more than 70 feet near Moab Friday was rescued following a technical three-hour operation.

Have You Seen This? Tiny deer fearlessly faces a rhino

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted April 13 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're feeling overwhelmed today, please stop what you're doing and watch this quick video.

A 'joyful' place for everyone: New Temple Square Visitors' Center opens in May

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated April 13 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Temple Square Visitors' Center opens next month, featuring new full-scale replicas of sacred temple rooms of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ahead of the Salt Lake Temple celebration.

Juab School District reports confirmed measles case as statewide outbreak grows

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted April 13 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Juab School District on Saturday confirmed a student at Juab Junior High School was diagnosed with measles, adding to Utah's total count of the highly contagious illness.

1 arrested, 1 injured in Salt Lake City shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated April 13 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

One man was injured and another man was arrested following a shooting at a party in Salt Lake City on Sunday night.

Judge throws out Trump's defamation case against Wall Street Journal

Luc Cohen and Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Updated April 13 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, a setback in his legal campaign against media companies he accuses of treating him unfairly.

US home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season

Alex Veiga, Associated Press  |  Updated April 13 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in March to their slowest pace in nine months, as easing mortgage rates failed to motivate home shoppers during what's traditionally been the busiest time of the year for the housing market.

'We knew we had to act': Great Salt Lake gets $30M boost from business community

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 13 - 12:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three prominent families with Utah ties pledged a combined $30 million toward efforts to boost Great Salt Lake levels, as the lake faces impacts from a record-low snowpack.

Biggest takeaways from the Jazz's potentially last rebuilding season

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted April 13 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

After years of mediocrity, Utah Jazz fans can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Man found dead at Jordanelle Reservoir

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 13 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was found dead at Jordanelle Reservoir early Monday, according to the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office.

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A not-so-average Joe saves lives with 4 words: 'I love you, bro'

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted April 13 - 11:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A superhero moment on an overpass led to a unique brotherhood that offers mental health peer support for men.

Why is Gov. Spencer Cox asking Utahns to 'Purple Up' on April 15?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Updated April 13 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

To honor "the sacrifices and contributions" of military children, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is designating April as "Month of the Military Child."

NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade

Sam Tabahriti, John Irish and Richard Lough, Reuters  |  Updated April 13 - 9:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States' NATO allies said on Monday they would not get involved in President Donald Trump's plan to blockade the ​Strait of Hormuz.

Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity

Stefanie Dazio and Fanny Brodersen, Associated Press  |  Updated April 13 - 9:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.

Utes receiver Creed Whittemore poised for breakout season after standout spring

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted April 13 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Creed Whittemore was largely forgotten for much of last season.