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Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country's first total solar eclipse in over a century

Suman Naishadham, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millions of people in Spain on Wednesday sought the best views of a total solar eclipse, when the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth briefly plunged parts of the planet into darkness.

Duschene man with 'long criminal history' accused of manufacturing bath salts

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man who has been investigated multiple times on allegations of drug crimes is facing federal and state charges after he was allegedly found to be in possession of the drug known as bath salts.

Trump says press secretary Leavitt to leave job at month's end

Ismail ‌Shakil ​and ‌Christian ⁠Martinez, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 1:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

​President Donald Trump ‌said on ⁠Wednesday ​that ⁠White ‌House ‌press secretary ⁠Karoline Leavitt ⁠would depart her role at ‌the ​end of the month to spend ​more ‌time ‌with her ⁠family.

1 killed in Millcreek crash

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

A person died in a rollover crash in Millcreek on Wednesday.

Utah adds 4 to its board that seeks to 'defend' its Colorado River water

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has added four new members to its Colorado River Authority of Utah board as it seeks to maintain its allotment of the critical river amid a rift between its neighbors.

Brandon Sanderson to join John Green on his book tour in Salt Lake City

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns have the chance to hear from authors John Green and Brandon Sanderson together when Sanderson joins Green as a special guest on his book tour.

Thai government orders gun control review after 2 deadly shootings near Bangkok

Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 12 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Thai government pledged Wednesday to tighten gun controls and crack down on illegal firearms after two deadly shootings near Bangkok in less than a week.

Jury finds man guilty of aggravated murder in stabbing over phone dispute

Emily Ashcraft and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Last week, a jury found Kidus Yohannes guilty of killing 20-year-old Candace Samples in 2018 after asking her to give back his phone. A man who intervened was seriously injured.

'They gave so much': Nonprofit seeks to remember pioneers in pauper's graves at SLC cemetery

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 12 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the search for her own ancestor's grave, a Utah woman discovered a large group of pioneers buried in unmarked pauper's graves. Here's how she remembered them.

Birthday celebration: President Dallin H. Oaks turns 94

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Dallin H. Oaks gathers with family in Utah on Monday to celebrate his 94th birthday.

'Living canvas of light' to be built at Thanksgiving Point in massive, architectural landmark

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The newest project at Thanksgiving Point aims to celebrate the light within every person through a massive, stained-glass monument.

North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drills

Hyung-jin Kim, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 12 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

North Korea on Wednesday performed its second ballistic missile test in less than a week, its neighbors said, a likely protest of the upcoming South Korea-U.S. military drills.

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8 health tips every Utah parent needs before the first school bell rings

Intermountain Health  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some health essentials Intermountain Health pediatric experts recommend you check off your list before the first bell rings.

Utah Valley University cancels classes on anniversary of Charlie Kirk killing

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley University won't hold classes on Sept. 10, the anniversary of the killing of Charlie Kirk on its campus.

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How this Latter-day Saint missionary did in her 'breakout season' of 'American Ninja Warrior'

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Anna McArthur serves a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Columbia, South Carolina, "American Ninja Warrior" viewers across the country have been watching the Utah teen on the show.

Are gas prices headed to an all-time high?

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a week of mostly declining gas prices, the average cost of a gallon of regular jumped nearly 4 cents to an average $4.34 per gallon across Utah on Tuesday.

AAA, Zero Fatalities launch 'Please Be Patient' magnet program for teen drivers

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

AAA Utah and Zero Fatalities are launching a new initiative designed to improve safety for teen drivers by encouraging other motorists to show a little more patience on the road.

Mike Lee says migrants are exploiting children to cross the border. His new bill wants to change that

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee is seeking ways to close what he views as loopholes in federal immigration law that allow adults to take advantage of children in order to enter the United States illegally.

Tyler Robinson contends state has not proven elements needed for 'aggravated murder'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 9:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tyler Robinson's defense team says their client should not stand trial on a charge of aggravated murder because the state has not proven any aggravating factors.

Did the Utah Mammoth improve this offseason?

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 8:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

As soon as the clock hit zero in a one-sided game six loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Utah's season was over and the front office immediately went to work.

Man drowns in Green River

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man from the Salt Lake Valley drowned in the Green River in Daggett County on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses told police he had rolled near the Red Creek Rapids.

Utah almost broke another heat record in July — it was also wetter than average

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Last month was the warmest July in the contiguous U.S. since at least 1895, but not in Utah — just barely.

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Healing starts here: Why timely MRI results matter for your health and well-being

TaylorMED MRI  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

While every medical situation is unique, physicians generally agree that timely imaging and prompt interpretation help reduce unnecessary delays in diagnosis, treatment planning and recovery.