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Ping-pong robot Ace makes history by beating top-level human players

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Updated April 22 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An autonomous robot ping-pong player dubbed Ace has achieved a milestone for AI and robotics in Tokyo by competing against and sometimes defeating top-level human players at table tennis.

Salt Lake man stabbed dog during fight with girlfriend, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 22 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man was arrested Tuesday and accused of stabbing his dog multiple times after getting into an argument with his girlfriend.

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement

Kaanita Iyer, CNN  |  Updated April 22 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the military will no longer require the annual flu vaccine for troops.

When's the best time to list a home for sale in the U.S.?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 22 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thinking of selling your home? You might want to get it on the market quickly.

Trump administration nears deal to rescue Spirit Airlines, WSJ reports

Reuters  |  Updated April 22 - 11:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration has neared a deal to rescue embattled low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, ​the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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What to know before becoming a foster parent for refugee youth in Utah

Catholic Community Services  |  Posted April 22 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

For those considering stepping in, understanding how the process works can help answer some of the most common concerns.

Davis County crisis center hosting 5K to raise awareness of sexual violence

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 22 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Safe Harbor Crisis Center will host its annual "Walk In Their Shoes" 5K on Friday in Kaysville to raise awareness of sexual violence.

Earth Day is here — how the DWR says you can celebrate by helping wildlife

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 22 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Earth Day, many Utah groups will be gathering with a goal to make a difference in protecting Earth's natural resources.

Virginians approve Democratic map targeting 4 Republican congressional seats

Joseph Ax, Reuters  |  Updated April 22 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new Democratic-drawn congressional map that could flip four Republican House seats in November's midterm elections, media ​projected.

Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls

Jon Gambrell and David Rising, Associated Press  |  Posted April 22 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran has fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them.

The Hat Trick: Guenther, Cooley shine as Mammoth steal Game 2 on the road to even series

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted April 22 - 8:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Despite a sluggish start to Tuesday night's game in Vegas, the Utah Mammoth stole Game 2 as they utilized their wicked speed to burn the Knights defensively.

Tough housing market: Some homeowners opt to remodel rather than buy

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted April 22 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Redfin study found that 43% of Americans chose to remodel their home in the last year, with another 33% saying they plan to do that sometime in the next year. Why?

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Organ donation saves lives at Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital: Caregiver shares her donor story

Intermountain Health  |  Posted April 22 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

April is National Donate Life Month, a time to raise awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation, and to encourage organ donation registration.

Juan Diego softball pitcher severely injured after line drive knocks out teeth

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted April 22 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A painful and frightening injury has sidelined a key player on the Juan Diego High School girls softball team.

Southern Poverty Law Center charged with fraud over use of paid informants

Jana Winter, Julia Harte and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated April 22 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration obtained a criminal indictment on Tuesday charging the Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights group that tracks political ​extremists, with fraud.

Deaths of several scientists in recent months sparks federal investigation

Natasha Chen, Alex Stambaugh, Chris Boyette, CNN  |  Updated April 22 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

In recent months, the deaths of several acclaimed scientists connected to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace research have fueled speculation.

Miss Inspiration pageant helps women with intellectual disabilities shine

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted April 22 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fifteen women with developmental and intellectual disabilities were given the chance to shine Tuesday night in the biannual Miss Inspiration pageant in Orem.

Mammoth earn first playoff win in franchise history with 3-2 result over Vegas

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 11:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Logan Cooley's third period goal propelled the Mammoth to a game two win over the Golden Knights as Dylan Guenther and Kailer Yamamoto each record two points in the win.

Goshen fire burns more than 150 acres, prompts evacuations

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated April 21 - 11:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crews responded to a brush fire near Goshen, Utah County, Tuesday.

Crikey! Australia's 2032 Olympic organizers want rowers to compete in a crocodile-infested river

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 21 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Organizers of the 2032 Summer Games say they're sticking with plans to hold Olympic rowing and sprint canoeing events in a river that's home to deadly crocodiles known as "salties."

Salt Lake City launches search for first poet laureate

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is searching for its first-ever poet laureate through a new program aimed at using art to connect the city.

Tax Day glitch hits 70,000 Utahns; state tax payments rejected

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah tax officials said an error contained in a file sent to a bank for processing was responsible for a problem that affected 70,000 Utahns and their state tax payments.

California man in Utah for National Guard duties accused of soliciting 'teen girl'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A California man is facing charges for allegedly trying to sexually abuse a 13-year-old girl who was really an undercover Utah law enforcer.