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18-year-old dies in drowning at Sand Hollow State Park
Sicily Stanton, KSL.com | Posted May 4 - 8:46 p.m. | Save Story
An 18-year-old man drowned Saturday at Sand Hollow State Park, according to authorities.
As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?
David A. Lieb, Associated Press | Posted May 4 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
A federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has raised the hopes of some pot backers that more states will embrace cannabis. A total of 24 states already have legalized recreational marijuana for adults and an additional 14 states allow it for medical use.
A Chinese driver is praised for helping reduce casualties in a highway collapse that killed 48
Associated Press | Posted May 4 - 7:45 p.m. | Save Story
A Chinese truck driver has been praised in local media for parking his vehicle across a highway and preventing more cars from tumbling down a slope after a section of the road in the country's mountainous south collapsed and killed at least 48 people.
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"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And now interested readers can get an e-book version for free.
Utah County family gifted SUV after father died saving kids from crash
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted May 4 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah County family received a heartwarming surprise Friday despite experiencing tragedy. After losing their father when he tried to save his children following a crash, the community came together to give the family one less thing to worry about.
Democratic lawmakers tell Biden evidence shows Israel is restricting Gaza aid
Jonathan Landay, Reuters | Posted May 4 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
Scores of Democratic lawmakers told President Joe Biden on Friday that they believe evidence shows that Israel has violated U.S. law by restricting humanitarian aid flows into war-stricken Gaza.
An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war
Tara Copp, Associated Press | Posted May 4 - 4:50 p.m. | Save Story
An experimental F-16 fighter jet has taken Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall on a history-making flight controlled by artificial intelligence and not a human pilot.
Person hit, killed by FrontRunner train
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Updated May 4 - 4:19 p.m. | Save Story
A person was hit and killed by a FrontRunner train in a suspected suicide on Saturday, the Utah Transit Authority said.
How Salt Lake's newest development turned 'blight into great beauty'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 4 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Post District in Salt Lake City is now complete after six years of planning and construction. Its developers say they hope it sets up a blueprint for the city's growth.
China could be first to retrieve samples from far side of the moon
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted May 4 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
China successfully launched its Chang'e-6 lunar probe on Friday, beginning a mission that aims to land on the far side of the lunar surface and gather and return samples in what would be a first in global space exploration.
US congressman Cuellar indicted on conspiracy, bribery charges
Sarah N. Lynch, Reuters | Posted May 4 - 1:27 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, was indicted on Friday on federal charges of conspiracy, bribery and money laundering, a complaint filed in federal court said.
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Marriage: Do your parents know what's best for you?
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted May 4 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
Arranged marriage has modernized, and it may be more recognizable than people think.
Most Americans are getting more sleep than 20 years ago
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 4 - 12:27 p.m. | Save Story
If you're feeling a bit groggy and sleep-deprived, buck up. You're probably getting more sleep than you used to get.
Body cameras capture sudden struggle in Tooele with alleged Proud Boys fugitive
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted May 4 - 11:49 a.m. | Save Story
During a recent search for a fugitive inside a home on East Bench, police said they suddenly found themselves in a potentially dangerous struggle with someone else. It was a wanted fugitive from out-of-state they had no idea was in town.
NetChoice files updated complaint against Utah social media law
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted May 4 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
Utah changed its social media law that is scheduled to go into effect on Oct. 1. It may face more challenges in the courts.
Phil Lyman names new running mate after first pick found ineligible
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 4 - 10:21 a.m. | Save Story
State Rep. Phil Lyman, a gubernatorial candidate, named Natalie Clawson his running mate on Saturday after his earlier pick was found ineligible.
NATO drills show it is preparing for potential conflict with Russia, Moscow says
Reuters | Posted May 4 - 9:49 a.m. | Save Story
NATO's four-month-long military exercises near Russia's borders, known as Steadfast Defender, are proof the alliance is preparing for a potential conflict with Russia, a spokeswoman for Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
BYU's Wyatt Parry wins Rudy Scholz Award as college rugby's top male player
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 4 - 9:44 a.m. | Save Story
The 5-foot-10 scrum half from Snow Canyon was honored to receive the Rudy Scholz Award given to the top men's collegiate rugby player in the United States.
Southern Utah ranchers express frustration over USDA's electronic tag mandate
Tracie Sullivan, St. George News | Posted May 4 - 9:07 a.m. | Save Story
Southern Utah's ranchers are grappling with frustration over a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture mandate. The rule states that all sexually intact cattle and bison transported across state lines must bear electronically readable tags.
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