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Utah children in need of a 'companion' to receive 'special doll-iveries' from nonprofit

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 3 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The nonprofit Special Dollivery aims to uplift children through donating gift packages with restored American Girl dolls to children in need, including 125 doll-iveries in the next few weeks.

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You've seen the book, now get it for free

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted May 3 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

Alan Osmond remembered with music, fireworks and surprise at funeral services

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Music, military honors and an unexpected final burst of fireworks marked the final farewell for Alan Osmond on Saturday, the senior performing member of "The Osmonds."

Abortion pill makers ask Supreme Court to restore mail-order access

Ismail Shakil, Reuters  |  Posted May 2 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two drugmakers have asked the Supreme Court to restore mail-order access to mifepristone to continue to allow women access to one ​of the most widely used abortion methods.

Trump says US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'

Parisa Hafezi and Jacob Bogage, Reuters  |  Updated May 2 - 9:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had been told about the concept of a deal with Iran, but warned of the possibility of restarting strikes on the country if Tehran "misbehaves."

Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes 1st woman to train winner

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Updated May 2 - 9:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Golden Tempo has won the Kentucky Derby at odds of 23-1 to make Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.

New report casts doubt on cost and potential of proposed Utah homeless campus

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 9:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new report suggests that a new state homelessness campus might be much more expensive and less beneficial than what Utah estimates.

May events and activities in Utah

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted May 2 - 8:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are events, concerts, sporting events and more that offer the opportunity to support our local community that are going on in May.

China's railway hit new single-day passenger record on May Day

Engen ‌Tham and Casey ⁠Hall, Reuters  |  Posted May 2 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

China's railway network ​transported 24.8 million passengers on May 1, setting ‌a new single-day record, according to data ⁠from the ​China State ⁠Railway Group.

How a Utah company is helping America keep pace in today's global military 'drone race'

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 2 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The minute-to-minute headlines from combat hot spots such as Ukraine and the Persian Gulf echo an emerging combat reality: Drones are changing the very character of war.

Real Salt Lake bounces back with 2-0 win over struggling Portland

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 6:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Salt Lake's bounceback home attempt after consecutive losses wasn't perfect. But it was pretty close.

Pickleball players paddle for a purpose to raise money for Utah County Children's Justice Center

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A daylong pickleball tournament hosted by the Utah County Commission raised thousands to child victim services on Friday.

Community rallies around 6th-grade student who needs new wheelchair

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Foxboro Elementary School sixth-grader Tamba Traore needs an electric wheelchair that insurance won't cover, and now his teachers and community are rallying to help.

Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices

Aamer Madhani, Rio Yamat, Jeff Amy and Mike Catalini, Associated Press  |  Updated May 2 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years.

Route 66 is turning 100. Here's where you can celebrate it this year

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted May 2 - 4:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

If there's one road that's captured American imaginations for decades, it's Route 66. And this year, the road is turning 100.

'Jazz and Jesus': How a Utah singer is sharing her faith

Diana Jones, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Emma Nissen, a rising Christian artist mixing Jesus and jazz, is living her dream, scatting, writing music and creating connections with people all over the world who listen. 

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The hidden costs of the youth sports arms race

Ethan Bauer, Deseret News  |  Posted May 2 - 2:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the shadow of America's new youth sports machine, families weigh the cost of athletic dreams against the fear of not doing enough.

Weber School District custodian faces rape, other charges involving teen

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 1:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Weber School District custodian faces rape and other charges involving a teen girl. District officials don't think there are any connections in the case to district schools.

Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platforms

Diana Novak Jones, Reuters  |  Updated May 2 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

A trial beginning in New Mexico on Monday could prompt a judge to order sweeping changes to how Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp operate - a move Meta Platforms has warned could force it to withdraw ​from the state.

Police investigating illegal vape sales also finding illegal urine sales

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah investigators say they are finding synthetic urine kits for sale in about 80% of the businesses being investigated for illegal vape sales.

Once marked for euthanasia, Utah rescue dog is Pocatello's newest K-9 officer

Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 2 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A dog once facing euthanasia has now found a place where she belongs thanks to the efforts of a local animal rescue organization.

The devil wears Old Navy? Inside Hollywood's favorite movie marketing blitz

Alli Rosenbloom, CNN  |  Updated May 2 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

What would Miranda Priestly say about being associated with a pair of drug store nail clippers?

Madeleine Choir School celebrates 30 years with immersive opera depicting Noah's ark

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cathedral of the Madeleine will soon be transformed by music, costumes and spectacle as the choir performs a community opera embodying hope and renewal, just in time for the spring season of rebirth.