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'The best gift ever': Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds

'The best gift ever': Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds

Laura Ungar, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 24 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Doctors say just one in 30,000 pregnancies occurs in the abdomen instead of the uterus. And Ryu Lopez is among the rare cases. He developed outside his mom's womb, hidden by a basketball-sized ovarian cyst.
Idaho Falls man reflects on friendship with NASCAR great Greg Biffle

Idaho Falls man reflects on friendship with NASCAR great Greg Biffle

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 8:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

As news of the tragic plane crash that killed NASCAR champion Greg Biffle, his wife, and their two children spread across the country, the loss hit especially close to home for Idaho Falls resident Trevor Blackburn.
Court blocks Trump homelessness plan, creates uncertainty for Utah 'central campus' funding

Court blocks Trump homelessness plan, creates uncertainty for Utah 'central campus' funding

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's overhaul of federal homeless services faced a setback on Friday that could jeopardize Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's top priority for 2026: funding Utah's massive central homelessness campus.
The only thing worse than eggnog is your hot take

The only thing worse than eggnog is your hot take

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

As families gather around holiday feasts to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of the next, let us not forget: 'Tis the season to be jolly, not pessimistic.
Glenn Beck's daughter, who has ties to eastern Idaho, featured in new Christmas movie

Glenn Beck's daughter, who has ties to eastern Idaho, featured in new Christmas movie

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 20-year-old daughter of conservative radio host Glenn Beck was cast in her first film role that premiered over the weekend.
Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God

Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God

Joshua McElwee, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 24 - 5:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon ​that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to ⁠help the poor and strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself.
NORAD continues decades-long tradition of tracking Santa's trip around the world

NORAD continues decades-long tradition of tracking Santa's trip around the world

Colleen Slevin, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sometimes kids drop the phone after hearing Santa won't show up if they're not asleep. Others who call the NORAD Tracks Santa hotline wonder if St. Nick will be able to find them.
Have You Seen This? Free groceries all around

Have You Seen This? Free groceries all around

Wendy Leonard, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A computer glitch prompts store manager to reward patient customers with free groceries on the eve of Christmas Eve.
Powerful holiday storm lashes Southern California and brings flash floods, mudslides

Powerful holiday storm lashes Southern California and brings flash floods, mudslides

Jaimie Ding, Dorany Pineda and Tran Nguyen, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 3:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A powerful winter storm swept across California on Wednesday, with heavy rains and gusty winds bringing mudslides and debris flows that has led to some water rescues and evacuation orders.
President Jeffrey R. Holland hospitalized with 'ongoing health issue'

President Jeffrey R. Holland hospitalized with 'ongoing health issue'

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 2:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Jeffrey R. Holland has been hospitalized to be treated for ongoing health complications, according to a statement from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Photo gallery: Christmas food giveaway a gift for those in need

Photo gallery: Christmas food giveaway a gift for those in need

Laura Seitz, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Understanding the value of feeding the hungry, the Salt Lake City Mission hosted its annual "Christmas Food Box Giveaway" on Monday and Deseret News photojournalist Laura Seitz visited the mission to document the event.
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza

Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza

Melanie Lidman, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

After two years of subdued Christmas celebrations due to war in Gaza, thousands of people have flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve.
Man arrested with homemade bombs after making antisemitic threats, police say

Man arrested with homemade bombs after making antisemitic threats, police say

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 24 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police found multiple homemade bombs and an assault rifle in the home of an Ogden man they say made antisemitic threats online.
LJ Martin's absence will open opportunities in BYU's run game, especially for a redshirt freshman

LJ Martin's absence will open opportunities in BYU's run game, especially for a redshirt freshman

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick acknowledged the Cougars will use several running backs against No. 22 Georgia Tech absent leading rusher LJ Martin. But pay close attention to the redshirt freshman from Ridgeline High.
Mapleton man lights homes for people in need during the holiday season

Mapleton man lights homes for people in need during the holiday season

Arianne Brown for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Houses across Utah County are being lit up this holiday season, courtesy of one man who wants to give back.
Would Shakespeare give a thumbs-up to the film 'Hamnet'? A University of Utah professor's take

Would Shakespeare give a thumbs-up to the film 'Hamnet'? A University of Utah professor's take

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 11:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Besides examining how one processes deep grief, "Hamnet" reminds moviegoers of the humanities' cathartic capacity.
3 juveniles arrested after Eagle Mountain shooting that injured 1

3 juveniles arrested after Eagle Mountain shooting that injured 1

Curtis Booker and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 24 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police have arrested three juveniles after a shooting in Eagle Mountain Tuesday evening that left one man with critical injuries.
Don't be a Grinch — but heed this advice if you want your kids to sleep on Christmas Eve

Don't be a Grinch — but heed this advice if you want your kids to sleep on Christmas Eve

Katia Hetter, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sleep expert Dr. Raj Dasgupta shares advice on getting kids to sleep on Christmas Eve.
Idaho man admits to killing 4 people

Idaho man admits to killing 4 people

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 56-year-old Burley man agreed to spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to four murders.
Tooele's Little Mountain Christmas tree stands as a beacon of community spirit

Tooele's Little Mountain Christmas tree stands as a beacon of community spirit

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Christmas tree on a hill in Tooele has been a holiday staple for nearly 50 years
Here's what stores are open, and which ones are closed, on Christmas

Here's what stores are open, and which ones are closed, on Christmas

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

From department stores to grocery stores, most retailers across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day,while others opt to cut back hours. But there's also a handful of businesses that will be open during the holiday.
Woman killed in crash on northbound Legacy Highway in Davis County

Woman killed in crash on northbound Legacy Highway in Davis County

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Updated Dec. 24 - 7:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Northbound Legacy Highway near 500 South in Davis County was closed early Wednesday as Utah Highway Patrol investigated a crash.
Former Democrat-turned-Republican leaving Utah Legislature to run for local office

Former Democrat-turned-Republican leaving Utah Legislature to run for local office

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Christine Watkins, R-Price, is joining the ranks of Utah state lawmakers who will not seek reelection, saying she plans to run for a local office instead.
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