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Trump to create new NIH division, task force for women's health

Susan Heavey and Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order alongside first lady Melania Trump on Monday ​creating a task force and a National Institutes of Health division focused on women's health, the White House said.

US Supreme Court to review 1868 federal ban on home distilling of liquor

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 9:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide the legality of a federal ban on the home distilling ​of alcoholic spirits that was enacted in 1868 after the U.S. Civil War to crack down on liquor tax evasion.

Who is responsible when AI causes harm?

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 8:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Director of the AI Ethics and Governance Institute described AI as a "gray rhino problem" during a Regulatory Reform Summit on artificial intelligence Thursday at Utah Valley University.

US Supreme Court to hear Maryland case involving race in school admissions

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider reviving a lawsuit against a Maryland county's lottery admissions policy for four elite public middle schools that some parents claim unlawfully discriminates ​against Asian American applicants.

National Guard member is shot while breaking up a fight in Washington, suspect is hit in return fire

Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A National Guard member was shot and injured while trying to break up a fight in the nation's capital, and the person suspected of firing the gun also was shot in an exchange with guard members, police said Monday.

A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side. New Yorkers are captivated

Joseph Frederick And Josh Kelety, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Manhattan's Upper West Side has been reveling in the company of its latest celebrities: A family of barn owls nested in a water tower atop a building near Central Park.

Musk pledges to give a share of his SpaceX company to 'every kid in America'

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Elon Musk on Monday pledged to give one share of his company SpaceX to "every kid in America" next year.

US company announces progress toward resurrecting the extinct dodo

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. biotech company says it is making progress toward its goal of resurrecting the dodo and returning it to its native Indian ​Ocean island of Mauritius.

Utah Tech adds clinical psychology, counseling master's in effort to expand mental health access

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 6:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Tech University on Tuesday announced it received approval to offer a counseling and clinical psychology master's program, starting in fall 2027.

Smith's Ballpark transforms into international climbing venue

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 10:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Smith's Ballpark is known for baseball, but this weekend, climbing walls took center stage as Salt Lake City hosted an international bouldering competition.

Utah-based initiative connecting families with local resources for special needs children

Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new nonprofit is bringing local resources for special needs children in one place, allowing families the opportunity to discover what's available near them.

'Our beliefs are going to change': Meri Brown of 'Sister Wives' reflects on life in her Utah home

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meri Brown lives in Parowan in Iron County in a 150-year-old family home. In her interview with KSL, she emphasized the importance of change.

Utah man walks across Japan in more than 100 days for Asthma awareness

VideoErin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

One Utah man just returned from a 118-day journey across Japan, all for a special purpose.

Rubio says Trump to take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions

Nandita Bose and Gram Slattery, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 18 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The day after waiving sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports, President Trump said he ​has yet to announce a final decision on the matter.

Charter school planned near Mapleton public elementary sparks concerns over traffic, safety

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A charter school in the planning and permitting process in Mapleton is excited about a location that will help students spend more time outdoors, but community members are worried about the increased traffic it will bring outside their elementary school.

Northbound I-15 near 600 North exit reopens following multi-vehicle crash

Kennedy Camarena and Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 18 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash involving three vehicles on Interstate 15 closed all lanes heading north near the 600 North exit in Salt Lake City on Sunday. The lanes reopened shortly after 7 p.m.

Electric guitar serenade aims to deter dumpster-diving black bears

VideoRuby Annas, WLOS  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

With bears frequently spotted in local yards, one man took an unconventional approach to deter them and played music in an attempt to deter the wildlife.

Hurricane Trudy lashes Mexico's Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 18 - 7:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hurricane Trudy is lashing parts of Mexico's Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds but authorities have removed all warnings for Mexico's coast.

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Successful food franchises that started in Utah and a few to watch

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns have a deep appreciation for many things and innovation and delicious, convenient food are definitely among them.

The bakery bringing delicious French pastries to the West

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

When it comes to French pastries, nobody does it quite like Bonrue Bakery.

2 Utah dads create tech to protect children, shield investigators from traumatic evidence

Aleigha Marie McDonough, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two dads are developing AI technology to help law enforcement agencies process evidence faster while protecting investigators as they handle some of the state's most difficult cases.

Woman struck by lightning performs CPR twice to save boyfriend — who was struck by lightning

Rebecca Klopf and Jeffery Morris, WTMJ via CNN  |  Updated Oct. 18 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Chicago woman revived her boyfriend twice with CPR after both were struck by lightning in the Kettle Moraine State Forest in August 2025.

Alberta premier says 39 people hospitalized, at least 19 critical after fire at Canada military base

Rob Gillies, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 18 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Sunday that 39 people were hospitalized, including at least 19 in critical condition, after a deadly fire at a Canadian military base.