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US pauses some weapons to Israel as battles rage around Rafah
Nidal al-Mughrabi, Steve Holland and Mohammad Salem, Reuters | Updated May 8 - 12:54 p.m. | Save Story
Hamas said it was battling Israeli troops on the outskirts of the Gaza Strip's crowded southern city of Rafah on Wednesday after a U.S. official said Washington had halted a shipment of powerful bombs that Israel could use in a full-scale assault.
24 pounds of fentanyl with $1.6M street value seized in southern Utah bust
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 12:37 p.m. | Save Story
Police in St. George reported seizing drugs with a street value of $1.6 million from a vehicle last week after receiving a tip.
South Salt Lake robbery and assault lead to shot fired in the street, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Two women were arrested Tuesday and police are looking for two men accused of robbing and beating a man, which led to a car chase and a shooting.
Report: RFK Jr. says worm 'got into my brain and ate a portion of it'
Michelle Shen, CNN | Updated May 8 - 11:45 a.m. | Save Story
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. experienced a series of health issues in recent years, including an abnormality that he said was caused by a worm that entered his brain and then died, the New York Times reported.
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The latest on religion cases in the Supreme Court
Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News | Posted May 8 - 11:19 a.m. | Save Story
Here are the latest cases and the questions the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to address.
After 'chaotic' trip to portal, former Utah State starter McCae Hillstead found home at BYU
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 10:42 a.m. | Save Story
Just 10 days after declaring his transfer intent, the 5-foot-10 strong-armed quarterback from Skyridge High announced on X, formerly Twitter, that he had committed to BYU.
Fentanyl and 20 pounds of meth seized; 2 arrested
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 10:06 a.m. | Save Story
An investigation by the DEA Metro Narcotics Task Force lead to two arrests and a large quantity of drugs seized in Salt Lake County on Tuesday.
Georgia appeals court to hear Trump's bid to disqualify Fani Willis
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Updated May 8 - 9:44 a.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump notched another win on Wednesday in his campaign to slow the criminal cases against him when a Georgia appeals court agreed to hear his bid to disqualify the district attorney prosecuting him for trying to overturn his election loss in the state.
Panera to stop serving 'Charged Sips' drinks after wrongful death lawsuits
Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press | Updated May 8 - 9:39 a.m. | Save Story
Panera Bread said it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content. Panera didn't say Tuesday whether the decision was because of the lawsuits or health concerns.
Weber School District projects outlined in $279M bond move ahead — but they'll cost $60M more
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
Weber School District officials are in the final stages of seeking $60 million in bond funds to supplement a $279 million bond issue approved by voters in 2021 for new schools.
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7 ways your life changes as a mother
Minky Couture | Posted May 8 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Motherhood changes you physically, mentally, emotionally and every other possible way you can imagine.
Driver critically injured after crashing into pole in downtown Salt Lake
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 7:27 a.m. | Save Story
A driver was critically injured after crashing into a utility pole in downtown Salt Lake City on Wednesday, police said.
Box Elder County experiences multiple earthquakes
Shara Park, KSL-TV | Posted May 8 - 6:55 a.m. | Save Story
Have you felt shaking in Box Elder County? In the past three days, 75 small earthquakes have been measured by University of Utah Seismograph Stations southwest of Tremonton.
How the University of Utah is trying to move forward after pro-Palestinian protests
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted May 8 - 6:12 a.m. | Save Story
In the wake of pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Utah that ended when police broke up an illegal encampment, the university community is seeking ways to move forward.
Utah school trust hits record $3.3B
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 7 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Permanent State School Fund, an endowment created to support public schools, has hit a record $3.3 billion, Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks announced Monday.
Biden condemns antisemitism sparked by college protests and Gaza war
Zeke Miller, Associated Press | Posted May 7 - 10:19 p.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden has condemned the "ferocious surge of antisemitism in America and around the world." Tuesday's speech came as the Hamas attack on Israel and controversy over the war in Gaza have sparked new waves of violence and hateful rhetoric toward Jews.
Jazz legend John Stockton endorses Trent Staggs for U.S. Senate in Utah
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 7 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
Former Utah Jazz legend John Stockton endorsed Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs for U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
Kevin Costner puts out casting call for extras in his southern Utah film
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted May 7 - 9:17 p.m. | Save Story
"Yellowstone" star Kevin Costner is back in Utah, and he's looking for paid extras to star in his new film series, "Horizon: An American Saga."
Smith Entertainment Group, Salt Lake break down new Delta Center district plan
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated May 7 - 9:09 p.m. | Save Story
More details are being unveiled about Ryan Smith's plan to build an entertainment district surrounding the Delta Center.
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