Romney, Secretary of State Antony Blinken explore progress in Middle East, Ukraine, China

Ryan Smith emerging as new power broker in the sports industry

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted May 6 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Experts say Ryan Smith is on the path to become a power broker in the sports industry after buying multiple teams, with the Arizona Coyotes being the latest.

Delegation that visited Utah visited the French Alps. Will France host 2030 Winter Games?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Even though questions remain about a 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps, France's bid team seemed assured after a visit by the same International Olympic Committee delegation that came to Utah last month.

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 others

Darlene Superville, Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers and actor Michelle Yeoh are among a diverse group of 19 people who have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.

Growing concerns for the future of Abravanel Hall

Carole Mikita, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 5 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Following the announcement of an NHL team and plans for a sports and entertainment district, there have been questions about the future of the Salt Lake County owned Abravanel Hall.

$400 million boost in federal funds for security at places of worship

Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced a $400 million increase in federal funding for security in houses of worship.

How bird flu could threaten cow cuddling. Yes, it is a thing

P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters  |  Posted May 5 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cuddling dairy or beef cattle can be therapeutic, or simply an adventure for city dwellers looking for good old country fun. But this practice of opening the barn door to the public is facing a new risk, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed bird flu in dairy herds in nine states.

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Utah woman lost 100 pounds in 1 year: Here's how

Health Utah  |  Posted May 5 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

Officials identify 18-year-old who drowned at Sand Hollow State Park

Sicily Stanton, KSL.com  |  Updated May 5 - 6:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 18-year-old man drowned Saturday at Sand Hollow State Park, according to authorities.

4.3-magnitude earthquake hits northern Utah

Sicily Stanton, KSL.com  |  Posted May 5 - 6:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

An earthquake measuring in at a 4.3 magnitude was recorded near Thatcher in Box Elder County Sunday evening.

Secrets of 'superagers'

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 6:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

When experts describe "normal aging," referring to minor memory lapses and other issues, it doesn't apply to a group of genuinely old adults who maintain a memory and activity level comparable to those two or three decades younger.

Escaped zebra captured near Seattle after gallivanting around foothills for days

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 5:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A zebra that has been hoofing through the foothills of western Washington for days was recaptured Friday evening nearly a week after she escaped with three other zebras from a trailer near Seattle.

Semi driver fled, then turned around and hit, killed Santaquin officer, police say

Emily Ashcraft and Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Updated May 5 - 4:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police arrested the driver of a semitruck Sunday after they say he hit and killed a Santaquin police officer trying the pull him over. The man was arrested following a large manhunt.

Pro-Palestinian protesters at USC comply with school order to leave their encampment

Philip Marcelo and Denise Lavoie, Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 4:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students protesting the ongoing war in Gaza have left a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California after they were surrounded by police and told they might face arrest if they didn't go.

Maternal mortality in US dropped in 2022, CDC reports

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The number of maternal deaths in the U.S. declined in 2022 after several years of increases, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Thursday. And the number of live births climbed, but just a little.

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The enduring myth of 'Christians in name only'

Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pew Research Center says that only 4% of U.S. adults fit the label of "nonreligious Christian."

On Orthodox Easter, Zelenskyy calls on Ukrainians to unite in prayer

Pavel Polityuk and Lidia Kelly, Reuters  |  Posted May 5 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on his fellow Ukrainians on Orthodox Easter on Sunday to unite in prayer for each other and the soldiers on the front line, saying God — who has a "Ukrainian flag on his shoulder" — will lead to life defeating death.

Brief anger could lead to heart attack, study finds

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 2:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prone to blowing up? You might want to rein it in. A new study says getting mad even briefly causes blood vessels to contract, which raises blood pressure and increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79

Brian Melley, Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Actor Bernard Hill who starred in "Titanic" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy has died. Hill's agent Lou Coulson says he died Sunday at age 79.

Israel closes Gaza crossing after Hamas attack, vows military operation in near future

Josef Federman and Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 1:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israel has closed its main crossing point for delivering badly needed humanitarian aid for Gaza after Hamas militants attacked it. The defense minister warns of "a powerful operation in the very near future in Rafah."