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Mitt Romney praises Kyrsten Sinema, explains why he thinks she became 'toxic' to Democrats
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 7:47 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mitt Romney had high praise for his colleague Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, crediting her with bringing senators together from both major parties to pass legislation, and for standing up for the filibuster at a time when she was pressured to change the Senate rules to see it eliminated.
Hope and healing possible for those hurt by pornography, Elder Renlund says
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 7:23 a.m. | Save Story
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offered hope to those who feel lost at the Utah Coalition Against Pornography conference at the Salt Palace Convention Center on Saturday.
How to watch the first crewed flight of Boeing's long-awaited Starliner spacecraft
Jackie Wattles, CNN | Posted May 6 - 6:57 a.m. | Save Story
Boeing's spaceflight program may reach a significant milestone Monday night with the launch of its Starliner spacecraft, carrying — at long last — two NASA astronauts to orbit.
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.
Romney, Secretary of State Antony Blinken explore progress in Middle East, Ukraine, China
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 7:50 p.m. | Save Story
Israelis and Palestinians have both been "absolutely traumatized" by the subsequent war in Gaza, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Utah Sen. Mitt Romney Friday.
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.
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