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Lori Daybell's niece testifies about zombies and castings at Chad Daybell's murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Updated May 6 - 1:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Monday jurors heard testimony from Melani Pawlowski and her husband, Ian Pawlowski, about the influence Chad Daybell had over their small religious group.

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Israel plays down Hamas move on Gaza cease-fire, hits Rafah

Mohammed Salem and Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters  |  Updated May 6 - 1:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Israeli official said on Monday no cease-fire had been agreed in Gaza, after Hamas said it had accepted a proposal from Egyptian and Qatari mediators.

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Judge warns Trump of potential jail time for violating gag order

Jack Queen, Luc Cohen and Andy Sullivan, Reuters  |  Updated May 6 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The judge in Donald Trump's criminal trial fined him $1,000 and held him in contempt of court for a 10th time on Monday for violating a gag order and warned that further violations could land the former president in jail.

Flooding remains around Houston after hundreds of rescues and evacuations

Jamie Stengleand Lekan Oyekanmi, Associated Press  |  Updated May 6 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Floodwaters have closed some Texas schools after days of heavy rains pummeled the Houston area and left hundreds of people in need of rescue. Authorities say a 4-year-old boy died after being swept away in fast waters.

Woman charged with murder for role in alleged suicide pact with friend

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 12:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County woman who allegedly shot and killed her friend as part of a suicide pact, but then did not shoot herself, has been charged with murder.

Nervous about falling behind the GOP, Democrats are wrestling with how to use AI

Courtney Subramanian, Associated Press  |  Updated May 6 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Biden campaign and top Democrats are wrestling with how best to use artificial intelligence, exposing the party's anxiety over falling behind Republicans in the race to deploy technology that could transform the future of elections.

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Research shows the religious are happier. The question is why

Stephen Cranney, Deseret News  |  Posted May 6 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Research shows a well-established association between religion and happiness in a myriad of different ways in our lives. So, will sitting in the pews and praying be the sure cure for what ails us?

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Take in the breathtaking sights of Iceland with Utah tour group

Dick Jensen & Alan McKay Tours  |  Posted May 6 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

There are many reasons to add Iceland to your travel itinerary next year. In addition to its natural wonders, the country also has a rich and storied Viking history.

University of Utah faculty pen letter criticizing protest response, ask for divestment from Israel

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 11:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Over 200 faculty have signed an open letter to University of Utah President Taylor Randall criticizing the school's protest response to a pair of pro-Palestinian protests last week.

Southern Utah woman charged with multiple counts of animal abuse after dog bites teen girl

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah woman is facing criminal charges after police found multiple malnourished dogs on her property. Two dogs escaped her yard and bit a teen girl, police say.

Ben Criddle: BYU basketball's most valuable addition may not be who you think

Ben Criddle for KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 10:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a very brief, albeit immensely impactful introduction, Brandon Dunson forged a strong connection with Kevin Young immediately.

Family of Dylan Rounds announces nonprofit in his memory

Mark Jones, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 6 - 10:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

The family of an Idaho resident whose body was found in Utah has created a nonprofit to be a beacon of hope and support for families who suffer the loss of a loved one.

Fewer low-income Americans took out mortgages in 2023, study says

Kannaki Deka, Reuters  |  Updated May 6 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fewer low-income Americans took out mortgage loans last year than 2020, real estate broker Redfin said in a report on Monday, as steep interest rates make buying a home less affordable.

Utah NHL club's training facility will be built in Sandy

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Shops at South Town will soon be home to an NHL training facility.

Slamdance founder explains why festival is leaving Utah

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Slamdance, the festival founded under the shadow of Sundance, announced it is moving to Los Angeles after 30 years in Utah.

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.

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.