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EU imposes sanctions over helping Russia abduct thousands of Ukrainian children

Lorne Cook, Associated Press  |  Updated May 11 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 officials accused of helping Russia abduct tens of thousands of Ukrainian children and force many to change their identities or face adoption.

Utah health officials prepare for return of MV Hondius cruise passengers

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services said it is making plans to work with three Utahns, who were exposed to hantavirus aboard a cruise ship, as they return home to prevent any spread.

'I hope you die,' Tooele County man accused of trying to kill his wife

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say has a history of domestic violence has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to snap his wife's neck.

These rural towns are banking on outdoor recreation to boost their economies

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Updated May 11 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

As of the last data dump, the recreation economy is massive and growing. As a whole, the industry added $1.3 trillion to the 2024 gross domestic product and employed 5.2 million people.

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Utah wasp guide: Early warning signs and prevention to keep your family safe

Preventive Pest Control  |  Posted May 11 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Paper wasps build quietly in protected areas, staying out of sight until activity increases. Homeowners often don't notice them until people start spending more time outside and encounters become more frequent.

Suspect in Trump attempted assassination pleads not guilty

Reuters  |  Updated May 11 - 11:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

The man accused of attempting to ​assassinate President Donald Trump at a White House reporters' gala last month ‌pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday.

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Red, white and worn out: Patriotism declines ahead of nation's 250th

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News   |  Posted May 11 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Surveys find that Democrats, women and young Americans are less likely to consider themselves to be patriotic ahead of big anniversary.

Alcohol suspected in fatal hit-and-run crash in Provo

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated May 11 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem man is accused of hitting another vehicle and driving while intoxicated over the weekend, resulting in the death of an elderly woman.

Motorcyclist killed on shoulder of US 6 in Utah County

Mary Culbertson, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 9:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist, who had stopped for a mechanical issue on U.S. 6, was killed Sunday night. Two were injured in the vehicle involved, and a passenger on the motorcycle was uninjured.

2 more passengers evacuated from cruise ship test positive for hantavirus

Mike Corder, Associated Press  |  Updated May 11 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

A French woman and an American have tested positive for the hantavirus as nations around the world repatriated passengers from a cruise ship hit by an outbreak and quarantine or isolate them.

Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI

Trevor Hunnicutt and Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Updated May 11 - 9:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to discuss Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and nuclear weapons as they weigh extending a critical ​minerals deal, according to U.S. officials previewing Trump's two-day visit to China this week.

Utah high schools touted for efforts to prep English-language learners for higher-level classes

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated May 11 - 8:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Numerous Utah high schools were recognized by state education officials for their efforts to prepare English-language learners for more advanced classes.

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Shifting gears: How Utah Online School helps BMX riders and students thrive

Utah Online School  |  Posted May 11 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tried-and-true online learning methods of Utah Online School are available for tens of thousands of students across Utah, including those in grades K-5. Enrollment for summer school and fall opens April 1.

Handwriting on newly released note matches one found after Epstein's death, experts say

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Updated May 11 - 7:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

A note that a former cellmate said he discovered after Jeffrey Epstein's first suspected jail suicide attempt was all but certainly penned by the same person as a newly discovered note, handwriting experts say.

Utahns more likely than rest of nation to say they will celebrate America's 250th

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Updated May 11 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

This year, the United States is celebrating 250 years since declaring independence, and a new poll shows Utahns are more likely to celebrate this milestone than other Americans.

Trump calls Iran's response to US peace proposal 'unacceptable'

Nayera Abdallah, Elwely Elwelly and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Updated May 11 - 6:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected Iran's response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks to end the war, as two ships were allowed to pass through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

Is religion claiming a more prominent place in Utah's and America's K-12 classrooms?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 11 - 6:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

The growing confluence of religion and the public classroom has snagged broad attention, both nationally and in Utah.

Fini Pizza, a New York-style pizza joint, makes its mark in Utah

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sean Feeney came to Utah to participate in the AAU National Basketball Championship when he was 11. Now he's back, and he's brought New York-style pizza with him.

2 suffer critical injuries in ATV rollover in Pole Canyon

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 9:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

One adult and a teenager were critically injured in a rollover Sunday night in Pole Canyon.

Woman visits all 511 parks in Salt Lake County, then catalogs them for online guide

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake resident Ali Vallarta spent the past two years visiting every single park in Salt Lake County — all 511 of them — creating a searchable online parks map.

Motorcyclist critically injured in Kaysville crash

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 8:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist was critically injured Sunday in a crash on the West Davis Corridor in Kaysville. 

2 injured in Monroe Mountain plane crash in Piute County

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Updated May 10 - 7:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people suffered injuries after a plane crash on Monroe Mountain in Piute County on Sunday afternoon.

Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship begin flying home

Iain Sullivan and Suman Naishadham, Associated Press  |  Updated May 10 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship have started flying home aboard military and government planes after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands.