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Labor organizer defeats longtime Utah Republican lawmaker
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Nov. 13 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Jim Dunnigan, R-Taylorsville, is among more than a dozen incumbent Republicans who lost their reelection bids.

Ogden Valley officials abandon plans to seek 512.6% tax hike, to scale back spending instead
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden Valley officials have abandoned plans to seek a 512.6% tax hike with the legal fight in the matter ongoing and will scale back spending for the year instead.

A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne — motherhood
Associated Press | Posted Nov. 13 - 9:48 p.m. | Save Story
Pop-punk singer Avril Lavigne announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl, in an Instagram post Friday.

The US flu season is off to a very early start. It's targeting the South and West now
Mike Stobbe, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 13 - 9:21 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. flu season is off to a very early start, and it's quickly intensifying.

Review: 'How to Rob a Bank' is a fun heist movie that occasionally gets in its own way
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
"How to Rob a Bank" is clever, funny and has some genuinely entertaining moments. It also has a few problems that keep it from being as good as it could have been.

Kirt Michaelis selected as next president of Mountainland Technical College
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 8:17 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Board of Higher Education on Friday voted unanimously to appoint Kirt Michaelis as the next president of Mountainland Technical College.

Wyoming man accused of firing shot in road rage confrontation in Utah
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
A driver who police say fired a round during a confrontation with another vehicle on I-80 in Summit County has been arrested.

'Standing up here alone feels wrong': Steven Spielberg honored at film benefit
Bianca Betancourt, CNN | Posted Nov. 13 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg, who at 79 remains the highest grossing director of all time, was honored on Thursday night at the Museum of Modern Art's glitzy annual Film Benefit.

Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume following nationwide ground stop
VideoJosh Funk And Will Weissert, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 13 - 7:14 p.m. | Save Story
The Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop caused by communications problems.

The US and Mexico are on the verge of forfeiting a major health victory. Here's what to know
Mike Stobbe, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 13 - 6:42 p.m. | Save Story
International health experts are meeting to assess whether the U.S. and Mexico have lost their measles elimination status. Large outbreaks in recent years have led to thousands of illnesses and about a dozen deaths

50 years after iconic film, a gathering of 'Rocky' fans in Philadelphia breaks a world record
Associated Press | Posted Nov. 13 - 6:22 p.m. | Save Story
The story of Rocky Balboa is one that audiences love and know well – of resilience, grit and persevering despite the odds.

Sandy drops proposed Highland Drive study after public backlash
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 6:08 p.m. | Save Story
Sandy city leaders will not move forward with funding a study exploring a Highland Drive extension after receiving widespread public opposition. Officials say transportation concerns remain and discussions could continue.

U.S. Army reverses decision restricting Dugway Proving Ground's community outreach
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Army reversed its decision to prevent the Dugway Proving Ground and the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona from maintaining their own social media accounts.

All passengers and crew on New Orleans paddleboat survive crash with tanker on Mississippi River
Jack Brook and Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 13 - 5:40 p.m. | Save Story
A tanker in New Orleans that apparently lost its steering slammed into a docked river cruise boat with 180 people aboard Friday, the mayor said. All aboard survived after the crash prompted a massive rescue operation for passengers and crew who plunged into the Mississippi River as the ship took on water and began to topple over.

Napping driver whose truck accelerated on Kansas soccer field, killing 2, won't be charged
Ed White, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 13 - 5:25 p.m. | Save Story
A soccer mom napping in her pickup truck when it suddenly accelerated onto the field at a Kansas youth tournament where her child was playing, killing two people, won't face criminal charges, a prosecutor said.

Trump, Xi and Putin plan an unprecedented joint meeting on the sidelines of APEC, officials say
Aamer Madhani, Huizhong Wu and Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 13 - 5:12 p.m. | Save Story
The leaders of the United States, China and Russia plan to meet in Shenzhen for an unprecedented trilateral summit focused on nuclear arms talks and other geopolitical tensions, though analysts expect few concrete agreements.

Corner Canyon High School students bring Disney's 'Frozen' to the stage
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 4:37 p.m. | Save Story
Performing arts students at Corner Canyon High School invite the community to their production of "Frozen."

FAA nationwide ground stop impacts local college football teams and matchups
Mitch Harper, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 4:15 p.m. | Save Story
Friday's sudden ground stop for departing flights out of U.S. airports issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has impacted travelers around the country.
Family Dollar to pay $63M settlement after Utah, FTC allege company overcharged customers
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
"Utah families shouldn't have to worry that the price at checkout will be higher than the price they saw on the shelf," Utah Attorney General Derek Brown said.

Have you seen this? Johnny Depp is not afraid of goats in hilarious interview
VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
Ghosts or goats? A reporter and Johnny Depp can't seem to get on the same page in a viral video from the "Ebenezer" premiere.

Son of former CIA Director John Brennan arrested on child sexual abuse images charge
Alanna Durkin Richer and Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 13 - 3:07 p.m. | Save Story
The son of former CIA Director John Brennan was arrested Friday on a federal charge related to child sexual abuse images, according to authorities.

Wrangle weeds, win cash: Hurricane mayor hosts 'Tumbleweed Takeover'
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 2:48 p.m. | Save Story
Hurricane Mayor Clark Fawcett is inviting residents to join a Saturday "Tumbleweed Takeover" cleanup to help clear the city of invasive weeds that have blocked sidewalks and doorways.

Pick Six Previews: Utah to keep undefeated streak, but it Arizona to keep it tight
VideoBrett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 13 - 1:42 p.m. | Save Story
Utah will extend the nation's best win streak, remain undefeated, but will also be the latest hangover victim against-the-spread. With Arizona as a field goal underdog, look for a tight-margin win for the Utes.
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Labor organizer defeats longtime Utah Republican lawmaker
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Politics »

Trump, Xi and Putin plan an unprecedented joint meeting on the sidelines of APEC, officials say
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U.S. »

The US flu season is off to a very early start. It's targeting the South and West now
- 'Standing up here alone feels wrong': Steven Spielberg honored at film benefit
- Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume following nationwide ground stop
- The US and Mexico are on the verge of forfeiting a major health victory. Here's what to know
- 50 years after iconic film, a gathering of 'Rocky' fans in Philadelphia breaks a world record
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The US and Mexico are on the verge of forfeiting a major health victory. Here's what to know
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