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Fossil tooth analysis confirms Tyrannosaurus rex was warm-blooded

Taylor Nicioli, CNN  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists have suspected for nearly 60 years that Tyrannosaurus rex was warm-blooded.

Understand needs, forge solutions, President Oaks invites at Washington National Cathedral

Ryan Jensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 9:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Following seven decades as a student of the U.S. Constitution, President Dallin H. Oaks stood in the Washington National Cathedral on Wednesday\, and declared the need for common ground in preserving religious freedom.

House passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Graham, sending it to Trump

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 9:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping sanctions and tariff bill intended to increase economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, sending the bill to ​President Donald Trump.

Utah drivers change habits as gas prices climb

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

With Utah gas prices averaging $4.78 a gallon, new research suggests drivers are changing their habits to save money. Many say they are driving less, combining errands, carpooling or searching for cheaper gas before filling up.

Motorcyclist hospitalized after Sandy crash

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 8:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teenage boy is in the hospital after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle Wednesday night.

Low water levels give anglers chance to fish Franklin County reservoirs

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Water is disappearing from two southeast Idaho reservoirs, and Idaho Fish and Game said it gives anglers an opportunity to take advantage of what's left.

Man who threatened highway trooper with knife pleads no contest

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 8:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who threatened a Utah Highway Patrol trooper with a knife pleaded no contest last month and will not serve any jail time.

EU's von der Leyen wants Canada to become bloc's first 'associate member'

Julia Payne, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door to Canada becoming the EU's first "associate member" in ​a significant policy shift.

The art of optimism

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 6:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Political turmoil, a warming planet, an evaporating lake, an uncontrollable AI. With so much to worry about, Utah artist Trevor Dahl is doing what he can to spread positive vibrations around Salt Lake City.

'Long live Mexico!': Utah's Mexican community marks Mexican Independence Day

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Mexican and Mexican American community marked Mexican Independence Day with a reenactment of El Grito, the call to arms in 1810 against Spanish rule.

Man accused of falsely reporting shooting faces real charge

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man who falsely reported a shooting allegedly to get police to respond faster is now facing a felony charge.

Utah Senate confirms governor's latest Supreme Court nominees

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Senate voted to confirm Judge Matthew Bell and attorney Michael Menssen to the state Supreme Court.

Retail rises a better-than-expected 1.2% in August after shoppers pulled back spending in July

Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Consumers may be griping about higher prices at the pump and elsewhere, but they keep spending, helping to power the economy, according to the latest government snapshot.

Utah woman's family connection inspires 25 years of helping kids in foster

VideoAshley Moser, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 4:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A childhood experience with foster care shaped Lindsay Kaeding's life and led to a 25-year career helping Utah kids find lasting family connections.

Moab man dead in apparent murder-suicide attempt

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police have identified a man that investigators believe shot a woman in Moab on Tuesday before fatally shooting himself.

Police defend Flock cameras as Utah lawmakers mull more regulations

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah law enforcement officers urged state lawmakers to "let us have this tool" of automatic license plate reader cameras to continue conducting investigations and solving crimes.

Have You Seen This? Attack of the Spidercam

VideoGrant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 3:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cable-suspended cameras enhance the sports we watch on TV. But sometimes they plummet from the sky.

Driver arrested in bus collision that happened before news helicopter crash in LA

Ashley Duong and Hallie Golden, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 3:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorist was arrested for investigation of murder in a prelude to a second deadly tragedy: the fiery crash of a TV news helicopter used by NBC and Telemundo covering the collision.

Police identify man killed in crash near Heber

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police have identified a man killed in a crash on U.S. 40 near Heber Monday evening.

Cause of $65 million Midvale apartment complex fire 'undetermined'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators are confident they know where the July fire at a Midvale apartment complex started, but they still aren't sure how.

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Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump's 3rd surgeon general pick, grilled over vaccine stance

Fatima Hussein and Ali Swenson, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Donald Trump's nominee for surgeon general, has faced scrutiny over her stance on childhood vaccines at her Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.

Holy Score: Bear Bachmeier, BYU's winning ways and the ingredients needed for a Heisman Trophy campaign

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Technically, Bear Bachmeier's position in the Heisman Trophy race is little changed since August. He was 66-to-1 to win the award before the season, and is currently 55-to-1, according to FanDuel odds.