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Ye apologizes for antisemitic remarks, says he was treated for bipolar disorder

Danielle Broadway, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

American rapper and record producer Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took out a full-page advertisement ​in the Wall Street Journal on Monday to apologize for antisemitic remarks that drew years of backlash.

Democrats say they won't approve ICE funding, increasing risk of shutdown

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A majority of Senate Democrats say they won't vote to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the latest spending package, increasing the risk of a partial government shutdown later this week.

In possible thaw, Trump and Minnesota's governor talk after fatal shooting

Brad Brooks, Jack Queen and Andy Sullivan, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said on Monday they had a productive discussion on immigration enforcement, in a possible sign that Trump might consider de-escalating a surge of agents.

Kouri Richins claims the state is threatening witnesses and seeks all communications

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys for Kouri Richins claim prosecutors threatened witnesses, one with a warrant and another with loss of immunity. They want all communications between prosecutors and witnesses.

What Utah voters think about Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Deseret News/Morning Consult poll shows mixed voter views on President Trump's first year back in office and finds substantial support among Utah voters for birthright citizenship.

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help

Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insisted on Monday that Europe is incapable of defending itself without U.S. military support and would have to more than double current military spending targets to be able to do so.

Nearly ⅔ of Utahns support Proposition 4, new polling shows

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 12:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A majority of Utahns — including 55% of Republicans — support the anti-gerrymandering law known as Proposition 4, according to new polling released Monday.

Winter storm across the US in photos

Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A big winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, paralyzing air and road traffic while sending temperatures plunging. Power lines were draped in ice, and hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in the Southeast were left without electricity.

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A gentle goodbye: How in-home euthanasia services can ease the pain of losing your pet

Better Home Goodbyes  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

This option, though still difficult, prioritizes comfort, dignity and peace during a profoundly emotional and challenging time.

7 dead, 1 seriously injured in plane crash at airport in Bangor, Maine, FAA says

Pete Muntean, Zoe Sottile and Alexandra Skores, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Seven people were killed and one person was seriously injured in Sunday's crash of a private jet in Bangor, Maine, according to a preliminary report from the Federal Aviation Administration.

University Place manager retires after 48-year legacy of building a place for community

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Rob Kallas took over as manager of University Mall 48 years ago, it was exclusively a shopping center that wasn't yet even at tenant capacity. It's safe to say a lot has changed.

Powdered whole milk could be a culprit in the ByHeart botulism outbreak, tests show

Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of botulism that has sickened dozens of babies, U.S. health officials indicated Friday.

Will Congress rescind the Grand Staircase-Escalante land-use plan?

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office in July, requesting its opinion on whether the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument land-use plan could be classified as a "rule."

Musk's X investigated by EU over Grok sexualized images after public outcry

Foo Yun Chee and Sam Tabahriti, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 8:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Elon Musk's X faces investigation by the European Union into whether it disseminates illegal content, following public outcry ​over the spreading of manipulated sexualized images by its AI Grok chatbot.

Israel says remains of the final hostage in Gaza have been recovered

Julia Frankel and Samy Magdy, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israel says the remains of the final hostage in Gaza have been recovered, clearing the way for the next phase of the ceasefire that stopped the Israel-Hamas war.

'We tried everything': Family-owned Orem bakery to close after years of financial hurdles

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Orem's La Brioche Argentine Bakery has announced its closure after decline in sales and financial struggles.

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How your income gets taxed in retirement: (It's more than you think)

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

You could owe far more in taxes on your retirement income than you think. Learn how you could avoid costly mistakes.

Unique Lehi retreat designed for new moms and their babies

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 7:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The transition from a hospital to home with a new baby can be abrupt. One couple is hoping to bridge that gap with a retreat to give women the option of having more help postpartum.

Gold blasts past $5,000 to record high on safe-haven rush

Kavya Balaraman, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gold surged to a record high above $5,000 an ounce on Sunday, extending a historic rally as investors piled ​into the safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical uncertainties.

Frigid weather stresses US electric grid

Tim McLaughlin, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Electric grid operators on Saturday stepped up precautions to avoid rotating blackouts as frigid weather hitting half of the country's population stressed their operations.

Paying a visit to the Taj Mahal of hoops

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 6:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

As soon as it was finished, Time magazine put the Dome on its list of the World's Greatest Places. It is the crown jewel of sports arenas. The Taj Mahal of hoops.

Locals in the NFL: Patriots, Seahawks send 6 former Utah products to Super Bowl LX

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 11:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five players and one coach who played high school or college football in the state of Utah will play in Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.

Protecting animals and children from abuse through more communication and cross-reporting

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A commonly found link between animal and child abuse is what has inspired SB115, sponsored by Sen. Jen Plumb, D-Salt Lake City, this legislative session.