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Motorcyclist dies after crash in West Valley City

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle in West Valley Thursday afternoon.

Ugandans plant trees near national park to keep people out of gorillas' habitat

Patrick Onen, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Communities in Uganda are planting trees for medicine, firewood and crafts along the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to reduce pressure on gorilla habitats.

Fishermen in India rescue drowning elephant calf, help reunite it with mother

CNN  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 5:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fishermen in India successfully rescued a drowning elephant calf, and then helped to reunite it with its mother

8 sailors in Lincoln carrier group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says

Ben Finley and Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 5:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Navy's top civilian leader said eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group attempted suicide during an extended deployment to support the Iran war.

Davis County leader says he's 'committed to personal improvement' in wake of critical probe

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Six months after completion of a critical probe into Davis County Commissioner John Crofts, Crofts say he's "committed to personal improvement."

Hangar rent hikes coming to SLC International Airport

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hangar rates at Salt Lake City International Airport are set to increase in two steps, raising concerns for a local pilot who uses his plane for volunteer animal-rescue and humanitarian missions.

Trump-Xi summit in Washington begins with great fanfare but low expectations

Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance.

Have You Seen This? Truck nearly struck by lightning on I-84

VideoLogan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dashcam footage captured the moment lightning nearly struck a box truck driving on I-84 in Utah.

Elementary school teacher accused of giving inappropriate 'hugs' charged with abuse

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 3:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teacher with the Granite School District is accused of inappropriately touching elementary school children under the guise of giving them hugs.

Enoch community creating 'healing garden' 3 years after murder of 7 family members

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the past three and a half years, residents of Enoch have been healing from a tragedy that took a mother, grandmother and five children. Several Enoch residents are working hard to create a dedicated space for the community to find peace.

State prisons on lockdown following attack on corrections officer

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 2:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Both state prisons in Salt Lake City and Gunnison were placed on lockdown Thursday after an officer was attacked at the Central Utah facility.

Witness, deputy fought to save 6-year-old who died after impact from vehicle

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 6-year-old girl passed away early Thursday after being hit by a vehicle along 2550 South in West Haven on Wednesday.

Senate rejects Democratic-led resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate on Thursday narrowly rejected a resolution demanding President Donald Trump end the war in Iran or seek congressional authorization.

More than 20 mining claims filed in San Juan County on former Bears Ears land

KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 2:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 20 mining claims have been filed in San Juan County on former Bears Ears land.

At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates storm out

VideoAntoni Slodkowski and John Irish, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 1:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday mounted a forceful defense of Israel's actions in the region at the United Nations as dozens of delegates streamed out.

Las Vegas officials want more people to visit. Here's how they're doing it

KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Las Vegas officials are bringing back a citywide promotion featuring more than 180 limited-time travel discounts across the Las Vegas strip, downtown, and surrounding resorts.

Adults need to play too; 3 ways to be more playful everyday

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 1:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Author and speaker Connie Sokol shared three life moments where adults can be more playful.

A new candidate emerges in Utah this election season: El Niño

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 1:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new campaign tries to take a lighthearted approach to mix in all the El Niño talk the upcoming election season, as Utah's resorts hope the oceanic pattern can deliver.

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How a Mitt Romney op-ed became Exhibit B in Trump's defense of the White House media ban

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

As banned outlets sue over access, the president doubles down

FDA nominee Overton says all vaccines safe as senators press on shots, abortion, vaping

Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dr. Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the embattled FDA, told senators on Thursday that all vaccines are safe and effective during a contentious confirmation hearing.

White House reinstates access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico following judge's order

Susan Heavey and Helen Coster, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

The White House said on Thursday it has reinstated journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico after a federal judge deemed President Donald Trump's ban of the news outlets likely unconstitutional.

USPS releases mailing deadlines for holiday shoppers

  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 12:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States Postal Service wants to help customers mail their holiday packages in a timely manner, so it announced a few deadlines.

Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'

Nayara Batschke, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez, in her first address to the United Nations General Assembly, promised elections, saying her people will determine the "right moment."