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Trump ousts White House national security adviser Waltz, replaces him with Rubio

Steve Holland, Erin Banco and Gram Slattery, Reuters  |  Updated May 1 - 1:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz is being forced out of his job and Trump named Secretary of State Marco Rubio as his interim replacement.

BYU basketball's rotation coming into focus with Dybantsa on campus, Saunders returning

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars also picked up a commitment Thursday from Idaho transfer Tyler Mrus, a 6-foot-7 forward who shot 38% from 3 last yer and dropped 17 in the Marriott Center.

12-year-old cat survives 380-foot fall at Bryce Canyon National Park

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 12:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A cat survived a fall that killed its two owners at Bryce National Park.

Police find 2 suspected pipe bombs inside Provo residence

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 12:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Provo man has been arrested after officers reported finding suspected pipe bombs and pipe-bomb materials in his apartment.

Harris returns to national stage praising Trump opponents' courage

Judith Langowski, Reuters  |  Updated May 1 - 11:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former Vice President Kamala Harris called on Wednesday for Americans to stand up together against President Donald Trump.

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QUIZ: How much do you know about Mother's Day?

Salt Lake City Parade of Homes  |  Posted May 1 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Take this quiz about Mother's Day and remember to include your email for a chance to with a Minky Couture blanket and 4 tickets to the Salt Lake City Parade of Homes.

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Utah director of 'A Minecraft Movie' addresses Sundance's move

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted May 1 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Director Jared Hess is celebrating the global success of "A Minecraft Movie" as he laments the Sundance Film Festival's decision to leave Utah.

Intoxicated Duchesne man shot, killed family dog, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 10:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Duchesne County man is facing criminal charges accusing him of shooting the family dog while intoxicated.

Patient at recovery center accused of stabbing fellow patient 6 times in the neck

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

A patient at an addiction recovery center in Wasatch County has been arrested for investigation of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing another patient multiple times.

Motorcyclist dies in collision with van on State Street in Midvale

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 9:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist died in a collision with a van on 8000 South and State Street in Midvale, Unified police said.

Pleasant Grove neighborhood honors 9-year-old boy hit and killed while riding bike

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 1 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Pleasant Grove community is mourning the loss of 9-year-old Dalton Gibbs, who was hit and killed by a truck Tuesday.

Sandy firefighters save prom night during response to damaging house fire

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 1 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters not only saved the day when fire quickly spread from a shed to a house Saturday — they also saved prom night.

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7 fun and creative ideas for Mother's Day

Minky Couture  |  Posted May 1 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

To help you find the perfect gesture, here are seven fun and imaginative ways to celebrate Mother's Day.

US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated May 1 - 7:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week.

US judge rules Apple violated order to reform App Store

Mike Scarcella, Reuters  |  Updated May 1 - 7:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Apple violated a U.S. court order that required the iPhone maker to allow greater competition for app downloads and payment methods in its lucrative App Store and will be referred to federal prosecutors, a federal judge in California ruled on Wednesday.

Florida joins Utah in banning fluoride in public water

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted May 1 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Florida lawmakers followed Utah's example and passed a bill Tuesday banning the addition of fluoride to public drinking water.

UVU's high return on investment for students of all backgrounds earning national salutes

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 1 - 6:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

The institutional opportunities being offered have earned UVU an "Opportunity College and University" designation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Class of 2025: Utah Valley University awards record number of degrees

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 30 - 10:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley University just made school history. More than 12,000 were honored Wednesday evening at the school's 2025 commencement ceremony — the largest graduating class in school history at Utah's largest university.

'You will do good things': Nearly 7,200 students graduate from Utah State University

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 30 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 7,000 students graduated from Utah State University on Wednesday.

Utah Warriors hold off San Diego for 4th straight win, vault to top of Major League Rugby

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 30 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Logan Crowley's try with five minutes left Wednesday night helped the Warriors vault to the top of the table with a 38-31 win over San Diego at Zions Bank Stadium.

US judge limits Trump's ability to swiftly deport migrants held at Guantanamo Bay

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Posted April 30 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Wednesday to ensure migrants held at Guantanamo Bay are given a chance to raise any concerns about their safety before being deported to El Salvador or countries other than their places of origin.

Plaintiffs say Utah school activities association violated court order on transgender athlete ban

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted April 30 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Plaintiffs in a case against Utah's ban on transgender athletes accused the Utah High School Activities Association of violating a temporary court order by enacting a policy restricting transgender athletes from participation.

Vandals damage Provo church meetinghouse

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 30 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo police are looking for the person or people who vandalized a church meetinghouse this week.