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Primary Children's expands testing for genetic conditions with Gene Kids initiative
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted July 26 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Scarlet and Cassandra Hall's lives were changed as 7-year-old Scarlet received a diagnosis and they could connect with similar families. Primary Children's Hospital is hoping to diagnose more children with its new 3-year initiative.
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Autopsy confirms Illinois woman Sonya Massey died from gunshot wound to head
John O'Connor and Rick Callahan, Associated Press | Updated July 26 - 6:26 p.m. | Save Story
Autopsy findings on Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman fatally shot in her Illinois home by a now-fired sheriff's deputy charged in her death, confirm that she died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Trump says he'll hold a rally in town where he was shot
Rami Ayyub, Reuters | Updated July 26 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
Former President Donald Trump said on Friday he will soon hold another rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the town where a gunman shot and injured him during a campaign rally nearly two weeks ago.
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Herriman mom thrilled for son's Olympic debut in Paris
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted July 26 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
The family of a world-class marathon runner who grew up in Herriman will be cheering him on in the Paris Olympics, but he won't be sporting red, white and blue.
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Rising star Ali Mulhall advances to women's amateur final vs. 5-time champ Kelsey Chugg
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 26 - 5:21 p.m. | Save Story
The 18-year-old golf prodigy who plays out of Black Desert Resort in Hurricane held off 2020 champion Grace Summerhays in a 19-hole thriller Friday afternoon at TalonsCove Golf Club.
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FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt
The Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 5:11 p.m. | Save Story
The FBI says former President Donald Trump was struck in the ear by a bullet during an assassination attempt on July 13, as the agency moved Friday to clarify what happened.
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Tooele taxes may increase by hundreds to compensate for school deficit after massive loss
Darby Sparks, KSL-TV | Posted July 26 - 4:37 p.m. | Save Story
Tooele County residents are outraged as they face the possibility of another tax hike following a new proposal by the school district in the face of a $50 million state funding loss and decreasing home values.
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US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate
Paul Wiseman, Associated Press | Updated July 26 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
The nation's economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates.
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Have You Seen This? Utah children's choir's 'Wicked' medley will give you chills
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted July 26 - 3:54 p.m. | Save Story
I want to sing like the children in this choir when I grow up. This medley created for the One Voice Children's Choir is amazing.
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When a stroke strikes, every second counts
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted July 26 - 3:06 p.m. | Save Story
Danni Seeley noticed her husband's arm was shaking. He thought he was just tired and "slept on it wrong." She said a stroke hadn't crossed her mind.
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Board denies Honie's commutation request; Utah State Prison prepares for Aug. 8 execution
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 26 - 2:25 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah pardons board has denied death row inmate Taberon Honie's request to change his sentence. His Aug. 8 execution by lethal injection is expected to proceed as scheduled.
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Orem man charged with pointing gun at officers, calling them 'cowards'
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 26 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
An Orem man wanted by Adult Probation and Parole for absconding from his previous sentence is facing new charges accusing him of pointing a gun at officers who went to his house to arrest him.
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Utes football: Previewing the 2024 schedule with a look at Iowa State, UCF
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted July 26 - 1:12 p.m. | Save Story
We continue down Utah's 2024 schedule with the final two opponents of the regular season — a home game against Iowa State and a final road game on Black Friday at UCF.
Disney, Warner Bros launch streaming bundle with ad-free plan for $30 per month
Deborah Sophia, Reuters | Posted July 26 - 12:32 p.m. | Save Story
A streaming bundle with Disney+, Hulu and Max services will be available in the United States from Thursday for a monthly price of $16.99 with ads, and $29.99 without ads, parent companies Walt Disney and Warner Bros Discovery said.
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Biological mother speaks of red flags prior to 12-year-old Gavin Peterson's death
Garna Mejia, KSL-TV | Posted July 26 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The biological mother of 12-year-old Gavin Peterson, who was allegedly starved to death by his biological father, stepmother and oldest brother, is breaking her silence.
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Paris Olympics begins with ambitious, sprawling opening ceremony on the River Seine
John Leicester, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 11:58 a.m. | Save Story
Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy.
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West Valley man tied to 2 shootings in 24 hours at same West Jordan apartment complex
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 26 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
A West Valley man was charged Thursday with five felonies tied to a shooting at a West Jordan apartment complex. But police believe he later returned to the complex and shot two more people.
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Painting Jesus — believing artists talk about the personal impact
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How does the experience of bringing a new sacred image into the world impact an artist's own faith?
30-year fixed-rate mortgage edges up to 6.78%, Freddie Mac says
Makailah Gause, Reuters | Posted July 26 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage edged up to 6.78% for the week ending July 25, leaving it about half a percentage point below its peak earlier this year.
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