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Kim Jong Un says North Korea's goal is for world's strongest nuclear force

Josh Smith, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 8:15 p.m.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country's ultimate goal is to possess the world's most powerful nuclear force, as he promoted dozens of military officers involved in the recent launch of North Korea's largest ballistic missile, state media reported on Sunday.

Wildcats survive late North Dakota push in snowy playoff victory

Thomas Gordon, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 7:18 p.m.

In a game that ended closer than it should have, Weber State held on to win their first playoff game against North Dakota and advance to take on Montana State.

South Jordan police investigating suspicious death after responding to vehicle fire

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 6:28 p.m.

South Jordan police is calling a death suspicious Saturday after a body was found in a vehicle that had been on fire.

No. 14 Utah rolls to 63-21 win over outmatched Colorado in regular-season finale

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 6:25 p.m.

Utah was already up 35-0 with 28 seconds left in the first half. Kyle Whittingham wanted more, so quarterback Cameron Rising obliged.

Investigators receive more than 260 digital submissions in probe of University of Idaho murders

Tina Burnside and Theresa Waldrop, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 4:58 p.m.

Almost two weeks after the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, police continue searching for clues and asking the public for help.

How both city and county leaders hope collaboration moves them closer to solving homelessness

Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 4:09 p.m.

The Salt Lake County Council approved $2.5 million to fund a temporary mental health receiving center to fill gaps in homelessness approaches.

Man pleads guilty to pepper spraying Black Lives Matter protesters

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 3:32 p.m.

A man pled guilty on Tuesday to hitting Black Lives Matter protesters with pepper spray at a demonstration in West Valley City in September 2020 as part of a plea deal.

Have You Seen This? You'll feel all the feels with this Christmas ad

Martha Ostergar for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 3:03 p.m.

Have You Seen This? You'll feel all the feels with this Christmas ad

Netflix nights still come wrapped in red-and-white envelopes

Michael Liedtke, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 2:07 p.m.

The service that has shipping more than 5 billion discs across the U.S. since its inception nearly a quarter century ago may not be around much longer.

Iran leader praises force tasked with quashing protests

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 1:14 p.m.

Iran's supreme leader praised paramilitary volunteers tasked with quashing dissent on Saturday in a televised address as dozens of eye doctors warned that a rising number of demonstrators have been blinded by security forces during anti-government protests.

How Salt Lake County plans to fight homelessness and improve mental health in the long term

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 12:21 p.m.

Jean Welch Hill, Salt Lake County's new Criminal Justice Initiatives director, says the criminal justice system needs to focus more on rehabilitation than punishment.

Local organization helps single parents put gifts under the Christmas tree

Ashley Moser, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 11:54 a.m.

With prices on the rise on almost everything, providing Christmas gifts is proving difficult for many families, especially for single-parent households.

Several US regions face weekend weather systems that may complicate post-Thanksgiving travel

Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 11:21 a.m.

As well-fed holiday travelers pack their bags, hit the roads and squeeze into planes this weekend, widespread rain and snow could cause delays in the trip home.

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How to win arguments without alienating people

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 11:07 a.m.

Folks who fret that the conversation around the dinner table this Thanksgiving will devolve into a political grudge match could take a suggestion from Angel Eduardo.

Man dies in rollover crash on I-15 in Draper

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 10:51 a.m.

Northbound I-15 was closed for a few hours late Friday night and early Saturday morning due to a fatal crash in Draper. A man who was ejected from a vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

'There was disappointment': Unseeded Wildcats to host North Dakota in FCS playoffs

Thomas Gordon, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 10:34 a.m.

Weber State missed out on a first-round bye after not receiving one of the eight seeds given to the top FCS teams.

Navajo Nation reports possible recruitment scam for off-reservation treatment facilities

Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 10:18 a.m.

Navajo police say they are aware of people recruiting Navajo residents to live in behavioral health residential facilities in Phoenix. The reports also indicate possible criminal activity against some of the people, police say.

'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 9:38 a.m.

Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred in and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie "Fame" and then belted out the era-defining hit "Flashdance ... What a Feeling" from 1983′s "Flashdance," has died. She was 63.

Pick Six Previews: Power 5's worst team to put up little resistance against Utah

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 9:26 a.m.

Look for Utah to win its sixth-straight in the Colorado series — this time, in total blowout fashion.

Taliban's treatment of women may be crime against humanity, UN experts say

Emma Farge, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 9:06 a.m.

The Taliban's treatment of Afghan women and girls, including their exclusion from parks and gyms as well as schools and universities, may amount to a crime against humanity, a group of U.N. experts said on Friday.

Avian flu outbreak wipes out 50M US birds, a record

Tom Polansek, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 8:04 a.m.

Avian flu has wiped out 50.54 million birds in the United States this year, making it the country's deadliest outbreak in history, U.S. Department of Agriculture data showed on Thursday.

Utah woman with breast cancer starts charity to lift others

Meg Christensen for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 7:07 a.m.

A Weber County woman diagnosed with breast cancer last year started a charity to bring love and hope to others who are also dealing with difficult circumstances in their lives.

Make-or-miss league: Jazz remain confident after being outshot by Warriors

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 25 - 11:44 p.m.

It was vintage Warriors on Friday as they topped the Jazz 129-118 at Chase Center.

Lawsuit looms over tiny rare fish in drought-stricken Utah and Nevada

Scott Sonner, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 10:25 p.m.

Conservationists say they will sue U.S. wildlife officials over past-due decisions on protections sought for rare fish in Nevada and Utah.

$740M in crypto assets recovered in FTX bankruptcy so far

Ken Sweet, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 9:43 p.m.

The company tasked with locking down the assets in the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX says it has managed to recover and secure $740 million in assets so far. That's a fraction of the potential billions likely missing from bankrupt company's coffers.

New exhibit to feature art by incarcerated teens, underrepresented communities

Kaitlyn Bancroft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 9:02 p.m.

Several art pieces created by incarcerated youth throughout Utah will soon be on display at the Salt Lake City Main Library.

Man's rescue after falling overboard from cruise ship called 'Thanksgiving miracle'

Andi Babineau and Tina Burnside, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 8:30 p.m.

A Coast Guard officer called it a "Thanksgiving miracle." Somehow a man who fell overboard from a cruise ship was spotted in the middle of the ocean, where he had been floating for 15 hours.

'That's our pride': Stanford grad transfer Houston Heimuli became BYU's ideal fullback

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 7:59 p.m.

Fullback is the ultimate team-first role, an offensive lineman in running back form, and BYU fullback Houston Heimuli fits it perfectly.

Elon Musk says Twitter's verified service with colors to start next week

Akanksha Khushi and Aditya Soni, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 7:51 p.m.

Twitter is planning to roll out its verified service next Friday with different colored checks for individuals, companies and governments, after a botched initial launch led to a surge in users impersonating celebrities and brands on the platform.

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New treatment for PTSD and anxiety is changing lives

Aspen Orthopedic Pain and Spine  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 7:00 p.m.

If you live with PTSD or chronic anxiety, there's a new and effective treatment that might help you.

Many Utah Black Friday shoppers opt for experience, tradition over online sales

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com and Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 7:00 p.m.

While holiday deals seem to come earlier each year and shoppers increasingly turn to shopping online, many Utahns still opted for in-person Black Friday shopping this year.

Not just fast food; baby comes quickly at Atlanta McDonald's

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 6:15 p.m.

Yes, they've nicknamed the baby "Nugget," after a woman delivered a girl at an Atlanta McDonald's.

Indonesian rescuers focus on landslide as quake toll rises

Andi Jatmiko, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 5:21 p.m.

On the fourth day of an increasingly urgent search, Indonesian rescuers are narrowing their focus to a landslide where dozens are believed trapped after an earthquake killed at least 272 people. More than a third of the victims were children.

BYU rallies from 23-down to top Dayton in OT of Battle 4 Atlantis finale

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 25 - 5:03 p.m.

Gideon George poured in 21 points and six rebounds to force overtime Friday and take a 79-75 win over Dayton at Paradise Island in The Bahamas.

Davis County sheriff warns against Black Friday scam

Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 4:32 p.m.

The Davis County Sheriff's Office is warning against a Black Friday scam involving an individual contacting county residents and pretending to be a law enforcement officer.

Utah State comeback falls short, Aggies lose 7th straight to Boise State

Jacob Nielson for KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 25 - 4:07 p.m.

A concerted second half effort could not overcome a dismal first half for Utah State on Friday morning turn afternoon.

What will it take to check Utah's 19% chronic absenteeism rate in public schools?

Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 4:05 p.m.

Nearly one-fifth of Utah public school students are chronically absent — a rate that has almost doubled in the past decade.

Ex-boyfriend charged with killing Utah radio host arrested in Mexico

Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 3:54 p.m.

A man charged with aggravated murder in the 2021 shooting death of Utah radio host Gabriela Sifuentes Castilla, was arrested in Chihuahua, Mexico, on Thanksgiving Day.

Putin tells mothers of soldiers killed in Ukraine: 'We share your pain'

Guy Faulconbridge, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 3:33 p.m.

President Vladimir Putin spoke on Friday to a carefully selected group of mothers of Russian soldiers sent to fight in Ukraine who praised his leadership while he told them their sons had not died in vain.

US frustrates England again at a World Cup in 0-0 draw

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 3:12 p.m.

The United States has frustrated England in a 0-0 draw on Friday for its second consecutive draw in the World Cup.

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5 reasons supporting small businesses (especially during the holidays) helps your community

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 3:00 p.m.

Supporting small businesses isn't just a thoughtful thing to do — it's one of the best ways to support your local community.

Have You Seen This? The mythical cow-deer

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 2:51 p.m.

The technical term is "piebald," but I just think these deer look amazing.

Utahn suspected of killing elderly grandparents has history of assault, drug charges

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 25 - 1:53 p.m.

A 26-year-old Clearfield man was arrested Wednesday and accused of killing his elderly grandparents in their garage. Police say the grandson also lived in the house.

Utah dad writes book inspired by son with rare genetic disorder

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 1:51 p.m.

A Utah dad says he was inspired to write a book that describes the perspective of a person who, like his 5-year-old son Samuel, has a life-changing genetic disorder.

Walmart shooter left 'death note,' bought gun day of killing

Ben Finley and Matthew Barakat, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 1:09 p.m.

Authorities investigating the fatal shootings of six people at a Walmart said that the shooter bought the gun just hours before and left a note with grievances against co-workers on his phone.

BYU, U. researchers say medical health privacy forms can lead to more lies, misdiagnoses

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 12:06 p.m.

A recent study done by researchers at Brigham Young University and the University of Utah shows when patients are given a HIPAA form before filling out the health survey, they tend to lie more on the survey — causing a higher likelihood of misdiagnoses.

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Andrew Yang's Forward Party sees the West as its natural home

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 11:28 a.m.

The Forward Party offers an alternative for dissatisfied voters, but can it avoid the fate of most third parties?

The secrets behind some of your favorite Christmas movie classics

AJ Willingham, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 11:28 a.m.

Watching Christmas movies is a whole tradition unto itself. Every family has their mainstays, whether it's an animated classic from yesteryear or a more modern take on holiday cheer.

Amazon workers protest at some German, French sites on Black Friday

Rachel More and Mathieu Rosemain, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 10:47 a.m.

Some workers at Amazon sites in Germany and France downed tools on Black Friday, as part of a move across the world to target the online retailer on one of the busiest shopping days of the year with calls for better pay.

New book documents Utah history — one vintage sign at a time

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 10:02 a.m.

A new book chronicles hundreds of historic signs in Utah and the stories behind them.

Inflation hovers over shoppers heading into Black Friday

Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 9:33 a.m.

Shoppers returned to familiar holiday shopping patterns but were weighed down by inflation this Black Friday after two seasons marked by pandemic worries and supply issues.

Pick Six Previews: BYU to capitalize on statistically weak Stanford defense

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 9:19 a.m.

Jaren Hall will hit for over 250 yards passing, the BYU rushing attack will have one of its best rushing outputs, and the BYU defense will tee off on a struggling Stanford offensive line.

Kodachrome Basin: 'Blank spot' on the map, photographer's paradise

Reuben Wadsworth, St. George News  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 9:04 a.m.

Chimney Rock would have been such a mundane name for what many see as a magical place. There are so many "chimney rocks" in other places, including one in Colorado that became a national monument in 2012.

New space observatory helps solve mystery involving enormous black holes

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 25 - 8:31 a.m.

Most galaxies are built around humongous black holes. While many of these are comparatively docile, like the one at our Milky Way's center, some are fierce - guzzling surrounding material and unleashing huge and blazingly bright jets of high-energy particles far into space.

Utah groups hopes to bridge religious and LGBTQ communities

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 8:03 a.m.

Local groups in Utah are working to help people in the LGBTQ community feel more welcome and more understood.

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The genius way Utahns are buying luxury vacation rentals

Ember  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 8:00 a.m.

Ember, a new startup based in Lehi, Utah, is making this possible through vacation home co-ownership.

Happy trails: Alpine, Highland looking to increase connectivity between cities

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 7:17 a.m.

Highland and Alpine are hoping to increase connectivity between the cities through trails, sidewalks and other transportation routes and are collecting public input to do so.

5 of the best deals this Black Friday

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 10:35 p.m.

From TVs to massage chairs, here are some of the best deals on Black Friday 2022.

Get paid via Venmo, Etsy or Airbnb? The tax rules are changing

Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 9:49 p.m.

If you get paid through apps like Venmo or PayPal or platforms like Etsy or Airbnb, preparing your taxes next year may be a little more confusing than usual.