Police seek missing man after vehicle found 'under suspicious circumstances'

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Trump shrugs 'can't have everything' as health bill flops

 Erica Werner and Alan Fram, Associated Press  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 1:21pm

Republican finger-pointing commenced Friday after the Senate's dark-of-night defeat of the GOP effort to repeal much of the Obama health care law, a startling blow to President Donald Trump and congressional leaders.

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North Korea test-fires second ICBM, lands in sea off Japan

 Eric Talmadge and Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 1:17pm

North Korea test-fired on Friday its second intercontinental ballistic missile, which flew longer and higher than its first ICBM launched earlier this month, officials said.

Have You Seen This? Man has more fun on his commute than any of us

Mary Dalrymple, KSL.com  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 1:15pm

However you choose to commute, your method of getting to work is probably not as cool as the man who swims to work.

Confirmation expected for Utah man nominated to Federal Reserve Board

Marcy Gordon, Associated Press  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 1:02pm

Utah native Randal Quarles, President Donald Trump's nominee for the Federal Reserve Board, says he likes a predecessor's ideas for where regulators should prune banking rules.

Police: Man arrested after attempted kidnapping at Liberty Park

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 12:41pm

A man was arrested Thursday night after police said he ran up to a 5-year-old girl and appeared to try and grab her at Liberty Park, police said.

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Sen. Mike Lee: Senate failed American people in rejecting 'skinny repeal' of Obamacare

Dennis Romboy  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 12:32pm

The U.S. Senate failed the American people in rejecting the so-called "skinny repeal" of Obamacare, Sen. Mike Lee said Friday. Both he and Sen. Orrin Hatch voted for the legislation that the Senate narrowly voted down late Thursday.

Repeat sex offender to serve 27 years in prison for distributing child porn

Dennis Romboy  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 12:17pm

A previously convicted sex offender will spend more than 27 years behind bars for taking and sharing sexually explicit photos of children.

Baby Charlie Gard dies after life support withdrawn

Debra Goldschmidt and Hilary Clarke, CNN  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 12:07pm

British baby Charlie Gard, who was at the center of a legal battle that captured the world's attention, died Friday, one week before his first birthday, according to a family spokesperson.

Artificial intelligence is coming for your job (to make it easier)

Alec Sears, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 11:49am

Studies show many entrepreneurs are intimidated by the prospect of using artificial intelligence, even though AI can streamline processes, clear up schedules and improve customer service. Here are five ways AI can make your job easier.

From Left Field: Slugger chips tooth in celebration; Oregon cuts back on uniform combos

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 11:04am

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge chips his tooth celebrating a win, Oregon football will have fewer jersey combinations this year, a baseball team loses its manager and two players within one at-bat, and more.

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Erin Stewart: Why we need to address the 'mental load' for moms

Erin Stewart, Deseret News  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 10:52am

When I sat my husband down to vent about why moms do more than dads, I was not prepared for his response.

Prosecutor: Martin Shkreli repeatedly lied to investors

 Tom Hays, Associated Press  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 10:49am

Wealthy investors say former biotech CEO Martin Shkreli told them he was managing tens of millions of dollars' worth of investments, that they were making double-digit returns and they could withdraw their money at any time.

Jazz's diverse international roster finds home in Salt Lake City

Andy Larsen, KSL.com  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 10:47am

The Utah Jazz will once again lead the NBA in the number of international players on their roster, but despite (or perhaps because of) coming from diverse locales, the players seem at home in Salt Lake City.

Police seek missing teenage girl in Gunnison

Liesl Nielsen, KSL.com  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 10:43am

A 17-year-old girl from Gunnison went missing after her work shift Thursday night, the Gunnison Valley police said.

Russia orders cut in US diplomats in reaction to sanctions

 Nataliya Vasilyeva, Associated Press  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 10:42am

Russia's Foreign Ministry ordered a reduction in the number of U.S. diplomats in Russia on Friday and said it was closing down a U.S. recreational retreat in response to fresh sanctions against Russia.

Penalty for refusing to get health insurance remains intact

Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 10:28am

Opponents of President Barack Obama's health care law who wanted to get rid of the penalty people were assessed for not having health insurance will have to wait longer for relief after the Senate early Friday defeated the GOP's scaled-back version of legislation repealing the Affordable Care Act. .

Man sentenced for punching officer at Elizabeth Smart event

The Associated Press  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 10:01am

An 80-year-old man convicted of battery for punching a police officer who stopped him from approaching kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart with a knife at an Indiana book signing has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Employer: Utah woman killed on cruise was trusted adviser

 Rachel D'Oro and Becky Bohrer, Associated Press  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 9:00am

A Utah real estate agent killed on an Alaska cruise was remembered by her employer as a trusted adviser and valued sales associate.

5 of the best new products debuting at Outdoor Retailer Show

 Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 8:42am

Outdoor Retailer Show kicked off Wednesday with all sorts of gear and gadgets perfect for outdoors and recreation. It was also the debut for many new products — from water filtration to portable solar panels — destined for shelves or online markets.

Eagle Mountain mayor resigns to take new job

Alison Berg  |  Posted   Jul 28th - 8:21am

After accepting a job with Rocky Mountain Power, Eagle Mountain Mayor Chris Pengra announced his resignation Wednesday evening in an online message to City Council members and Eagle Mountain residents.