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Cars plunge in Italian highway bridge collapse; 25 killed

 Colleen Barry, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug 14th - 9:43am

A bridge on a main highway linking Italy with France collapsed Tuesday in the Italian port city of Genoa during a sudden, violent storm, sending vehicles plunging 45 meters (nearly 150 feet) into a heap of rubble. The city's mayor said at least 25 people were killed, although some people were found alive in the debris.

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China blasts US military bill as interference in its affairs

Joe McDonald, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug 14th - 9:32am

China on Tuesday blasted a U.S. military spending bill that calls for development of plans to help self-ruled Taiwan improve its defenses and warned of possible damage to cooperation in other areas.

Historic face transplant gives suicide survivor a 'second chance'

Jacqueline Howard, CNN  |  Posted Aug 14th - 9:04am

As Katie Stubblefield brushed her fingers across her face, she could feel the wound.

Manafort trial turns from prosecution's case to his defense

Chad Day, Stephen Braun and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug 14th - 8:41am

Prosecutors rested their tax evasion and bank fraud case in the trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, closing two weeks of testimony that depicted him as using millions of dollars hidden in offshore accounts to fund a luxurious lifestyle — and later obtaining millions more in bank loans under false pretenses.

UK police treat Parliament crash as terrorism, man arrested

 Danica Kirka and Jill Lawless, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug 14th - 8:17am

A car plowed into pedestrians and cyclists near the Houses of Parliament in London during the morning rush hour Tuesday, injuring three people in what police suspect is the latest in a string of attacks in the British capital that used vehicles as weapons.

To fend off Netflix, movie theaters try 3-screen immersion

Robert Stevens, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug 14th - 8:14am

Sit at the back of the movie theater, and it's possible to see the appeal of ScreenX, the latest attempt to drag film lovers off the sofa and away from Netflix.

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5 reasons all Utah high school students should consider free online classes

Utah Online School  |  Posted Aug 14th - 8:00am

From credit makeup to test preparation, there are many reasons to consider online schooling options for your high school student.

Trump lashes out at Omarosa, calls her 'that dog'

 Catherine Lucey and Jill Colvin, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug 14th - 7:41am

President Donald Trump escalated his messy clash with former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman on Tuesday, referring to the longtime colleague, who had been the top African-American in his White House, as "that dog!"

Times Up gives $750,000 for combatting sexual misconduct

The Associated Press  |  Posted Aug 14th - 7:25am

A fund dedicated to aiding victims of sexual harassment and assault is giving $750,000 in grants to local organizations across the country.

Items stolen from murdered Eureka teens’ makeshift memorial

 Sam Penrod, KSL TV  |  Posted Aug 14th - 6:55am

At an abandoned mineshaft in Utah County, a small makeshift memorial has helped to give family and friends of Breezy Otteson and Riley Powell some peace. Items placed at the spot where it is believed they were killed in late December and where their bodies were found in March, have been stolen.

Utah firefighter killed battling California blaze

 The Associated Press  |  Posted Aug 13th - 11:58pm

Authorities say a Utah firefighter has died battling the largest recorded blaze in California history.

Police: Man leads officers on chase through 3 southern Utah cities

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted Aug 13th - 10:57pm

A man is in custody after a police chase that spanned three cities in southern Utah Monday, according to the Washington City Police Department.

Fire updates: Crews expect U.S. Highway 6 to 'be closed for a while'

 Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug 13th - 10:55pm

A portion of both directions of U.S. Highway 6 remained closed Monday after the Coal Hollow Fire crossed it Sunday evening. Thunderstorms are forecasted for that area Monday.

Young boy apparently drowns in Box Elder County

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted Aug 13th - 10:48pm

A 16-month-old boy was found deceased Monday after an apparent drowning, according to officials.

Wildfire forces evacuations in Glacier, Yosemite to re-open

Matthew Brown, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug 13th - 9:42pm

A wildfire destroyed structures and forced evacuations Monday from the busiest area of Montana's Glacier National Park, as officials in California prepared to reopen Yosemite National Park following a two-week closure.

BYU quarterback competition down to two as Mangum, Wilson set to take most snaps

 Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug 13th - 9:10pm

BYU offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes confirmed that the Cougar quarterback race is down to two, with senior Tanner Mangum and true freshman Zach Wilson contending for the starting role with just over two weeks left until the season opener Sept. 1.

Family remembers slain code officer as 'our hero'

 Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug 13th - 8:43pm

Funeral services for a West Valley code enforcement officer shot and killed in the line of duty will be held Friday at the Maverik Center.

'Are we there yet?' A road trip with kids is itself a destination

David G. Allan, CNN  |  Posted Aug 13th - 8:37pm

I'm writing this on a road trip, the longest we've taken with our two daughters. It is nine hours according to the phone's GPS, which means 11 hours in actual time with stops, which equates to 24 hours in perceived time.

Prosecution rests in Manafort tax evasion and fraud trial

Chad Day, Stephen Braun and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug 13th - 8:29pm

Prosecutors on Monday rested their tax evasion and bank fraud case in the trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, closing two weeks of testimony that depicted him as using millions of dollars hidden in offshore accounts to fund a luxurious lifestyle — and later obtaining millions more in bank loans under false pretenses.

Sentencing delayed again for Utah woman who tried to hire hit man to kill ex-husband

Annie Knox, KSL  |  Posted Aug 13th - 8:05pm

Sentencing for a Herriman woman who tried to hire a hit man to kill her ex-husband — and then allegedly attempted from behind bars to arrange for an attorney and possibly a witness to be killed — was again delayed in the original murder plot.