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VP Harris' plane forced to return by technical problem before she visits Latin America to tackle migration, corruption

Alexandra Jaffe and Christopher Sherman, Associated Press  |  Posted Jun 6th - 10:22pm

With Kamala Harris visiting Guatemala and Mexico on her first foreign trip as vice president, the Biden administration is expected to announce new measures to fight smuggling and trafficking, and hopes to announce additional anti-corruption efforts, a senior administration official said Sunday.

Woman's body recovered in Zion National Park after presumed fall

Lisi Merkley, KSL.com  |  Posted Jun 6th - 8:55pm

The body of a 26-year-old woman was recovered Sunday in Zion National Park, rangers said.

Dee Smith, Weber County attorney and former Utah AG candidate, has died

Katie Workman, KSL.com  |  Updated Jun 6th - 8:08pm

Former Weber County attorney and Utah attorney general candidate Dee Smith has passed away, his family confirmed.

The challenge of the Clippers: Quin Snyder explains what awaits the Jazz in Round 2

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Jun 6th - 7:58pm

The Memphis Grizzlies were a fun upstart bunch the Jazz eventually overpowered. The Clippers? They are in championship-or-bust mode.

Gov. Cox explains call for prayers during drought after criticism over inaction

Lisi Merkley, KSL.com  |  Posted Jun 6th - 7:35pm

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox explained his reasons behind asking for prayers during Utah's drought and pointed out what the state has already done to prepare for dry conditions.

Fire east of Cedar City grows to 566 acres; southern Utah under red flag warning for wildfire risk

Katie Workman, KSL.com  |  Updated Jun 6th - 7:26pm

Nearly 300 homes in a village near Mammoth Creek have been evacuated as a wildfire east of Cedar City grew to 566 acres overnight, authorities say.

'Celebrating the beautiful spectrum of your souls': Hundreds march for pride in Salt Lake City

Katie Workman, KSL.com  |  Posted Jun 6th - 6:37pm

The Utah State Capitol transformed into a sea of rainbow colors on Sunday as hundreds gathered to march in commemoration of Pride Month.

1 dead, 4 injured in early morning drive-by shooting at Salt Lake City graduation party

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Updated Jun 6th - 6:29pm

One man is dead and four more were injured in a drive-by shooting early Sunday morning; police continue to look for a suspect or suspects.

Manchin to oppose voting rights bill pushed by US Senate colleagues

Sarah N. Lynch, Reuters  |  Posted Jun 6th - 6:23pm

West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, a crucial swing vote in the U.S. Senate, announced on Sunday he intends to oppose a sweeping voting rights bill backed by the majority of his fellow Democrats that would expand access to voting across the United States.

Man dies in South Jordan drive-by shooting, police say

Lisi Merkley, KSL.com  |  Posted Jun 6th - 5:13pm

A 19-year-old man has died after a drive-by shooting early Sunday morning in South Jordan, police said.

Meghan and Harry welcome second child, Lilibet 'Lili' Diana

Lindsey Bahr and Jonathan Landrum, Associated Press  |  Posted Jun 6th - 4:48pm

Prince Harry and Meghan may have stepped away from their royal duties — but family appeared to be top of mind in naming their second child, Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, who was born Friday in California.

Jazz to face Clippers in 2nd round of playoffs

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Jun 6th - 4:35pm

The Jazz will face the Los Angeles Clippers in the second round of the playoffs.

Thousands visit first Salt Lake farmers market of the season

Alex Cabrero, KSL TV  |  Posted Jun 6th - 3:31pm

It was the first day of the season for the downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market. Lots of people were out and about, and many of them said it felt like life before COVID-19.

States rebound from bleak forecasts to pass record budgets; Utah among states with top gains

David A. Lieb, Associated Press  |  Posted Jun 6th - 2:26pm

Just a year ago, the financial future looked bleak for state governments as governors and lawmakers scrambled to cut spending amid the coronavirus recession that was projected to pummel revenue.

Another COVID side effect: Many kids head to summer school

Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press  |  Posted Jun 6th - 1:33pm

With her three teenagers vaccinated against COVID-19, Aja Purnell-Mitchell left it up to them to decide whether to go back to school during summer break.

High court asked to review men-only draft registration law

Jessica Gresko, Associated Press  |  Posted Jun 6th - 11:44am

The Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether it's sex discrimination for the government to require only men to register for the draft when they turn 18.

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Why did Biden leave the anti-abortion Hyde Amendment off his budget request?

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Jun 6th - 11:05am

As a senator, President Joe Biden supported the Hyde Amendment, which bans use of federal funds for abortion. Abortion opponents claim he's bowing to political pressure.

Puppies are born already knowing how to love us, study suggests

Sandee Lamotte, CNN  |  Posted Jun 6th - 11:01am

What's your favorite thing about puppies? Is it their cute yawns, wiggly bottoms or the sweet way they lick your nose? Or maybe it's those doleful eyes that stare into yours as if they know what you are thinking.

223 new COVID-19 cases, 0 deaths, nearly 11K vaccinations reported Sunday in Utah

Katie Workman and Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Updated Jun 6th - 10:44am

The rolling seven-day average for positive cases in the state is now at 232, the Utah Department of Health reported Sunday.