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Pope Leo XIV encourages wealthy US Catholics to keep donating
Nicole Winfield, Associated Press | Posted May 3 - 9:26 a.m. | Save Story
Pope Leo XIV is encouraging some of the wealthiest U.S. Catholics to keep on giving to support his charitable works.
New lanes to open on Pioneer Crossing in hopes of reducing congestion, UDOT says
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 3 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utah County commuters may see less congestion on Pioneer Crossing as new lanes are set to open by Monday morning, according to UDOT.
Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Lizbeth Diaz and Laura Gottesdiener, Reuters | Posted May 3 - 8:37 a.m. | Save Story
Ruben Rocha, the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, accused by the U.S. of aiding one of the country's most powerful drug cartels, said on Friday he would step down temporarily.
Utah children in need of a 'companion' to receive 'special doll-iveries' from nonprofit
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 3 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
The nonprofit Special Dollivery aims to uplift children through donating gift packages with restored American Girl dolls to children in need, including 125 doll-iveries in the next few weeks.
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Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC | Posted May 3 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.
Alan Osmond remembered with music, fireworks and surprise at funeral services
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted May 2 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Music, military honors and an unexpected final burst of fireworks marked the final farewell for Alan Osmond on Saturday, the senior performing member of "The Osmonds."
Abortion pill makers ask Supreme Court to restore mail-order access
Ismail Shakil, Reuters | Posted May 2 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Two drugmakers have asked the Supreme Court to restore mail-order access to mifepristone to continue to allow women access to one of the most widely used abortion methods.
Trump says US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'
Parisa Hafezi and Jacob Bogage, Reuters | Updated May 2 - 9:21 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had been told about the concept of a deal with Iran, but warned of the possibility of restarting strikes on the country if Tehran "misbehaves."
Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes 1st woman to train winner
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated May 2 - 9:18 p.m. | Save Story
Golden Tempo has won the Kentucky Derby at odds of 23-1 to make Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
New report casts doubt on cost and potential of proposed Utah homeless campus
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 2 - 9:16 p.m. | Save Story
A new report suggests that a new state homelessness campus might be much more expensive and less beneficial than what Utah estimates.
May events and activities in Utah
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted May 2 - 8:45 p.m. | Save Story
Here are events, concerts, sporting events and more that offer the opportunity to support our local community that are going on in May.
China's railway hit new single-day passenger record on May Day
Engen Tham and Casey Hall, Reuters | Posted May 2 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
China's railway network transported 24.8 million passengers on May 1, setting a new single-day record, according to data from the China State Railway Group.
How a Utah company is helping America keep pace in today's global military 'drone race'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted May 2 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
The minute-to-minute headlines from combat hot spots such as Ukraine and the Persian Gulf echo an emerging combat reality: Drones are changing the very character of war.
Real Salt Lake bounces back with 2-0 win over struggling Portland
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 2 - 6:57 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake's bounceback home attempt after consecutive losses wasn't perfect. But it was pretty close.
Pickleball players paddle for a purpose to raise money for Utah County Children's Justice Center
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 2 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
A daylong pickleball tournament hosted by the Utah County Commission raised thousands to child victim services on Friday.
Community rallies around 6th-grade student who needs new wheelchair
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 2 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
Foxboro Elementary School sixth-grader Tamba Traore needs an electric wheelchair that insurance won't cover, and now his teachers and community are rallying to help.
Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices
Aamer Madhani, Rio Yamat, Jeff Amy and Mike Catalini, Associated Press | Updated May 2 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years.
Route 66 is turning 100. Here's where you can celebrate it this year
Valerie Jones, Deseret News | Posted May 2 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
If there's one road that's captured American imaginations for decades, it's Route 66. And this year, the road is turning 100.
'Jazz and Jesus': How a Utah singer is sharing her faith
Diana Jones, KSL | Posted May 2 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Emma Nissen, a rising Christian artist mixing Jesus and jazz, is living her dream, scatting, writing music and creating connections with people all over the world who listen.
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The hidden costs of the youth sports arms race
Ethan Bauer, Deseret News | Posted May 2 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
In the shadow of America's new youth sports machine, families weigh the cost of athletic dreams against the fear of not doing enough.
Weber School District custodian faces rape, other charges involving teen
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 2 - 1:58 p.m. | Save Story
A Weber School District custodian faces rape and other charges involving a teen girl. District officials don't think there are any connections in the case to district schools.
Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platforms
Diana Novak Jones, Reuters | Updated May 2 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
A trial beginning in New Mexico on Monday could prompt a judge to order sweeping changes to how Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp operate - a move Meta Platforms has warned could force it to withdraw from the state.
Police investigating illegal vape sales also finding illegal urine sales
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 2 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah investigators say they are finding synthetic urine kits for sale in about 80% of the businesses being investigated for illegal vape sales.
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Sports »
Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes 1st woman to train winner
- Real Salt Lake bounces back with 2-0 win over struggling Portland
- Utah Mammoth season comes to an end after 5-1 loss to Golden Knights
- Utah men's college basketball transfer tracker: Kennard Davis lands at Missouri
- NCAA Tournament expansion: Which western cities could host new opening round? It's complicated
Outdoors »
May events and activities in Utah
- Pickleball players paddle for a purpose to raise money for Utah County Children's Justice Center
- Utah's fire season is already here. Here's how El Niño could 'make or break' it
- University of Utah set to honor Utah's patron saint of the disabled
- Cox says he plans to issue drought-related emergency order 'fairly soon'
Utah »
New lanes to open on Pioneer Crossing in hopes of reducing congestion, UDOT says
- Utah children in need of a 'companion' to receive 'special doll-iveries' from nonprofit
- Developers of mega data center promise environmental considerations, community benefit
- Alan Osmond remembered with music, fireworks and surprise at funeral services
- New report casts doubt on cost and potential of proposed Utah homeless campus
Voces de Utah »
Debate over a proposed ICE detention facility has died down but not gone away
- Utah student who came to US as a 1-year-old detained by immigration officials
- 'Not just a number': Vigil planned to honor domestic violence victims in Latina community
- Sen. Mike Lee introduces bill targeting federal affirmative-action policies
- Advocate stresses seeking help after 3 Latina deaths in Utah involve alleged domestic violence
Business »
How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive
- How a Utah company is helping America keep pace in today's global military 'drone race'
- Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices
- Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platforms
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