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House votes for measure that would end Iran war, in blow to Trump

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Posted June 3 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House ​of Representatives on Wednesday backed a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop ‌the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by ⁠Congress.

Man on electric scooter struck, killed by vehicle in Kearns

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated June 3 - 3:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man riding an electric scooter died after being hit by a car in Kearns on Tuesday.

Have You Seen This? Caught in an island whirlwind

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Kilauea continues its eruption, it continues to dazzle with spectacular sights. This time, a whirlwind was caught on camera during the volcano's 48th eruptive episode on Monday.

Senate will begin voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump's settlement fund is dropped

Mary Clare Jalonick And Kevin Freking, Associated Press  |  Updated June 3 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate is set to start voting as early as Wednesday on legislation to fund immigration enforcement agencies. Two portions of the bill desired by Trump were dropped after pressure from members of Congress.

AI to double data center power and water consumption by 2030, UN researchers say

Reuters  |  Updated June 3 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Data centers are expected to consume twice as much power and water by 2030 ​as they expand to meet the surge in demand from artificial intelligence, U.N. researchers said on Wednesday.

New Jazz roster can become most talented in franchise history

Ben Anderson, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Less than a month away from adding the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft, the Utah Jazz are on the precipice of fielding the most talented roster in franchise history.

Utah DE Lance Holtzclaw brings student-athlete voice to Capitol Hill

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 12:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah defensive end Lance Holtzclaw was not in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to speak as a conference commissioner, athletic director or former national championship-winning coach.

Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' as CBS News turmoil deepens

Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press  |  Updated June 3 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

CBS News fired longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley on Tuesday, deepening the turmoil at the nation's most influential TV news program and the unit that oversees it.

Remembering Karen Huntsman's legacy of family and giving

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted June 3 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Karen Huntsman, businesswoman, philanthropist and matriarch of one of Utah's most influential families, has died at age 88.

Ghost students steal identities, financial aid, then disappear. Burgess Owens wants to stop them

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted June 3 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Ghost students" are stealing identities, enrolling in schools to qualify for federal financial aid, then disappearing once they pocket the cash.

Cox declares June 'Fidelity Month' as red states find conservative alternatives to Pride Month

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted June 3 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared June "Fidelity Month," as Republican-led states across the country issue various proclamations in reaction to "Pride Month" celebrations.

FBI fatally shoots a man holding hostages in a California office building, police say

Julie Watson and John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Updated June 3 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man holding hostages inside a building in California that houses a bank branch and school district office has been shot and killed by the FBI, police said Wednesday.

Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Updated June 3 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs.

Community gathers in honor of fallen Tremonton officer

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of people gathered for a community walk honoring fallen Tremonton-Garland Police Sgt. Lee Sorensen on Tuesday evening.

How a Salt Lake food hall transformed its 'alley' into a space for outdoor movies

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Woodbine Food Hall and Utah Film Center are partnering for an outdoor movie series in Salt Lake City's Granary District.

Survivor, advocate: Inexpensive radon test can head off lifelong lung cancer battle

Neal Augenstein, WTOP  |  Updated June 3 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cary Hatch was enjoying retirement after years as a marketing strategist in D.C. Then, she got diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer.

Hilton, Becerra lead in tight primary race for California governor

Daniel Trotta, Reuters  |  Updated June 3 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra held onto early leads in the open primary race for California governor on ​Wednesday.

Small business owner steps in to help family whose van was stolen on vacation

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

When a Utah businessman learned about the theft of a family's vacation van, his van, that was no longer needed, suddenly had new life.

Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators

Philip Marcelo, Associated Press  |  Updated June 3 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mole people? Crocodile catchers? Mario brothers? A series of bizarre sightings of people popping in and out of New York City's vast subterranean sewer system has the city wondering what exactly is going on.

Opposition grows against proposed Provo Canyon amphitheater

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Opposition was taking shape Tuesday to a large, live performance amphitheater proposed around a gravel pit in Provo Canyon.

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Tour England, Ireland and Scotland for less than $5,000 including round-trip air

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted June 3 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From England's iconic landmarks to the rugged landscapes of Scotland and Ireland, the U.K. offers a wealth of experiences in a compact area.

Safety net for homeowners facing a construction lien is going away

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A safety net for homeowners who've had their homes slapped with a construction lien because their contractor didn't pay a supplier is going away.

A Hong Kong artist tries to mark the Tiananmen crackdown. He was quickly stopped by police

Kanis Leung, Associated Press  |  Updated June 3 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A performance artist sought to display a thin red thread in downtown Hong Kong to remember the victims of Beijing's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. But he was quickly stopped by police.