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Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted April 12 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rory McIlroy has joined more elite company at the Masters. He pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual, saved a little drama for the end before taking his place in Augusta National history as only the fourth back-to-back champion.

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Trump says US to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately

David Ljunggren, Reuters  |  Updated April 12 - 4:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump Sunday said ​the U.S. Navy would immediately start blockading the Strait of Hormuz and ‌would also interdict every vessel in international waters that ⁠had paid a ​toll to Iran.

A 23-story hotel in exclusive Miami locale vanishes in seconds with implosion

Associated Press  |  Updated April 12 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A hotel at one of Miami's most exclusive locations has been demolished to make way for something even bigger. Demolition experts conducted the controlled implosion Sunday of the former Mandarin Oriental, Miami on Brickell Key.

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Updated April 12 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Now that the first lunar travelers in more than a half-century are safely back in Houston with their families, NASA has Artemis III in its sights.

South Salt Lake's Mural Fest aims to blend community, culture through art

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 12 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

South Salt Lake's upcoming Mural Fest looks to celebrate community and culture though vibrant art pieces.

For aging Supreme Court justices, the politics of retirement looms large

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Posted April 12 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Discussion among experts about a possible Supreme Court vacancy has increased as two men draw closer to the average age of retirement for Supreme Court justices since 2000 and with the November congressional elections looming.

Cultural shift: Seniors provide glimpse of No. 10 BYU men's volleyball's previous heights

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 12 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a two-match split with No. 4 USC in the regular-season home finale, BYU men's volleyball showed a glimpse of what the Cougars once were — and can still become.

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Tax troubles coming for IRAs and 401Ks over $300,000

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted April 12 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Your retirement tax problems could get bigger and bigger unless you take action, warn Utah financial advisors Ryan Thacker and Tyson Thacker.

The Utah teen's guide to a higher-paying summer

Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News  |  Posted April 12 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Summer is right around the corner, and for teenagers, that means the window for securing a prime summer job is officially open. Here's how you can take full advantage.

From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here

Krysta Fauria and Jessie Wardarski, Associated Press  |  Posted April 12 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

As AI tools designed with religion in mind become increasingly common, many are reckoning with how these technologies shape their relationship to faith and spiritual guidance.

A taste of small town America, right next to the freeway

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 12 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

In the age of cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all, same gas station and burger place on every corner uniformity, The Creamery is the exception — a business set apart by its uniqueness.

New app aims to help Idaho farmers track water as drought tightens grip

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted April 12 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

McKay Anderson is aiming to help eastern Idaho farmers as they navigate another dry summer through his recent launch of the Ag Water Tracker web app.

American Fork man killed in I-15 crash in Sandy

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Posted April 12 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

An American Fork man died Saturday in a motorcycle crash on I-15 near 10600 South, UHP reported.

Bird brain: New study finds birdwatching may boost brain health, slow cognitive aging

Michael Paluska, WFTS via CNN  |  Posted April 12 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A simple look out the window at your favorite bird could do more than brighten the day. In fact, according to a recent study, it may help keep the brain sharp.

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Why more Utah families are rethinking what comfort really means at home

Gilette Services  |  Posted April 12 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

In Utah, where winters can drop below freezing and summers push into triple digits, home comfort isn't optional — it's something families rely on every day.

Lindon florist chosen to arrange flowers at US first lady luncheon

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 12 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah florist will be on the national stage as she gets to decorate for the 113th Annual First Lady's Luncheon in Washington.

Utah man with Parkinson's to run Boston Marathon

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man is preparing to take on one of the most prestigious races in the world, the Boston Marathon, but he said the most important race he's running is against a debilitating disease.

US leaves Iran peace talks without a deal

Ariba Shahid, Asif Shahzad and Parisa Hafezi, Reuters  |  Updated April 11 - 9:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vice President JD Vance said Sunday his negotiating team was leaving Pakistan after not reaching a deal with ​Iran after 21 hours of negotiations, jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire.

'Animal Farm' got a controversial makeover. Why Utah's Angel Studios is involved

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted April 11 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Animal Farm" is getting a happy ending — and not everyone is happy about it.

Do mega passes leave skiers and snowboarders better or worse off?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted April 11 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A recent lawsuit filed against the two largest ski resort companies in North America raised questions about the cost of season passes and daily lift tickets amid an awful snow season.

Utah Tech celebrates 111 years of whitewashing the D

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the St. George community gathered Saturday to whitewash the iconic D. It is the university's longest standing tradition, having been held for 111 years.

Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted April 11 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts were feted to a thunderous welcome on Saturday afternoon after splashing down in the Pacific on Friday.

Dylan Guenther reaches 40 goals despite Mammoth loss to Hurricanes

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 7:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite falling at home to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday afternoon, Utah Mammoth forward Dylan Guenther reached 40 goals for the first time in his NHL career.