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Zohran Mamdani has the most famous mustache in politics — for now

Zohran Mamdani has the most famous mustache in politics — for now

David Mack, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 7:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani knows the power of maintaining a signature look in politics. So it was something of a shock to see the mayor emerge over the course of November trying something new: a Mamdani mustache.
'Tour of Faiths' showcases diverse religious communities throughout Cache Valley

'Tour of Faiths' showcases diverse religious communities throughout Cache Valley

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cache Valley will be hosting a "Tour of Faiths" beginning on Friday, stretching over the next two weeks. Visitors can attend informational classes about the religions, rather than attending worship services.
Why did Darryn Peterson ask out twice in the fourth quarter against Rockets?

Why did Darryn Peterson ask out twice in the fourth quarter against Rockets?

VideoChandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 11:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Jazz struck a familiar tune on Friday night in Houston.
Labor organizer defeats longtime Utah Republican lawmaker

Labor organizer defeats longtime Utah Republican lawmaker

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Jim Dunnigan, R-Taylorsville, is among more than a dozen incumbent Republicans who lost their reelection bids.
Ogden Valley officials abandon plans to seek 512.6% tax hike, to scale back spending instead

Ogden Valley officials abandon plans to seek 512.6% tax hike, to scale back spending instead

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden Valley officials have abandoned plans to seek a 512.6% tax hike with the legal fight in the matter ongoing and will scale back spending for the year instead.
A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne — motherhood

A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne — motherhood

Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 9:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pop-punk singer Avril Lavigne announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl, in an Instagram post Friday.
The US flu season is off to a very early start. It's targeting the South and West now

The US flu season is off to a very early start. It's targeting the South and West now

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 9:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. flu season is off to a very early start, and it's quickly intensifying.
Two-thirds of Utah homes have radon levels suggesting they should consider action, report shows

Two-thirds of Utah homes have radon levels suggesting they should consider action, report shows

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 8:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

UtahRadon.org released a report this week with data from radon tests around Utah in the last year. The report was discussed by lung cancer patients, doctors and radon experts on a panel.
Review: 'How to Rob a Bank' is a fun heist movie that occasionally gets in its own way

Review: 'How to Rob a Bank' is a fun heist movie that occasionally gets in its own way

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

"How to Rob a Bank" is clever, funny and has some genuinely entertaining moments. It also has a few problems that keep it from being as good as it could have been.
Kirt Michaelis selected as next president of Mountainland Technical College

Kirt Michaelis selected as next president of Mountainland Technical College

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Board of Higher Education on Friday voted unanimously to appoint Kirt Michaelis as the next president of Mountainland Technical College.
FAA lifts ground stop, but several Salt Lake City flights delayed or canceled

FAA lifts ground stop, but several Salt Lake City flights delayed or canceled

VideoCarter Williams, Garna Mejia and Emma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 8:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal officials have lifted a nationwide ground stop after several hours on Friday, but not before several flights out of Salt Lake City were delayed or canceled.
Wyoming man accused of firing shot in road rage confrontation in Utah

Wyoming man accused of firing shot in road rage confrontation in Utah

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A driver who police say fired a round during a confrontation with another vehicle on I-80 in Summit County has been arrested.
'Standing up here alone feels wrong': Steven Spielberg honored at film benefit

'Standing up here alone feels wrong': Steven Spielberg honored at film benefit

Bianca Betancourt, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg, who at 79 remains the highest grossing director of all time, was honored on Thursday night at the Museum of Modern Art's glitzy annual Film Benefit.
Millburn extends lead over Lee in tightly contested Davis County Commission race

Millburn extends lead over Lee in tightly contested Davis County Commission race

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 7:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bret Millburn has extended his 18-vote lead over Susan Lee in the tightly contest race for a Davis County Commission seat, but more votes have to be counted.
Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume following nationwide ground stop

Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume following nationwide ground stop

VideoJosh Funk And Will Weissert, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 7:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop caused by communications problems.
The US and Mexico are on the verge of forfeiting a major health victory. Here's what to know

The US and Mexico are on the verge of forfeiting a major health victory. Here's what to know

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

International health experts are meeting to assess whether the U.S. and Mexico have lost their measles elimination status. Large outbreaks in recent years have led to thousands of illnesses and about a dozen deaths
50 years after iconic film, a gathering of 'Rocky' fans in Philadelphia breaks a world record

50 years after iconic film, a gathering of 'Rocky' fans in Philadelphia breaks a world record

Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 6:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The story of Rocky Balboa is one that audiences love and know well – of resilience, grit and persevering despite the odds.
Sandy drops proposed Highland Drive study after public backlash

Sandy drops proposed Highland Drive study after public backlash

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 6:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sandy city leaders will not move forward with funding a study exploring a Highland Drive extension after receiving widespread public opposition. Officials say transportation concerns remain and discussions could continue.
U.S. Army reverses decision restricting Dugway Proving Ground's community outreach

U.S. Army reverses decision restricting Dugway Proving Ground's community outreach

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Army reversed its decision to prevent the Dugway Proving Ground and the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona from maintaining their own social media accounts.
All passengers and crew on New Orleans paddleboat survive crash with tanker on Mississippi River

All passengers and crew on New Orleans paddleboat survive crash with tanker on Mississippi River

Jack Brook and Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 5:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A tanker in New Orleans that apparently lost its steering slammed into a docked river cruise boat with 180 people aboard Friday, the mayor said. All aboard survived after the crash prompted a massive rescue operation for passengers and crew who plunged into the Mississippi River as the ship took on water and began to topple over.
Napping driver whose truck accelerated on Kansas soccer field, killing 2, won't be charged

Napping driver whose truck accelerated on Kansas soccer field, killing 2, won't be charged

Ed White, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A soccer mom napping in her pickup truck when it suddenly accelerated onto the field at a Kansas youth tournament where her child was playing, killing two people, won't face criminal charges, a prosecutor said.
Trump, Xi and Putin plan an unprecedented joint meeting on the sidelines of APEC, officials say

Trump, Xi and Putin plan an unprecedented joint meeting on the sidelines of APEC, officials say

Aamer Madhani, Huizhong Wu and Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 5:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The leaders of the United States, China and Russia plan to meet in Shenzhen for an unprecedented trilateral summit focused on nuclear arms talks and other geopolitical tensions, though analysts expect few concrete agreements.
Corner Canyon High School students bring Disney's 'Frozen' to the stage

Corner Canyon High School students bring Disney's 'Frozen' to the stage

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 4:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Performing arts students at Corner Canyon High School invite the community to their production of "Frozen."
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