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Iran conflict widens to Lebanon; Kuwait mistakenly shoots down US jets

Parisa Hafezi and Alexander Cornwell, Reuters  |  Posted March 2 - 7:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran expanded on Monday with no end in sight, Israel attacking Lebanon in response to strikes by Hezbollah, while Tehran fired missiles and drones at Israel, Gulf states and a British air base in far-away Cyprus.

Will tightening K-12 budgets jeopardize school suicide prevention programs?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 2 - 6:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

The school-based Hope Squads are made possible by state funds, but the provision allowing public schools to receive those funds is facing proposed changes in the Utah Legislature.

A week of joy and music: Tabernacle Choir's Brazil tour ends in São Paulo

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The world tour to São Paulo wrapped up on Sunday night for the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, which has spent the past week performing in Brazil.

FBI probes Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act

Jack Myer, Alanna Durkin Richer, John Seewer And Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press  |  Updated March 1 - 10:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say a gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words "Property of Allah" killed two people and wounded 14 at a Texas bar.

Cardinal found with phone during secret conclave to elect Pope Leo, book says

Joshua McElwee, Reuters  |  Updated March 1 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The secret conclave that elected Pope Leo head of the Catholic Church last May was interrupted when one of the 133 cardinals involved ​was found carrying a cellphone, a massive security breach, a book released on Sunday revealed.

Skydance's 20-year rise to overtake Paramount, Warner Bros

Matt Sedensky, Associated Press  |  Updated March 1 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

When David Ellison launched Skydance as a 23-year-old in 2006, the company registered little more than a blip in an industry where he was just another rich newcomer.

1 dead, 1 injured in single-car crash on I-15 in South Salt Lake

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 7:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person died and another was taken to the hospital Sunday night after a single-car crash on I-15 in South Salt Lake.

After 99 years, final chapter written for Utah company that survived Nazi Germany

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted March 1 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

With Quality Plating, a Salt Lake business that has attached metal plating to just about anything, closing its doors soon, owner Glenn Fassmann reflected on the business' impact.

Mammoth suffer first home shutout of season in 4-0 loss to Blackhawks

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 6:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mammoth suffered their worst home-loss of the season Sunday after being shutout by the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0.

Travel spotlight: 7 fun winter activities in the Aspen area for families

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Aspen sits nearly 8,000 feet above sea level, so we experienced a lot more snow than we'd been seeing in Utah. And that provided some awesome winter opportunities for my family.

What's coming to Amazon Prime in March

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at all the movie and series titles coming to the Amazon Prime streaming service in March.

Red Rocks claim regular-season Big 12 title in road win over Denver

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a road meet against conference opponent Denver, the Red Rocks came away with a regular-season Big 12 title following a win over the Pioneers with a 197.200 team score.

12 books coming from authors with Utah ties — including a new 'Austenland' sequel

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted March 1 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bestselling author Shannon Hale had some exciting news for fans last week — her "Austenland" series is getting a revamp.

US military says 3 of its troops killed in first Iran operation casualties

Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Updated March 1 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three U.S. service members have been killed and ​another five have been seriously wounded, in the first casualties of the unfolding U.S. operations against Iran.

Have You Seen This? Frosty the Jogger

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

That's one dedicated runner. But I guess that as long as there was no frostbite or hypothermia, all's well that ends well.

Poll: What Utahns, Americans think of how online gambling impacts sports

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 1 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gambling on sports has exploded since the Supreme Court struck down a federal ban in 2018, and adults, especially younger people, are the driving force, a new poll says.

North Carolina sheriff speaks about missing woman found alive after 24 years

Bethany Cates, WXII via CNN  |  Updated March 1 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rockingham County (N.C.) Sheriff Sam Page spoke about how new technology tracked down Michele Hundley Smith, missing for nearly 25 years — and somehow brought her home alive.

What to keep in your winter emergency car kit

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A winter emergency car kit can include food and water, a set of jumper cables and an ice scraper, warm clothing, and shoes or boots for the snow.

The rise of profanity in American politics

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted March 1 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Americans are much more comfortable with swearing than they used to be, but a new survey shows a majority of Americans still don't like it when their politicians use profanity in public.

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Think Utah is the least sinful state in the U.S.? Think again

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted March 1 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new analysis of sin shows that Utahns find themselves in the middle of the pack for 3 surprising categories.

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How to elegantly capture your wedding day moments

Timelessly Yours  |  Posted March 1 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's easy to confuse a wedding content creator with a traditional photographer or videographer, but one difference lies in the tools they use and their turnaround time.

South Africa starts mass cattle vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak

Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press  |  Posted March 1 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

South Africa embarked on a mass vaccination of cattle on Friday to stem an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that threatens to disrupt meat, dairy and livestock supplies and exports.

Utah's Colorado River commissioner says Lower Basin states are being 'untruthful'

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted March 1 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Colorado River states are still stuck in a stalemate over future water allocations, and the Utah River Commission is growing frustrated.