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Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections

The Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.

Idaho seed company launches retail system to help families grow their own food

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

As grocery prices continue to rise, Survival Garden Seeds in Rigby, a major supplier for garden seed customers nationwide, is launching what it calls the first Self-Reliance Gardening retail system.

British Columbia declares state of emergency as more than 20,000 flee wildfires

Paige Taylor White and Nivedita Balu, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 9 - 10:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

British Columbia declared a state of emergency on Saturday after thousands of people in the western ​Canadian province were ordered to flee a fast-moving wildfire that nearly doubled overnight.

Saluting legacy and cooperation: The Army Reserve settles into its new Utah home

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Army Reserve dedicated a new $127 million facility at Camp Williams, marking the relocation of units from Fort Douglas and honoring Utah's military legacy.

Evacuations ordered in Morgan, Summit counties; Rocky Canyon Fire grows to 13,000 acres

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 9 - 8:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wildfire triggered evacuations for homes in Morgan and Summit counties on Sunday after the Rocky Canyon Fire started on Friday.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' keeps record pace, 'The Odyssey' sets new high for Nolan

Jake Coyle, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 9 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die

The Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 9 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her infant daughter, is facing criminal charges and authorities are investigating whether the vessel was an illegal charter, the U.S. Coast Guard said Sunday.

Cosmo flips his way into this unique hall of fame

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Often garnering acclaim for his viral stunts and his dance routines, BYU's Cosmo the Cougar has reached the pinnacle in being selected for the Mascot Hall of Fame.

3 in 5 Americans favor stronger oversight of social media companies, poll finds

Jason Lange and Courtney Rozen, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 9 - 6:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bipartisan majority of Americans support more government rules for how social media companies conduct business, including a requirement of age-verification tools to keep younger ​children off social media, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 9 - 5:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Astronomers say viewing conditions are promising for the Perseid meteor shower this year. NASA says about 50 to 100 meteors per hour may be visible under ideal conditions during Wednesday night's peak.

'Another 100 years': Buddhists reflect on temple's legacy, future in Salt Lake City

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

After more than 100 years of service in the city, Salt Lake Buddhist Temple President Troy W. said they plan to continue serving and welcoming worshippers for another 100 years.

China can't get enough of this smelly fruit as farmers fight extreme weather to feed the craving

Kanis Leung and Vincent Thian, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 9 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Malaysian durian orchard owner Stephen Chow's workers spend hours in the fields in the dead of night, donning headlamps to collect freshly ripened fruit coveted by Chinese consumers. But the hard work may not be enough to keep Chow out of the red.

Senate leaves for 5-week recess without passing Mike Lee's election bill

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 3:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate adjourned for its annual August recess Saturday morning, leaving town without making headway on a number of bills they initially teed up for consideration.

Cedar City youth unveil mural symbolizing growth and kindness

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Youth at the Southwest Utah Youth Center in Cedar City unveiled a mural they created that depicts their journey and what they hope for the future. The mural is part of a curriculum taught by Utah-based nonprofit One Kind Act A Day.

Religious podcaster dies in Lehi multi-vehicle crash

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 1:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Podcaster Chandler Hendry died on Friday in a multi-vehicle crash in Lehi.

Outdoor water restrictions issued for Cedar City after well pump failure

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cedar City issued mandatory outdoor water restrictions on Sunday due to a well pump failure and a supply line leak.

Taylor Swift songs removed from White House, Trump campaign posts

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some Taylor Swift songs have been removed from social media videos posted by President Donald Trump's campaign and ​the White House, which has used two of the American superstar's songs over the past week.

Crews control fire near Cedar City after drone hampered efforts

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 9 - 11:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new wildfire burning Saturday near Cedar City prompted a warning from officials not to fly drones in fire areas.

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How the Gen Z gender divide on politics could reshape religion

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News   |  Posted Aug. 9 - 11:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Will youth political realignment reach the pews?

Is a home in the US less appealing to foreign buyers?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. home sales to foreign buyers are declining.

Is this the world's most fashionable cake?

Bianca Betancourt, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A decades-old princess cake from New York's Sant Ambroeus has remained a favorite despite changing dessert trends.

West Valley City 11-year-old aims to make powerlifting history

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

An 11-year-old powerlifter from West Valley City is chasing a world record, lifting weights that have drawn national attention and inspired his community.

Treacherous conditions complicated effort to recover firefighters killed in Utah helicopter crash

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Responders who worked to find the bodies of the two firefighters killed in a helicopter crash Friday near a wildfire in central Utah described the treacherous conditions they navigated.