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What to do if you encounter a rattlesnake

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 25-year-old mountain biker died earlier this month following complications from a rattlesnake bite sustained during a ride in Southern California in February. Here's what you should do in a rattlesnake encounter.

Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf energy and water after Trump ultimatum

Maayan Lubell, Alexander Cornwell and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Updated March 22 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iran said on Sunday it would strike the energy and water systems of its Gulf neighbors in retaliation if President Donald Trump follows through with a threat to hit Iran's electricity grid in 48 hours.

Olatunji's late goal in San Diego keeps Real Salt Lake unbeaten in 4 games

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sergi Solans scored his third goal in four matches, and Victor Olatunji buried his first of the year with five minutes remaining as Real Salt Lake stretched its unbeaten run to four straight with a 2-2 draw Sunday evening at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.

Utah man describes weeks in immigration custody and a decision he didn't understand

Eric Cabrera, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sergio Argañaraz said he was driving through his neighborhood on his way to work when flashing lights appeared behind him. Minutes later, he was in handcuffs.

Utah Royals fall to San Diego 2-1 in Mexican international Kiana Palacios' home debut

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 29-year-old Mexican international from Orange, California made her home debut Sunday for Utah Royals FC, connecting with Lara Prasnikar on the Slovenian's first NWSL goal in a 2-1 loss to the San Diego Wave at America First Field.

Trump administration touts plan for ICE at airports amid criticism from union, Democrats

Reuters  |  Updated March 22 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's border czar said on Sunday that having immigration agents bolster short-staffed Transportation Security Administration teams will speed up airport lines.

Man dead after being shot by police in Sandy

Payton Davis and Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police shot a man multiple times Sunday afternoon in Sandy, and he died.

America's official mammal, the bison, gets a bronze tribute for the country's 250th birthday

Nick Ingram, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The national mammal of the United States is getting in on America's 250th birthday celebration.

Woman dead in Magna crash

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman died Sunday after a crash in Magna at the intersection of state Route 201 and state Route 202.

March Madness and the rise of prediction markets

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sports betting is booming, especially prediction markets, but the platforms raise ethical, legal questions amid the boom — and many Utahns still don't know what prediction markets are.

1 dead in Fruit Heights collision

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 3:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Sunday morning after his vehicle was engulfed in flames after hitting a retaining wall in Fruit Heights. 

Have You Seen This? Runaway trampoline stops on a dime

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rather than slam into the Jeep, this trampoline looked like it's a teenager acing the parallel parking on a driving exam.

Grantsville looks to revive once-popular rodeo

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A community survey shows a majority of Grantsville residents strongly support for a potential rodeo revival.

What we learned from The New York Times' investigation into Cesar Chavez

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The New York Times' investigation into the life of Cesar Chavez has caused the influential and beloved leader of the 20th century labor movement's legacy to be questioned.

Scores hurt after Iranian missiles hit Israeli desert towns

Alexander Cornwell and Dedi Hayun, Reuters  |  Posted March 22 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Southern Israeli towns woke to widespread damage on Sunday after air defenses failed to intercept two Iranian missiles ​overnight that injured scores of civilians in one of the worst attacks of the war so far on Israeli soil.

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Arthur C. Brooks once struggled to find meaning in his life. Now he wants to help you find yours

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 12:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a forthcoming book, Brooks tackles what he calls "a crisis of meaning" and offers 6 steps to help.

Birth trauma not uncommon: How you — and others — can help

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 12:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Birth trauma is surprisingly common but too often overlooked in maternity care. Here's how you and others can help those who are suffering from post-pregnancy trauma.

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actor Nicholas Brendon dies at 54

Scott Bauer, Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nicholas Brendon, an actor best known for his role as a loveable underdog sidekick on the hit television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," has died. He was 54.

Do you really need electrolyte supplements? When they're helpful and when they're risky

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

From powders to sports drinks, electrolytes are marketed everywhere. However, experts say most people get enough naturally, and adding extra can actually be risky.

From breakup texts to 'I do': How AI is reshaping modern relationships

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Many Utahns use artificial intelligence to search the internet or speed up everyday tasks. But increasingly, people are turning to Artificial Intelligence tools for something else: connection.

Hawaii's worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations, as more rain looms

Jennifer Sinco Kelleher and Audrey Mcavoy, Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 9:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hawaii has been suffering its worst flooding in more than 20 years. Heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago, and officials said more rain is expected over the weekend.

Family speaks out after 12-year-old boy hit by car in West Jordan

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 12-year-old boy from West Jordan is in the hospital dealing with major trauma to his brain after being hit by a car while riding an electric scooter, despite wearing a helmet.

Trump officials announce 10-gigawatt data center, gas plants for former Ohio uranium site

Joshua A. Bickel and Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Energy announced a public-private partnership to develop a major data center with its own power supply on the site of a decommissioned uranium enrichment plant.