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SALT LAKE CITY — Here are 10 stories you may have missed over the weekend. As always, click on the headline to read the full story.
1. Study: Seeing how sun exposure damages skin could prompt people to use protection
Melanoma is on the rise, and it is no secret that Utahns are particularly at risk.
2. Utah man recalls experience lost in wilderness
"In case I don't make it out of here I love you. I've loved my life with you, and I'm so sorry I've left you to be a single mom." Those are the words Kaden Laga wrote in a text in case they found "my body cold," he said. It was a message for Arden, his wife.
3. South Dakota woman thought she had kidney stones, gave birth to triplets
A South Dakota woman who recently gave birth to triplets says she didn't find out about her pregnancy until she went to the hospital with what she thought were kidney stones.
4. Major players shaping troubled Afghanistan's future
Saturday night's devastating attack on a wedding in Afghanistan's capital comes amid huge uncertainty about the country's future. The United States and the Taliban say they are nearing a deal to end America's longest conflict, one that has lasted a generation and left tens of thousands dead. The U.S.-Taliban talks have sidelined the government in Kabul, which is increasingly frustrated.
5. Epstein's purported madam now a focus in sex abuse cases
She's been called Jeffrey Epstein's madam, the woman who recruited girls for his sexual appetites, and at times his social planner and household organizer in places ranging from New York to Palm Beach, Florida.
Sports
1. Press, Rodriguez keep Utah Royals FC rolling with 2-0 win at Orlando
Christen Press and Amy Rodriguez each scored a goal in the second half, and the Royals went on to shut out the Orlando Pride, 2-0 for their third-straight win Saturday evening at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
2. Vela, 10-man LAFC pull away from 10-man Real Salt Lake, 2-0 in battle of west's best
Carlos Vela converted a penalty kick just after the hour-mark, and 10-man Los Angeles FC went on to beat 10-man Real Salt Lake, 2-0 Saturday night at Rio Tinto Stadium.
3. Locals in the NFL: Former Utah kicker Matt Gay boots game-winning field goal for Bucs
The Orem High product and former Utah kicker-by-way-of-Utah Valley University has his first game-winning field goal in the NFL.
4. Donovan Mitchell scores 13 as USA tops Spain in pre-World Cup exhibition
Donovan Mitchell scored 13 points, Khris Middleton added 12 and the U.S. topped Spain 90-81 on Friday night in a warmup exhibition in advance of the FIBA World Cup that starts in China on Aug. 31.
5. Corner Canyon grinds away opening night win over Orem, 30-14
Austin Bell ran for 127 yards and three touchdowns to drive the reigning 5A state champs — now competing in Class 6A — to a 30-14 win over Orem in a clash of titleholders.
