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Bill Gates tells lawmakers meeting Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment' in closed-door hearing

Joey Cappelletti and Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press  |  Posted June 10 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bill Gates says he made an error in judgment by ever meeting with Jeffrey Epstein as the Microsoft co-founder faces questions behind closed doors from lawmakers about his relationship with the disgraced financier.

Teenage boy hospitalized with gunshot wound in South Salt Lake

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 10 - 6:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teenage suffered a gunshot wound in South Salt Lake on Wednesday, police said,

Homeless man accused of setting 9 fires near Utah-Colorado border

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of setting several grass fires along I-70 over the weekend is now facing multiple felony charges.

Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of term

Darlene Superville and Collin Binkley, Associated Press  |  Updated June 10 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday that gives his immigration and deportation agenda a nearly $70 billion boost for the rest of his time in the White House.

Box Elder County Commissioners approve data-center moratorium; Stratos project exempt

Simone Seikaly, KSL   |  Posted June 10 - 5:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Box Elder County Commissioners have approved a 180-day moratorium on any new data centers, though it does not apply to the Stratos project.

50 marathons in 50 states; a British runner's journey for charity

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A runner from England made a stop in Utah as part of an ambitious journey across the U.S. He's taking on 50 marathons in 50 states, all to raise awareness for children battling cancer.

US launches new strikes after Trump threats; Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz

Bo Erickson and Enas Alashray, Reuters  |  Updated June 10 - 5:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States launched new strikes against multiple targets overnight in Iran, the military said on Wednesday, and Iran responded on Thursday by closing the Strait of Hormuz.

'A major victory': It's now safe enough to eat the carp at Utah Lake

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated June 10 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Lake's main invasive species is now considered safe enough to eat, which is considered more of an environmental win than a chef's recommendation.

Ex-Logan Justice Court clerks charged after allegedly helping immigrant evade ICE

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two former Logan Justice Court clerks face federal charges for allegedly helping an immigrant who was sought by federal agents to evade detention.

Rep. Blake Moore to host national Republican meeting in Utah

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted June 10 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore will host the annual summer meeting for the National Republican Congressional Committee in the Beehive State this weekend, according to a release first seen by the Deseret News.

Taylor Swift surprises with performance at 'Toy Story 5' premiere in Hollywood

Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Updated June 10 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pop superstar Taylor Swift ​made a surprise appearance in Hollywood on Tuesday at the premiere of ‌animated movie "Toy Story 5."

Police identify woman who fell, died after climbing tree in Moab

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated June 10 - 3:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman found dead at a Moab park on Monday likely fell while climbing a tall tree, police said.

Have You Seen This? Energetic dog eager to show off cannonball trick

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Texas dog steals the show with a pool cannonball trick.

Cause of fast moving American Fork brush fire under investigation, no injuries reported

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 10 - 3:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new brush fire has sparked in American Fork near Pioneer Crossing.

Judge sends 'incredibly dangerous' woman to prison for conspiring to kill son-in-law

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated June 10 - 2:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tracey Grist will likely spend the rest of her life in prison, 4th District Judge Roger Griffin said, after giving her consecutive sentences for conspiring with her children to kill her son-in-law as he arrived at her American Fork home.

University of Utah to build 46-acre medical campus at The Point development

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated June 10 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah board of trustees on Wednesday approved a land purchase agreement with the Point development in Draper to construct a "full-scale hospital."

What BYU AD Brian Santiago said about Texas Tech and the Brendan Sorsby situation

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Speaking on BYUtv's "Sports Nation" in introducing new men's golf coach Todd Miller, Santiago said the league's athletic directors had a "healthy conversation" about Sorsby and Texas Tech.

Rubicon seeks sanctions against former assistant federal prosecutor

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Davis County company once facing labor-trafficking charges claims a federal search warrant was obtained using evidence already proven to be false.

US consumer inflation vaults above 4% as Iran war boosts energy prices

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated June 10 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. consumer inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in May, boosted by surging prices for energy products amid the Middle East conflict.

US Social Security trust fund set for 2032 insolvency, report finds

Reuters  |  Updated June 10 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Social Security trust fund relied on by millions of American ​retirees will run out of money in late 2032 — earlier than previously forecast.

Utah Supreme Court requests responses from state, media on Tyler Robinson petition

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Supreme Court wants the state and attorneys for the media to submit responses to Tyler Robinson's request to review cameras in the courtroom ruling.

'A lot of people live and breathe softball': Utah Talons inspire packed stadium in home opener

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A sellout crowd beyond the 1,400 stadium capacity packed Dumke Family Stadium at the University of Utah on Tuesday evening as the Talons rallied from a 2-0 deficit for a 5-2 win over the Chicago Bandits in a rematch of last year's AUSL championship series.

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The rise of independent journalism — the risks and rewards

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Updated June 10 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Andy Ngo and Nick Shirley describe their work as independent journalists to the Deseret News.