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Gov. Cox says Great Salt Lake, housing, social media will be priorities in 2027

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox says the Great Salt Lake, affordable housing and protecting kids from the negative impacts of social media will be his priority issues in 2027.

Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Texas' Big Bend to resume

Rebecca Santana and Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas for now, a blow to bipartisan opponents who had argued the project is a waste of money that threatens the unique landscape.

Utah singer 'very upset' with his latest performance on 'The Voice,' but he could still win the show

VideoLottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah singer and father Cade Mower advanced to the top 13 on NBC's "The Voice" while balancing the challenges of being away from his family during filming.

Karen Attiah says she won't rejoin The Washington Post, which fired her over Charlie Kirk comments

Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Opinion writer Karen Attiah has decided not to return to her job at The Washington Post, despite winning reinstatement after her firing over social media posts about the 2025 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Konstantin Toropin and Steven Sloan, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 1:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, setting the stage for a dramatic vote on whether to remove one of the Trump administration's most prominent figures following sweeping election losses.

Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation seeks public input on southwest region plan

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 1:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation is seeking public input through an online survey to help shape its Long-Range Outdoor Recreation Plan for five southwestern counties. Residents and visitors have until Nov. 30 to share feedback on trail conditions, local crowding, and future infrastructure investment priorities.

France blames Iran for 'unprecedented' supermarket fridge cyberattack

Issy Ronald and Pierre P Bairin, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 12:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

France has blamed Iran for last month's supermarket fridge cyberattack which spoiled produce at around 700 retailers, and vowed to slap sanctions on Tehran in response.

University of Utah gets $35M to advance mental healthcare, research

VideoLogan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah and Huntsman Mental Health Foundation announced on Monday that it received a $35 million gift to advance mental healthcare and research and complete the Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Translational Research Facility.

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Utah EZ Pay  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

How do you set everything up and make the most of it for your business? Utah EZ Pay has the answer.

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How a Team USA wrestler grappled with the choice to serve a Latter-day Saint mission

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

After claiming national titles and ascending global rankings, wrestling's Alex Hedrick stepped away from the mat to share her faith full time.

Mike Lee joins effort to delay GOP leadership elections after Democrats flip Senate

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 11:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee is joining efforts to delay the leadership elections for the Senate Republican conference, instead calling for a party-wide meeting to discuss the midterm election results before looking ahead to the next Congress.

UN climate summit kicks off in Turkey after a disastrous year of extreme weather

Suzan Fraser and Sibi Arasu, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 10:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

World leaders, delegates and climate activists are in Antalya, Turkey, for a U.N. climate summit. The two-week event started on Monday.

'Best week of my life': Ogden High student marks 10 years cancer-free, nabs state soccer title

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden High senior Gracie Litz marked 10 years cancer free last week, just days after her team won the 3A state championship in girls soccer.

Joe Biden, in White House memoir, says Trump should carry the weight of Jan. 6 riots 'to his grave'

Bill Barrow, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former President Joe Biden writes in his White House memoir that Donald Trump, at once his predecessor and successor, has deeply damaged the country and world with an administration determined to "tear down institutions and inflame hatreds."

China dismisses as a smear campaign claims of a spy plot involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

Huizhong Wu, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

China is denying that there is any spy plot targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and is calling it a smear campaign against Beijing. Huang admitted to an extramarital affair but did not name anyone.

Is Swedish candy having a moment?

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stepping into a Swedish candy shop feels like walking into Willy Wonka's wonderland.

Cruise ship pianist rescued by fishermen after nine hours treading water in Pacific Ocean

Jack Guy, KCBS/KCAL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two fishermen have rescued a man thought to have been treading water off the coast of California for nine hours after falling from a cruise ship.

How a heartfelt apology to Devon Dampier has Utah on the cusp of a 'fairy tale ending'

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 8:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley believed Devon Dampier was owed an apology. But who was left to give it to him?

Presbyterian church in Sandy to host interfaith Thanksgiving service

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Community of Grace Presbyterian Church will host its first annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service on Sunday, Nov. 15. Rev. Dr. Sue Coller said she hopes this will start a new yearly tradition.

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Maximizing early detection through the power of breast ultrasound screening

Echo Ultrasound  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

By using sound waves instead of radiation, ultrasound can uncover subtle abnormalities that mammography may overlook.

Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault

Brian Melley, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 7:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.

Tooele County leaders invite public input on long-range transportation plan

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Leaders from Tooele and the Tooele Valley are looking for the public's input into long-range transportation plans designed to improve mobility and access throughout the valley.

Gas is about to drop below $4 for the first time since July

Chris Isidore, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a sight for voters' sore eyes: nearly $4 gas.