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Hurricane Trudy strengthens to Category 2 as it approaches Mexico coast

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 17 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Hurricane Center says Trudy has strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves toward Mexico's southwestern and west-central Pacific coast.

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Pope Leo XIV returns to Vatican 4 days after cancer surgery

Joshua McElwee, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 17 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo XIV left the hospital in Rome on Saturday afternoon and returned to the Vatican four days after surgery for ​lung cancer, prompting speculation about how his papacy might change.

How X Games League's Park City team plans to make its mark in Utah

Na'Andre Emerson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

As many general managers know, there's a lot that goes into building a team.

2 injured after propane tank explodes inside tent in Orem

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 3:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were injured in Orem after a propane tank exploded at campsite near Will's Canyon Stop on Saturday afternoon.

Have You Seen This? Barbie Mustang ride quickly goes awry

VideoGrant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The driver walked away from the crash without any injuries, and she probably has a newfound respect for the age restrictions on toys.

Fisherman, 71, attacked and killed by 12-foot alligator alongside Florida lake

Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 17 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 71-year-old man fishing on the shore of a Florida pond was attacked and killed on Friday by a nearly 12-foot alligator, the second fatal such attack reported this year.

Utah Civil Air Patrol partners with Utah Army National Guard for emergency response exercise

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 1:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the Utah Civil Air Patrol partnered with the Utah Army National Guard to conduct an exercise simulating a response to a hypothetical 7.0 earthquake striking Salt Lake City.

Spider-Man scores a $3 million payday with kick at BYU's 'College GameDay'

Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dressed as Spider-Man, BYU student Carter Smith missed his first field goal attempt Saturday morning but connected on his second, winning $3 million during ESPN's College GameDay broadcast.

Clashes and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

Sylvie Corbet and Jade Le Deley, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 12:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Demonstrations erupted nationwide in France on Saturday over rising living costs and to support high school students' grievances.

Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump

Susie Blann and Katie Marie Davies, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged support for U.S. sanctions against Russia after President Donald Trump paused them.

Fervo's 4-gigawatt geothermal plant in Utah will power everyone but Utahns — for now

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fervo Energy's planned 4.3-gigawatt geothermal plant in southwestern Utah has secured major power agreements with Google and California utilities, while Utah ratepayers could eventually benefit from its remaining capacity.

Man accused of threatening Springdale restaurant owners, again

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man charged two years ago of making terroristic threats two years ago is accused of threatening the same victims again.

No. 8 BYU vs. No. 2 Notre Dame: Game day preview plus score prediction

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 11:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU vs Notre Dame. Is there anything else left to say?

1 dead, 1 injured after crash between semitruck, off-road vehicle in Carbon County

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 17 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A driver was killed in a crash that closed lanes in both directions of U.S. Route 6 near Spring Glen in Carbon County on Friday afternoon.

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Baylor, BYU presidents share a unique focus on student faith formation

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Both universities are doubling down on helping students develop faith while in school.

Utah's first African-American congregation looks to expand community outreach

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 10:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church has a proud history dating back to before Utah became a state, and it is looking to expand its community impact to grow its membership.

Adult acne is real, and treatable. Here's what to know

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Adult acne can be just as bad as teenage breakouts, but there are ways to treat it. Causes vary including genetics, hormones, environment and diet. Older adults and specifically women experience hormonal acne along the jawline and chin.

Low T? High T? What a new medical study reveals about US soldiers' testosterone levels

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 10:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a few months ago that male U.S. military service personnel who have hit their 30s will now be tested annually for testosterone deficiency.

New wildfire in Southern California explodes in size, burning multiple homes

Eduardo Cuevas and Meteorologist Tyler Ory, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California quickly consumed hundreds of acres and burned multiple homes after sparking in Orange County Friday, county officials said.

AI enters the chaotic world of online dating. User beware

Sneha Dhandapani, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 9:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dating apps are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence to help users find matches and craft profiles, but experts and users warn that AI-assisted dating can undermine authenticity and human connection.

She brought fentanyl to the hospital to save her son. Idaho treated him as a trafficker.

Whitney Bryen, InvestigateWest  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 8:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

After Isaac Berger overdosed, his mother gave hospital staff the pills she found in his room. She says it became the biggest regret of her life.

New program looks to businesses to help fill K-3 literacy needs

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Literacy Match is a new program that uses philanthropic investments from businesses, foundations and community partners to help fund Utah's K–3 literacy needs.

Provo businesses hoping for tourism spike from Notre Dame-BYU football game

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 7:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Irish fans exploring Provo's Center Street Friday afternoon said they had traveled from places like Connecticut, Ohio and California to catch the big game.