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New Moab excavation site could be oldest Cretaceous dinosaur bonebed in North America

Staff  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists interested in learning more about the mass extinction of dinosaurs are ecstatic over a new excavation site which they said may hold the key to understanding the major evolutionary turning point.

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Preclinical research at BYU may lead to development of low-cost immunotherapy

Staff  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers at BYU are investigating a new immunotechnology called MOTO-CAR, which can genetically engineer immune cells that penetrate solid tumors and attacks the tumor cells.

Box Office: 'You Can See Everything,' 'Clayface' lead sleepy Halloween weekend

Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The North American box office faced a slump this weekend as Halloween festivities drew people away from theaters.

Dozens injured, at least 6 dead in Halloween weekend gun violence at nightlife districts across US

John Raby, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 12:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of people were left injured and at least six people have died in mass shootings as gun violence broke out at nightlife districts in a half-dozen cities across the country over the Halloween weekend.

Utah moves into top 5 as BYU inches up in latest AP Top 25 rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

With only one month left in the regular season, both BYU and Utah have all their season goals still within reach.

What to know about the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period now underway

Fatima Hussein, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

People signing up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2027 should expect higher premiums and fewer options. The enrollment period starts Sunday and ends in mid-January.

Russia's security service detains a teenager planning a 'terror attack' after a US tip-off

Ivana Kottasová, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A suspect allegedly planning a terror attack on a major Moscow museum was arrested by Russian authorities after a tip-off from the United States, Russia's security agency FSB announced on Sunday.

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How a champion of the 'Utah Way' became a casualty of America's AI debate

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stuart Adams helped Utah bridge America's divides. Data centers proved a different story.

More than 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens not on California's voter rolls: analysis

Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than 4 in 10 names flagged as possible noncitizen voters in California by the Trump administration can't be found on the state's voter rolls according to a legal filing Saturday by an immigrant rights group.

Virginia, DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges

Gary Fields, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The legal challenges to President Donald Trump's proposed memorial arch are mounting. The District of Columbia and Virginia sued in federal court Saturday as the administration says construction could begin as early as next week.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: A shakeup in the top 5 as Utah makes its move up

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

At this point in the season, it's anyone's guess as to who the best teams are in the country. And soon that will ultimately be decided by the College Football Playoff selection committee.

A drone motor in a garage. Natural gas to jet fuel. A power grid under pressure. What Utah builders made in days

Frizz Flake, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 9:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Most people think they need a factory to start a drone-motor business. Joe Blash is starting with a custom-built machine that can wind motor coils in his garage.

Churches celebrate All Saints' Day after Halloween

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A day after All Hallows Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, some churches across the world are celebrating All Saints' Day.

A third weekend of protests in France as youth-led rallies sweep Europe

Tom Nouvian and Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of young protesters have taken to the streets across France for a third weekend. The French government estimated that 320,000 people turned out for the demonstrations on Saturday.

What new earnings data reveals about Utah's college grads vs. Utah's high school grads

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's "college credentials-vs-high school diploma earnings ratio" is notably higher than the national average of outcomes, according to data released this week by the HEA Group.

Peptides could soon be easier to get in the United States. Here's what to know

Jacqueline Howard, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 7:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services posted a draft policy that would ease restrictions about how certain peptides may be created in the United States, essentially opening up access to them.

Does your life have meaning? Start by answering these 2 questions

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Sutherland Institute honored bestselling author Arthur Brooks and longtime civic/religious leaders Mike and Jacalyn Leavitt on Thursday night.

Mother-daughter duo creates pirate Halloween displays

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Staci Gifford of Eagle Mountain and her daughter, Kailee Burdette of Saratoga Springs, have spent nearly a decade turning their homes into elaborate Halloween displays.

Nonprofit temporarily closes its doors, impacting more than 20,000

Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Starting Sunday, Nov. 1, families will no longer be able to receive help from Community Action Services and Food Bank.

7-year-old critically injured after being struck on Spanish Fork Parkway

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 10:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 7-year-old boy "wearing dark clothing and a mask" is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on North Spanish Fork Parkway on Saturday night, police say.

Family identifies Ogden Canyon crash victim, prepares to say goodbye

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The family of the 22-year-old woman critically injured in a motorcycle crash near the mouth of Ogden Canyon earlier this week said she is not expected to survive.

Longtime homeless cleanup nonprofit shuts down, leaving 125 unemployed

Katie McKellar, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite efforts to save it, longtime Utah social enterprise nonprofit Advantage Services is shutting down amid financial struggles.

Race for Campus Safety draws record turnout as awareness of relationship violence grows

Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 800 people participated Saturday in the 2026 Race for Campus Safety at the University of Utah, marking the event's largest turnout since it began in 2022.