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Tomatoes are having a moment. You might not like the reason

Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN  |  Posted April 19 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A deep freeze during Florida's peak tomato season, combined with wet weather during Mexico's tomato growing season, has shrunk the tomato crop size this year.

Comedy trailblazer Eddie Murphy receives AFI Life Achievement Award

Danielle Broadway, Reuters  |  Posted April 19 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Eddie Murphy received the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award on Saturday night in Los ​Angeles, honoring a career that has shaped comedy and film for more than five decades.

From addiction to world-record lifting: A Cedar City woman's sobriety journey

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 19 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Camille Palmer, of Cedar City, overcame addiction to become a world-record power lifter. She hopes her story will inspire others to overcome challenges.

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Get your own copy of 'Putting On Christ' for free: Here's how

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted April 19 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

New program designed to support dementia caregivers in Utah

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted April 19 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia requires immense time and effort, and the emotional toll can be high. Now, a new initiative is launching to help navigate these challenges.

Solans' brace, assist powers Real Salt Lake to 4-2 win over San Diego

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 19 - 12:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sergi Solans scored his first professional brace as Real Salt Lake stretched its unbeaten streak to six-straight with a 4-2 win over San Diego FC at America First Field.

Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait

Trevor Hunnicutt, Ariba Shahid and Muhammad Al Gebaly, Reuters  |  Updated April 18 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iran's top negotiator and President Donald Trump said recent talks had made progress, but gaps remained over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz.

Utah family seeks for answers after ICE detains sister

Garna Mejia, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 10:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Wihongi family's weeklong vacation in New Zealand ended with a family member in detention at an ICE facility in California, and they're still searching for answers.

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until lawsuit is settled

Rebecca Boone, Associated Press  |  Updated April 18 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge has blocked a $6.2 billion merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved.

Salt Lake City dings developer for 'unfortunate' mishap over historic building

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

City leaders reduced a developer's tax incentives by approximately $1 million after a miscommunication in the demolition of a now-nearly rebuilt historic building.

Latter-day Saint boxer Lani Daniels claims third world title belt in emotion-filled fight

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 8:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Latter-day Saint boxer Lani Daniels claimed the WBO/IBF super middleweight title at Madison Square Garden via TKO in the ninth round over Shadasia Green on Friday.

A very special prom night in Utah County

Debbie Worthen, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students from four different high schools gathered together at Lehi High School in Utah County Friday, ready to dance the night away at this year's Specialty Prom.

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TPUSA and Trump are trying to build the 'red wall' brick-by-brick

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 7:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Erika Kirk criticized those trying to "tear this country apart" as she introduced the president at the Phoenix rally.

Santaquin designates May as Sgt. Bill Hooser Memorial Month

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Santaquin City Council approved designating each May honoring the late Sgt. Bill Hooser, who was killed in the line of duty nearly two years ago.

Arlington man finds rapid relief from Parkinson's with new incision‑free treatment

Amelia Mugavero, KTVT via CNN  |  Posted April 18 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

For 72-year-old Bud Levell, a new incision‑free treatment brought relief from Parkinson's disease in a matter of seconds.

'I knew it wouldn't hold': Idaho truck driver involved in Teton Dam construction predicted collapse

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted April 18 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Virgil Jonak, a former truck driver, shared his memories of the Teton Dam collapse 50 years ago — and how he knew disaster was imminent.

'The power of one': Utah Metropolitan Ballet debuts new contemporary ballet

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

How much impact does a single person have? That's the question a Switzerland-based choreographer sought to answer in a new contemporary ballet for the Utah Metropolitan Ballet.

Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, appeals court says

Mike Scarcella, Reuters  |  Updated April 18 - 4:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

An appeals court allowed the Trump administration on Friday ​night to continue construction of a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing.

Have You Seen This? Not all ice skaters are graceful

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Not everyone is a medal winner on the ice. Take the guy in this video, for example.

Utah County hosts America 250-themed 'I Voted' sticker design contest

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 2:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The iconic "I Voted" stickers that have been a tradition in America will soon see a new design in Utah County, one created by a middle school student.

Judge unseals ATF report in Charlie Kirk assassination case

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A filing referencing and quoting an already-existing Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives report in the case against Tyler Robinson, who is charged in the murder of Charlie Kirk, was recently made public by the judge.

Unbeaten at home, Real Salt Lake giving host fans something to cheer about

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The club with a 4-1-1 overall record and 13 points is 3-0 at home, and hopes to add another win Saturday against San Diego FC.

$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey

Philip Marcelo, Associated Press  |  Posted April 18 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sky-high ticket prices won't be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring.