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White House confronts Democrats over planned probes, claiming possible 'criminality'

White House confronts Democrats over planned probes, claiming possible 'criminality'

Darlene Superville and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The White House has issued a warning to Democrats over their planned probes into the Trump administration. It's going as far as claiming that such investigations, which are a standard oversight function of Congress, may amount to "blatant criminality."
The 2027 Coachella lineup is here: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to headline

The 2027 Coachella lineup is here: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to headline

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three acts who are no strangers to Coachella will headline the annual festival in the California desert next April, the organizers announced Wednesday.
After bond fails, Sandy mayor defends process of putting issue to residents

After bond fails, Sandy mayor defends process of putting issue to residents

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a bond issue failed on Election Night, Sandy's mayor said she would have put the matter of potentially acquiring Crescent View Middle School to voters all over again.
Russia, Ukraine agree to large prisoner exchange, talks conclude with no major breakthrough

Russia, Ukraine agree to large prisoner exchange, talks conclude with no major breakthrough

Bassam Hatoum, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a large prisoner exchange during U.S.-mediated talks. However, no major breakthroughs were announced in efforts to end the war that began nearly five years ago.
Adults think kids are more creative than they are, but new research shows that's not the case

Adults think kids are more creative than they are, but new research shows that's not the case

Dharma Niles, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Emily Liu's 2-year-old daughter, Rose, writes piano melodies, makes up yoga moves and turns mixing bowls and pacifiers into hats and jewelry. She makes up her own recipes too, although consumers should be wary of rocks.
Hidden for decades, a Bountiful veteran's letters tell story of Vietnam War

Hidden for decades, a Bountiful veteran's letters tell story of Vietnam War

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Bountiful family discovered hundreds of letters written during the Vietnam War, giving them a chance to reconnect with their stepfather and husband.
As higher prices seep into broader economy, Fed officials consider faster hikes

As higher prices seep into broader economy, Fed officials consider faster hikes

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 7:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

More evidence this week of hot inflation in the U.S. was unpleasant news for the Federal Reserve, not to mention consumers: Rising prices may be spreading beyond the one-time shocks from tariffs and high gas prices into the wider economy.
US futures climb and Nvidia shares stabilize in a brutal week for the chipmaker

US futures climb and Nvidia shares stabilize in a brutal week for the chipmaker

Elaine Lai and Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 7:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. futures are rising as Nvidia's shares look to rebound and Brent crude remains below $100 a barrel. Futures for the S&P 500 gained 0.9% on Wednesday, while those for the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.2%. Nasdaq futures climbed 1.9%.
Bomb threats prompt evacuation of Italian schools in suspected hoax, UK, Ireland also targeted

Bomb threats prompt evacuation of Italian schools in suspected hoax, UK, Ireland also targeted

Stefano Pozzebon, Arina Porkhovnik and Kara Fox, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 7:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of schools were evacuated in Italy on Wednesday after bomb threats were sent via email, police told CNN, becoming the latest in a series of threats and cyberattacks targeting infrastructure across Europe.
Who is David Chappell? Democrat flips Utah House seat in Provo

Who is David Chappell? Democrat flips Utah House seat in Provo

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

David Chappell, a 27-year-old engineer and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, is set to replace a longtime Republican in the Utah House of Representatives.
Eisenkot unveils agenda to reverse Netanyahu's policies as Israel's new parliament is sworn in

Eisenkot unveils agenda to reverse Netanyahu's policies as Israel's new parliament is sworn in

Melanie Lidman, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 6:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, pledged to reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies as the new parliament was sworn in.
New Ogden policy pinpoints when police may offer aid during immigration enforcement actions

New Ogden policy pinpoints when police may offer aid during immigration enforcement actions

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Spurred by the controversial arrests of two immigrants in separate incidents, a new Ogden policy pinpoints when police may help federal agents during immigration enforcement actions.
World leaders urge stronger and faster action at UN climate talks over inadequate response

World leaders urge stronger and faster action at UN climate talks over inadequate response

Suzan Fraser, Victoria Milko and Tammy Webber, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 6:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

World leaders have opened formal talks at the United Nations climate conference in Turkey, seeking agreement on concrete steps to curb global warming after a year of deadly floods, heat waves and other climate-related disasters.
Takeaways from No. 23 BYU's 98-82 win over Queens

Takeaways from No. 23 BYU's 98-82 win over Queens

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 11:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Through three games in the 2026-27 season, BYU basketball has scored a total of 300 points.
Salt Lake man pleads guilty to possessing more than 200 explicit photos of children

Salt Lake man pleads guilty to possessing more than 200 explicit photos of children

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man previously convicted of attempting to entice a minor has pleaded guilty to federal charges of possessing sexually explicit images of a child.
1 dead after head-on crash involving garbage truck in Salt Lake City

1 dead after head-on crash involving garbage truck in Salt Lake City

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 10:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead following a head-on crash between a garbage truck and a car in Salt Lake City Tuesday night.
Instant takeaways: Alec Anigbata, second-half surge power Utah past Weber State

Instant takeaways: Alec Anigbata, second-half surge power Utah past Weber State

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alec Anigbata looked like a different player as Utah basketball raised its intensity after halftime against Weber State and turned a seven-point deficit into a comfortable victory.
Utah County woman shares domestic abuse survival story

Utah County woman shares domestic abuse survival story

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County woman is sharing her domestic abuse survival story: "Behind the scenes, he was just a monster," Emilee Jordan said during an interview with KSL.
Child hospitalized with serious injuries after crash in Sandy

Child hospitalized with serious injuries after crash in Sandy

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 9:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

A child was hospitalized with serious injuries after a car crash in Sandy Tuesday evening.
Greta Thunberg warns 'everything we love is at stake' as she arrives at UN climate talks

Greta Thunberg warns 'everything we love is at stake' as she arrives at UN climate talks

Khalil Hamra, Sibi Arasu and Anton L. Delgado, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is at the U.N. climate talks, where she criticized the annual proceedings and stressed the need to put people and the planet ahead of profits and power.
Utah moves up as BYU drops slightly in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Utah moves up as BYU drops slightly in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 9:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was a key moment for the team, and one that has made Utah a contender for its first College Football Playoff berth with the fifth-best odds, according to ESPN. But it was just one of many games left, Scalley said.
Utah's household debt is up 34%. Is that bad news for our wallets?

Utah's household debt is up 34%. Is that bad news for our wallets?

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Only Idaho saw a bigger jump in household debt since 2019, according to Smart Debt Relief. A Utah Valley University financial planning professor says where the money is going matters as much as how much Utahns are borrowing.
Whose DNA is it? Legal analyst says unanswered question could loom over Douglas Carter trial

Whose DNA is it? Legal analyst says unanswered question could loom over Douglas Carter trial

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 8:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Douglas Carter appeared in court Tuesday as attorneys argued over DNA evidence and a confession that prosecutors continue to rely on in the 1985 killing of Eva Olesen.
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