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Woman at center of Cornell rape allegations targeted with threats, lawyer says

Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The woman who has alleged that she was drugged and raped ​by Cornell University students has been the target of threats, her lawyer said on Sunday.

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The children's show putting mental health on screen

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 11:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Lulubug's Garden" is teaching kids how to talk about big feelings long before they encounter any mental health challenges.

Man dies after being hit by vehicle in West Valley City

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 11:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Saturday night after he was hit by a vehicle in West Valley City.

DNA evidence from Thomas Jefferson's hair reveals the truth about his relationship with Sally Hemings

Mindy Weisberger, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

After spending years reconstructing DNA fragments, scientists have revealed the most compelling evidence to date that Thomas Jefferson also fathered children with Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman.

4th child dies after house fire killed several members of a Riverdale family

Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fourth child has died after being critically injured in a Riverdale house fire that killed four other members of the family, police said Sunday.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Alabama impresses in top 25 win as Florida is exposed

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

How does one describe Week 5 around college football? Muddied with a hint of clarity?

Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in North Ogden

Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 9:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 73-year-old woman died after she was struck by a vehicle Saturday evening in North Ogden, police said.

In China's Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson

María Teresa Hernández, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 9:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Martial arts schools in China's Wudang Mountains pass on traditions shaped by Taoist thought to new generations of Chinese and international practitioners.

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Seeking a deeper faith? Free audiobook guides readers toward a spiritual renewal

VideoVescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers.

Rancho Markets opens new location in American Fork, its 10th, with another store planned

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 7:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rancho Markets, which caters to the Latino population, opened a new location in American Fork, its 10th, and plans are in the works for an 11th store.

Instant takeaways from No. 10 BYU's gritty win at TCU

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 10:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU football faced a lot of adversity, but still came out on top with a gritty victory over TCU.

New visitor and learning center opens at Antelope Island State Park

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The new Antelope Island visitor and learning center held a public open house Friday after years of planning and two years of construction.

Utah Mammoth improve to 2-0 as power play propels team past Columbus Blue Jackets

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 10:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Embarking on a five-game Eastern Conference road trip, the Utah Mammoth picked up right where they left off with a dominant win over the Columbus Blue Jackets to remain a perfect 2-0.

No. 10 BYU overcomes offensive struggles, injuries to beat TCU 17-10

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 3 - 10:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite struggles on offense and losing key players due to injury, BYU earned its first win in Fort Worth since 2006 with a 17-10 win over TCU.

Riverdale community rallies around local family after deadly house fire

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Red Brick Church in Riverdale held a fundraiser Saturday afternoon to help the surviving family members of a house fire recover and begin rebuilding.

'She was spunky': Family gathers to remember 6-year-old killed after being hit by car

VideoRay Boone, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 9:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Family members on Saturday gathered to remember 6-year-old Mollie Korth, who was hit and killed by a car in front of her home in West Haven, Weber County, on Sept. 23.

Utah State can't overcome big plays from No. 22 Boise State

Brian Preece, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 9:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State's offense showed more fight than it had all season, but it still couldn't keep pace with Boise State in a 37-18 loss.

SNAP benefits look different starting now. What changed?

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 9:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program took effect Thursday, but the biggest effects are expected to be seen in the future.

Trump tries to fire up Ohio voters as Republicans defend Senate seat in close race

Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 3 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump struck a combative tone at a Saturday rally in Ohio, where Republicans are locked in a competitive Senate race as they seek to protect their narrow ​congressional majority.

Mike Kennedy breaks down the good and bad of Trump's second term

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 7:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy said Friday the second term of President Donald Trump has been "unratable," for better or for worse.

Destination restaurants worth traveling across the world for

Chris Dwyer, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 3 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some meals begin long before the first plate is served, especially at these global eateries. Find out which ones are worth the money — and the travel.

Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-15 in Draper

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 3 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Saturday while traveling north on Interstate 15 in Draper.

Meet the air traffic controller who flies himself to work

Hallie Golden and Thomas Peipert, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 3 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

For someone who has been fascinated with flying since childhood, Jacob Hutzler has a particularly satisfying commute, calling it as close as you can get to flying like a bird.