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A Utah crime lab linked a jawbone, found in a boy's rock collection, to a Marine's tragic death
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 19 - 7:38 a.m. | Save Story
New "game-changing" DNA techniques by a Salt Lake City forensic lab helped repatriate the remains of a U.S. Marine captain who died in a training accident in 1951, over 200 miles from where the bone was found.
Taylor Swift drops 15 new songs on double album, 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology'
Maria Sherman, Associated Press | Posted April 19 - 7:30 a.m. | Save Story
Could there be a Taylor Swift new album rollout without a few additional surprises? No.
Iran fires at apparent Israeli attack drones near Isfahan air base and nuclear site
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press | Posted April 19 - 7:00 a.m. | Save Story
An apparent Israeli drone attack on Iran saw troops fire air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near the central city of Isfahan. The assault Friday comes in retaliation for Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country.
Red Rocks win semifinal meet as reigning champs Oklahoma miss out
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Updated April 18 - 10:51 p.m. | Save Story
The reigning women's gymnastics champions will not get a chance to defend its crown.
How Utah students practiced earthquake safety during statewide emergency drill
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted April 18 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
During the Great Utah ShakeOut on Thursday, people in schools, offices, and homes practiced for an earthquake.
Congress moves ahead on bill to push TikTok's Chinese owner to sell
Moira Warburton, Reuters | Updated April 18 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
An effort to force TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the social media app or face a ban in the U.S. was gaining steam in Congress on Thursday, with the House of Representatives setting a vote for Saturday and a key Senate Democrat voicing support for the move.
Man struck, killed by TRAX train at Millcreek Station
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
A man died at a hospital after getting struck by a TRAX train in South Salt Lake on Thursday night.
Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as sound of explosions heard near Isfahan
Associated Press | Updated April 18 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
State media said Iran fired air defense batteries after reporting explosions near the city of Isfahan. It remained unclear if the country was under attack.
Pokemon GO got an update. Everybody hates it
Tyler Nelson, Deseret News | Posted April 18 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Pokemon GO got an update focused on the in-game avatars. It offers lots of new options for making the avatars look like their real-world players. But the update has made some avatars look odd, and users aren't happy.
Lee, Romney propose extension for downwinders compensation without expanding coverage
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sens. Mike Lee and Mitt Romney have proposed legislation to extend compensation to people exposed to fallout after U.S. weapons tests, but some advocates say it undermines a broader bill.
There will be no public vote on Cedar High School's 'Redmen' name this fall
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted April 18 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
A ballot question whether to reinstate the "Redmen" name at Cedar High School in Cedar City will not appear on the general election ballot this fall.
Sluggish start for spring homebuying season as home sales fall in March; mortgage rates rising
Alex Veiga, Associated Press | Updated April 18 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
The spring homebuying season is off to a sluggish start as home shoppers contend with elevated mortgage rates and rising prices.
New T.C. Christensen movie climbs to No. 11 at the domestic box office
Tyler Nelson, Deseret News | Posted April 18 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah filmmaker T.C. Christensen's new movie, "Escape from Germany," has climbed to No. 11 at the domestic box office.
Cleveland's 1896 memo signed same day as Utah statehood fetches over $27K at auction
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A "significant" inter-office memo sent the same day President Grover Cleveland signed a proclamation making Utah the 45th state was the big winner at Boston auction Wednesday.
'I really like Salt Lake City': Coyotes are excited about move to Utah
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
It has been quite the week for the formerly Coyotes. But amid all of the chaos, there is also excitement for a new opportunity in Utah.
No evidence of 'furries' in Nebo School District despite allegations, social media firestorm
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 5:55 p.m. | Save Story
Unfounded allegations of students at Mt. Nebo Junior High School dressing up like animals and barking and pouncing on fellow students created a social media firestorm on Wednesday.
A 'defining moment': Utahns react to Arizona Coyotes' relocation to Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated April 18 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah landing a National Hockey League team is a "milestone" and a "defining moment" in Salt Lake City's trajectory, city and state leaders say.
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5 steps for fixing up your house: A beginner's guide
Christine Gummersall, Honey Built Home | Posted April 18 - 5:23 p.m. | Save Story
Whether you find yourself in a fixer-upper, a house that doesn't quite match your dream style, or you're looking to make updates to maximize your home's value before listing it, learning the basics of do-it-yourself is crucial to keeping costs down.
Chad and Lori Daybell used 'castings' to pray for spouses' deaths, ex-friend testifies
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Updated April 18 - 5:21 p.m. | Save Story
An ex-friend of Lori Daybell testified Thursday that Chad and Lori Daybell prayed for evil spirits to leave their spouses, which if successful would mean the person would die.
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