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US military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan

Jon Gambrell, Toqa Ezzidin and Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press  |  Posted July 18 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. military is reporting the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the war's early days. Two were killed and one is missing after an attack on a base in Jordan on Friday.

Report of body leads to discovery of 3 dead, search for 2 missing in Wayne County

Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Posted July 18 - 11:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

A report of a body near Sunglow Campground in Wayne County led authorities to discover three deceased individuals Friday and launch an ongoing search for two others believed to be part of the same family, officials said.

Mount Olympus is a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List

Costas Kantouris and Elena Becatoros, Associated Press  |  Posted July 18 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greece's 12 Olympian gods, may soon join UNESCO's World Heritage List.

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The World Cup has a gambling problem

Ethan Bauer, Deseret News  |  Posted July 18 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Overshadowed by the Spain-Argentina final, rampant betting advertisements cast a dark shadow of their own.

Nanny sentenced for child abuse after jury ruled no contest, dismissing multiple charges

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 18 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who was caring for a 6-week-old boy was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading no contest to child abuse. Jurors found her not guilty on five charges, and two other charges were dismissed in a plea deal.

Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes

Jana Choukeir and Eman Abouhassira, Reuters  |  Posted July 18 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran launched more attacks on Washington's Gulf allies and Jordan on Saturday after a seventh straight night of U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets, including logistics hubs, escalating the war one week after ​a ceasefire collapsed.

John Green's new tour will bring him to Salt Lake City. Here's what to know about his upcoming book

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted July 18 - 9:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bestselling author John Green has a new book coming out later this year — and his book tour will bring him to Salt Lake City.

Utah donors double down on Ken Paxton as Texas Senate race fundraising soars

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 18 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Donors are dismissing Ken Paxton's checkered past to get the conservative "warrior" across finish line in what's become a wild Texas Senate race.

Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago

Mikella Schuettler, Thomas Peipert and Gene Johnson, Associated Press  |  Posted July 18 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The families of two men who discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago are accusing a North Dakota hospital of robbing them of the lives they were supposed to lead.

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Ford makes big moves to be No. 1 brand in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Jason Bell  |  Posted July 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ford has been hard at work behind the scenes to improve its quality, and it's paying off big time

Cyclospora cases prompt questions about produce safety; Utah cases not linked to national outbreak

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted July 18 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A growing Cyclospora outbreak across parts of the country is causing concern among consumers and raising questions about whether fresh produce is safe to eat.

Rescue flight brings 90 cats, dogs from Texas to Utah

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated July 17 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of dogs and cats arrived in Utah on Friday as part of a rescue effort designed to help animal shelters respond to the devastating flooding in central Texas.

Bear euthanized after breaking into sleeping family's home, devouring pumpkin pie and coming back for more

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 17 - 10:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A black bear was euthanized after tearing through a window screen, breaking into a home, eating a pumpkin pie and returning the next night for more food.

Salt Lake City board approves $45.8M tax incentive for developer after 10% cut

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 17 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City approved millions in tax breaks for a developer overhauling a full block within the fast-growing Granary District.

Century-old Brigham City cafe reopens

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated July 17 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

After changing ownership and shutting down for just over a year, a 105 year-old staple of Brigham City reopened Friday.

Zelenskyy shakes up national security post as protesters rally for second day

Yuliia Dysa and Dan Peleschuk, Reuters  |  Updated July 17 - 9:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tapped Ihor Klymenko to lead the ​National Security and Defense Council on Friday, as his dismissal of his defense minister sparked protests for a second day.

Man sentenced to prison after recording shows abuse of girlfriend before her suicide

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 17 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Caleb Rees was sentenced to between zero and 20 years in prison on Friday after admitting to causing his girlfriend's suicide through domestic abuse.

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

Meg Kinnard and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press  |  Updated July 17 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump says Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate.

Heartwarming reunion: UHP returns lost Spider-Man shoe to toddler

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 17 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A toddler and his Spider-Man shoe were reunited thanks to the quick and friendly action of a Utah Highway Patrol officer.

19 hopefuls vying for Ogden City Council seat to be vacated by Shaun Myers

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 17 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nineteen hopefuls are vying for the Ogden City Council seat to be vacated by Shaun Myers, with the replacement to be picked next Tuesday.

Utah last went on year-round daylight saving time in 1974. Here's how it went

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 17 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the U.S. inches closer to potentially making daylight saving time permanent, some have pointed to the chaos that unfolded the last time it happened in Utah as a concern.

Ogden Valley officials mull seeking help from Lt. Gov. Henderson with budget issues

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated July 17 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden Valley may seek help from Lt. Gov. Henderson in dealing with a budget shortfall, pointing to a flawed study her office commissioned that let the city incorporate.

Man pulls teenage brothers from burning car after train crash

Abigail Kurten, KCCI  |  Posted July 17 - 6:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man from Iowa is being praised by law enforcement after saving two teenage brothers from a burning car following a train crash.