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139 migrants, including children, die after boat capsizes off Djibouti

Jamey Keaten And Claudia Ciobanu, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 11 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

At least 139 people, including children, have died after a boat carrying more than 300 migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti in east Africa

Utah group says there's a faster way to block Flock cameras — without legislation

Annie Knox, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group opposed to automated license plate readers in Utah said state transportation managers largely hold the keys to the future of the technology on state roads, even though they don't use it themselves.

'He just gets to be a kid': Brewers games bring comfort to 9-year-old who lost both parents

Mia Bearden  |  Updated Oct. 11 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

For many baseball fans, the Milwaukee Brewers provide a source of joy and a break from life's challenges. For 9-year-old Kevin Higgins, that escape has taken on a deeper meaning.

Isaias moves north into Appalachians and mid-Atlantic; Southern California battered by Rachel

Sophie Bates, Kate Brumback and Julie Walker Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 11 - 7:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The remnants of Isaias have brought heavy rain and flooding risks to parts of the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic region. Meanwhile, what was Tropical Storm Rachel has pounded Southern California with rain and heavy surf.

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Two identical retirement savings, two totally different outcomes.

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Once the paychecks stop, you need to turn those savings into income. And that's when taxes often become a much bigger part of the picture.

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Resident escapes house fire in Idaho Falls; damage estimated at $20K

Jordan Ormond, East Idaho News  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a Saturday morning house fire on Daffodil Place in Idaho Falls.

6 senators, including Utah Sen. Curtis, call for Trump administration to 'immediately reverse course' on Russian diesel plan

Kevin Freking, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 11 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bipartisan group of six senators called for the Trump administration to "immediately reverse course" on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fuel prices.

Moab 240 cut short after 70 runners and volunteers were rescued

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 11 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

An ultramarathon in Moab was cut short following the rescue of 70 runners and volunteers who were stranded due to floodwaters.

This sweet spot is plunging into fall with chocolate-covered goodness

Nate Eaton, East Idaho News  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chocolate Plunge recently opened a new location in Idaho Falls, joining its original store in Rexburg with a menu full of chocolate-covered treats and decadent drinks.

In Silicon Valley, AI founders cheer Trump's calls for the industry to police itself on safety

Garance Burke, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 11 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tech Week is in full bloom in San Francisco, packing the city's restaurants this week with venture capitalists and AI founders ebullient about the White House's stance on regulating artificial intelligence.

26-year-old Zebra in Utah seeks companionship after losing animal friends

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zoolu is a chapman zebra who has lived in Utah for the past 21 years with owner Karen Becker who has rescued many "exotic" animals over the years. Zoolu, however, is the last one standing.

Critical Minerals Agenda comes for America's 'Forgotten Wildlife Corridor'

Wyatt Myskow, Inside Climate News and Johanna Hansel and Carla Samon Ros, Columbia Journalism Investigations  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 12:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration is fast-tracking lithium mining projects in the West, raising concerns that weakened environmental protections could threaten vulnerable wildlife, water supplies and tribal lands.

BYU stays put ahead of big matchup, with Utah moving up in AP Top 25 rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Only nine teams in the FBS remain undefeated this season, and two reside in the state of Utah.

Where's the beef? This rancher hopes it stays in Utah

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Korey Wright is a Utah rancher with a rather ambitious goal: He'd like Utah cows to be eaten by Utah people. Not just some of the cows. If he had his way, all of them.

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Nevada could buck the blue wave. Here's how

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

As always, the Silver State is a wildcard.

First Baptist Church of Salt Lake City finds 'creative uses' for historic building

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The First Baptist Church of Salt Lake City serves as the unofficial "Sunnyside Avenue Community Center," bringing people together to worship, pray, learn and serve in a variety of ways.

Halloween spider web decorations can trap and kill bats, experts warn

Kayla Moeller, KOVR  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 10:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fake spider webs may be a popular Halloween decoration, but wildlife experts are warning that the stretchy material can trap and kill bats, birds and other animals.

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Taylorsville event gathers winter coats, Halloween costumes for families in need

Allison Lyons, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 10:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds gathered in Taylorsville for the "Coats, Costumes, Cookies and Cocoa" event, not letting the rainy weather stop them.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: A new No. 1 is crowned as top of rankings sees shakeup

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

College football delivered an entertaining product over the weekend — with wild surprises and solidifying results to shakeup the hierarchy of the sport.

Trump says Russia and Ukraine reach 'energy ceasefire' but gives no details

Collin Binkley, Susie Blann and Elise Morton, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 9:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an "energy ceasefire," though details are unclear.

6 people rescued from three-alarm house fire in West Valley City

Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 8:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Six people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation after a three-alarm house fire left one home a total loss and severely damaged a neighboring home overnight, according to a Facebook post from the West Valley City Fire Department.

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Man stabbed during large fight near Salt Lake City nightclub

Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man in his 20s was stabbed in the abdomen during a large fight involving more than 50 people near a Salt Lake City nightclub early Sunday, police said.

Lawmakers roll out policy agenda they hope survives no matter who wins control of Congress

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Even though the dynamics of Congress could drastically change next year, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is hoping work can still get done as they rolled out their agendas.