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Pentagon: 'active preparations' by Syria for chemical attack

Robert Burns, Associated Press  |  Posted   Jun 27th - 8:24am

The Pentagon on Tuesday said it detected "active preparations" by Syria for a chemical weapons attack, giving weight to a White House statement hours earlier that the Syrian government would "pay a heavy price" if it carried out such an attack.

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Ruling in travel ban leaves myriad questions unanswered

 Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press  |  Posted   Jun 27th - 8:00am

The Supreme Court's decision to partially reinstate President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban has left the effort to keep some foreigners out of the United States in a murky middle ground, with unanswered questions and possibly more litigation ahead.

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6 signs you grew up Mormon

Living Scriptures  |  Posted   Jun 27th - 8:00am

If you grew up in a family where "fart" was a bad word, you might be a Mormon.

Senate leaders scramble to save health bill amid defections

Alan Fram, Associated Press  |  Posted   Jun 27th - 7:00am

Senate leaders scrambled Tuesday to rescue their health care bill, in deepening jeopardy as opposition from rebellious Republicans intensified. The defections loomed as Congress' nonpartisan budget referee said the measure would leave 22 million more people uninsured by 2026 than President Barack Obama's law.

Upper Bear Valley evacuated as precaution due to Brian Head Fire

 Carter Williams  |  Posted   Jun 26th - 10:36pm

Residents of Upper Bear Valley were evacuated Monday morning as forecasted winds are projected to move the Brian Head Fire toward the area northwest of Panguitch, officials said.

Sister, brother file for legal guardianship of embattled county recorder

Annie Knox  |  Posted   Jun 26th - 10:25pm

Family members of embattled Salt Lake County Recorder Gary Ott are seeking legal permission to make decisions for him.

Woman who lost eye: Beware the dangers of fireworks

 Andrew Adams  |  Posted   Jun 26th - 10:23pm

As firefighters across the state warned of the potential hazards of fireworks that are improperly handled and ignited, a woman cautioned families Monday that the risks extend beyond those to land and property.

Parents sue Granite, Canyons, Jordan school districts seeking girls-only football

Marjorie Cortez  |  Posted   Jun 26th - 9:39pm

Six parents, on behalf of their high-school age daughters, have filed a lawsuit against the Granite, Canyons and Jordan school districts seeking all-girls football team, claiming the districts discriminate on the basis of sex.

Rescue crews help bring down 4 lost hikers in Davis County

Xoel Cardenas  |  Posted   Jun 26th - 9:28pm

Search and rescue crews located four lost individuals near Mueller Park, officials confirmed Monday night.

SLC artist's 'Crying LeBron' tattoo picking up national attention

 Jeremiah Jensen  |  Posted   Jun 26th - 9:07pm

Kalen Gilleese of Salt Lake City is a big fan of Michael Jordan. LeBron James? Not so much.

New United Utah Party a step closer to official state recognition

 Lisa Riley Roche  |  Posted   Jun 26th - 8:35pm

The new United Utah Party got closer Monday to official state recognition, the same day a federal judge set a July hearing on whether the party can field a candidate in the special congressional election already underway.

Danny Ainge main host of first congressional fundraiser for son Tanner

Lisa Riley Roche  |  Posted   Jun 26th - 8:08pm

Former BYU basketball star Danny Ainge was the main host of his son Tanner's first campaign fundraiser in the race for the 3rd District seat in Congress being vacated by Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah.

Chopper providing unprecedented pollution data near wildfires

 Jed Boal  |  Posted   Jun 26th - 8:02pm

As the fire burns, it spews a huge plume of thick smoke, visible from space, wafting to the east. Each time Chopper 5 captures video from the massive blaze, it also collects unprecedented pollution data for researchers at the University of Utah.

Orem karate instructor charged with sex abuse of teen student

Pat Reavy  |  Posted   Jun 26th - 7:30pm

An 81-year-old Orem karate instructor who encouraged young men to get their Eagle Scout awards and go on LDS missions was charged Monday with sex crimes against a 14-year-old girl.

Utah startup on the fast track to finding drug therapies for rare diseases

 Sandra Olney  |  Posted   Jun 26th - 7:00pm

A Utah startup has quickly made big strides in drug research. In just three years, Recursion Pharmaceuticals has found a way to put a time-consuming process on a fast track.

Supreme Court's action on travel ban cause for concern, local organizations that serve refugees say

 Marjorie Cortez  |  Posted   Jun 26th - 6:57pm

Elected officials and Utah organizations that work with refugees expressed concern over the Supreme Court's action on the Trump administration's travel ban.

Third suspect arrested in Quiznos robbery, shooting case

Pat Reavy  |  Posted   Jun 26th - 6:44pm

Salt Lake police say the third of three people suspected in the robbery of Quizno's last week that resulted in one of the alleged robbers being shot by an employee, has been arrested.

Budget office: Senate health bill adds 22 million uninsured

 Alan Fram, Associated Press  |  Posted   Jun 26th - 6:30pm

The Senate Republican health care bill would leave 22 million more Americans uninsured in 2026 than under President Barack Obama's health care law, the Congressional Budget Office estimated Monday, complicating GOP leaders' hopes of pushing the plan through the chamber this week.

JK Rowling marks 20 years since Harry Potter appeared

 The Associated Press  |  Posted   Jun 26th - 6:28pm

Wizarding legend Harry Potter's tale has turned 20.

Price photographer arrested in sex abuse investigation

Pat Reavy  |  Posted   Jun 26th - 5:45pm

A Price man who runs a photography studio has been arrested for investigation of forcible sex abuse, stalking and other charges.