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Marco Rubio says Church of Jesus Christ will 'absolutely' be part of talks about fixing foreign aid

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Updated May 21 - 2:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the State Department will look to charitable religious organizations like The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as it seeks to adjust foreign aid programs.

Family, friends plan vigil as ex-husband remembers Riverdale homicide victim

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 21 - 1:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

As family and friends planned a weekend vigil to remember 33-year-old Stacey Nicole Scott, her ex-husband said he hoped her story would raise awareness about domestic violence.

US formally accepts luxury jet from Qatar as Air Force One replacement, reports say

Katharine Jackson, Reuters  |  Updated May 21 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States has accepted a 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar and the Air Force has been asked to determine a way to rapidly upgrade it for use as a new Air Force One, U.S. media outlets reported on Wednesday.

Two more arrested in Kearns fatal shooting during robbery of champagne

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated May 21 - 12:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police have arrested two more people in connection with a robbery gone bad in the parking lot at Kearns High School over the weekend that resulted in one of the alleged 17-year-old robbers being shot and killed.

BYU baseball shuts out Arizona State for 1st conference tournament win since 2017

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 12:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Justis Reiser and Ashton Johnson combined on a six-hit shutout with two strikeouts to lead BYU to a 2-0 victory over Arizona State in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament.

Honduras man arrested after police seize 4,800 fentanyl pills

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A police task force in Davis County seized approximately 4,800 fentanyl pills from a Honduran man who was arrested on suspicion of trafficking the drug.

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Eat more, stress less and drop pounds with this body hack!

Health Utah  |  Posted May 21 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A little-known enzyme called AMPK could be the body's "metabolic master switch." One study showed that by boosting AMPK, you can burn fat, boost energy, and lose weight — without starving yourself.

Asked if he would run for president, Donald Trump Jr. says 'that calling is there'

Andrew Mills and Federico Maccioni, Reuters  |  Posted May 21 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's eldest son Donald Trump Jr. said on Wednesday he could maybe run for president one day, adding "that calling is there."

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What's in (and what's out) of the Trump budget bill

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 21 - 11:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Reps. Blake Moore and Celeste Maloy explain what they like about the bill, which includes tax cuts, energy priorities and border security.

19-year-old man arrested after going 150 mph, fleeing through 2 Utah counties, deputy says

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 10:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Millard County sheriff's deputies say a driver who exceeded 150 mph and fled through Iron and Millard counties was arrested on Monday.

The ultimate Utah bucket list: 10 experiences you can't miss

Kathleen Clove, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Exploring Utah is one of the best parts of living in the Beehive State. Check out KSL.com's Top-10 Utah bucket list of adventures. Have you done them all?

Mother of man shot, killed in American Fork testifies against son's wife and his mother-in-law

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Matthew Restelli's mother and a detective testified on Tuesday ahead of a judge's decision on whether to order his wife and mother-in-law to stand trial for his death.

Target cuts annual forecasts as tariff pressure mounts, demand slows further

Siddharth Cavale and Ananya Mariam Rajesh, Reuters  |  Posted May 21 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Target slashed its annual sales forecast on Wednesday after posting a sharp fall in quarterly same-store sales, attributing the declines to weakened consumer confidence and a pullback in discretionary spending due to President Donald Trump's tariff war.

Washington County moms join forces to help erase $55K in school lunch debt

Jessi Bang, St. George News  |  Posted May 21 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two southern Utah business owners are turning happy hour into a helping hand with a goal to wipe out $55,000 in school lunch debt across Washington County with an upcoming event.

Bountiful teen recovering in coma after motorcycle crash

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 21 - 8:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 19-year-old young man is fighting for his life after a motorcycle crash late Friday night in Bountiful.

'VidAngel for audiobooks': Utah-based entrepreneurs debut explicit content-filtering service

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Siftbooks is a new Utah-based startup that allows users to filter explicit content like swearing and sexual scenarios from audiobooks.

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How you can support veteran-owned local businesses

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted May 21 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Memorial Day, as we honor the sacrifices of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, consider how you can support veteran-owned businesses in Utah.

Utah National Guard member arrested in child exploitation sting

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A member of the Utah National Guard has been arrested for allegedly trying to arrange a sexual encounter with a young boy.

Southwest Airlines will require chargers be kept out while in use because of battery fire concerns

Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Updated May 21 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights will soon be required to keep their portable chargers in plain sight while using them because of concerns about the growing number of lithium battery fires.

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is forced into draw in showdown against 'the world'

Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press  |  Posted May 21 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was forced into a draw Monday by more than 143,000 people worldwide playing against him in a single, record-setting game.

Why Utah's fire season this year could be 'busier' despite snowpack, forecast

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Experts say all of Utah could be in for an active fire season this summer despite different weather trends this winter, which is why Utahns should be vigilant over the next few months.

Driver at 'high rate of speed' swerves to avoid spike strips, dies in crash, UHP says

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 11:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A driver crashed and died Tuesday night after swerving to avoid spike strips set by troopers who were trying to stop the driver due to speed, the Utah Highway Patrol said.

Special Olympics Torch Run unites athletes, law enforcement across Utah

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 20 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Special Olympics torch is making its way through Utah right now, ahead of the upcoming Special Olympics Utah Summer Games in Cedar City.

Utah advocates worry about potential Medicaid cuts' impact on kids

Annie Knox, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 20 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Republicans in the U.S. House propose steep cuts to Medicaid over the next 10 years, advocates in Utah say they're worried children will lose access to medical care.

Trump selects $175B Golden Dome defense shield design, appoints leader

Mike Stone and Jeff Mason, Reuters  |  Posted May 20 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had selected a design for the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense shield and named a Space Force general to head the ambitious program aimed at blocking threats from China and Russia.

'A really hard time': Many in Utah's Venezuelan community nervous after court decision

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many in Utah's Venezuelan community are nervous after the Supreme Court decision upholding the Trump administration's determination to strip some 350,000 Venezuelans of temporary protected status.

Biden had not received prostate cancer screening since 2014, spokesperson says

Gram Slattery and Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Posted May 20 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former President Joe Biden had not received a test for prostate cancer, known as a PSA, for more than a decade before he was diagnosed with an advanced form of the disease last week, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Firefighter's bar in Herriman hosts discussion on first responder trauma

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 20 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The experiences of first responders can lead to depression, anxiety and trauma. One Utah firefighter hopes to tackle it through community discussions hosted at his new bar in Herriman.

Utah shop teacher graduates top of class in Utah Air National Guard

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite seemingly insurmountable challenges, 33-year-old Kaysville Jr. High School shop teacher Brian Clancy completed basic training and graduated top of his class.

House fire displaces family in Washington County

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted May 20 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A structure fire reported in Washington County early Tuesday prompted a multiagency response to fight the quickly spreading blaze.

What will happen to your genetic data after 23andMe sale?

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted May 20 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has said it will preserve the privacy of 23andMe's genetic data after it acquires the DNA testing company.

Audit finds several safety code violations with new and renovated K-12 schools

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 5:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A legislative audit found "consistent problems" of compliance with building codes in several newly constructed and renovated public schools.

DNA match leads to arrest in West Valley home robbery, sexual assault

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A DNA match led to the arrest of a man accused of forcing his way into a West Valley apartment in March, then sexually assaulting and robbing a woman.

Utah could be in for another hot summer, but will it also be wet or dry?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah could be in for another scorching summer, but long-range outlooks offer hope for a productive monsoon season.

Funding cuts for school meals come at same time as call for healthier food

Renee Hickman, Reuters  |  Updated May 20 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration's mixed messages on school meals create a challenge for those involved with school nutrition programs, one school district nutrition program manager says.

2 face criminal charges tied to missing and 'endangered' Utah teen

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men, one from Florida and one from Texas, face multiple criminal charges tied to the disappearance of a 15-year-old Utah girl.

George Wendt, who played a beloved barfly on 'Cheers' and found a home onstage, dies at 76

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Updated May 20 - 3:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy "Cheers" and later crafted a stage career, has died. He was 76.

Have You Seen This? Is Utah coming for all Arizona pro sports teams now?

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 3:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The sale of the Arizona Coyotes to Ryan and Ashley Smith has left some deep scars for NHL fans in the state of Arizona.

Man dies in southern Utah after suspected accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated May 20 - 3:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died after a suspected accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound while engaging in recreational shooting east of St. George in Washington County.

Utah to offer loans to agricultural producers as drought lingers over the state

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many Utah agricultural producers now have access to a new resource that might help them deal with the state's ongoing drought conditions.

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Do you know where your beef comes from?

Bar-W Beef  |  Posted May 20 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns who prefer their beef come from a local source will find fresh, direct-to-butcher meat from Bar-W Beef.

Trump struggles to convince Republican holdouts in Congress visit to push tax bill

David Morgan, Bo Erickson and Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Updated May 20 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Tuesday pressed his fellow Republicans in the U.S. Congress to unite behind a sweeping tax-cut bill, but apparently failed to convince a handful of holdouts who could still block a package that encompasses much of his domestic agenda.

Good Samaritan helps driver after car plows into power poles, flips in Layton

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 20 - 1:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sheldon Williams went out Monday afternoon to get his son a shake at Jack in the Box when the duo heard a huge noise. Williams ran over to see if he could help.

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The new Interior secretary is from the West. Here's what his leadership could mean

Samuel Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted May 20 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the newly sworn-in Interior secretary, Doug Burgum ascends to the Cabinet at a time when America, and the West, seem poised for massive transformation.

Transportation Department expected to declare Biden fuel economy rules exceeded authority

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated May 20 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Transportation Department is expected to declare that fuel economy rules issued under then-President Joe Biden exceeded the government's legal authority by including electric vehicles in setting the rules, automaker officials said Monday.

4 Roy police officers on leave pending sexual assault investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A call for a "medical emergency" at Snowbird has turned into a sexual assault investigation involving four Roy police officers who are now on leave.

Uinta Triangle: Investigation of Australian hiker's 2011 disappearance in Utah's backcountry

Dave Cawley, KSL Podcasts  |  Posted May 20 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Most people who go missing in the Uinta Mountains emerge, eventually, alive or dead. A smaller number are never found.

Human remains found in Kane County linked to St. George woman

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted May 20 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A hunter discovered human remains on Cedar Mountain that were later confirmed to belong to Courtney Lynne Townsend.

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Amazing international cuisine you can find in Utah Valley

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted May 20 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some of the best restaurants in Utah County are serving up incredible global fare.

'I am trying to kill my wife,' armed West Jordan man allegedly tells 911 dispatcher

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police say officers showed great restraint by not shooting after a West Jordan man pointed a gun at them. The 76-year-old allegedly attacked his wife with a sledgehammer.

Patrick Kinahan: With Utah or Cleveland, Mitchell's season again ends in bitter fashion

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Another early exit in the playoffs for Donovan Mitchell and his team is making a Hall of Fame center look clairvoyant.

Hawaii is beautiful, but it costs a lot to keep the lights on — especially compared to Utah

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted May 20 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new study has revealed just how much your location impacts your energy costs.

West Valley father charged with beating teenage son for years

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man is facing multiple charges of child abuse accusing him of punching and using boards and broomsticks to beat his son for years.

Why saving for a down payment on Salt Lake City home can take decades

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 20 - 9:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

New data shared with the KSL Investigators finds that the typical Salt Lake City household would need 23.7 years to save for a down payment on a median-priced home.

American Fork man arrested in FBI child exploitation sting

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 8:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County man was arrested in an FBI sting Monday after agents say he thought he had arranged to meet up with a father to sexually abuse his two young children.

Successful T-cell therapy for hematologic cancers now available in St. George

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 8:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cancer patients living in southern Utah and nearby states now have a facility offering a highly specialized treatment much closer to home.

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Building new connections between gut health and wellness

University of Utah Health  |  Posted May 20 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Many Americans have started to realize just how important gut health is to their overall physical and mental well-being. And their search for products and treatments to promote a healthy gut has taken off.

Utah Gov. Cox's one piece of advice for Trump to be 'more successful'

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted May 20 - 7:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

One lesson from the Beehive State could help President Donald Trump accomplish more of what he wants to get done, according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.

Flag honoring Utah man killed in action is getting repaired, replaced

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 20 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A giant U.S. flag flown in North Ogden each year is undergoing some big changes after it was damaged by wind and rain last year.