Taliban says US will provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

The U.S. has agreed to provide humanitarian aid to a desperately poor Afghanistan on the brink of an economic disaster, while refusing to give political recognition to the country's new Taliban rulers, the Taliban said Sunday.

Boosters, employer mandates drive increase in US vaccinations

The number of Americans getting COVID-19 vaccines has steadily increased to a three-month high as seniors and people with medical conditions seek boosters, and government and employer mandates push more workers to take their first doses.

The Boston Marathon kindly asks you to not kiss the runners Monday

In normal times, Boston Marathon runners might be offered an encouraging kiss from college students around the halfway point.

Facebook unveils new controls for kids using its platforms

Facebook, in the aftermath of damning testimony that its platforms harm children, will be introducing several features including prompting teens to take a break using its photo sharing app Instagram, and "nudging" teens if they are repeatedly looking at the same content that's not conducive to their well-being.

Front-line fatigue: Many teachers, staff face utter exhaustion in 'an untenable situation'

Utah educators are facing an impossible workload, staff shortages, COVID-19 and other illness, limited sick leave, political backlash and students falling behind.

'You've got to carry on': Utes lay it all out in win for Ty Jordan, Aaron Lowe

The win, which was a long time coming as one of only two road destinations in the Pac-12 Utah had never won, was more than what the final scoreboard read.

Why today's most popular diets don't work says Utah metabolic scientist

With all the confusing, contradicting and constantly shifting information swirling around out there, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all of the latest diet trends.

Southwest Airlines cancels more than 1,000 weekend flights

Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the weekend, blaming the woes on air traffic control issues and weather.

Hassan Whiteside says Jazz are uniquely close for an NBA team

The surprises just keep on coming for Utah center Hassan Whiteside.

2 girls taken to hospital after accidental shooting in Pleasant Grove

Two juvenile girls were taken to the hospital after they were accidentally shot by a friend in Pleasant Grove, police said.

What went wrong in BYU's season-changing loss to upset-minded Boise State?

Uncharacteristic turnovers and a one-dimensional offense turned BYU's perceived strengths into weaknesses in a stunning 26-17 loss to Boise State that knocked the Cougars from the ranks of the unbeatens.

Police identify man killed in rock climbing fall

A man in his 20s died Sunday after he fell while rock climbing in Little Cottonwood Canyon, police said.

Have You Seen This? Spider goes boing, boing on its web

Is it funny, terrifying, or both?

West Valley City man dies after losing control, crashing vehicle into a tree

A 22-year-old West Valley City man died after his vehicle lost control and hit a tree early Sunday, West Jordan police said.

These Western cities are booming — but they're also experiencing growing pains

Cities across the West are grappling with rapid population growth and how it's changing local culture and ideas.

Small businesses navigate ever-changing COVID-19 reality

For a brief moment this summer, it seemed like small businesses might be getting a break from the relentless onslaught of the pandemic. More Americans, many of them vaccinated, flocked to restaurants and stores without needing to mask up or socially distance.

BYU falls 9 spots to 19th in AP Top 25, No. 20 in Coaches Poll after stumbling to first loss of season

The Cougars' undefeated season is over. So, too, is the Top 10 national ranking.

Permit requests rise sharply as Salt Flats popularity booms

The Bureau of Land Management West Desert District is getting an exponential increase in permit requests, especially at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Rexburg homeowners honored to have their property become site for new temple

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were surprised over the weekend to hear about the announcement of a second temple to be built in Rexburg, Idaho.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Chaos continues to rule college football — and it's great

If there's one word to define the 2021 college football season, it's chaos.

At least 1 injured after groups of teens 'possibly exchange gunfire'

Police are investigating a shooting between two groups of juveniles that injured at least one person near 2500 South Lake Park Circle, West Valley Police Lt. Sean McCarthy said.

'Nurse navigators' support cancer patients through treatment, therapies

On a difficult complicated journey it helps to have a guide, a navigator. That's true, Suzanne Houghton says, for the journey she took as a cancer patient.

Utah's top treasure hunt is back — this time with $20,000 at play

This time, you'll search for hidden QR codes placed around the Wasatch Front.

How cows are helping solve Utah Lake's phragmites problem

State wildlife biologists are again turning to a unique tool in their fight against the pesky plant creating issues across Utah Lake: cows.