Putin accuses Ukraine of Crimea bridge blast; calls it terrorism

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of orchestrating the explosion of a key bridge linking Russia and Crimea, an act he described as terrorism.

Officers backed into a corner by partying mob in Taylorsville

Police say a group of over 60 intoxicated partygoers backed two Taylorsville officers into a corner and assaulted them late Saturday night.

Deer attack in Bountiful kills family's pet

A Utah couple said a deer attacked their dog last week, leaving significant enough internal injuries for the pet to need to be put down.

Police arrest man with a gun in Salt Lake City apartment

Salt Lake City police arrested a 33-year-old man who was reported to have a firearm inside a high-rise apartment complex in Sugar House on Sunday afternoon.

Why pumpkin spice? $500 million trend reminds us of a simpler life, pumpkin historian says

From the perennial popularity of Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Lattes to the annual introduction of creative new pumpkin-related products, the brightly-colored crop seems to hold a special place in the hearts, minds and wallets of Americans.

Rain-fueled landslide sweeps through Venezuela town, leaves 22 dead

A landslide fueled by flooding and days of torrential rain has swept through a town in central Venezuela, leaving at least 22 people dead and dozens of people are missing.

McDonald's announces return of Halloween pails — just in time for trick-or-treating

What's spookier than a bit of Halloween-themed nostalgia?

Families leave offerings for children slain at Thai day care

Families offered flowers and dolls, popcorn and juice boxes to the children massacred at a day care center in Thailand. That was part of a Buddhist ceremony held paces from where the slaughter began and was meant to guide the young souls back to their bodies.

10 Halloween picture books to read with your children this month

Cozying up and reading these 10 Halloween books with your kiddos is the perfect way to throw your hat in the ring in a simple but memorable way this spooky season.

FBI finds US crime rate steady in 2021, but data incomplete

The FBI estimates violent crime rates didn't increase substantially last year, though they remained above pre-pandemic levels, according to annual crime data. However, the report doesn't include some of the nation's largest police departments.

Cooper Legas the main catalyst for Utah State's midseason resurgence

It's no coincidence Utah State has played its best offensive football in back-to-back games with Legas at quarterback.

Kanye West's Twitter, Instagram accounts restricted after alleged antisemitic posts

Kanye West's Twitter and Instagram accounts were restricted over the weekend, with the social media platforms saying they removed the rapper's posts after online users condemned them as antisemitic.

RSL wins regular-season finale 3-1 over Portland to make playoffs

Real Salt Lake got a win when it needed it most, defeating the Portland Timbers 3-1 Sunday at America First Field to qualify for the MLS Playoffs.

Utah reptile lover, YouTuber dispelling fears, myths one animal at a time

A Utah man's love of reptiles has reached hundreds of thousands of people, including students, who know more about the breeds than before because of his devotion.

San Antonio cop fired after shooting teen in McDonald's parking lot

A San Antonio Police Department officer has been fired after shooting a 17-year-old boy who was eating a meal in a McDonald's parking lot Sunday, the department said.

Have You Seen This? Hurricane brings sharks to the suburbs

It's not every day you see a shark swimming down your street.

Utah man delivers thousands of 'heart rocks' to Uvalde

A man from Utah County delivered thousands of hand-carved rocks to the people of Uvalde, Texas, this week, more than four months after a shooting at an elementary school rocked the community and the nation.

Utah author shares poignant stories of spiritual rebirth in new book

A new book offers a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint perspective on the journey to God through spiritual rebirth. "Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers.

What Utah voters see as the top issue for choosing a senator, congressperson

As candidates throw darts at each other in the final weeks of the 2022 midterm election, Utah voters say the economy is the most important issue to them when selecting a senator or member of Congress.

Tropical Storm Julia strengthens as it heads for Nicaragua

Tropical Storm Julia is gaining strength heading westward in the southern Caribbean, and authorities are preparing for a possible hurricane on Colombian islands and in Nicaragua.

Harvey Weinstein goes on trial in LA, where he once reigned

Five years after women's stories about him made the #MeToo movement explode, Harvey Weinstein is going on trial in Los Angeles, where he once was king of the Oscars. Weinstein is already serving a 23-year sentence for rape and sexual assault in New York.

Utah drops to No. 20, BYU falls out in latest AP Top 25 rankings

For BYU and Utah, the weekend could have gone better.

Perspective: How to help the anxious and depressed without saying a word

Like coals in a fire, we need community to stay vibrant and alive.

Poll: 57% of Utahns disapprove of Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

The results of a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll regarding President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan reflect disapproval of the initiative.

1 dead in overnight crash in Sandy

A motorcyclist died Saturday night after colliding with an SUV near 8800 South.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Tennessee makes its move, UCLA inside Top 10

There were six teams ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 this week that lost over the weekend, and half of them have now been removed from my ballot.

US carrier, S. Korea warships start new drills amid tensions

The nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan has begun a new round of naval drills with South Korean warships. The two-day training that began Friday came a day after North Korea fired two ballistic missiles toward the sea and flew 12 warplanes near the border in an escalation of its weapons tests.

What is house hacking and how can you benefit from it?

Want to earn a little extra income but don't have time for an active side hustle?

Training for parents crucial in helping children with autism develop, BYU study shows

A BYU research study shows children with autism benefit significantly when parents are trained to implement interventions at home.