Delegation that visited Utah visited the French Alps. Will France host 2030 Winter Games?

Even though questions remain about a 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps, France's bid team seemed assured after a visit by the same International Olympic Committee delegation that came to Utah last month.

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 others

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers and actor Michelle Yeoh are among a diverse group of 19 people who have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.

Growing concerns for the future of Abravanel Hall

Following the announcement of an NHL team and plans for a sports and entertainment district, there have been questions about the future of the Salt Lake County owned Abravanel Hall.

$400M boost in federal funds for security at places of worship

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced a $400 million increase in federal funding for security in houses of worship.

Romney, Secretary of State Antony Blinken explore progress in Middle East, Ukraine, China

Israelis and Palestinians have both been "absolutely traumatized" by the subsequent war in Gaza, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Utah Sen. Mitt Romney Friday.

How bird flu could threaten cow cuddling. Yes, it is a thing

Cuddling dairy or beef cattle can be therapeutic, or simply an adventure for city dwellers looking for good old country fun. But this practice of opening the barn door to the public is facing a new risk, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed bird flu in dairy herds in nine states.

Utah woman lost 100 pounds in 1 year: Here's how

When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

4.3-magnitude earthquake hits northern Utah

An earthquake measuring in at a 4.3 magnitude was recorded near Thatcher in Box Elder County Sunday evening.

Secrets of 'superagers'

When experts describe "normal aging," referring to minor memory lapses and other issues, it doesn't apply to a group of genuinely old adults who maintain a memory and activity level comparable to those two or three decades younger.

Escaped zebra captured near Seattle after gallivanting around foothills for days

A zebra that has been hoofing through the foothills of western Washington for days was recaptured Friday evening nearly a week after she escaped with three other zebras from a trailer near Seattle.

Pro-Palestinian protesters at USC comply with school order to leave their encampment

Students protesting the ongoing war in Gaza have left a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California after they were surrounded by police and told they might face arrest if they didn't go.

Maternal mortality in US dropped in 2022, CDC reports

The number of maternal deaths in the U.S. declined in 2022 after several years of increases, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Thursday. And the number of live births climbed, but just a little.

The enduring myth of 'Christians in name only'

Pew Research Center says that only 4% of U.S. adults fit the label of "nonreligious Christian."

On Orthodox Easter, Zelenskyy calls on Ukrainians to unite in prayer

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on his fellow Ukrainians on Orthodox Easter on Sunday to unite in prayer for each other and the soldiers on the front line, saying God — who has a "Ukrainian flag on his shoulder" — will lead to life defeating death.

Brief anger could lead to heart attack, study finds

Prone to blowing up? You might want to rein it in. A new study says getting mad even briefly causes blood vessels to contract, which raises blood pressure and increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79

Actor Bernard Hill who starred in "Titanic" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy has died. Hill's agent Lou Coulson says he died Sunday at age 79.

Israel closes Gaza crossing after Hamas attack, vows military operation in near future

Israel has closed its main crossing point for delivering badly needed humanitarian aid for Gaza after Hamas militants attacked it. The defense minister warns of "a powerful operation in the very near future in Rafah."

Why Colorado River basin states are split on long-term plan to manage its water

The Upper and Lower basin states are split on a long-term plan to manage Lake Powell and Lake Mead, but meetings between the two sides are expected to pick up this month.

Americans have tipping fatigue. Domino's thinks it has the answer

Pizza chain Domino's aims to tap into the exasperation with tipping. Not by eliminating tips, however. Instead, Domino's is encouraging tipping even more.

Travel along the same trail the pioneers did on this expert-led tour

Glenn Rawson and Dennis Lyman are hosting the Mormon Pioneer Trail Tour this summer.

Eagle Mountain fire destroys two homes, damages two others

A residential fire destroyed two Eagle Mountain homes early Sunday, Unified Fire Authority officials said.

Israeli police raid Al Jazeera after shutdown order

Israeli police raided a Jerusalem hotel room used by Al Jazeera as its de facto office on Sunday following a government decision to shut down the Qatari-owned TV station's local operations, an Israeli official and an Al Jazeera source told Reuters.

If you want to preserve religious freedom, teach your kids to value it, family panel says

Social science research shows religious beliefs and community, when done in a healthy manner, have positive associations with the health of families, an expert says.

Investigators say student killed by police outside Wisconsin school had pointed pellet rifle

Authorities say a student who was killed by police outside a Wisconsin school pointed a pellet rifle at officers and had refused to drop the weapon.

Semi driver fled, then turned around and hit, killed Santaquin officer, police say

Police arrested the driver of a semitruck Sunday after they say he hit and killed a Santaquin police officer trying the pull him over. The man was arrested following a large manhunt.

Discover the desert: Chase waterfalls at this stunning southern Utah state park

Southern Utahns chasing waterfalls this spring are in luck as Gunlock State Park's "unpredictable" falls are flowing.

NHL looking to hire people to work Utah hockey club games

While the players will be working on the ice, the National Hockey League is looking for people to work off the ice during the Utah hockey club's upcoming season in Salt Lake City.

These dog breeds are some of the best for Utahns

Utahns should consider these dog breeds as good pets when choosing which furry friend to bring home.