Trump hosts mining CEOs, U. president, as he seeks minerals for defense production

President Donald Trump on Friday held a roundtable discussion at the State Department with mining executives and university officials, trying to boost the domestic supply of critical minerals.

Utah welcomes thousands of rookie K-12 teachers

New public school educators just days away from their first middle school classes spoke to the Deseret News at a "new teacher" orientation sponsored by the Canyons School District.

In a post-pandemic world, job candidates feel caught between suits and hoodies

The matching blazer and pants Dani McEwen wore to a job interview at an insurance company felt like a smart choice, until she noticed most of the employees had on T-shirts and jeans.

British Columbia declares state of emergency as more than 20,000 flee wildfires

British Columbia declared a state of emergency on Saturday after thousands of people in the western ​Canadian province were ordered to flee a fast-moving wildfire that nearly doubled overnight.

Crews control fire near Cedar City after drone hampered efforts

A new wildfire burning Saturday near Cedar City prompted a warning from officials not to fly drones in fire areas.

The last living female pilot of WWII

She was 21 years old at the start of 1943 when an article in Flying Magazine caught her eye. That's Nell Stevenson Bright, the last living female pilot from World War II.

ICE says it expects to equip every field officer with body cameras by the end of August

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it expects every officer and agent in the field to be equipped with a body camera by the end of August.

Senate overcomes weedy issue to advance deal avoiding government shutdown

The Senate approved a bipartisan resolution to extend government funding into the winter, notching a major win for party leaders before they leave town for a five-week recess.

Why Utah governor says 'now's the time' for immigration reform

A bipartisan group of governors led by Gov. Spencer Cox declared that now is the time to reform immigration after President Donald Trump put an end to most illegal border crossings.

A 12-year-old girl dies after Thailand school shooting, bringing the death toll to at least 8

A schoolgirl has died from critical wounds after a student opened fire at a high school and his home outside Bangkok the day before, raising the death toll to at least eight.

Have You Seen This? Freediver puts on a show with bubble rings

This sea cave looks positively magical. You almost expect to see Ariel swim up and start singing about her 'gadgets and gizmos a-plenty.'

'Beautiful, tragic naivety': Mom of Ogden student killed in shooting forges forward with a message

The mother of a Ben Lomond High School student killed in a shooting last year struggles forward with a message to parents — be involved in your kids' lives.

Firefighter treated and pets resuscitated after house fire in Farr West

A firefighter was treated and released and pets living in a house that caught fire in Farr West had to be resuscitated by responders on Friday.

From Idaho to Mars: NASA chief celebrates INL's role in the new space race

The administrator for NASA visited Idaho National Laboratory on Friday to celebrate the nuclear age in space.

Racehorses get water workouts to protect joints, beat the heat at farm

A Maryland horse trainer says swimming racehorses helps improve fitness, protect their joints and contribute to success on the track.

Is It better to leave your thermostat at one temperature all day in the winter months?

In most cases, adjusting your thermostat when you're away can save energy and money without sacrificing comfort.

Ride with me: How motorcyclists are commonly misunderstood on Utah roads

A motorcyclist's movements may look aggressive, impatient or unpredictable from inside a vehicle. From the motorcycle, however, it may be defensive to remain visible, avoid blind spots and surface hazards, and even preserve an escape path.

How an Idaho Falls shop became eastern Idaho's paintless dent repair pioneer

Although the Dr. Ding body shop at 945 East Lincoln Road has been in operation for more than 30 years, it remains one of Idaho Falls' only auto repair shops specializing in paintless dent removal.

China can't get enough of this smelly fruit as farmers fight extreme weather to feed the craving

Malaysian durian orchard owner Stephen Chow's workers spend hours in the fields in the dead of night, donning headlamps to collect freshly ripened fruit coveted by Chinese consumers. But the hard work may not be enough to keep Chow out of the red.

Father of soccer star Lionel Messi dies at 68 in Argentina

Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel ​Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city ‌of Rosario after a long illness, the Argentine footballer's family confirmed to Reuters.

'Fervor on both sides': Proposed 54.9% tax hike in Roy prompting strong debate

A proposed 54.9% tax hike in Roy, needed, backers say, to keep city workers' wages competitive, is prompting intense debate in the Weber County city.

Why were there no tiny dinosaurs? You might blame the mammals

Everyone knows dinosaurs got really big. But how about tiny dinosaurs, like the size of a mouse? As far as we know, none ever existed, according to a new report.

Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general

Senate Republicans on Saturday narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche to be President Donald Trump's attorney general, capping one of the most contentious cabinet fights of ​Trump's second term after bipartisan concerns over Blanche's independence nearly derailed the nomination.

Jordan School District welcomes nearly 200 new teachers ahead of first day of school

Jordan School District welcomed nearly 200 new teachers Friday with a celebratory orientation as they prepare for the start of the new school year.

Officials urge safety after third drowning at Sand Hollow this summer

Officials are urging safety after seeing a third drowning at Sand Hollow this summer.