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Raul Castro retires as Cuban president, outlines future

 Michael Weissenstein and Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 7:11pm

Raul Castro turned over Cuba's presidency Thursday to a 57-year-old successor he said would hold power until 2031, a plan that would place the state the Castro brothers founded and ruled for 60 years in the hands of a Communist Party official little known to most on the island.

Allergy shots helps Utah father battle spring allergy season

 Aley Davis, KSL TV  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 6:28pm

A father of triplets can now play baseball with his kids after finding relief from his allergies.

Children's hospital practices for major earthquake aftermath

 Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 5:47pm

Volunteers and patients donned bandages and fake blood Thursday at Shriners Hospital for Children to help staff and emergency responders practice treating and evacuating children with orthopedic conditions in the event of a major earthquake.

Southwest Airlines sought more time for engine inspections

 David Koenig and Claudia Lauer, Associated Press  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 5:24pm

Southwest Airlines sought more time last year to inspect jet-engine fan blades like the one that snapped off during one of its flights Tuesday in an accident that left a passenger dead.

Ogden Courthouse cleared after 3rd bomb threat this month causes evacuation

 Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 5:15pm

The Ogden 2nd District Courthouse was cleared Thursday evening after receiving another bomb threat on Thursday afternoon.

Rudy Giuliani to join Trump legal team in Russia probe

Chad Day, Associated Press  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 5:14pm

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is joining the legal team defending President Donald Trump in the special counsel's Russia investigation, a Trump attorney said Thursday.

2 black men arrested at Starbucks get an apology from police

Errin Haines Whack, Associated Press  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 4:43pm

Rashon Nelson initially brushed it off when the Starbucks manager told him he couldn't use the restroom because he wasn't a paying customer.

Art center helps Utahns with intellectual disabilities discover hidden talents

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 4:12pm

The Everest Arts and Learning Center in American Fork, which first opened in January, gives 21 people a place to take part in art, adventure and learning activities.

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14 events to celebrate Earth Day in Utah

Utah.com  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 3:00pm

Here's a list of Earth Day events going on throughout the state to help you get into the spirit of planetary stewardship.

US experts back marijuana-based drug for childhood seizures

 Matthew Perrone, Associated Press  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 2:44pm

A medicine made from the marijuana plant moved one step closer to U.S. approval Thursday after federal health advisers endorsed it for the treatment of severe seizures in children with epilepsy.

What you need to know in preparing for Utah's next big earthquake

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 2:01pm

In practicing "The Great Utah ShakeOut” Thursday morning, state disaster officials are hoping to prepare Utahns for the next major earthquake.

2 charged with forging signatures on Medicaid expansion ballot petition

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 1:42pm

Two men accused of forging signatures to get Medicaid expansion on the November ballot have been charged.

Have You Seen This? Herd of llamas chase tiny dog

 Mary Dalrymple, KSL.com  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 1:15pm

When a tiny dog wandered onto a llama farm in Tennessee, a chase ensued. Watch the video to find out if the dog can outrun the entire herd.

Timpanogos Cave opens for the season May 19

KSL.com  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 12:49pm

Timpanogos Cave National Monument will begin daily tours Saturday, May 19, and continue through Monday, Sept. 3.

The 5 most unusual fish stocked in Utah Lake

Spencer Durrant, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 12:15pm

Utah Lake is known for its massive carp population, but it hasn't always been home to those bottom-feeding fish. Over the years, some very unique fish have been stocked in the lake.

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1 in 3 Salt Lake County homes could crumble in earthquake

Annie Knox and Geoffrey Thatcher, Deseret News  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 12:09pm

Roughly 1 in 3 Salt Lake County homes could crumble in the event of a major earthquake that experts say could rock Utah's urban corridor at any time.

Student suspected of making threats says she lost phone for 20 minutes

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 11:34am

A 17-year-old girl who is being investigated for allegedly making false threats to her school told police she had lost her phone for 20 minutes, according to court documents.

Expert: Benadryl, quaaludes could've affected Cosby accuser

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 11:17am

Bill Cosby's chief accuser could have been made woozy either by the cold and allergy medicine Benadryl or by quaaludes, a prosecution expert testified Thursday at the comedian's sexual assault retrial.

Desperate buyers offer more than sellers ask, but still lose as Boise’s home prices skyrocket

Maria L. La Ganga, Idaho Statesman  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 11:02am

So you think you want to buy a house in Boise? Where the region’s median home prices are at record highs, construction is still below precrash levels and West Coast ex-pats are flocking in, flush with cash and amazed at all the real estate "bargains"?

Police: Idaho man ran large-scale meth operation on farm, used 'potato' as code

Laurie Welch, Times-news  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 10:46am

Police say a Rupert man had a large-scale meth operation and in text messages to buyers used the word "potato" as a code word for his wares.

Real Salt Lake striving to find consistency ahead of Rocky Mountain Cup opener

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted   Apr 19th - 10:30am

Real Salt Lake (2-3-1) has had its players' backs against the wall several times in just over two months of the 2018 Major League Soccer season. They’ve responded each time, which can be both good and bad.