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University of Utah says it can't legally divest stocks as demanded by pro-Palestinian protesters
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted May 9 - 8:10 a.m. | Save Story
Less than 1% of the university's portfolio is invested directly in common stock and none are stocks pro-Palestinian demonstrators targeted for disinvestment, university officials said.
Biden says US won't supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally
Zeke Miller and Aamer Madhani, Associated Press | Posted May 8 - 9:56 p.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah — the last major Hamas stronghold in Gaza — over concern for the well-being of the more than 1 million civilians sheltering there.
Sen. Mike Lee introduces legislation to require proof of citizenship to vote in US
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee is sponsoring a proposal to require proof of citizenship to vote in the U.S., though undocumented immigrants are already barred from voting in federal elections.
US House OKs bill adding citizenship question to census along partisan lines
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. House approved a bill adding a citizenship question to the decennial U.S. census and apportioning House seats based on the U.S. citizen population.
House quickly rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to remove Speaker Johnson from office
Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking, Associated Press | Posted May 8 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has called for a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, but lawmakers have quickly rejected it. Greene, of Georgia, pressed ahead with her long shot effort despite pushback from Republicans at the highest levels who are tired of the political chaos.
Sen. Mitt Romney endorses veteran Stewart Peay for 3rd District House seat
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, endorsed veteran Stewart Peay for the state's 3rd District congressional seat on Wednesday. Peay married the niece of Romney's wife, Ann Romney.
Report: RFK Jr. says worm 'got into my brain and ate a portion of it'
Michelle Shen, CNN | Updated May 8 - 11:45 a.m. | Save Story
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. experienced a series of health issues in recent years, including an abnormality that he said was caused by a worm that entered his brain and then died, the New York Times reported.
Georgia appeals court to hear Trump's bid to disqualify Fani Willis
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Updated May 8 - 9:44 a.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump notched another win on Wednesday in his campaign to slow the criminal cases against him when a Georgia appeals court agreed to hear his bid to disqualify the district attorney prosecuting him for trying to overturn his election loss in the state.
Closure of West Valley Performing Arts Center upsets many
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 9:20 a.m. | Save Story
West Valley City abruptly announced the closure of the West Valley Performing Arts Center on Monday, to the dismay of residents and loyal theatergoers.
US considers curbs on China access to AI software behind apps like ChatGPT
Alexandra Alper, Reuters | Posted May 8 - 8:12 a.m. | Save Story
The Biden administration is poised to open up a new front in its effort to safeguard U.S. AI from China with preliminary plans to place guardrails around the core software of artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, sources said.
How the University of Utah is trying to move forward after pro-Palestinian protests
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted May 8 - 6:12 a.m. | Save Story
In the wake of pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Utah that ended when police broke up an illegal encampment, the university community is seeking ways to move forward.
Utah school trust hits record $3.3B
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 7 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Permanent State School Fund, an endowment created to support public schools, has hit a record $3.3 billion, Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks announced Monday.
Biden condemns antisemitism sparked by college protests and Gaza war
Zeke Miller, Associated Press | Posted May 7 - 10:19 p.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden has condemned the "ferocious surge of antisemitism in America and around the world." Tuesday's speech came as the Hamas attack on Israel and controversy over the war in Gaza have sparked new waves of violence and hateful rhetoric toward Jews.
Jazz legend John Stockton endorses Trent Staggs for U.S. Senate in Utah
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 7 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
Former Utah Jazz legend John Stockton endorsed Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs for U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
US lawmakers mull adding citizenship question to census amid simmering immigration debate
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 7 - 8:57 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. House lawmakers are considering legislation adding a question about citizenship to the decennial Census Bureau headcount, similar to change unsuccessfully sought by former President Trump.
Auditor slams lawmakers over bathroom bill after receiving numerous 'frivolous' complaints
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated May 7 - 8:19 p.m. | Save Story
State Auditor John Dougall on Tuesday said his office has received "a significant number of frivolous complaints" in response to a controversial bathroom bill.
Trump documents trial start delayed indefinitely, judge orders
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Posted May 7 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump's trial in Florida on charges of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office has been indefinitely postponed, a judge decided on Tuesday, greatly reducing the odds he will face a jury in either of the two federal criminal cases against him before the Nov. 5 U.S. election.
Stormy Daniels testifies she had sex with Trump; defense attacks her credibility
Jack Queen, Luc Cohen and Andy Sullivan, Reuters | Updated May 7 - 4:08 p.m. | Save Story
Porn star Stormy Daniels described her 2006 encounter with Donald Trump in unflattering terms at his criminal trial on Tuesday, testifying she tried not to think about the sex while it took place and feared it would become public.
