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Holiday party brings Utah military families together

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some military families in Utah welcomed in the holiday season in a special way. They gathered at a Christmas party in Layton on Sunday to meet Santa Claus and enjoy cookies.

Pope Leo: Palestinian state 'only' solution to Israeli conflict

Joshua McElwee, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 30 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo said on Sunday that the only solution in the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people must include a Palestinian state, reaffirming the Vatican's position.

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Five countertop trends taking over kitchens everywhere in 2026

Bedrock Quartz  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're planning a full remodel or just dreaming, these five countertop trends are showing up in model homes, renovation blogs, and design-forward kitchens everywhere.

Trump confirms conversation with Venezuela's Maduro

Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 30 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he had spoken with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, but he did not provide details on what the two leaders discussed.

Multiple crashes close part of US 6

Payton Davis, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 30 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple crashes on U.S. 6 on Sunday night led to some westbound lanes being closed.

4 Utah women's volleyball teams are in the NCAA Tournament

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four of the 64 teams that heard their names called into the 2025 NCAA women's volleyball tournament bracket Sunday were from the state of Utah.

Bernie Sanders makes endorsement in Utah's new first district race

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator from Vermont, is backing Nate Blouin, a first-term state senator from Millcreek, in the race for Utah's newly redrawn first district, his campaign announced Friday.

Houston Rockets dominate Utah Jazz for fifth straight road victory

John Coon, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 3:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kevin Durant scored 25 points in his return from a two-game absence, leading the Houston Rockets to a 129-101 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday.

Police search for shooter after 4 are killed, 3 of them children, in shooting in California

Ethan Swope, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 30 - 3:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say three of the four dead in a mass shooting in Stockton, California, were children killed during a birthday party at a banquet hall.

Americans believe Trump exercises too much power. Here's what Utahns think

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A majority of U.S. voters think the American presidency is exercising too much power, while fewer than 1 in 10 think the president isn't wielding enough, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.

When it makes sense to help your adult kids financially — and when it doesn't

Jeanne Sahadi, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The impulse to help your children never goes away. But when they are independent adults, weighing whether to offer them financial help is not a simple decision.

LJ Martin wants to lead No. 11 BYU to the CFP. Then he has a decision to make

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Martin ran for 95 yards and a career-best three touchdowns on 22 carries in the Cougars' regular-season finale, finishing 5 yards shy of what would've been the seventh 100-yard rushing game.

National Guard shooting suspect radicalized in US, homeland secretary says

Ted Hesson and Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 1:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities believe the Afghan immigrant accused of ambushing National Guard members in Washington, D.C., was not radicalized until after he came to the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday.

BYU stays put for another week in latest AP Top 25 as Utah drops again

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU punched its ticket to the Big 12 championship game over the weekend and kept a shot at a College Football Playoff appearance alive.

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Travel back in time with a tour of Snowflake's historic pioneer homes

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

This Arizona town has more than 100 historic homes.

The power of Utah college sports is more than money

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's no secret that Division I college athletics in Utah are a pretty big deal, driven by thousands of premier athletes across two dozen sports that generate tens of millions in ticket sales and hundreds of million dollars in revenue every year.

What big shows are coming to Utah next year?

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the year winds down, entertainment venues across Utah are starting to announce concert lineups for 2026.

Gov. Cox's popularity holds strong with GOP, dips among Democrats, poll says

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox continues to enjoy a positive approval rating by a 15 percentage-point margin, with 50% of registered voters in Utah saying they approve of his performance and 35% saying they disapprove.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Ohio State win highlights entertaining rivalry weekend

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

As far as rivalry weekend went, it lived up to the hype.

Governments endorse greater protections for sharks amid concerns about overfishing

Michael Casey, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Governments at a wildlife trade conference have adopted greater protections for over 70 species of sharks and rays amid concerns that overfishing is driving some to the brink of extinction.

Gaza death toll tops 70,000, health ministry says

Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of people confirmed killed in Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip has passed the 70,000 mark, the enclave's health ministry said on Saturday.

Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial

Alexander Cornwell and Omri Taasan, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the country's president on Sunday for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial, arguing that criminal proceedings were hindering his ability to govern and a pardon would be good for Israel.

Clearfield police begin new mental health officer program to help people in crisis

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Clearfield Police Department is launching a new mental health officer program aimed at giving people in crisis the kind of help that goes beyond a single 911 call.