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France's National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media

Elizabeth Pineau, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

France's National Assembly on Monday backed legislation to ban children under 15 years old from social ​media on Monday, amid growing concerns about online bullying and mental health risks.

Lightning outlasts Mammoth as both goaltenders shine

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a display of brilliant goaltending for both teams, two power play goals are the difference in Tampa Bay's 2-0 win over the Mammoth.

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Sen. Curtis criticizes Trump administration, calls for investigation into Minneapolis shooting

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis called Monday for a "transparent, independent investigation" into the killing of a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis at the hands of federal immigration agents.

No. 1 Arizona holds off BYU comeback to stay unbeaten

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brayden Burries poured in 29 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals, and Jaden Bradley scored 26 with three assists and two steals as No. 1 Arizona remained unbeaten.

Californian with Utah ties charged with obstructing investigation into double killing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A criminal charge was filed Monday against a California man accused of not cooperating with the Salt Lake police investigation into a double killing at a church parking lot.

Missing children allegedly kidnapped by West Jordan mom found in Croatian orphanage

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 8:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four West Jordan children who were allegedly kidnapped by their mother were found in a Croatian orphanage Sunday.

Utah House OKs bill to make sure voters are U.S. citizens, though study uncovers few issues

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah House approved a bill to ensure voters are U.S. citizens, though preliminary results of a state study show few instances of noncitizens registering to vote.

30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US

Charlotte Kramon and Russ Bynum, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 8:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many U.S. residents are facing another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a massive winter storm dumped more snow in Northeast and left parts of the South coated in ice.

76-year-old man identified in I-80 rollover crash in Tooele County

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 7:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A person died after an SUV overturned on Interstate 80 near Delle, Tooele County, Saturday afternoon, Utah Highway Patrol Cpl. Luis Silva said.

Cox calls for prayer again as Utah's snowpack nears record low

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is again calling on people of all faiths to pray for snow, as the state's snowpack nears a low point in the modern era of snowpack collection tracking.

Republicans face election risks in clash with gun rights groups over protester's killing

Tim Reid and Nathan Layne, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trump administration officials' suggestion that Alex Pretti should not have brought a legally carried handgun to a Minneapolis protest has opened a rare rift with gun rights groups.

Lawmakers press pause on bill to decentralize the verification of candidate petition signatures

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 6:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A legislative committee voted Monday not to advance a bill that would have decentralized responsibility for verifying signatures to qualify candidates for the primary ballot in state elections.

'I felt disgusted': Salt Lake mayor describes events that led to man's stalking conviction

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said she feared for her and her family's lives amid threats last year. A judge said the case is an example of crossing the line in political disagreements.

Ye apologizes for antisemitic remarks, says he was treated for bipolar disorder

Danielle Broadway, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

American rapper and record producer Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took out a full-page advertisement ​in the Wall Street Journal on Monday to apologize for antisemitic remarks that drew years of backlash.

Democrats say they won't approve ICE funding, increasing risk of shutdown

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A majority of Senate Democrats say they won't vote to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the latest spending package, increasing the risk of a partial government shutdown later this week.

In possible thaw, Trump and Minnesota's governor talk after fatal shooting

Brad Brooks, Jack Queen and Andy Sullivan, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said on Monday they had a productive discussion on immigration enforcement, in a possible sign that Trump might consider de-escalating a surge of agents.

Kouri Richins claims the state is threatening witnesses and seeks all communications

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys for Kouri Richins claim prosecutors threatened witnesses, one with a warrant and another with loss of immunity. They want all communications between prosecutors and witnesses.

What Utah voters think about Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Deseret News/Morning Consult poll shows mixed voter views on President Trump's first year back in office and finds substantial support among Utah voters for birthright citizenship.

Teen son of slain Saratoga Springs woman had gunshot residue on his clothing, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 2:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

There was gunshot residue on clothing worn by a 15-year-old the day his mother and 8-year-old brother were shot and killed in Saratoga Springs, newly unsealed search warrants say.

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help

Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insisted on Monday that Europe is incapable of defending itself without U.S. military support and would have to more than double current military spending targets to be able to do so.

Nearly ⅔ of Utahns support Proposition 4, new polling shows

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 12:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A majority of Utahns — including 55% of Republicans — support the anti-gerrymandering law known as Proposition 4, according to new polling released Monday.

Winter storm across the US in photos

Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A big winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, paralyzing air and road traffic while sending temperatures plunging. Power lines were draped in ice, and hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in the Southeast were left without electricity.

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A gentle goodbye: How in-home euthanasia services can ease the pain of losing your pet

Better Home Goodbyes  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

This option, though still difficult, prioritizes comfort, dignity and peace during a profoundly emotional and challenging time.