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Trump sues Wall Street Journal over Epstein report, seeks $10B

Jonathan Stempel and Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Posted July 18 - 5:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump sued The Wall Street Journal Friday for $10 billion in damages after the newspaper reported Thursday that Trump sent Jeffrey Epstein a birthday greeting in 2003.

Utah State Railroad Museum gets Western Pacific caboose; Merci Boxcar restoration complete

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah State Railroad Museum in Ogden has acquired a Western Pacific caboose while restoration of the Merci Boxcar, a post-World War II gift from France, is complete.

Coldplay's jumbotron captures — what exactly? The internet has its theories

Kelvin Chan and Hilary Fox, Associated Press  |  Posted July 18 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Coldplay's concert at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday took an unexpected turn when a couple caught on the jumbotron went viral, and the internet has been at work since then.

Gunman asks, 'Having a good night?' before firing at 2 strangers, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated July 18 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A police officer assisting Unified police on another incident in Midvale was flagged down by a man who had been shot late Thursday.

Cox encouraged by Salt Lake City's safety progress, but says 'a lot of work to be done'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox says he's pleased with the progress Salt Lake City has made since it released a public safety plan, but disagrees the city is working alone on key issues.

Trump says Coca-Cola agreed to use real cane sugar in beverages in US

Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Updated July 18 - 4:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Coca-Cola had agreed to use cane sugar in its beverages in the U.S. after his discussions with the company.

Have You Seen This? 'Beep, beep' — Road Runner prank goes viral again, but still not real

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A prank that went viral 10 years ago resurfaced on social media last week and, again, went viral.

Utahn pleads guilty to West Valley killing when he was 17

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of Marcus Garcia in West Valley City.

Explosion at Los Angeles sheriff's facility leaves 3 people dead

Associated Press  |  Updated July 18 - 1:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

An explosion early Friday at a law enforcement training facility in Los Angeles that left three people dead was being investigated as a possible training accident, officials said.

Monsoonal storms helping Utah firefighters, but dry conditions in the forecast

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters are taking advantage of help from Mother Nature as they look to quell several wildfires still burning across Utah while they still can.

4 West Jordan officers found legally justified in killing man in 2024 shootout

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated July 18 - 1:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four West Jordan officers on Friday were found to be legally justified in shooting and killing an armed man during a 2024 shootout. The officers fired 55 shots during the incident.

St. George voters invited to meet mayoral, City Council candidates ahead of primary election

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted July 18 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

St. George residents will have two opportunities next week to meet and greet candidates running for mayor and City Council before the primary election set for Aug. 12.

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Are video games inspiring young men to turn Republican?

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted July 18 - 11:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

According to a new report, young men going to YouTube for gaming videos are encountering conservative content. Progressives want to get in on this game

Witnesses to Felix Baumgartner's fatal paragliding crash heard large boom as it spun to the ground

Colleen Barry and John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Updated July 18 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Beachgoers knew something was wrong when they heard a loud boom ring out as a paraglider spun out of control. Its only occupant, extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, was found dead after it crashed next to a swimming pool near the Adriatic Sea.

Peru, Colombia, Oaxaca, kites focus of varied Utah festivals and events Saturday

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Peruvian and Colombian independence, the Mexican state of Oaxaca and kites will be the focus of a range of festivals and events on Saturday.

'Freaking awesome': Utah leaders celebrate new therapy building for adults with disabilities

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents at the Utah State Developmental Center will soon enjoy greater amenities at a new comprehensive therapy building, which one resident called "freaking awesome."

Utah State tabs former Penn State athletic director to interim role

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour has been appointed interim athletic director at Utah State, university interim president Al Smith announced Friday morning.

Rock wall along S.R. 158 near Pineview Reservoir to get wire mesh to prevent rock falls

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 9:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A rock wall along state Route 158 near Pineview Reservoir in Weber County will get heavy wire meshing to prevent rock falls like a 2018 incident that seriously injured a man.

House Republicans pass Trump plan to cut foreign aid, public broadcasting

Bo Erickson and Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Posted July 18 - 8:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives early on Friday passed President Donald Trump's $9 billion funding cut to public media and foreign aid, sending it to the White House to be signed into law.

Jacob Lake Inn operator: North Rim businesses face difficult road ahead after fires

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 18 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the family who own and operate the Jacob Lake Inn returned to their property in the wake of wildfires and said they are facing an uncertain future.

CBS cancels Stephen Colbert's late-night show, calling decision financial

Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Posted July 18 - 8:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," the most-watched late-night program on U.S. broadcast television and a frequent platform of satire aimed at President Donald Trump, will end its 10-year run on CBS in May 2026, the network said on Thursday.

Gov. Cox defends immigration crackdown, says 'racial profiling is not acceptable' as efforts unfold

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox defended the unfolding immigration crackdown, blasted by some, but says "racial profiling is not acceptable" as the efforts unfold.

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Test drive: 2025 Ford Expedition is a family-hauling hero with big space, big power

Jason Bell  |  Posted July 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ford's largest SUV continues to shine as a practical and powerful choice for growing families and road warriors alike with a game-changing tailgate.