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Schaefer scores in OT to give Islanders 3-2 win over Mammoth for 4th straight victory

Matthew Coles, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 11:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Matthew Schaefer scored on a slap shot 2:08 into overtime and the New York Islanders beat the Utah Mammoth 3-2 for their third straight extra-time victory.

Peterson, BYU extend season, advance over Utah State after dramatic shootout

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 11:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Izzi Stratton converted her second penalty kick after extra time, and BYU goalkeeper Chelsea Peterson made three saves in the shootout to help fifth-seeded BYU advance.

High hopes for a sharp turn into ski season amid record high temperatures

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's unusually warm fall could challenge some early ski season plans, but that hasn't stopped hundreds of winter sports enthusiasts from flocking to the Beaver Mountain Ski Swap in Cache Valley.

Review: 'The Running Man' is a neon-drenched, '80s throwback that knows exactly what it is

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The Running Man" is completely absurd and an updated love letter to '80s action.

'Mind reading'? Scientist turns mental images into text using AI technology

Amarachi Orie, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A scientist in Japan has developed a technique that uses brain scans and artificial intelligence to turn a person's mental images into accurate, descriptive sentences.

Disney reaches new deal with YouTube TV, ending dayslong blackout for customers

Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Other Disney-owned content removed from YouTube TV during an impasse included channels like NatGeo, FX, Freeform, SEC Network, ACC Network and more, was restored on Friday.

Driver in fatal Riverton crash with e-bike charged with manslaughter

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 7:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man accused of speeding and running a red light, resulting in the death of an e-bike rider, was charged Friday with manslaughter.

Saving landscapes, wildlife, watersheds and more

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Long after wildfires are put out, impacts are felt in the environment. Debris flows, charred landscapes, threatened watersheds and, of course, wildlife are some of the issues.

Jane-erational: BYU's Hedengren adds another 1st-place finish at NCAA Mountain regional

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The fast-rising distance star from Provo added another first-place finish to her freshman season, taking first in the NCAA's Mountain regional meet with a time of 19 minutes, 6.6 seconds Friday.

Switzerland wins US tariff rate cut to 15%, pledges $200B in US investments

John Revill, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States and Switzerland announced a framework trade agreement on Friday that sees Washington slashing its tariffs and a pledge by Swiss companies to invest $200 billion in the U.S.

Rep. Moore hopeful lawmakers can reach accord before new Jan. 30 shutdown deadline

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new government shutdown deadline looms on Jan. 30, but U.S. Rep. Blake Moore is hopeful lawmakers can reach an accord on the lingering budget questions before that.

Ogden leaders unveil new airport terminal with an eye to new carriers, the Olympics

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden leaders unveiled the upgraded terminal at Ogden-Hinckley Airport, expressing hope it'll help in efforts to lure new carriers and prepare for the Olympics.

Utah man charged in Jan. 6 riot and detained in Salt Lake stabbing death faces new charges

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man who police say has a violent criminal history that includes a fatal stabbing at Liberty Park and firing a gun inside the U.S. Capitol is facing new criminal charges.

Trump asks Justice Department to probe Epstein ties with Bill Clinton, other Democrats

Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 14 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said he was asking the Department of Justice to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's alleged ties with JPMorgan and several prominent Democratic figures, including former President Bill Clinton.

Have You Seen This? Mountain lion stalks bikers on California trail

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A frightening encounter on a California biking trail for two bikers when they encounter a cougar.

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Experience the magic of the season at Utah's ultimate holiday decor shopping destination

Modern Display  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

For a local Christmas shopping experience, consider visiting Modern Display, a hallmark of Salt Lake City's home holiday decor market.

11-year-old injured after being hit by school bus in southern Utah

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 11-year-old police say may have run into a road in Hurricane, in Washington County, was hit by a school bus Friday.

3 injured in single-vehicle rollover on US 6 in Wasatch County

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 2:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three people were injured Friday in a rollover crash on U.S. 6 just west of Soldier Summit.

Pick Six Previews: Alabama to edge past Oklahoma in low-scoring battle

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Look for a low-scoring battle that will be determined by the turnover margin and who can create more explosive plays in the pass game. Alabama checks both those boxes.

Salt Lake County confirms its first case of measles amid nationwide outbreak

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Health officials on Friday confirmed a measles infection in an adult resident — the first lab-confirmed case identified in Salt Lake County amid a current nationwide outbreak of the disease.

Church of Jesus Christ names new Presiding Bishopric

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 12:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced its new Presiding Bishopric Friday, after Elder Gérald Caussé, the former presiding bishop, was called as an apostle last week.

Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35

Hanna Arhirova, Samya Kullab and Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 14 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing six people and wounding at least 35, including a pregnant woman.

Utah's record warmth to give way to valley rain, mountain snow

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Record warmth is set to give way to a mix of valley rain and mountain snow, snapping a dry stretch that has already delayed the openings for Utah's ski season.