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US court blocks Pentagon from removing transgender troops, for now

Daniel Wiessner, Reuters  |  Updated June 1 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

An appeals court on Monday said President Donald Trump's administration could for now bar transgender people from enlisting in the ​military, but blocked the expulsion of current service members while a lawsuit plays out.

Watch live: Blake Moore, Karianne Lisonbee square off in GOP debate

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted June 1 - 5:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Blake Moore and state Rep. Karianne Lisonbee will take the debate stage together Monday evening as they seek the Republican nomination for Utah's 2nd Congressional District.

UN labour agency freezes US official's appointment over unpaid dues

Olivia Le Poidevin and Emma Farge, Reuters  |  Updated June 1 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The International Labour Organization has rescinded the appointment of a ​top U.S. official to be deputy head of the UN agency because of delays in payments from the United States, it said Monday.

Mild winter means more ticks. Here's how to avoid them

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 1 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ticks are more than just a nuisance. They can carry diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia and Colorado tick fever.

Scott Pelley erupts at CBS leaders over '60 Minutes' overhaul

Brian Stelter, CNN  |  Updated June 1 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

CBS News management faced a fresh crisis on Monday after legendary "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley accused the network's editor-in-chief of trying to "kill" the acclaimed newsmagazine.

Ogden man charged last year in Amber Alert case faces new charges alleging sexual misconduct

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 1 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man charged last year with kidnapping a girl in an Amber Alert case faces new charges alleging sexual misconduct with other girls.

Have You Seen This? Magpie neighs even better than a horse

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted June 1 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Magpies can mimic a wide array of animal sounds, including horses. This one in Australia did just that — and fooled someone in the process.

Utah Senate president calls for drastic reduction to Box Elder County data center

Carter Williams and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated June 1 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Senate President Stuart Adams is calling on Kevin O'Leary to shrink the size of his Box Elder County data center by 75%. An election opponent calls it "too little, too late."

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More than milk: Why dairy farmers are worth celebrating

Dairy West  |  Posted June 1 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

While dairy may be something many people consume every day, it's easy to overlook just how connected it is to local communities, nutrition and innovation.

Rock band class changes lives for students at Diamond Ridge High School

Deanie Wimmer and Ray Boone, KSL  |  Posted June 1 - 2:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The high school band at Diamond Ridge High School might not be what comes to mind when you think of a traditional high school band.

US figure skaters touring with 'Stars on Ice' still basking in Olympic glow

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted June 1 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

KSL spoke with the U.S. Olympic skaters about life after the Olympics during their stop in Utah during the Stars on Ice tour.

Cash reward offered for lost cockatiel in southern Utah after wind blew him away

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 1 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Washington County woman is offering a cash reward for her beloved cockatiel named Charlie who was lost when a gust of wind sent him out the door.

Dozens of Orange County residents file lawsuit against GKN Aerospace in chemical tank incident

Michele Gile, KCAL  |  Updated June 1 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

While officials say the crisis in Garden Grove has moved out of the emergency response phase, a group of affected residents joined mass tort litigation after being evacuated from their homes for days.

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending

Gregor Stuart Hunter, Rae Wee and Jun Yuan Yong, Reuters  |  Updated June 1 - 12:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asian allies on Saturday to ramp up military spending to counter China's growing power and prevent its dominance in the region.

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The future of medicine: How modern medical schools are embracing innovation and accessibility

Noorda-COM  |  Posted June 1 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

At Noorda, students are immersed in tools that were once considered cutting-edge but are quickly becoming standard.

Judge says Tyler Robinson hearing will remain open, but defense seeks another delay

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated June 1 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The judge in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case ruled Monday that his preliminary hearing will remain open but now Robinson is appealing the judge's decision over cameras.

Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer

Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press  |  Updated June 1 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

New research shows a novel pill is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer..

Search ongoing for man missing in Willard Bay reservoir

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 1 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The search is still ongoing for a man who went missing in Willard Bay Reservoir Sunday.

West Point community mourns 71-year-old veteran shot and killed on his front porch

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated June 1 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Point neighborhood is reeling after a 71-year-old military veteran was shot and killed in broad daylight on Saturday, prompting a search for a Honda Civic seen speeding away.

Sugar House chamber seeks special assessment to spur new events, signage and lighting

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 1 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sugar House business leaders are exploring a new way to fund and promote the business district through a concept Salt Lake City first used in 1991.

Macron says French Navy, backed by the UK, intercepted a sanctioned tanker from Russia

John Leicester, Associated Press  |  Updated June 1 - 8:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

The French Navy, with UK support, intercepted another Russia-linked oil tanker under international sanctions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia "considers such actions illegal."

What it takes to translate 'The Chosen' for a world that listens more than it reads

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted June 1 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

AI is helping propel "The Chosen " toward an ambitious goal: translating the series into hundreds of languages, many of which have long been overlooked by mainstream media.

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Stay ahead of health issues: Echo Ultrasound's $400 comprehensive body scan

Echo Ultrasound  |  Posted June 1 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

To provide patients with peace of mind sooner rather than later, Echo Ultrasound is now offering a $400 body scan that can alert you to potential medical concerns within days.