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China's railway hit new single-day passenger record on May Day

Engen ‌Tham and Casey ⁠Hall, Reuters  |  Posted May 2 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

China's railway network ​transported 24.8 million passengers on May 1, setting ‌a new single-day record, according to data ⁠from the ​China State ⁠Railway Group.

Real Salt Lake bounces back with 2-0 win over struggling Portland

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 6:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Salt Lake's bounceback home attempt after consecutive losses wasn't perfect. But it was pretty close.

Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Updated May 2 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Golden Tempo has won the Kentucky Derby at odds of 23-1 to make Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown. DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race after Jena Antonucci won with Arcangelo in the 2023 Belmont Stakes. Jockey Jose Ortiz won the Derby for the first time in his 11th try. Renegade was second, with brother Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, and long shot Ocelli was third. DeVaux during the week shifted from downplaying what it would mean to be the first woman to train a Derby winner to understanding she's a role model to girls who might want to follow in her footsteps someday.

Pickleball players paddle for a purpose to raise money for Utah County Children's Justice Center

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A daylong pickleball tournament hosted by the Utah County Commission raised thousands to child victim services on Friday.

Community rallies around 6th-grade student who needs new wheelchair

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Foxboro Elementary School sixth-grader Tamba Traore needs an electric wheelchair that insurance won't cover, and now his teachers and community are rallying to help.

Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices

Aamer Madhani, Rio Yamat, Jeff Amy and Mike Catalini, Associated Press  |  Updated May 2 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years.

Iran offers strait deal, Trump says he's not satisfied

Parisa Hafezi and Jacob Bogage, Reuters  |  Posted May 2 - 4:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Iranian proposal so far rejected by President Donald Trump would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. blockade while ​leaving talks on Iran's nuclear program for later.

Route 66 is turning 100. Here's where you can celebrate it this year

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted May 2 - 4:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

If there's one road that's captured American imaginations for decades, it's Route 66. And this year, the road is turning 100.

'Jazz and Jesus': How a Utah singer is sharing her faith

Diana Jones, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Emma Nissen, a rising Christian artist mixing Jesus and jazz, is living her dream, scatting, writing music and creating connections with people all over the world who listen. 

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The hidden costs of the youth sports arms race

Ethan Bauer, Deseret News  |  Posted May 2 - 2:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the shadow of America's new youth sports machine, families weigh the cost of athletic dreams against the fear of not doing enough.

Weber School District custodian faces rape, other charges involving teen

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 1:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Weber School District custodian faces rape and other charges involving a teen girl. District officials don't think there are any connections in the case to district schools.

Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platforms

Diana Novak Jones, Reuters  |  Updated May 2 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

A trial beginning in New Mexico on Monday could prompt a judge to order sweeping changes to how Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp operate - a move Meta Platforms has warned could force it to withdraw ​from the state.

Police investigating illegal vape sales also finding illegal urine sales

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah investigators say they are finding synthetic urine kits for sale in about 80% of the businesses being investigated for illegal vape sales.

Once marked for euthanasia, Utah rescue dog is Pocatello's newest K-9 officer

Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 2 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A dog once facing euthanasia has now found a place where she belongs thanks to the efforts of a local animal rescue organization.

The devil wears Old Navy? Inside Hollywood's favorite movie marketing blitz

Alli Rosenbloom, CNN  |  Updated May 2 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

What would Miranda Priestly say about being associated with a pair of drug store nail clippers?

Madeleine Choir School celebrates 30 years with immersive opera depicting Noah's ark

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cathedral of the Madeleine will soon be transformed by music, costumes and spectacle as the choir performs a community opera embodying hope and renewal, just in time for the spring season of rebirth.

Shop geared towards neurodivergent community opens in Idaho Falls

Cody Roberts, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 2 - 9:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wandermind, a retail shop and community space that caters to neurodivergent individuals, hosted its grand opening in Idaho Falls Saturday.

'Never seen horses in that bad of a condition,' BLM officer says

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

The owner of several horses found severely malnourished in southern Utah — two of which were found dead — has been arrested.

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Test Drive: The Ford F-150 is still one of the best do-it-all vehicles you can buy

Jason Bell  |  Posted May 2 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From commuting to towing, off-roading and family duty, Ford's best-selling truck continues its excellence.

US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, officials say

Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Updated May 2 - 7:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, as a rift ​over the Iran war widens between President Donald Trump and Europe.

How Utahns can celebrate America 250 leading up to the Fourth of July

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted May 2 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

This year, America is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here's how you can celebrate the event locally.

Utah Mammoth season comes to an end after 5-1 loss to Golden Knights

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 1:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Mammoth season ended with a game six loss to the Golden Knights at home as Mitch Marner scored two goals and added an assist in Vegas' 5-1 victory.

The 8 sons of Alan Osmond remember their father

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

As they prepared to say goodbye to their father, the eight sons of Alan Osmond recalled how he influenced their lives and what they will remember.