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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Lizbeth Diaz and Laura Gottesdiener, Reuters | Posted May 3 - 8:37 a.m. | Save Story
Ruben Rocha, the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, accused by the U.S. of aiding one of the country's most powerful drug cartels, said on Friday he would step down temporarily.
Developers of mega data center promise environmental considerations, community benefit
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 3 - 7:13 a.m. | Save Story
Developers behind a data center project in Box Elder County are promising to take measures to protect the environment and serve as a benefit to the surrounding communities.
Trump says US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'
Parisa Hafezi and Jacob Bogage, Reuters | Updated May 2 - 9:21 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had been told about the concept of a deal with Iran, but warned of the possibility of restarting strikes on the country if Tehran "misbehaves."
New report casts doubt on cost and potential of proposed Utah homeless campus
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 2 - 9:16 p.m. | Save Story
A new report suggests that a new state homelessness campus might be much more expensive and less beneficial than what Utah estimates.
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.
Court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs, for now
Daniel Wiessner, Reuters | Posted May 1 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
An appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked a federal rule allowing the abortion drug mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail, significantly curtailing its access nationwide.
Debate over a proposed ICE detention facility has died down but not gone away
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 1 - 8:25 p.m. | Save Story
After a surge of intense clamoring in March, debate over a proposed ICE detention center in Salt Lake City has died down though not gone away.
Former US congressman convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
Luc Cohen, Reuters | Updated May 1 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Former U.S. Congressman David Rivera was found guilty on Friday of illegally lobbying U.S. officials to ease pressure on ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government.
What we know about the gas price surge in the West
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted May 1 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns aren't the only ones paying more for a gallon of gas — many states in the West are struggling with steeper prices.
Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives
Patricia Zengerle and Steve Holland, Reuters | Updated May 1 - 4:56 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said a ceasefire had "terminated" hostilities against Iran, as he sought to boost his argument that he does not need lawmakers' permission to continue the conflict.
Construction company says it's owed $165K for work on Rep. Trevor Lee's new house
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 1 - 4:28 p.m. | Save Story
Subcontractors say they are owed $165,000 for work done on the new Layton home of state Rep. Trevor Lee.
Trump says he's not satisfied with Iran's latest proposal for talks
Gram Slattery, Asif Shahzad and Enas Alashray, Reuters | Updated May 1 - 2:40 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said on Friday he was not satisfied with the latest Iranian proposal for talks on the Iran war, while Iran's foreign minister said Tehran was ready for diplomacy.
Curtis says he is exploring options for Congress to get involved as Iran war reaches 60-day mark
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted May 1 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis said he is closely watching the Trump administration's decisions on Iran as he weighs whether to vote on authorizing military action or give the administration more time.
Utah student who came to US as a 1-year-old detained by immigration officials
Adam Small and Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 30 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
A University of Utah student who came to the United States years ago from Mexico as a 1-year-old has been detained by immigration officials.
After charming Trump, King Charles gets Appalachian welcome then heads to Bermuda
Courtney Rozen, Humeyra Pamuk and Jonathan Allen, Reuters | Updated April 30 - 10:22 p.m. | Save Story
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla wrapped up their four-day state visit to the U.S. on Thursday with a quick stop by the White House to bid farewell to President Donald Trump.
Salt Lake City to review whether councilwoman is living in the correct district
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 30 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake City Council is reviewing whether Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez is still living in her district after records show she bought a home outside of the district last year.
Trump withdraws Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, names Nicole Saphier as pick
Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters | Posted April 30 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump named Dr. Nicole Saphier as his pick for surgeon general on Thursday, his third nominee for the post, after withdrawing the nomination of Casey Means.
Cox backs Box Elder County data center proposal, in part, due to national security factors
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 30 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox backs a proposed controversial Box Elder County data center proposal, in part, for national security reasons and believes the planned site is an apt location.
