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The size of 20 Costcos: Can Utah residents drive a data center out of their backyard?
Leah Bowers, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 13 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
The small, quiet town of Mona, in Juab County, is known for being antidevelopment — or at least it was, until a massive data center was approved for the county.
Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, saying attacks are causing a shortage
The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 13 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
President Trump called on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries and other infrastructure used to produce and distribute diesel, saying the attacks are causing a global shortage.
New attacks in Hormuz and Saudi test nerves as war's spread worsens oil disruption
Mohammed Ghobari and Nayera Abdallah, Reuters | Posted Sept. 13 - 3:18 p.m. | Save Story
New strikes on Saudi Arabia and on ships in the Gulf tested nerves in the Middle East, after an attack on a Saudi oil pipeline and an advance by Yemen's Houthis threatened to worsen the wartime disruption to global energy supplies.
As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or Trump
Amelia Thomson-deveaux and Linley Sanders, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 13 - 11:19 a.m. | Save Story
A new AP-NORC/USA Facts poll finds that Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections, foreign affairs or the environment.
Trump reduced Bears Ears by 91%. What does the law really say?
Leah Bowers, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 12 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Conservation, archaeology and outdoor recreation groups — including Patagonia — are attempting to stop the shrinking of one of Utah's largest national monuments.
Vance pushes restoration of nuclear family, traditional marriage in convention speech
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 12 - 9:39 a.m. | Save Story
Vice President JD Vance highlighted the importance of restoring the nuclear family and traditional marriage in his keynote address on Thursday, the second night of the GOP midterm convention.
United or divided? Speakers urge unity at Utah 9/11 memorial ceremony
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Sept. 11 - 9:50 p.m. | Save Story
A memorial ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks was held at the Utah Capitol.
Contractor said Reflecting Pool damage stemmed from repairs, NYT reports
Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters | Updated Sept. 11 - 8:19 p.m. | Save Story
The contractor responsible for renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington told U.S. President Donald Trump's administration that errors in its work and flaws in the repair plan caused the pool's liner to peel and break loose, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing documents it reviewed.
Poland warns Russia likely to intensify provocations on Ukraine's borders with European countries
Claudia Ciobanu and Stephen Mcgrath, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 11 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
Two incidents along Ukraine's borders with Poland and Moldova this week are a preview of potential intensified Russian provocations at Ukraine's border crossing points with Europe, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.
Feds sue Utah, seek end to law that lets immigrant university students tap lower in-state tuition
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 11 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
Federal officials are suing Utah, pressing for an end to the law that lets immigrants in the country illegally tap lower in-state tuition at Utah's public universities.
Trump signs bill for new monument on National Mall
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 11 - 1:48 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump signed a bill led by Rep. Blake Moore to create a new monument in Washington, tying a bow on a bipartisan legislative effort that has spanned two presidential administrations.
1 year later, some UVU students still affected by Charlie Kirk shooting
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Sept. 11 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
One year after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, the campus is remembering what happened while students who were there continue to deal with the effects of that day.
Comedian Jon Stewart has some questions for Utah's governor
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 11 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
Comedian Jon Stewart had some pointed questions for Gov. Spencer Cox when he appeared on "The Daily Show" earlier this week to promote his new book.
'Modern-day martyr': Thousands honor Charlie Kirk at UVU memorial
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Sept. 10 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
One year after his assassination, Charlie Kirk was remembered for his faith, engagement with young people, and courage to speak up.
Five big takeaways from Trump's midterm convention
Tim Reid, Reuters | Posted Sept. 10 - 10:08 p.m. | Save Story
President Trump and his Republican Party wrapped up an unusual convention in Dallas on Thursday, hoping to strengthen their midterm election prospects.
Judge declines to pause Utah's prop betting law, pending appeal
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 10 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
A federal appeals court declined to temporarily block a Utah law banning proposition betting pending the outcome of an appeal brought by one of the nation's largest prediction market companies.
ABC's Jimmy Kimmel says interview with Senate candidate Talarico will not air on network
David Shepardson, Reuters | Updated Sept. 10 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Jimmy Kimmel said an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico on Thursday will air on YouTube and not during ABC's broadcast, citing threats from the FCC.
Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections
Kanishka Singh, Reuters | Posted Sept. 10 - 6:50 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said he did not regret going to war against Iran despite the impact the conflict may have on the November U.S. midterm elections.
