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'Deeply disturbing': Utah leaders react to plans for public execution of Fort Hood  shooter

'Deeply disturbing': Utah leaders react to plans for public execution of Fort Hood shooter

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 2:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders reacted to news of the Pentagon's plans to livestream the firing-squad execution of a man accused of a mass shooting at a Texas military base, with Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson calling it "disturbing."
Katie Zacharia picked as White House press secretary

Katie Zacharia picked as White House press secretary

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 2:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Katie Zacharia, a communications ​adviser for President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, has been offered the position ‌of White House press secretary following Karoline Leavitt's departure.
Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 3 people as Kyiv struggles to counter escalating attacks

Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 3 people as Kyiv struggles to counter escalating attacks

Hanna Arhirova and Katie Marie Davies, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russian strikes killed three people and wounded at least eight across Ukraine, officials said Friday, as Ukraine struggles to counter escalating Russian bombardments.
Former ICC Judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Former ICC Judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Gwladys Fouche, Nora Buli and Christine Uyanik, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Navi Pillay, a former judge who oversaw a report that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for "efforts to promote peace and international law."
FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau's jobs portal

FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau's jobs portal

Eric Tucker, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The FBI has arrested an accused co-conspirator of the hacking group ShinyHunters which claimed last month that it breached the FBI's jobs portal, obtaining sensitive data on employees.
Former Prince Andrew awarded $400K in compensation after surrendering his lease in Windsor

Former Prince Andrew awarded $400K in compensation after surrendering his lease in Windsor

Danica Kirka, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Crown Estate says ex-Prince Andrew has been awarded $400,000 in compensation after surrendering his lease on Royal Lodge.
Trump launches committee to probe Fed's Lisa Cook, White House says

Trump launches committee to probe Fed's Lisa Cook, White House says

Doina Chiacu and Susan Heavey, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump has formed a committee ​to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook over allegations she made false statements in connection with ‌mortgages.
Saudi authorities say 3 killed in Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport

Saudi authorities say 3 killed in Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport

Sally Abou Aljoud and Cara Anna, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Saudi aviation authorities say three Saudi citizens including a pilot were killed and several other people wounded in two attacks Thursday that were claimed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
US to livestream Army firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon says

US to livestream Army firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon says

Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. will livestream the Army's upcoming firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, the Pentagon said, in what would be an unprecedented broadcast.
New York City man shot in car with child present by ICE agents, mayor says

New York City man shot in car with child present by ICE agents, mayor says

Julia Harte and Kristina Cooke, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Immigration agents shot and wounded a man on Thursday in his car with a child ​present in the Marble Hill neighborhood of New York City, according to the mayor, city police and eyewitnesses.
Trump's memorial arch faces new lawsuit from Arlington County, Virginia

Trump's memorial arch faces new lawsuit from Arlington County, Virginia

Gary Fields, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 8:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Arlington County Board filed a lawsuit opposing the construction of the Triumphal Arch, becoming the first governmental body to take legal action against the planned monument.
Candidates clash over Iran war, gas prices in Utah 4th District debate

Candidates clash over Iran war, gas prices in Utah 4th District debate

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 8:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrat Jonny Larsen was aggressive in attacking Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, during the debate, but the political newcomer's relative inexperience showed at points.
Army identifies systemic failures behind DC midair collision and calls for safety fixes

Army identifies systemic failures behind DC midair collision and calls for safety fixes

Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 8:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Army found many systemic breakdowns that led to last year's midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., and recommended numerous steps the military should take to prevent future tragedies.
The skilled foreign tech workers' green card program under attack from Trump

The skilled foreign tech workers' green card program under attack from Trump

Deborah Mary Sophia and Jaspreet Singh, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. government said on Thursday it is suspending some of the world's biggest tech and IT firms including Microsoft, Cognizant and Capgemini from a key green ​card program that allows skilled foreign workers to gain permanent residency through their employment.
The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud

The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud

Seung Min Kim, Rebecca Santana and Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 6:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration is suspending tech giant Microsoft from a program to apply for green cards for workers who come to the U.S. to live and work using H-1B visas as it accuses the company of fraud.
Trump administration wants universities to pay fees for international students

Trump administration wants universities to pay fees for international students

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 5:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many colleges and universities are feeling fiscal strains, but operating costs may increase if a Trump administration proposal on international students and the workplace is finalized.
RFK Jr. tasks researchers with studying vaccine injuries

RFK Jr. tasks researchers with studying vaccine injuries

Sarah Owermohle, Meg Tirrell and Deidre McPhillips, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The US Department of Health and Human Services launched a program this week to study and capture the breadth of vaccine injuries, reviving a longtime priority for HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and stoking concerns from some public health advocates.
Rubio says US pressure on NATO allies to boost defense spending is 'not hostile'

Rubio says US pressure on NATO allies to boost defense spending is 'not hostile'

Matthew Lee and Barry Hatton, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pressure on NATO allies to increase defense spending "is not a hostile thing," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, while reiterating the alliance must be a stronger deterrent.
Taliban firmly in control in Afghanistan 25 years after US-led invasion to oust them

Taliban firmly in control in Afghanistan 25 years after US-led invasion to oust them

Elena Becatoros and Abdul Qahar Afghan, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 3:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Twenty-five years after the invasion and five years after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from the country, the Taliban are firmly back in control of Afghanistan.