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6 senators, including Utah Sen. Curtis, call for Trump administration to 'immediately reverse course' on Russian diesel plan
Kevin Freking, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 11 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
A bipartisan group of six senators called for the Trump administration to "immediately reverse course" on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fuel prices.
Critical Minerals Agenda comes for America's 'Forgotten Wildlife Corridor'
Wyatt Myskow, Inside Climate News and Johanna Hansel and Carla Samon Ros, Columbia Journalism Investigations | Posted Oct. 11 - 12:42 p.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration is fast-tracking lithium mining projects in the West, raising concerns that weakened environmental protections could threaten vulnerable wildlife, water supplies and tribal lands.
Trump says Russia and Ukraine reach 'energy ceasefire' but gives no details
Collin Binkley, Susie Blann and Elise Morton, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 11 - 9:11 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an "energy ceasefire," though details are unclear.
Lawmakers roll out policy agenda they hope survives no matter who wins control of Congress
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 11 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
Even though the dynamics of Congress could drastically change next year, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is hoping work can still get done as they rolled out their agendas.
Rep. Moore acknowledges gas prices, Iran war complicate GOP economic pitch in midterms
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 10 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Blake Moore says he still has faith in Republicans' chances in November's midterm elections, though he added high gas prices and the war in Iran have complicated things.
Justice Department probes TV networks over Trump pool boycott
Jasper Ward and Erin Banco, Reuters | Updated Oct. 10 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Justice Department said on Saturday it is investigating whether television networks violated federal antitrust laws over their decision to boycott covering the White House.
Panama declares a state of emergency as powerful quake aftershocks rattle communities
Aris Mariota and Alma Solis, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 10 - 6:05 p.m. | Save Story
Panama's government has declared a state of emergency following two powerful earthquakes that shook the country.
Attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people and wounded over 300 more, Saudi authorities say
Samy Magdy and Cara Anna, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 10 - 5:10 p.m. | Save Story
The latest attack on the international airport in Saudi Arabia's capital killed 12 people and injured over 300 others, civil aviation authorities said early Sunday, with some in critical condition.
Why Sen. John Curtis says Utahns should care about global health
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 8:59 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis said the U.S. still has a vested interest in promoting global health, even as the Trump administration has made public efforts to curb spending on programs like USAID and others.
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sally Abou Aljoud and Cara Anna, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 9 - 8:21 a.m. | Save Story
Saudi aviation authorities said 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
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.
