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Trump announces Audi will build $4B factory in Georgia

Trump announces Audi will build $4B factory in Georgia

Bo Erickson and David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Audi plans to build a $4 billion assembly plant in Georgia ​that will produce 200,000 SUVs annually.
Houthis say they targeted Saudi oil sites; attacks reported in Aden

Houthis say they targeted Saudi oil sites; attacks reported in Aden

Yasmine Ghania, Eman Abouhassira, Ahmed Tolba and Enas Alashery, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 24 - 8:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis said they launched attacks on Saudi oil facilities and airports on Saturday, and the Saudi-led coalition fighting the group ​said it downed two missiles.
Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine restored

Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine restored

Susie Blann and Elise Morton, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elon Musk said on Saturday that his company SpaceX had throttled the Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine, disrupting operations the country relies on to defend itself against Russia.
Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says

Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says

Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 24 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The head of the U.N. nuclear agency said Friday that he expects the use of nuclear power could more than triple by 2060.
More than 400,000 protest across France, challenging Macron as Paris clashes erupt

More than 400,000 protest across France, challenging Macron as Paris clashes erupt

VideoThomas Adamson, John Leicester and Tom Nouvian, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 24 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Clashes erupted in Paris as a mass march drew to a close Saturday, with police making nearly 1,000 arrests as people rallied across France over school funding and soaring living costs.
US is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from Iran

US is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from Iran

Matthew Lee, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The State Department is reducing staffing at four U.S. embassies in the Middle East after receiving intelligence that Iran has stepped up efforts to target American personnel in the region.
In Florida, Trump vows to deal with Cuba after Iran gets settled

In Florida, Trump vows to deal with Cuba after Iran gets settled

Bo Erickson, Maria Alejandra Cardona and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 9:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Friday used a campaign ​rally in Florida, where Cuban Americans are a potent voting bloc, to address his concerns about Cuba once the Iran war is settled.
What to know about the candidates running for Utah's 3rd Congressional District

What to know about the candidates running for Utah's 3rd Congressional District

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meet incumbent Rep. Celeste Maloy and Democratic challenger Kent Udell, who will face off on Nov. 3 for Utah's 3rd Congressional District seat.
Follow along with KSL on Election Day 2026

Follow along with KSL on Election Day 2026

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 8:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's midterm elections are on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and KSL will be tracking the votes.
Helicopters to spray for cheatgrass, seed land near Bear Lake

Helicopters to spray for cheatgrass, seed land near Bear Lake

Todd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Helicopters will apply herbicide and seed areas near Bear Lake later this month as Idaho officials work to control invasive grasses, restore habitat and reduce wildfire risk.
Trump removes 50% tariffs on Canadian products to try to boost to Maine companies

Trump removes 50% tariffs on Canadian products to try to boost to Maine companies

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 5:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an order to remove 50% ​tariffs on some Canadian agricultural and forestry products, which could boost agriculture firms dependent on those goods.
Judge blocks fed effort to obtain Utah voter rolls

Judge blocks fed effort to obtain Utah voter rolls

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 5:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice seeking access to Utah's voter rolls, siding with the state's lieutenant governor.
Some Utah County voters incorrectly received notice telling them to include copy of ID with ballot

Some Utah County voters incorrectly received notice telling them to include copy of ID with ballot

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 5:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah County Clerk's Office inadvertently sent mailers to some registered voters incorrectly stating that they needed to return a copy of their ID with their mail-in ballot or it would be rejected.
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian, Russian and US negotiators to meet in early November in Abu Dhabi

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian, Russian and US negotiators to meet in early November in Abu Dhabi

Andrea Shalal and Olena Harmash, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 4:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that peace negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States had agreed to meet at ​a technical level in Abu Dhabi.
Salt Lake County prosecutors using AI to review evidence; DA says humans remain in control

Salt Lake County prosecutors using AI to review evidence; DA says humans remain in control

Eric Cabrera, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 4:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

As prosecutors from across the country gather in Salt Lake City, officials are sharing how artificial intelligence is changing criminal investigations — and why they say safeguards are essential.
With hurricane off Mexico sharing name with Vice President JD Vance, the social media memes fly

With hurricane off Mexico sharing name with Vice President JD Vance, the social media memes fly

Dave Collins, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 2:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Vice President JD Vance travels the U.S. supporting Republican candidates in next month's election, another Vance is on a whirlwind tour off Mexico's Pacific Coast.
Trump says he ordered the Justice Department's lawsuit over Alaska's US Senate race

Trump says he ordered the Justice Department's lawsuit over Alaska's US Senate race

Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump says he ordered the Justice Department lawsuit over Alaska's U.S. Senate race. Trump's administration has filed a lawsuit to block certification of the Senate race in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. Another candidate with the same name is on the ballot.
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about involvement in investigation into Hunter Biden's laptop

2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about involvement in investigation into Hunter Biden's laptop

Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 12:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two former FBI intelligence officials who specialized in foreign election interference have been charged with lying about their roles in investigating the origins of Hunter Biden's laptop in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election.
Utah Housing Corporation shakeup continues as president and CEO resigns

Utah Housing Corporation shakeup continues as president and CEO resigns

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

David Damschen submitted his resignation from the organization designed to help create affordable housing opportunities.