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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
US fines Air France, KLM over flights in prohibited Iraqi airspace
David Shepardson, Reuters | Posted Oct. 23 - 11:37 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Transportation Department said Friday it was fining Air France and KLM a total of $425,000 for operating dozens of flights in Iraqi airspace below a minimum altitude intended to protect them from threats from the ground.
Melania Trump helps forge a ceasefire deal in a Russian-occupied Ukrainian city, White House says
Ben Finley, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 23 - 10:44 a.m. | Save Story
First lady Melania Trump has brokered an upcoming ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-ravaged Ukrainian city of Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians, the White House announced on Friday.
Trump administration's $8 billion diesel aid for farmers will arrive after election, official says
Leah Douglas, Reuters | Posted Oct. 23 - 10:22 a.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration's $8 billion in diesel aid for farmers will be disbursed after the November 3 election, an administration official said on Friday.
This bill would make data centers pay their own way for power
Leah Bowers, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 23 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
Amid backlash over Utah data centers, Sen. Mike Lee co-authored a bipartisan bill requiring developers to cover their energy costs.
