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Prime minister of Yemen's Houthi government killed in Israeli strike
Enas Alashray and Ahmed Tolba, Reuters | Posted Aug. 30 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
The prime minister of Yemen's Houthi government and several other ministers were killed in an Israeli strike, the head of the Houthi Supreme Political Council said on Saturday.
How much money do refineries contribute to Utah?
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 30 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
The oil and gas extracted in Utah outpaces local consumption, and while some may complain about the refineries located along the Wasatch Front, all have made substantial financial investments.
North Korea leader Kim promises 'beautiful life' for families of 'martyrs' killed in Russia
Jack Kim and Sebin Choi, Reuters | Posted Aug. 30 - 12:39 p.m. | Save Story
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised "a beautiful life" for the families of "martyrs" who perished fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine, state media said on Saturday.
Where have all the babies gone? US population continues to change
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 30 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released yet another demographic report showing that people in the U.S. are having fewer babies — a trend holding true worldwide.
Bondi fires Justice Department employee for gesturing at National Guard
Jasper Ward, Reuters | Posted Aug. 30 - 9:25 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi fired a Department of Justice official on Friday for making a vulgar gesture to members of the National Guard deployed to Washington, D.C., on her way to work.
Utah attorney general joins national push to curb deepfake pornography
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Updated Aug. 30 - 8:10 a.m. | Save Story
The advancement of technology has created a realm of abuse in the creation of and easier access to deepfake imagery.
Kennedy names his deputy Jim O'Neill as interim CDC chief after Monarez firing
Ahmed Aboulenein and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters | Updated Aug. 30 - 7:42 a.m. | Save Story
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. named Jim O'Neill as acting director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after firing former director Susan Monarez on Wednesday.
Trump ends security protection for former Vice President Harris
Steve Holland and Susan Heavey, Reuters | Updated Aug. 29 - 7:52 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump has canceled Secret Service protection for former vice president and 2024 election rival Kamala Harris, a senior White House official said on Friday.
Parties debate how Utah redistricting proceeds; Legislature requests a stay
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 29 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders are scrambling to figure out how to get an approved map ready in time for the 2026 congressional elections after a judge ordered them to redraw the state's current map.
Trump escalates spending fight with Congress, says he will cancel $5 billion
Nolan D. McCaskill and Bo Erickson, Reuters | Posted Aug. 29 - 11:17 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump has moved to unilaterally cancel $4.9 billion in federal funding authorized by Congress, escalating the fight over who controls the nation's spending.
Melania Trump issues 'AI challenge' to America's K-12 kids
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 29 - 8:10 a.m. | Save Story
First lady Melania Trump is challenging American kids to "discover, develop and expand AI's potential" by competing in a nationwide artificial intelligence contest.
Fired CDC director resisted Kennedy's changes to vaccine policy
Julie Steenhuysen and Dan Levine, Reuters | Posted Aug. 29 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
CDC Director Susan Monarez had resisted changes to vaccine policy advanced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that she believed contradicted scientific evidence.
Utah leaders begrudgingly begin to plan redistricting process after court ruling
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 28 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's top legislative leaders say they're still not thrilled with a court ruling calling on the state to redraw its congressional boundaries, but they plan to try to meet the court's deadline.
Russian missiles pound Ukraine, damage EU and British offices
Anastasiia Malenko, Reuters | Updated Aug. 28 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Russia pounded Ukraine with deadly missiles and drone strikes early on Thursday in a sweeping attack that the U.S. special envoy on Ukraine said undermined President Donald Trump's peace efforts.
Fed Governor Cook sues Trump after he attempted to fire her
Daniel Wiessner, Reuters | Updated Aug. 28 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook filed a lawsuit on Thursday claiming President Donald Trump has no power to remove her from office, setting up a legal battle.
Senate health panel to review CDC departures, chairman says
Reuters | Updated Aug. 28 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
The Senate will need to act following the firing of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez, its chairman said after the White House announced her termination.
Fighter jets, lake preservation, law enforcement earmarked by Utah's congressional delegation
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 28 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Investments for Air Force repairs, various water projects, and law enforcement offices are only some of the funding requests submitted by Utah lawmakers for next year's congressional budget.
Democrats see opening in Utah after judge orders new maps to be drawn
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 28 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
National Democrats are turning their attention to Utah after a district judge ordered state lawmakers to redraw its congressional map.
