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BBC apologizes to Trump over speech edit, rejects defamation claim
Catarina Demony, Reuters | Updated Nov. 13 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
The BBC apologized to President Donald Trump on Thursday for editing a speech to make it look like he had advocated violence, seeking to ward off the threat of legal action, but the broadcaster rejected the basis for a defamation claim.
Staying loyal to core values: Mitt Romney delivers optimistic, faith-driven message at BYU
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 13 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The retired politician and businessman was at Brigham Young University on Wednesday to deliver the 2025 Romney Institute George W. Romney Lecture on Public Service.
Trump administration sues California over new redistricting maps
Reuters | Posted Nov. 13 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's administration sued California over its redistricting maps after a ballot measure adopting the new congressional districts passed, according to documents filed in federal court.
Utah attorney general launches task force to help protect public from AI abuses
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown announced the formation of a task force with leading artificial intelligence developers to tackle issues and safeguards in the AI industry.
Utah SNAP recipients to get full November benefits this week
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program customers are set to receive their full benefits with the reopening of the government after its longest shutdown in history.
The unprecedented government shutdown will weigh on a US economy already under stress
Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 13 - 11:27 a.m. | Save Story
The six-week government shutdown that came to an end late Wednesday will be another drag on an economy already facing many challenges, though the full impact will take months to measure.
Relentless rise in carbon pollution from fossil fuels slightly dampens climate-fighting hopes
Seth Borenstein, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 13 - 10:49 a.m. | Save Story
For each of the past several years, scientists, analysts and officials have been hoping it would be the year when emissions from fossil fuels would stop going up. So far, it hasn't happened.
At the site of Charlie Kirk's assassination, senators look for ways to end political violence
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 13 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly sat down on the other side of Utah Valley University to confront an epidemic of political violence and chart a course toward solutions.
Ben McAdams pushes for inclusive Democratic Party as he launches comeback bid
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 13 - 7:56 a.m. | Save Story
Former Rep. Ben McAdams has launched his congressional campaign for Utah's new 1st District, marking the start of his comeback bid to return to Congress.
DOJ drafts legal opinion backing immunity for US troops involved in boat strikes, sources say
Reuters | Updated Nov. 13 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
The Justice Department has provided a legal justification that makes clear that military personnel involved in strikes against suspected drug-trafficking vessels are immune from prosecution.
Trump signs deal to end longest government shutdown in US history
David Morgan, Nolan D. McCaskill and Bo Erickson, Reuters | Updated Nov. 12 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed legislation ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Democratic Utah state senator announces U.S. House bid in wake of court redistricting decision
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 12 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Democratic Utah Sen. Kathleen Riebe announced a U.S. House bid in the wake of a controversial court decision redrawing the state's four congressional districts.
Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in letter, Israeli president's office says
Tala Ramadan and Steven Scheer, Reuters | Updated Nov. 12 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has received a letter from President Donald Trump urging him to consider granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Herzog's office said on Wednesday.
Epstein emails say Trump 'knew about the girls'; new House Democrat pledges file release
Doina Chiacu and Nathan Layne, Reuters | Updated Nov. 12 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
House Democrats on Wednesday released emails which they said raised new questions about President Donald Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, while the swearing-in of a new Democrat kicked off a new fight in Congress over further disclosures.
Utah Republican leaders say judge crossed a line by selecting own congressional map
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 12 - 9:50 a.m. | Save Story
Republican officials erupted in reaction to a court ruling that replaced lawmakers' map with one submitted by nonprofit groups that guarantees a deeply Democratic district in Salt Lake County.
National Democrats bullish about flipping House seat in Utah with new maps
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 12 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
National Democrats are preparing to pour resources into Utah during the midterm cycle after a congressional map was OKed, which gives a strong chance to flip a House seat.
Outgoing Millcreek mayor offers parting words of wisdom as new city leader takes oath
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 11 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Millcreek's second mayor, and first female mayor, was sworn into office Monday evening.
Protesters clash with police at Berkeley Charlie Kirk tribute event
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 11 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
At least eight people were arrested in connection with the Turning Point USA event at the University of California, Berkley on Monday, the tour's final stop.
