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Cox calls for 'major reform' to MIDA after data center pushback
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he supports making major changes to a state entity that approved a controversial artificial intelligence data center in Box Elder County.
US imposes more sanctions on Cuba
Reuters | Updated Aug. 20 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. imposed new Cuba-related sanctions on Thursday, designating nine entities and three individuals for alleged malign activities directed at the United States.
More than 2,300 Mexicans sent to Guatemala and Honduras as Trump ramps up third-country deportations
Sonia PÉrez D., MarÍa Verza And Marlon GonzÁlez, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 20 - 5:10 p.m. | Save Story
The United States has deported nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala this year and sent at least dozens more to Honduras, according to official data.
Russian strikes kill 17 in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says lack of Patriots costing lives
Daniel Flynn and Anna Pruchnicka, Reuters | Updated Aug. 20 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Russian airstrikes killed 17 people and injured more than 40 in Kyiv and the surrounding region on Thursday as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a failure by Ukraine's allies to replenish its stock of air defense missiles was costing lives.
Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 20 - 2:27 p.m. | Save Story
Federal agents have seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
Utah governor 'deeply troubled' by Flock camera concerns, orders privacy review
VideoDaniel Woodruff and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Aug. 20 - 1:16 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox will take questions from reporters during his monthly news conference Thursday morning.
2 Bears Ears guides share differing perspectives on preservation of the surrounding lands
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Updated Aug. 20 - 12:59 p.m. | Save Story
Two friends who also guide tourists around Bears Ears share their differing visions for protecting the land.
US sends 20 deportees to Liberia, part of 1,200 migrants the country will receive under new deal
Mark Mengonfia, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 20 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
The United States sent 20 deportees to Liberia, who arrived on Thursday as part of 1,200 migrants that the African country will receive under a new deal.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox becomes a grandfather
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox's first grandchild was born on Wednesday, the governor confirmed during his monthly news conference.
Trump warns of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran
Kanishka Singh and Jana Choukeir, Reuters | Updated Aug. 20 - 11:43 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump warned of economic consequences for any country that provided "any type of lifeline to Iran" as the United States looks to resolve a war it began nearly six months ago.
Utah has 'major gaps' in regulating noise, temperature from new data centers, agency head says
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
An agency leader said there are "major gaps" in Utah's regulation of data center development, particularly when it comes to the impacts new projects will have on local temperatures and noise.
Ogden Valley leaders OK 512.6% tax hike, but Utah Supreme Court still has to weigh in
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden Valley officials narrowly approved a budget plan calling for a 512.6% tax hike, but the Utah Supreme Court still has to weigh in.
Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery
Associated Press | Updated Aug. 19 - 4:27 p.m. | Save Story
Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help Colombia recover from a devastating earthquake.
Winner emerges in 9-candidate Wyoming House race
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 19 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray beat out eight other candidates in a crowded GOP primary for the state's lone seat in the House of Representatives.
Utah Senate president threatens critics with defamation lawsuits
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Aug. 19 - 2:54 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams is threatening several critics with defamation lawsuits for comments made following his primary election defeat in June.
Residents voice concerns over self-powered data center proposal in Spanish Fork
VideoCassidy Wixom and Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated Aug. 19 - 1:52 p.m. | Save Story
Dozens of people voiced their concerns and questions about a proposed data center at the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon in a meeting that stretched past midnight Tuesday.
Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration
Ali Swenson and Matthew Perrone, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 19 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump has picked Dr. Heidi Overton, deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council and a trusted figure, to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order
Joyce Lee and Heejin Kim, Reuters | Updated Aug. 19 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
South Korea and the United States will cut short annual joint military drills to five days from 11 and scale back some field training, the allies said on Wednesday.
