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'Deeply disturbing': Utah leaders react to plans for public execution of Fort Hood shooter
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Oct. 9 - 2:50 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders reacted to news of the Pentagon's plans to livestream the firing-squad execution of a man accused of a mass shooting at a Texas military base, with Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson calling it "disturbing."
Katie Zacharia picked as White House press secretary
Jasper Ward, Reuters | Updated Oct. 9 - 2:06 p.m. | Save Story
Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser for President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, has been offered the position of White House press secretary following Karoline Leavitt's departure.

Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 3 people as Kyiv struggles to counter escalating attacks
Hanna Arhirova and Katie Marie Davies, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 9 - 1:48 p.m. | Save Story
Russian strikes killed three people and wounded at least eight across Ukraine, officials said Friday, as Ukraine struggles to counter escalating Russian bombardments.
Former ICC Judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Gwladys Fouche, Nora Buli and Christine Uyanik, Reuters | Updated Oct. 9 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Navi Pillay, a former judge who oversaw a report that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for "efforts to promote peace and international law."

FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau's jobs portal
Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 9 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
The FBI has arrested an accused co-conspirator of the hacking group ShinyHunters which claimed last month that it breached the FBI's jobs portal, obtaining sensitive data on employees.

Former Prince Andrew awarded $400K in compensation after surrendering his lease in Windsor
Danica Kirka, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 9 - 10:43 a.m. | Save Story
The Crown Estate says ex-Prince Andrew has been awarded $400,000 in compensation after surrendering his lease on Royal Lodge.
Trump launches committee to probe Fed's Lisa Cook, White House says
Doina Chiacu and Susan Heavey, Reuters | Updated Oct. 9 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump has formed a committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook over allegations she made false statements in connection with mortgages.
Saudi authorities say 3 killed in Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport
Sally Abou Aljoud and Cara Anna, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 9 - 8:21 a.m. | Save Story
Saudi aviation authorities say three Saudi citizens including a pilot were killed and several other people wounded in two attacks Thursday that were claimed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
US to livestream Army firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon says
Phil Stewart, Reuters | Updated Oct. 9 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. will livestream the Army's upcoming firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, the Pentagon said, in what would be an unprecedented broadcast.
New York City man shot in car with child present by ICE agents, mayor says
Julia Harte and Kristina Cooke, Reuters | Updated Oct. 9 - 7:01 a.m. | Save Story
Immigration agents shot and wounded a man on Thursday in his car with a child present in the Marble Hill neighborhood of New York City, according to the mayor, city police and eyewitnesses.

Trump's memorial arch faces new lawsuit from Arlington County, Virginia
Gary Fields, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 8 - 8:48 p.m. | Save Story
The Arlington County Board filed a lawsuit opposing the construction of the Triumphal Arch, becoming the first governmental body to take legal action against the planned monument.

Candidates clash over Iran war, gas prices in Utah 4th District debate
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Oct. 8 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
Democrat Jonny Larsen was aggressive in attacking Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, during the debate, but the political newcomer's relative inexperience showed at points.

Army identifies systemic failures behind DC midair collision and calls for safety fixes
Josh Funk, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 8 - 8:16 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Army found many systemic breakdowns that led to last year's midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., and recommended numerous steps the military should take to prevent future tragedies.
The skilled foreign tech workers' green card program under attack from Trump
Deborah Mary Sophia and Jaspreet Singh, Reuters | Posted Oct. 8 - 7:55 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. government said on Thursday it is suspending some of the world's biggest tech and IT firms including Microsoft, Cognizant and Capgemini from a key green card program that allows skilled foreign workers to gain permanent residency through their employment.

The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud
Seung Min Kim, Rebecca Santana and Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 8 - 6:08 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's administration is suspending tech giant Microsoft from a program to apply for green cards for workers who come to the U.S. to live and work using H-1B visas as it accuses the company of fraud.

Trump administration wants universities to pay fees for international students
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 8 - 5:48 p.m. | Save Story
Many colleges and universities are feeling fiscal strains, but operating costs may increase if a Trump administration proposal on international students and the workplace is finalized.

RFK Jr. tasks researchers with studying vaccine injuries
Sarah Owermohle, Meg Tirrell and Deidre McPhillips, CNN | Posted Oct. 8 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
The US Department of Health and Human Services launched a program this week to study and capture the breadth of vaccine injuries, reviving a longtime priority for HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and stoking concerns from some public health advocates.

Rubio says US pressure on NATO allies to boost defense spending is 'not hostile'
Matthew Lee and Barry Hatton, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 8 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
Pressure on NATO allies to increase defense spending "is not a hostile thing," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, while reiterating the alliance must be a stronger deterrent.


