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Putin agrees to resume trilateral talks on Ukraine war with Kyiv and Washington, Kremlin says

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 21 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Vladimir Putin has agreed to resume trilateral negotiations with Washington and Kyiv to end the war in Ukraine, according to a Kremlin official.

South Korean officials free a shark trapped for a month in Busan canal

Kim Tong-hyung, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 21 - 7:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

After failed attempts in recent weeks, South Korean officials on Wednesday finally freed a large gray shark that had been trapped for over a month in a canal in the port city of Busan.

Salt Lake County mayor calls for closing the aging Oxbow Jail in budget proposal

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson is proposing to close the county's aging Oxbow Jail while bonding for around $575 million to cover additional capacity and renovations at the Salt Lake County Metro Jail.

Trump, Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage reports of alleged fraud

Darlene Superville, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 5:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have announced a $25 million program to encourage the public to blow the whistle on suspected fraud in the federal government.

Iran tells Pakistan army chief no talks with Washington until demands are met

Menna Alaa El-Din and Yasmine Ghania, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 4:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iran told Pakistan's army chief on Tuesday that there would be no ​talks with Washington until Tehran's demands were met, Iranian media reported.

Utah attorney general sues 'prediction market' Kalshi over alleged illegal gambling

VideoCassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 3:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Attorney General Derek Brown announced Tuesday morning that his office filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, an online sports betting platform.

FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing's long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service

Josh Funk and Rio Yamat, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 2:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. government has certified Boeing's 737 Max 10 airliner for passenger service after years of delays.

Zelenskyy says early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumed

Hanna Arhirova and Barry Hatton, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 1:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is once again receiving early warnings from its partners following recent Russian attacks that he said occurred without enough notice.

Houthis attack besieged city in Yemen that UN says is at 'grave risk'

Marzouk Al-jaberi and Samy Magdy, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a residential area in Yemen's third-largest city, killing two teenage girls, renewing attention to the dangers faced by civilians.

Utah sees rise in unaffiliated voters as dissatisfaction grows

VideoHeather Peterson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 10:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dissatisfaction with Democrats and Republicans has more voters opting not to register with either party.

Is the US doing enough to help Ukraine? 'No,' Utah senator says

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis said the United States is not doing enough to help Ukraine defend itself as Russia has recently ramped up attacks.

Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile with family

Michael Holden, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 9:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prince Harry has said he hoped to reconcile with King Charles and the rest of his family with whom he ​fell out when he moved to the United States six years ago.

Rubio and India's foreign minister hold talks in Mumbai as both sides aim to finalize a trade deal

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with India's foreign minister in Mumbai on Tuesday as the two countries seek to deepen energy cooperation and finalize a trade deal.

Mitt Romney issues rare statement as Republicans challenge Trump's Russia deal

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 6:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former Sen. Mitt Romney said the U.S. could embark on a path of abandoning liberty if the country does not stand behind Ukraine, joining a growing list of Republicans who are critical of President Donald Trump's sanctions waiver.

Alberta rejects a move toward independence from Canada in a victory for Carney

Rob Gillies, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 6:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence. More than 1 million votes were counted early Tuesday.

Lee defends Trump DOJ after Utah lieutenant governor calls federal government 'threat' to elections

VideoBrigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 10:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said in an episode of "60 Minutes" over the weekend that the real threat to state elections is not voter fraud but the federal government.

US to launch $8 billion support program for farmers to offset diesel costs, Trump says

Bo Erickson and Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 8:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Trump said the U.S. ​Department of Agriculture will launch a new "harvest fuel relief program" that will provide farmers with $8 billion in support to offset diesel costs during ‌the harvest season.

Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'

Rod Mcguirk And Charlotte Graham-mclay, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 19 - 7:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker, critically injuring her in an apparently deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The driver was arrested.

Trump's trade adviser defends tariffs, touts Texas Instrument investment in new Lehi plant

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

When touring the new Texas Instruments semiconductor plant in Lehi, President Trump's top trade adviser defended his approach to tariffs as consumer goods rose again last month.