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Feminist activist Gloria Steinem dies at age 92
Patricia Reaney, Reuters | Updated Sept. 3 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
Gloria Steinem, who fought for equality and women's civil and reproductive rights for more than five decades, died at the age of 92 on Thursday morning, her foundation said.
Democrat exits Utah state Senate race, backs Forward Party candidate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
A Democratic candidate for Utah's Senate District 11 dropped out of the race last week, potentially giving Utah's only third-party lawmaker a simpler path to reelection this fall.
Apple changes Lake Ontario name to 'Lake America' for US users following Trump's order
Associated Press | Updated Sept. 2 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Apple has relabeled Lake Ontario to "Lake America" for U.S. users of its maps app, following competitor Google, days after President Donald Trump ordered a new name for the lake.
Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll
Menna AlaaElDin and Kanishka Singh, Reuters | Updated Sept. 2 - 8:24 p.m. | Save Story
The sudden recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported 18 dead in the last U.S. assault, including four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding.
Pentagon issues clinical guidelines on troop testosterone screening to start immediately
Reuters | Updated Sept. 2 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Pentagon issued detailed guidance on Wednesday for a new, mandatory testosterone deficiency screening policy for active-duty and reserve service members age 30 and older.
Lawsuits filed over reduction of 2 Utah national monuments, rekindling legal battle
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
A legal battle over the sizes of two monuments in Utah is heating up again after President Donald Trump shrank the monuments in July.
House Republican disciplined for 'inappropriate conduct' toward female staffers
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Updated Sept. 2 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
The House censured Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., on Tuesday after an investigation found he engaged in "unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young office staffers.
Democrats weigh consequences for rogue members who rescued GOP agenda
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 2 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens is opening the door for a pair of rogue House Democrats to join the Republican Party after the duo faces internal backlash from party leaders.
Heads or tails? $1 coin with Trump's face and gold finish to go on sale
Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 2 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Mint will start selling a $1 coin to celebrate America's 250th birthday, featuring President Donald Trump's face on one side. The coins are available as of Wednesday.
US pounds Iran; Tehran strikes back at bases in biggest exchange since July
Kanishka Singh, Ahmed Tolba and Parisa Hafezi, Reuters | Updated Sept. 2 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
Iranians and their Arab neighbors were plunged back into war on Wednesday by the biggest exchange of fire between Tehran and Washington since July.
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand following its Middle East deployment
Sakchai Lalit and Anton L. Delgado, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 2 - 6:31 a.m. | Save Story
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier docked at a port in eastern Thailand on Wednesday after its grueling deployment in the Middle East.
Syria was building a nuclear reactor in Deir el-Zour under Assad, UN reports
Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 1 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
Syria was constructing a nuclear reactor in Deir el-Zour under the leadership of ousted former President Bashar Assad, according to a U.N. report seen Tuesday by The Associated Press.
US, Australia commit $580 million in support for Pacific Islands
Alasdair Pal and Kanishka Singh, Reuters | Posted Sept. 1 - 9:22 p.m. | Save Story
The United States and Australia on Wednesday announced a combined $580 million in funding for the Pacific Islands, as both nations battle China for influence in the region.
Utah becomes first state to roll out digital platform for authenticating documents
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 1 - 8:07 p.m. | Save Story
Utah will roll out a digital apostille program Thursday, allowing residents a quicker, more efficient option for authenticating documents for international business, adoptions and church missions.
House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
Kevin Freking, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 1 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
The House passed a short-term measure Tuesday to fund the federal government into early December, a move designed to avoid a chaotic shutdown as lawmakers campaign for reelection.
Trump administration asks appeals court to lift order blocking mail-in voting rule
Nate Raymond, Reuters | Posted Sept. 1 - 11:38 a.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration on Monday asked an appeals court to lift a judge's order blocking a new rule that would tighten mail-in voting requirements ahead of the November congressional elections.
Whistleblower says USPS's mail-in voting restrictions could discard thousands of legal ballots
David Shepardson and Katharine Jackson, Reuters | Updated Sept. 1 - 11:37 a.m. | Save Story
A whistleblower told Congress that the U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with plans to restrict mail-in voting that could result in thousands of legitimate ballots being discarded.
Will Trump's plans for Venezuelan oil reserves bring gas prices down?
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 1 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump announced a deal Friday to open Venezuelan oil reserves in a move he promised would double U.S. oil supplies and lower gas prices. Will it actually work?
