Decision 2012: Election Night Results


Jodi Arias asks jury to give her life in prison rather than death penalty

Jodi Arias told a jury Tuesday that she can contribute to society if allowed to live, saying she'd like to start literacy, recycling and other programs in prison. Read more »

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BYU hosts art about Utah women by Utah women

"Work To Do," a new contemporary art exhibit at the BYU Museum of Art, features the work of four prominent female artists from Utah: Trent Alvey, Pam Bowman, Jann Haworth and Amy Jorgensen. Read more »

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XanGo seeks ouster of co-founder in new lawsuit

A XanGo co-founder who sued his partners last week is now the subject of a lawsuit seeking his ouster from the company. Read more »

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Memorial Day originated after Civil War

Memorial Day is the day we remember the fallen members of the military. It has also become the official launch of summer, with barbecues, pool openings and family gatherings. Here is a short... Read more »

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Ordinance would offer 'second chance' instead of jail for traffic offense

Instead of booking people into jail and impounding their cars for failing to appear in court on low-level traffic offenses, a proposed Salt Lake County ordinance would allow officers to issue... Read more »

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Couples registry gets preliminary nod from Salt Lake County Council

The Salt Lake County Council gave preliminary approval to the creation of a mutual commitment registry, which would grant official recognition to unmarried and committed partnerships. Read more »

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ESPN cutting workforce, 'smartly managing costs'

ESPN is cutting its workforce, the latest Disney division to reduce staff. ESPN has about 7,000 employees worldwide, with about 4,000 at its headquarters in Bristol, Conn. Read more »

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Concert review: Imagine Dragons win over packed house

Imagine Dragons, the hit rock band with local and cultural ties to Utah County, swept up a full house in their Monday night concert at the UCCU Events Center. Read more »

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Fire chief says search almost complete in Oklahoma; at least 24 killed (+videos)

The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday. Read more »

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FBI ID's Benghazi suspects, but no arrests yet

The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year, and has enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force... Read more »

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Obama opposes GOP bill on Keystone XL oil pipeline

The White House says President Barack Obama opposes a House bill that would speed approval of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. Read more »

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The 50th Super Bowl goes to San Francisco Bay Area

The 50th Super Bowl will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area and the NFL championship will go to Houston the following year. Read more »

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Photos of Tucson shooting scene show gun, knife

Photos taken in the aftermath of the attack that killed six people and wounded former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords show the handgun, high-capacity pistol magazines and knife that Jared Lee Loughner... Read more »

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Midvale Elementary selling bricks of old school as fundraiser

The new Midvale Elementary School stands to benefit from pieces of the old one. People can help build up programs at the new school by buying bricks from the old, now-demolished school on Center... Read more »

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Salt Lake City School District to run Summer Kindergarten Readiness Program

The Salt Lake City School District's Summer Kindergarten Readiness Program is now open for registration through June 14. Read more »

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Hatch helps senators reach deal on high-tech visas in immigration legislation

Leading senators working on immigration legislation reached a compromise Tuesday on the details of an expanded high-tech visa program, officials said as the Senate Judiciary Committee neared... Read more »

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Protesters chant 'Stop the IRS' in Cincinnati

Tea party activists waving flags and signs, singing patriotic songs and chanting anti-IRS slogans protested outside federal buildings across the country Tuesday to protest the agency's extra... Read more »

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More attacks across Iraq kill 13 people

New attacks in Iraq killed 13 people and wounded dozens on Tuesday, officials said, after a bloody day that claimed more than 100 lives across the country. Read more »

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At last: 'Arrested' is reborn Sunday on Netflix

Portia de Rossi only believed it was happening when her agent got the good news from the producers. Michael Cera only believed it was happening when the cameras rolled. Read more »

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Egyptian troops mistakenly fire on a Sinai funeral

Egyptian troops and police mistakenly fired on a Bedouin funeral in the Sinai Peninsula on Tuesday, security officials said, in the opening salvo of a sweep searching for security personnel... Read more »

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Florida face-chewing victim recovering, strumming guitar

A homeless man whose face was mostly chewed off in a bizarre attack last year appeared Tuesday to be mostly at peace with his disfigurement, strumming a guitar, making jokes and thanking people for... Read more »

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Professional golf adopts rule to ban anchored putting stroke

Golf's two governing bodies outlawed the anchored putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, approving a new rule that starts in 2016 and urging the PGA Tour to follow along so... Read more »

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'Mantiques' could be a ticket to more cash

With warmer weather comes de-junking, de-cluttering, and spring-cleaning. Monica Zoltanski, owner of the Capital City Antique Mall said now is the time to cash in on your “mantiques.” Read more »

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Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school?

Thomas Sohmers, 17, of Hudson, Mass., has been working at a research lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology since he was 13, developing projects ranging from augmented reality eyewear to... Read more »

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In tornado's wake, worried parents seek out kids

The parents and guardians stood in the muddy grass outside a suburban Oklahoma City church, listening as someone with a bullhorn called out the names of children who were being dropped off —... Read more »

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