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Hundreds of police officers attend kindergarten graduation for fallen colleague's daughter

Members of the Phoenix Police Department supported a fallen officer’s family.

Parents of Sandy Hook victim, Emilie Parker, touched by memorial dedicated in her memory

A small garden, a bench and a plaque along the Ogden River Parkway now stand as a memorial to a little girl who died in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Read more »

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Classically trained chef opens diner in Uintah County's oilfield

Signs are common in the oilfields of the Uintah Basin. Some point the way to drilling rigs or natural gas compressor stations. Others warn about the potential presence of hydrogen sulfide gas. A... Read more »

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Canyonlands announces change to backcountry reservation process

Beginning Sept. 1, Canyonlands National Park will be changing the reservation process for all its backcountry permits. Read more »

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Q-and-A: Answers to common questions about the Common Core State Standards Initiative

The Deseret News provides answers to common questions about the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Read more »

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Common Core State Standards attract controversy across U.S.

Some say the Common Core State Standards adopted by all but five U.S. states will better prepare graduates for college and work. Others say the standards are an intrusive, cookie-cutter approach to... Read more »

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Salt Lake County Library to hold Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Salt Lake County Library's annual Summer Reading Kickoff Party will be on Saturday, June 1 at the library's Viridian Event Center and Veterans Memorial Park. Read more »

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Gallup poll shows shift in views on morality over last decade

Cheating on a spouse came in dead last in a Gallup survey measuring American attitudes about how morally acceptable 20 different behaviors are. It's worse than gambling, suicide and polygamy, among... Read more »

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Mormon Parenting: Don’t call gay unions ‘marriage’

Marriage means a committed union between a man and a woman, with the likelihood or at least the possibility of procreation. Marriage has always meant that, and it has always been the glue that... Read more »

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'Fast & Furious 6' is fast, furious and ridiculous

“Fast & Furious 6” is a relentless, over-the-top action blowout that is determined to be a crowd-pleaser. It’s fast, it’s fun, and thanks to roughly 273 explosions, car... Read more »

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'Fast and Furious 6': 3 points for parents

Information for parents about the film "Fast and Furious 6." Read more »

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'Epic': 3 points for parents

Information for parents about the film "Epic." Read more »

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Doug's Take: 'Epic' is cute and clever

It’s cute and it’s clever — it’s "Epic” from director Chris Wedge, who also gave us the "Ice Age” movies. Read more »

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Is Ender a bit too old?

The title character in "Ender's Game" is only 6 years old when the novel begins. The actor playing the lead in the "Ender's Game" movie is 16 years old. What kind of difference will that extra decade make? Read more »

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Sintra, Portugal, is a perfect combination of diversity and beauty

After a visit to Sintra, Portugal, my wife and I decided it would be the perfect place to retire. With the not too distant coastline, the meandering hills and the incredible and colorful... Read more »

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'Epic' and other animated films become great educators

Blue Sky's upcoming production of "Epic" teaches young audiences important values that are applicable through all stages of life. But it isn't the only one. A look at animated movies over the past... Read more »

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Family, drug court graduation give mother reason to smile

Tara Roweton said Thursday it "feels great" to graduate from family dependency drug court. It's a big step on her quest to have a happy, stable life for her and her son. Read more »

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Why $1 billion doesn't mean what it used to in Hollywood

Four films from last year joined the billion-dollar club, including "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." What does that really mean in today's Hollywood? Hint: A lot less than it used to. Read more »

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A childhood favorite that is still a must at our family meals

A sweet and easy salad that my kids love — even as they grow older. A unique combination of cottage cheese, whipped topping and fruit makes this dish extra special. Read more »

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Stories behind viral Oklahoma tragedy photos brought to light

In a town decimated by tragedy, the photos that have brought a nation to its knees are coming to life as the families and friends talk about their experiences with the Moore, Oka., tornado. Read more »

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2 new movies could make black-and-white cinematography popular again

Black-and-white cinematography is an art form that has been largely abandoned in the modern age but two new summer films may help legitimize it again. Read more »

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BYU animation program earns star treatment from N.Y. Times

The New York Time Magazine delves deep into BYU’s animation program to find out why its graduates are so popular with recruiters from places like Pixar and DreamWorks. Read more »

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Sherry Young: Life is like growing roses, if you don't tend to responsibilities it may fade on you

Raising roses is a lot like raising children. There is a lot of work involved and frustration with how they progress. They sometimes resist our help and may attempt to thwart our involvement. Read more »

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Boy Scouts of America to make membership decision today, live updates

More than 1,400 Scout leaders have gathered in Grapevine, Texas, today to finalize the Boy Scouts of America decision regarding its ban on the participation of openly gay members. The announcement... Read more »

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Timpanogos Cave open for tours Saturday

Timpanogos Cave National Monument will kick off its 90th summer season Memorial Day weekend, with the first cave tour of the year on Saturday, May 25. Read more »

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Suicide becoming an epidemic in developed countries

America and other developed countries are facing a new epidemic: suicide. The Daily Beast reports the number of suicides in the United States has increased every year since 1999 and looks to... Read more »

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