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J.J. Abrams dedicates 'Star Trek: Into Darkness' to post-9/11 veterans
With the help of the Star Trek franchise, The Mission Continues is helping post-9/11 veterans find ways to serve.
KUED review: 'Brigham Street' a glimpse of fabled history of state's most prestigious address
“Brigham Street: Salt Lake City’s Grand Boulevard” is a glimpse into the fabled history of what is now known as South Temple, the most prestigious address since the city was first... Read more »
LDS veterans share inspiring stories of courage, valor
In this latest book of the "Saints at War" series, Mormon veterans of various wars share experiences of divine protection, fulfillment of priesthood blessings and other miracles that occurred while... Read more »
New TV show will feature live firings
This time "you're fired" is more than a Donald Trump catchphrase. Fox is turning the firing of real people from real jobs into prime-time entertainment starting this week. Read more »
Dallas exhibit reunites art JFK saw before death
Artist Jack Zajac said learning earlier this year that his bronze sculpture was among the last works of art ever seen by President John F. Kennedy left him feeling "reverential." Read more »
Gervais calls out Twitter users for response to Oklahoma tornado
In wake of the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., on Monday, thousands of Twitter users have used the hashtag "#PrayForOklahoma" to pledge their support to the victims and those affected by the deadly... Read more »
The new consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony
Microsoft is the last of the three big video game console makers to unveil its latest gaming system. The unveiling comes nearly eight years after the Xbox 360 went on sale. It follows last fall's... Read more »
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 »
Make some maple syrup for Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a great time to get together as a family. Why not try a breakfast? Delicious homemade maple syrup will give a flavor to the morning that you're sure to remember for years to come. Read more »
Olivia's Potato Salad is a simple but delectable holiday treat
Olivia's Potato Salad is the perfect addition to your Memorial Day picnic. Easy to prepare, and with only six ingredients, this twist on a classic recipe is sure to be a family favorite. Read more »
A Memorial Day frozen tradition
This freeze is an easy enough recipe that kids can help with the planning, preparation and serving, which is a great way to build your family food traditions and escape from the heat. Read more »
New gardening books offer techniques, taboos and inspiration
Folks who are itching to get their hands in the soil to start another year's crop of vegetables and flowers will want to look at these titles, from growing container gardens to turning a much... Read more »
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 »
Linda & Richard Eyre: The gift and joys of aging
The joys of aging don’t get much attention — in fact, you may not even believe that they exist. The reason is that you’ve been programmed not to believe it by a messed up culture... Read more »
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 »
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 »
H&M leads efforts to improve factory safety in Bangladesh
H&M leads efforts to improve factory safety in Bangladesh after a factory garment collapse killed 1,100 people two weeks ago. Read more »
Tip for living: Book is full of tips for getting children, family involved in family history
Here are some suggestions from Janet Hovorka’s book, “Zap The Grandma Gap: Connect with Your Family by Connecting Them to Their Family History,” to help bring the generation gap... Read more »
Founding member of The Doors dies at 74
Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone and helped set the mood for some of rock's... Read more »
Star Trek money tips to live long and prosper
Everything people need to know about finances they can learn from Star Trek — if they watch enough of it. Read more »
Lessons from the garden: Growing great kids, relationships
When Duke and Becky Mossman decided to expand their family garden, they were interested in growing vegetables and berries and nuts. But they were also interested in growing great kids. Working the... Read more »
Childhood ADHD linked to obesity in adulthood according to new study
Men who were diagnosed with ADHD as children are more likely to be obese when they're adults, according to a new study. Read more »
'Star Trek: Into Darkness' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes
"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's... Read more »
Book review: Debut novel 'Transparent' offers new take on superpowers
Natalie Whipple's debut novel "Transparent" features strong characters, witty dialogue, and a fast-paced plot. Readers will enjoy Fiona's honest character and the non-angsty romance. Read more »
Book review: 'Integral Recovery' provides holistic approach for addiction recovery
John Dupuy's description of the dynamics of addiction, types of addicts and holistic approach to treatment makes "Integral Recovery" of use to any clinician while still being accessible to addicts... Read more »
OJ Simpson lawyers say he is closer to freedom
The latest high-stakes court hearing for O.J. Simpson in the glitzy capital of big gambles has come to a close with the former football star's defense team feeling confident that their client is... Read more »
Older stories can be found in the story archives
Life lessons from 'Toy Story,' 'Up' and 6 other animated movies
Kids today don’t have to go far to learn quality lessons about life. In fact, all they have to do is press play. Many animated movies feature themes highlighting values that promote... Read more »
Lessons from the garden: Growing great kids, relationships
When Duke and Becky Mossman decided to expand their family garden, they were interested in growing vegetables and berries and nuts. But they were also interested in growing great kids. Working the... Read more »
LDS veterans share inspiring stories of courage, valor
In this latest book of the "Saints at War" series, Mormon veterans of various wars share experiences of divine protection, fulfillment of priesthood blessings and other miracles that occurred while... Read more »
J.J. Abrams dedicates 'Star Trek: Into Darkness' to post-9/11 veterans
When veterans return from active duty, many struggle to adjust to civilian life. With the help of the Star Trek franchise, The Mission Continues is helping post-9/11 veterans find ways to continue... Read more »
Gervais calls out Twitter users for response to Oklahoma tornado
In wake of the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., on Monday, thousands of Twitter users have used the hashtag "#PrayForOklahoma" to pledge their support to the victims and those affected by the deadly... Read more »
Star Trek money tips to live long and prosper
Everything people need to know about finances they can learn from Star Trek — if they watch enough of it. Read more »
Olivia's Potato Salad is a simple but delectable holiday treat
Olivia's Potato Salad is the perfect addition to your Memorial Day picnic. Easy to prepare, and with only six ingredients, this twist on a classic recipe is sure to be a family favorite. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Make some maple syrup for Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a great time to get together as a family. Why not try a breakfast? Delicious homemade maple syrup will give a flavor to the morning that you're sure to remember for years to come. Read more »
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 »
A Memorial Day frozen tradition
This freeze is an easy enough recipe that kids can help with the planning, preparation and serving, which is a great way to build your family food traditions and escape from the heat. Read more »
Linda & Richard Eyre: The gift and joys of aging
The joys of aging don’t get much attention — in fact, you may not even believe that they exist. The reason is that you’ve been programmed not to believe it by a messed up culture... Read more »
Tip for living: Book is full of tips for getting children, family involved in family history
Here are some suggestions from Janet Hovorka’s book, “Zap The Grandma Gap: Connect with Your Family by Connecting Them to Their Family History,” to help bring the generation gap... Read more »
New TV show will feature live firings
This time "you're fired" is more than a Donald Trump catchphrase. Fox is turning the firing of real people from real jobs into prime-time entertainment starting this week. Read more »
H&M leads efforts to improve factory safety in Bangladesh
H&M leads efforts to improve factory safety in Bangladesh after a factory garment collapse killed 1,100 people two weeks ago. Read more »
Doug's Take: 'Star Trek Into Darkness' is a crown jewel in the history of 'Star Trek'
When the credits roll at the end of a highly anticipated film and you’re sitting there with a big smile on your face, that’s a good thing. That’s exactly what I experienced as the... Read more »
New gardening books offer techniques, taboos and inspiration
Folks who are itching to get their hands in the soil to start another year's crop of vegetables and flowers will want to look at these titles, from growing container gardens to turning a much... Read more »
Disney reportedly pulls new 'Brave' image of glamorized princess
Yahoo!, The Christian Post and Marin Independent Journal say Disney succumbed to pressures and removed the adult Merida image from Disney's princess site. Yet, according to IGN, the original Pixar... Read more »
The new consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony
Microsoft is the last of the three big video game console makers to unveil its latest gaming system. The unveiling comes nearly eight years after the Xbox 360 went on sale. It follows last fall's... Read more »
Is the Wii U already becoming outdated?
Some next-gen graphics engines will not support Nintendo's struggling Wii U, according to developers at this year's GDC. Is the brand new console already being outpaced by its competitors? Read more »
Weird ‘Cloud Atlas’ leads new DVD, Blu-ray releases
New on DVD and Blu-ray, ‘Cloud Atlas’ has no shortage of star power, led by Tom Hanks and Halle Berry buried under heavy makeup for multiple roles, but ultimately it’s a sterile... Read more »
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 »
Childhood ADHD linked to obesity in adulthood according to new study
Men who were diagnosed with ADHD as children are more likely to be obese when they're adults, according to a new study. Read more »
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