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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.
Imagine Dragons, the hit rock band with local and cultural ties to Utah County, swept up a full house.
When the credits roll at the end and you’re sitting there with a big smile on your face, that's a good thing.
‘My Little Pony’ movie will be about teenage girls
The new “Equestria Girls” spinoff comes during the 30th anniversary of My Little Pony, and is a result of the brand’s renewed popularity via the television program “My... Read more »
Victims of '88 DUI bus crash in Ky. remembered
Quinton Higgins lost his best friend when the church bus he was riding in 25 years ago was turned into a fireball by a drunken driver on a Kentucky road, in what remains the nation's deadliest... Read more »
'Into Darkness' is missing that 'Star Trek' sense of fun
The giddiness of "Star Trek" is gone, but "Star Trek Into Darkness" maintains its love of character and pathos, the other great selling points of this re-booted sci-fi franchise. There's action in... Read more »
Being busy is just part of being a mom
Generations of mothers must have had a hard time getting their family out of the proverbial door. Read more »
Theater preview: Area universities announce 2013-14 stage seasons
BYU, the University of Utah and UVU announce theater lineups for their 2013-14 seasons that include five award-winning musicals, four Shakespeare plays and five new works by local playwrights. Read more »
Linda & Richard Eyre: Once in a while, be a little crazy
We have a little premise that many will disagree with but we present it anyway as a thought-provoker. The premise is that it is actually a good thing to indulge yourself a bit once in a while. Read more »
Fresh salsa is tasty, easy to make
There are many fruits and vegetables that grow well in Utah's climate, but we love tomatoes and peppers, and what better to make with them than fresh summer salsa? Read more »
Eating from your garden: Super Summery Pasta is delectable
Fresh cherry tomatoes and basil from your garden make this a delectable summertime meal. Read more »
Simple ideas to use the vegetables your garden produces
Gardening takes dedication and effort. Don't let those vegetables and all your work go to waste. Here are simple ideas to use your home-grown vegetables. Read more »
Fighting the 'good' fight: Families find constructive ways to handle discord
The right skills can change a family squabble and even strengthen relationships. You have to be willing to use tools that are helpful — may even need to practice with them. People who love... Read more »
Beyonce cancels Belgium show under doctor's orders
Beyonce is canceling her Tuesday concert in Belgium because of dehydration and exhaustion. Read more »
Prince Harry ends tour of storm-damaged NJ shore
Britain's Prince Harry is heading to New York City after finishing a tour of two New Jersey towns hard hit by Superstorm Sandy. Read more »
3-man space crew returns safely to Earth
A Soyuz space capsule with a three-man crew returning from a five-month mission to the International Space Station landed safely Tuesday on the steppes of Kazakhstan. Read more »
Bountiful ballet school founded in 1973 still standing strong, helping to fulfill dreams
One local ballet school finds success and respect for 40 years by sticking to its core principles: a classical ballet focus and a commitment to nurturing all types of students. Read more »
Prince Harry to see NJ storm damage, visit NYC
Britain's Prince Harry will see signs of welcome as he views the reconstruction and destruction in two New Jersey shore towns hard hit by Superstorm Sandy. Read more »
Utahn, castaway Dawn Meehan reflects on 'Survivor: Caramoan'
Utahn Dawn Meehan said she accomplished what she set out to do on the 26th season of “Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites.” Read more »
Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy: Q&A
Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie announced on Tuesday that she had a preventive mastectomy after learning she had a gene that significantly raised her risk of breast cancer. Here's a crash... Read more »
Joseph Cramer, M.D.: Changing the world one truth at a time
One of the best ways to fight wrong is with truth. Overcoming error starts with the facts. Truth does not have to be amplified or inflated to add power to its inherent might. Read more »
Theater review: Lovely ballads, colorful cabaret in 'La Cage aux Folles'
The ebullient, optimistic and deceivingly simple compositions of Jerry Herman is the reason to see the Grand Theatre's production of “La Cage aux Folles.” Read more »
‘Great Gatsby’ makes history as one of best runner-ups ever
Female moviegoers proved instrumental in making “The Great Gatsby” a commercial success. Read more »
Disney's 'Brave' makeover sparks fury from fans, director
Disney crowned Merida of "Brave" as its 11th princess Saturday, but not before giving her a princess makeover that angered not only fans but one of the film's creators as well. Read more »
Walters announces her retirement on 'The View'
Barbara Walters said Monday that retirement from her epochal television career is near, but it's not happening right away. Read more »
Utahn in final three, but it's Cochran who wins 'Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites' (+video)
Utahn and Favorite Dawn Meehan was one of the final three castaways who lasted all 39 days on “Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites.” But it was Harvard Law School graduate... Read more »
OJ bid for new trial starting in Las Vegas court
The last time O.J. Simpson was in a Las Vegas courtroom, he stood next to defense attorney Yale Galanter before being handcuffed and hauled off to prison for up to 33 years. Read more »
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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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