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 »

Though the ceremony was conducted "old-school," consisting of ancient Native American customs, the entire tribe subscribes to beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Read more »

Susan Powell's father plans to launch a new search next week for his missing daughter along I-84 between Tremonton in northern Utah and Pendleton, Ore. Read more »

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 »

Six years after conquering meth, Kandice Spencer is still going strong, living a full drug-free life with her family. Not everyone is so fortunate. Meth is a continuing menace to young mothers,... Read more »

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 »

Two young brothers, ages 4 and 10, were found dead in their West Point home late Wednesday. Their 15-year-old brother was arrested Thursday in connection with the deaths. Read more »

Toddlers are mesmerized by touchscreens, and it's easy to hand a fussy child a smartphone or tablet. Do young children learn useful skills when this happens, or do they suffer harm? Read more »

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 »

Members of the Phoenix Police Department supported a fallen officer’s family as they attended his daughter Tatum’s kindergarten graduation May 22. Read more »

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 »

“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 »

In Brandon Sanderson's debut young adult novel, "The Rithmatist," two students are given a special assignment to track down the mysterious kidnapper of Rithmatic students in a world where chalk... Read more »

Zach Sobiech has more than 4 million views of his YouTube video featuring his song, "Clouds." But Zach has done much more in his 18 years than create successful music. After being diagnosed with... Read more »

Utah author Shannon Hale is writing a third book in the Princess Academy series, she announced on her blog squeetus.com this week. Read more »

A new book offers a breathtaking glimpse of some of Salt Lake City's most magnificent aspects. History, heritage and beauty combine in "Salt Lake City: A Photographic Portrait" to explore the... Read more »

It's been quite the month for Mike Jeffries, CEO of clothing store Abercrombie and Fitch. Since his statement from 2006 began to circulate, the company has received several comments from concerned... Read more »

The classic 1960s film “The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner” and the 1949 version of “The Secret Garden” make their DVD debuts this week, along with several other... Read more »

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 »

Girls get to dance with their fathers and have dinner with them during a special day at the Richmond City Jail. Read more »

New picture books range from seemingly simple art to classical styles with thoughtful stories to share with a variety of ages. The following are 20 favorites to enjoy during the spring and summer. Read more »

New picture books range from seemingly simple art to classical styles with thoughtful stories to share with a variety of ages. Following are 20 favorites to enjoy during the spring and summer. Read more »

In “Yellowstone Yesterday & Today” Paul Horsted, along with Bob Berry, create a book that matches the surprises and delights of exploring the trails and paths of the park. Read more »

As the temperatures continue to rise, more people are going outside and out of town for activities and vacations, leaving homes and cars unattended — often for days. The change in weather... Read more »

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