Obama: 'Lives have been saved' by NSA programs

BERLIN — Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that... Read more »

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In the Whirled: When kids close the door

My oldest son is a pre-teen, and I realize this is where it begins, this slow separation, the way kids break away in small ways to test their independence. Read more »

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Brad Rock: Taking American soccer to heart

Big crowds for USA World Cup Qualifying again raise the question of top foreign leagues adding a team in the Colonies. Read more »

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United States ekes out 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over defensive-minded Honduras

In front of a sell-out crowd at Rio Tinto Stadium, the U.S. men's national team wins its third-straight World Cup qualifying match in the past two weeks courtesy of a Jozy Altidore goal in the 73rd... Read more »

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Salt Lake City approves 13.8 percent tax hike despite mayor's threat to veto

The Salt Lake City Council forged ahead in adopting amendments to next year's budget despite the mayor's threat to veto, and pushed a proposed property tax increase to $8 million. Read more »

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Facebook goes down, users flood Twitter

Down Right Now, an Internet services monitoring site, noted that Facebook is experiencing a "likely service disruption" at 9:28 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, June 18. Read more »

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Impeachment investigation 'highly likely,' House majority leader says

A legislative investigation into Attorney General John Swallow that would mark the beginning of possible impeachment proceedings is "highly likely," House Majority Leader Brad Dee, R-Ogden, said... Read more »

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Utah kids take part in World's Largest Swimming Lesson

Novice swimmers were paddling and kicking, others were practicing blowing bubbles and floating. But it wasn't just a normal day at the Fairmont Aquatic Center. The kids were attempting to break the... Read more »

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Report: Teacher training in U.S. an "industry of mediocrity"

In a new national report, the country's colleges and universities have been rated mediocre at preparing teachers for the classroom. Read more »

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The Road Home to conduct a 24-hour online giving campaign Thursday

Emphasizing that needs of homeless families and individuals respect no season, The Road Home will conduct a 24-hour online giving campaign to raise funds and awareness about homeless families and... Read more »

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Bear scare: 'Baden and Logan saved my life.'

As Utahns head into the state's forests and parks to enjoy the state's many recreational offerings, wildlife and forest officials are telling outdoor enthusiasts to take precautions to... Read more »

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Linda & Richard Eyre: Good education leads to strong marriage

The National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia comes to one rather surprising but very strong and well-supported conclusion. Read more »

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