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'Pain capable' abortion regulation makes waves in U.S. House
A bill restricting abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy was approved by the House Judiciary Committee last week, signaling a new front on the abortion battle that is likely to end up at the Supreme Court. Read more »
James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6
LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination... Read more »
Man charged with neglecting bedridden wife
A Riverton man is facing one count of aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult after police say he neglected his bedridden wife to the point she needed hospital care. Read more »
Woman charged with killing dog with insecticide
A Salt Lake City woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police say she killed her dog by spraying insecticide down its throat. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Former Utah nanny sentenced to four years in prison, may face extradition to Belgium
Belgium officials sentenced a former Utah nanny to four years in prison for abusing infants. She may face extradition. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Utah Technology Council touts STEM education for Utah’s economic future
The long-term future of the state’s economy will hinge on Utah’s ability to develop the next generation of skilled information technology professionals that will fill the growing number of high-tech jobs being produced,... Read more »
Sex abuse suspect arrested 4 years after allegedly fleeing to Mexico
A man charged with child sex abuse who authorities say fled to Mexico to avoid prosecution was arrested and extradited back to Utah. Read more »
Ten indicted in multi-state marijuana ring
Ten people, including Utahns, were federally indicted in a major marijuana distribution ring. Read more »
National walk aims to prevent suicide, comfort survivors
Recent reports from the CDC show an increase in suicide rates. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is trying to reverse this trend by raising awareness about suicide prevention and... Read more »
7-year-old girl who met Justin Bieber passes away, leaves family with sweet memories
Millie Flamm, a 7-year-old from Cottonwood Heights, passed away from leukemia Tuesday morning. Read more »
Tremonton police officer arrested in child pornography case
A veteran police officer from Tremonton has been arrested for investigation of sexual exploitation of a minor. Read more »
Cap'n Crunch refutes claims he's not actually a captain
Gawker reports that Cap'n Crunch, everyone's beloved cereal captain, may not, in fact, be a captain. Read more »
Washington Post writer: Mitt Romney lost because he's Superman; modern voters prefer Batman
The world has changed since 1938 when Superman made his first comic book appearance, and that changing culture can perhaps help explain why Mitt Romney lost the 2012 presidential election,... Read more »
Study: Facebook's organ donor status increases number of registered donors substantially
Last year, Facebook added a feature that allowed users to add "organ donor" to other profile information. Researchers say the new feature caused a more than 20-fold increase to the number of... Read more »
Report: Changing climate poses severe risks to birds, Utah waterfowl
A new report by the National Wildlife Federation said climate change is the most serious threat birds face this century. The report raises concerns at Utah's Great Salt Lake, a major stop on the... Read more »
Supreme Court blocks Arizona law requiring voters to prove citizenship
On Monday, the Supreme Court blocked an Arizona law requiring voters to prove citizenship. Read more »
As times get better can you keep a leash on your credit card?
Tips for avoiding a personal recession as the economy improves. Read more »
Man accused in killing pleads guilty in unrelated sex assault case
A Fort Duchesne man accused of killing a friend in April has admitted to sexually assaulting a Vernal woman in an unrelated case. Read more »
Tremonton police officer arrested in child pornography case
A veteran police officer from Tremonton has been arrested for investigation of sexual exploitation of a minor. Read more »
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Miss Utah USA's bungled interview creates overnight fame, infamy
A bungled question in by Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell lit up the Internet Monday, casting a shadow on anything but those painful 30 seconds on live TV. Read more »
Doug Robinson: Utah man's new running shoe could be golden
The running shoe is all wrong for the human foot, so Orem's Golden Harper came up with a solution — a radically different shoe called Altra that is expected to do $20 million in sales this... Read more »
Miss Utah USA gets second chance at question on 'The Today Show'
Miss Utah USA, Marissa Powell, quickly garnered national attention where attention is never wanted. But on Tuesday morning, Powell was given a second chance to answer the question that caught her... Read more »
Colorado Mormons join other faiths in response to Black Forest Fire
A series of “little miracles” saw several thousand Latter-day Saints living in the Colorado Springs area safely through a frightening week during which the Black Forest Fire has raged,... Read more »
Washington Post writer: Mitt Romney lost because he's Superman; modern voters prefer Batman
The world has changed since 1938 when Superman made his first comic book appearance, and that changing culture can perhaps help explain why Mitt Romney lost the 2012 presidential election,... Read more »
Pew study: News media inserted bias into gay marriage debate
Recent news stories with strong statements supporting same-sex marriage outnumbered stories strongly expressing the opposing viewpoint by a 5-to-1 ratio. Read more »
Man charged with attempted murder in Ogden church shooting
Criminal charges were filed Tuesday against a man accused of shooting his father-in-law inside an Ogden church on Sunday during Mass. Read more »
BYU poll: Majority favor impeachment, resignation for Attorney General John Swallow
The results of a new BYU poll show that support for embattled Utah Attorney General John Swallow is "extremely low," hovering at around 12 percent. Read more »
7-year-old girl who met Justin Bieber passes away, leaves family with sweet memories
Millie Flamm, a 7-year-old from Cottonwood Heights, passed away from leukemia Tuesday morning. Read more »
Ogden man shot as he knelt to pray is expected to recover
A man shot just as he knelt down to pray in church on Father's Day is expected to make a full recovery. A motive for the crime was still unknown Monday. His son-on-law is accused of shooting him. Read more »
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 »
Video: Miss Utah USA flubs answer at Miss USA pageant, takes 4th
Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell became flustered during a question posed to her Sunday at the Miss USA pageant. Read more »
NPR writer 'slightly' defends Miss Utah USA's botched answer during national competition
NPR writer Linda Holmes defends Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell's answer during the national competition on Sunday, saying the question was "dumb" and an "impossible question to answer." Read more »
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 »
Housing confidence up among builders, but is it a fluke?
Builder confidence has reached a new high of 52, according to the Housing Market Index, released Monday by the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo. This is the first time since... Read more »
Gunman caught after shooting father-in-law in church, police say
A widespread police search ended north of Tremonton Sunday when a man suspected of shooting his father-in-law during church services was arrested. Read more »
Parents rally after Canadian elementary school bans Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrations
An elementary school in Nova Scotia canceled all Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrations, replacing the holidays with a more inclusive "International Day of Families." Many parents have... Read more »
BYU students win Student Gold ADDY award for commercial
BYU advertising students took their work to the next level when they turned a commercial that started out as a class assignment into a national ADDY winner. Read more »
As times get better can you keep a leash on your credit card?
Tips for avoiding a personal recession as the economy improves. Read more »
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 »
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 »
Cap'n Crunch refutes claims he's not actually a captain
Gawker reports that Cap'n Crunch, everyone's beloved cereal captain, may not, in fact, be a captain. Read more »
Utah's Hogle Zoo: Fun and educational experiences abound for young and old alike
Public zoos became popular around the 18th century in Europe, during the Age of Enlightenment: an intellectual movement that promoted reason, logic and science — which included zoology.... Read more »
Issues plaguing black families in the Moynihan Report 50 years ago now cross racial boundaries
Nearly 50 years ago, a national report on the black family in America found serious challenges. Many of those issues remain, according to a new look, "The Moynihan Report Revisited." The issues... Read more »
Tremonton police officer arrested in child pornography case
A veteran police officer from Tremonton has been arrested for investigation of sexual exploitation of a minor. Read more »
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