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Top figures barred from Iran's presidential ballot
Iran's election overseers removed potential wild-card candidates from the presidential race Tuesday, blocking a top aide of outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and a former president who revived... Read more »
Acupuncture helps turtles
Two endangered sea turtles that are shells of their former selves after getting stranded on Cape Cod during a cold spell are getting some help easing back into the wild — from an acupuncturist. Read more »
Assad won't step down before election
Despite recent rebel setbacks in Syria's civil war, the main opposition bloc signaled a tough line Tuesday on attending possible peace talks with President Bashar Assad's regime. Read more »
South African court acquits brother of Oscar Pistorius
One Pistorius brother is free of charges — acquitted Tuesday of culpable homicide in the death of a woman in a road accident. The famous younger brother, Olympian double-amputee Oscar... Read more »
Jersey shore prepares for summer after Sandy's mess
Even in many of the places that suffered the most from Sandy, remarkable recovery and rebuilding efforts have been made to get them ready for the summer tourist season. Yet reminders of the storm's... Read more »
'We will rebuild'
Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red... Read more »
Teachers saved many lives
The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up. Read more »
Doug Robinson: Memo to the government: Feel free to spy on me
Recently, we learned that the government seized phone records of reporters hoping to discover leaks and "sources" and perhaps a recommendation for a good sushi place. Read more »
IRS official to take the 5th at hearing
Summoned by Republicans, a key figure in the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups plans to invoke her constitutional right against self-incrimination and decline to testify... Read more »
Afghanistan imprisons victimized women
The number of women and girls jailed by Afghan authorities for "moral crimes" has risen by 50 percent in the last year and a half, an alarming statistic that reflects the Afghan government's need to step up efforts to protect women's... Read more »
Tornado relief spurs LDS Church, Layton's Christian Life Center to action
For people of faith from Utah to Oklahoma, the devastating storms in America's Midwest this week have prompted compassionate action and highlighted the need for vigilance and preparation. Read more »
Average credit card debt, late payments fall in 1Q
Americans got better about paying their credit card debt on time in the first three months of the year, a period when many borrowers use income tax returns to tackle their holiday season debt. Read more »
Bountiful man killed in 3-car collision on I-215
Police have identified the man killed in an accident on I-215 Monday. Read more »
Truck hits boy on bike, causes serious head injuries
A 15-year-old boy on a bike sustained serious head injuries Tuesday when he was hit by a truck. Read more »
Charity care offered as alternative to Medicaid expansion
Providing charity health care for Utahns was offered Tuesday as an alternative to the state accepting an expansion of Medicaid during a panel discussion sponsored by the Sutherland Institute. Read more »
S.L. County Council says no to release of records in shooting death of Danielle Willard
The Salt Lake County Council will not release records related to the fatal officer-involved shooting of Danielle Willard in West Valley City on Nov. 2, 2012, citing the need to protect evidence in an ongoing investigation Read more »
The Utah Food Bank and National Guard reach out to veterans
The Utah Food Bank partnered with the Utah National Guard on Tuesday to serve food donations to veterans and their families, the Utah Food Bank's first event dedicated specifically to veterans. Read more »
Family of man killed in DUI case hopes driver will take responsibility
The family of a man killed by a suspected DUI driver says it doesn't know if the man who stands accused of the crime knows the consequences of his alleged actions. Read more »
Father vows to keep looking for Susan Cox Powell
While West Valley police have closed their active investigation into Susan Powell's disappearance, her father said he is ready to being conducting his own searches. Read more »
Jodi Arias asks jury to give her life in prison rather than death penalty
Jodi Arias told a jury Tuesday that she can contribute to society if allowed to live, saying she'd like to start literacy, recycling and other programs in prison. 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 »
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 »
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 »
Couples registry gets preliminary nod from Salt Lake County Council
The Salt Lake County Council gave preliminary approval to the creation of a mutual commitment registry, which would grant official recognition to unmarried and committed partnerships. Read more »
Former IRS chief to Congress: Can't say how targeting of conservative groups happened
The former chief of the Internal Revenue Service is telling Congress he doesn't know why his agency targeted tea party and other conservative groups seeking tax exempt status. Read more »
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Photo gallery: Tornado rips Oklahoma suburb
Residents wait out a storm and potential tornadoes in Broken Arrow, Okla., after a tornado ripped a path through Moore, Okla. Read more »
Fire chief says search almost complete in Oklahoma; at least 24 killed (+videos)
The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday. Read more »
Search for Susan Cox Powell is over, West Valley police say
After 3 1/2 years, West Valley police have called off the search for Susan Cox Powell. They shared extensive new details about their investigation Monday. Read more »
S.L. draws up airport plans
Mountain views, faster takeoffs and workout equipment are a few things Salt Lake City officials are considering as they draw up plans for a nearly $2 billion remake of the city's airport. Read more »
'We're here to serve all boys,' Utah Scout executive says
More than 40 local Scouting leaders will participate in a national meeting of the Boy Scouts of America in Texas this week, during which a vote will be taken on a new membership policy. Read more »
Journalists criticize Obama administration, say Fox News' James Rosen targeted 'for basic reporting'
New reports that the Department of Justice obtained access to Fox News reporter James Rosen's emails, among other things, have stoked outrage among journalists. Read more »
Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school?
Thomas Sohmers, 17, of Hudson, Mass., has been working at a research lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology since he was 13, developing projects ranging from augmented reality eyewear to... Read more »
Couples registry gets preliminary nod from Salt Lake County Council
The Salt Lake County Council gave preliminary approval to the creation of a mutual commitment registry, which would grant official recognition to unmarried and committed partnerships. Read more »
Father vows to keep looking for Susan Cox Powell
While West Valley police have closed their active investigation into Susan Powell's disappearance, her father said he is ready to being conducting his own searches. Read more »
Frances Monson, wife of LDS prophet, passes away
Frances Beverly Johnson Monson, 85, wife of LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson, for more than 64 years, died early Friday morning in a Salt Lake City hospital surrounded by family. Read more »
'Mantiques' could be a ticket to more cash
With warmer weather comes de-junking, de-cluttering, and spring-cleaning. Monica Zoltanski, owner of the Capital City Antique Mall said now is the time to cash in on your “mantiques.” Read more »
Warrants issued for 3 suspects in beating that left Vernal man in coma
Arrest warrants have been issued for three people in the May 15 beating that left a Vernal man in a coma. Police say they're also looking for a 17-year-old boy in connection with the assault. Read more »
Tornado relief spurs LDS Church, Layton's Christian Life Center to action
For people of faith from Utah to Oklahoma, the devastating storms in America's Midwest this week have prompted compassionate action and highlighted the need for vigilance and preparation. Read more »
XanGo seeks ouster of co-founder in new lawsuit
A XanGo co-founder who sued his partners last week is now the subject of a lawsuit seeking his ouster from the company. Read more »
Former IRS chief to Congress: Can't say how targeting of conservative groups happened
The former chief of the Internal Revenue Service is telling Congress he doesn't know why his agency targeted tea party and other conservative groups seeking tax exempt status. Read more »
XanGo co-founder accuses partners of corporate looting in lawsuit
A co-founder of XanGo paints a picture of a company rife with corporate looting, internal cover-ups and spying in a federal lawsuit. Read more »
Gov. Gary Herbert tells Washington committee: Let us manage our land
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert testified at a House Natural Resources subcommittee hearing Tuesday and said state solutions work best when it comes to managing public lands, threatened species and failing... Read more »
Salt Lake City has highest rate of same-sex couples raising kids
Unexpected as it may sound, a new study finds that the Utah capital and its outskirts have the nation's highest percentage of gay or lesbian couples raising children. Read more »
World War II munitions with mustard agent found at Deseret Chemical Depot
Eleven rusty, World War II-era munitions containing blister agent were found in a remote section at Deseret Chemical Depot. The munitions were discovered during an environmental cleanup. Read more »
Former Jazzman Thurl Bailey named ambassador to Utah refugee community
Former Utah Jazz player Thurl Bailey is taking his talents to Utah's refugee community. Read more »
Car dealership apologizes for radio ad
An eastern Idaho auto dealership that offended some area residents with a radio commercial that included a derogatory reference about special needs children in a sales pitch for trucks has apologized. Read more »
Real Salt Lake: 'No comment' on XanGo mismanagement accusations
Real Salt Lake, the Major League Soccer team that bears the XanGo brand on the front of its jersies, declined to comment on pending litigation involving the juice brand's five founders. Read more »
AP photographer shares story of watching kids being pulled from Okla. school
Oklahoma City-based AP photographer Sue Ogrocki was at the elementary school destroyed by a tornado and saw rescuers pulling children out of the rubble. This is her account of what she witnessed. Read more »
Two more guns seized at Salt Lake City International Airport
Two more loaded guns were discovered in passenger luggage by TSA screeners at the Salt Lake City International Airport. Read more »
Arias attorneys will put one witness on: Arias
Complaining that Jodi Arias' sensational murder case has become a modern-day "witch trial," her lawyers tried to quit in the middle of the death-penalty phase Monday, then said they will call only... Read more »
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