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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 »
Utah high school students receive engineering scholarship
Sarah Fletcher from Mountain View High School, Orem, and Phillip Ng from Provo High School each received the merit-based scholarship of $10,000, awarded to high school seniors interested in... Read more »
Man killed in rollover accident in Logan
One man was killed in a single vehicle rollover accident in Logan Monday night. Read more »
Treasury unveils Lew's improved signature
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew won't win any prizes in penmanship, but his official signature which will go on the nation's currency is at least a slight improvement over the loopy scrawl he had a... Read more »
US, Taliban to start talks on ending war in Afghanistan
In a major breakthrough, the Taliban and the U.S. announced Tuesday that they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan as the Islamic militant... Read more »
NSA director says surveillance programs have foiled 50 terrorist plots worldwide
The director of the National Security Agency insisted on Tuesday that the government's sweeping surveillance programs has foiled some 50 terrorist plots worldwide in a forceful defense echoed by... 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 »
Milestone reached in removing Moab tailings
The U.S. Department of Energy has reached another milestone in the removal of 16 million tons of uranium mill tailings from a defunct processing site outside of Moab. Read more »
Bombing at Pakistani funeral kills 29
A suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowd of hundreds of mourners attending a funeral in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing 29 people. Among the dead was a newly elected lawmaker who may... Read more »
House takes up far-reaching anti-abortion bill
House Republicans on Tuesday make their most concerted effort of the year to change federal abortion law with legislation that would ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks. Read more »
House committee takes up enforcement-focused immigration bill
A key committee in the Republican-led House moved Tuesday toward approving a tough enforcement-focused immigration bill opposed by Democrats and immigrant advocates, who interrupted the proceedings... Read more »
Gordon Ramsay's restaurant sued by disgruntled ex-employees
Gordon Ramsay, the fiery British chef known to Americans for being the demanding bully on "Hell's Kitchen" and "Kitchen Nightmares," is being sued by four ex-employees, Yahoo! TV reports. Read more »
G-8 and beyond: The world according to Obama
Laden with foreign challenges, President Barack Obama is welcoming Iran's election results, taking the temperature of China's new leader and acknowledging that nations routinely spy on each other,... Read more »
Confed Cup gets going amid protests, some setbacks
Amid great crowds, violent protests and some organizational setbacks, the Confederations Cup is underway in Brazil. Read more »
Newark Mayor Cory Booker encounters bumps on possible path to Senate
In an accelerated election for a new U.S. senator from New Jersey, the Democratic field is Cory Booker vs. everyone else. Read more »
G-8 summit turns focus to clampdown on tax-dodging
ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland — World leaders at the G-8 summit declared Tuesday that governments must work together to close loopholes that allow multinational corporate giants to avoid... Read more »
Suicide bombers target Baghdad mosque, killing 26
Two suicide bombers targeted a Shiite mosque in Baghdad on Tuesday, one blowing himself up at a nearby checkpoint while the other slipped inside during prayers. The blasts killed 26 people, Iraqi... Read more »
Karzai: Afghan troops take lead to secure country
Afghan forces have taken over the lead from the U.S.-led NATO coalition for security nationwide, President Hamid Karzai announced Tuesday in a significant milestone in the 12-year war. 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 »
100K protesters flood Brazilian streets in protest
Some of the biggest demonstrations since the end of Brazil's 1964-85 dictatorship have broken out across this continent-sized country, uniting tens of thousands frustrated by poor transportation,... Read more »
Timber found in Lake Michigan centuries old; is it the famous ship lost in 1679?
Scientists say a wooden beam extending from the floor of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, an important finding as they try to determine whether it's part of the... Read more »
Governor Herbert says he won't change his mind on Snake Valley water sharing agreement
Despite urging by members of the State Water Development Commission, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert reiterated Tuesday he will not change his mind and will not sign a controversial water sharing agreement with Nevada involving the Snake... Read more »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Governor Herbert says he won't change his mind on Snake Valley water sharing agreement
Despite urging by members of the State Water Development Commission, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert reiterated Tuesday he will not change his mind and will not sign a controversial water sharing agreement... Read more »
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