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Pope Francis arrives at the opening of the second day of a Vatican's conference on dealing with sex...
Colby Walker

Vatican sex abuse summit seeks new culture of accountability

Cardinals attending Pope Francis' summit at the vatican on preventing clergy sex abuse called Friday for a new culture of accountability in the Catholic Church to punish bishops and religious superiors when they fail to protect their flocks from predator priests.
8 years ago
In this March 3, 2018, photo, people check on travel packages offered by travel agencies during the...
JOE McDONALD, Associated Press

China bars millions from travel for ‘social credit’ offenses

Some 5.5 million people were barred from buying train tickets, according to the National Public Credit Information Center. In an annual report, it said 128 people were blocked from leaving China because they were behind on their taxes.
8 years ago
In this image provided by the Kriegshauser family and taken on Oct. 22, 1943 shows the crew posing ...
DANICA KIRKA and JO KEARNEY, Associated Press

Fly-past honors WWII airmen who died saving UK children

U.S. and Royal Air Force planes roared over the English city of Sheffield on Friday to honor 10 American airmen who sacrificed their lives to save British children playing in a park beneath their crippled bomber during World War II.
8 years ago
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Colby Walker

Tanker fire shuts down portions of SB I-15 Friday

It could be some time before all lanes are re-opened on southbound I-15 through downtown Salt Lake City, after an overnight tanker fire on the freeway.
8 years ago
File photo.  Photo credit: Utah State Capitol...
Kelli Pierce

Hate crimes law passes Senate committee, heads to full vote

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee has unanimously passed an updated hate crimes bill following more than an hour of emotional testimony on Capitol Hill, with many testifying about their experiences with bigotry. The law would allow judges to imposes harsher penalties if the victim was targeted […]
8 years ago
Duke's Zion Williamson (1) falls to the floor with an injury while chasing the ball with North Caro...
JOEDY McCREARY, AP Sports Writer

No. 1 Duke, Zion figuring out what’s next after knee injury

Duke might have to figure out what the Zion Show will look like without its namesake, all because of a freak injury to arguably the most exciting player in college basketball in the opening minute of the sport's fiercest rivalry.
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Colby Walker

Oh Baby! Wal-Mart hosting Baby Savings Day Saturday

Retail giant Walmart is having a Baby Savings Day Saturday for all the
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Mark Jackson

Utah Snowfall hits early morning commuters in Box Elder, Weber, Davis counties

Early snowfall made for a rough start to the Wednesday morning commute, the winter weather made it especially bad for drivers on I-15 and Highway 89 in Weber and Davis counties.
8 years ago
Workers build the stage for the upcoming “Venezuela Aid Live” concert at the Tienditas Internat...
LUIS ANDRES HENAO, Associated Press

A look at rival Branson vs Maduro concerts for Venezuela

Dueling concerts are being staged this week on both sides of Venezuela's border with Colombia. After billionaire Richard Branson announced an aid concert in Colombia on Friday to benefit Venezuelans suffering food and medicine shortages amid their country's economic crisis, Nicolas Maduro's government ordered up a rival concert of its own.
8 years ago
JAY REEVES, Associated Press

Alabama woman who joined Islamic State seeks return to US

An Alabama woman who left home to join the Islamic State group after becoming radicalized online realized she was wrong and now wants to return to the United States, a lawyer for her family said Tuesday.
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JUANA SUMMERS, Associated Press

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’s running for president in 2020

"Our campaign is not only about defeating Donald Trump," the 77-year-old self-described democratic socialist said in an email to supporters. "Our campaign is about transforming our country and creating a government based on the principles of economic, social, racial and environmental justice."
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Kelli Pierce

Sandy residents go door to door to gather tap water samples

SANDY-A day after a “no drink order” was lifted in Sandy, close to a hundred volunteers hit the streets to collect samples from their neighbors taps. The city plans on testing the water to give residents peace of mind, according to Deputy Mayor Evelyn Everton. The city was heavily criticized for waiting a week before […]
8 years ago
According to NASA Ambassador to Utah Patrick Wiggins, a full eclipse of the moon will take place ea...
Colby Walker

When to watch the Super Snow Moon

If you missed the Super Blood Wolf Moon in January, mark your calendars for Tuesday night and take a look up into the sky to see what NASA is calling the biggest super moon of 2019, and this time it's a Super Snow Moon.
8 years ago
FILE - In this Aug. 14, 1945 file photo provided by the U.S. Navy, a sailor and a woman kiss in New...
The Associated Press

Sailor in iconic V-J Day Times Square kiss photo dies at 95

In what became one of the most iconic photos of the 20th century an ecstatic sailor shown kissing a woman in Times Square in celebration of the end of World War II has died. George Mendonsa was 95.
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Demonstrators protest against the president of the Philippines and the bloodshed on his war on drug...
ASHRAF KHALIL, Associated Press

DC’s many prankster activists turn anger into street theater

In the nation's capital, it can be hard for protesters to stand out. That's why Washington activists have to get creative. There's an ethos of performative prankster-style protest wired into the District of Columbia's history, dating back decades.
8 years ago
Dan Bammes

Woman injured in gas explosion

A woman arriving at her family cabin in the Timber Lakes area near Heber City smelled gas when she opened the garage door, and was caught in an explosion when she went inside the house to investigate. KSL Newsradio’s Dan Bammes reports she was rescued by neighbors — one a retired firefighter. (Photo: Sandra Deveraux)
8 years ago
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Colby Walker

Church announces communication changes for missionaries

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says missionaries can now communicate with their families weekly, not just on Christmas and Mother's Day.
8 years ago
FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2008, file photo, cash seized by Mexico's Army, which according to the Def...
TOM HAYS , Associated Press

Make El Chapo pay for a border wall? Don’t count on it

After El Chapo's conviction in a drug-trafficking trial that included florid testimony of jewel-encrusted guns, a fleet of cash-laden jets and a personal zoo with roaming big cats, some Americans have floated an idea they see as poetic justice: Why not take some of the Mexican drug lord's billions in ill-gotten gains and make him pay for a border wall?
8 years ago
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Colby Walker

Earthquake and smaller foreshock reported south of Bluffdale

The USGS reported a 3.2 magnitude earthquake just after 5 a.m., what they call a foreshock, just minutes before a larger 3.7 magnitude quake.
8 years ago
Legalized medical medicinal marijuana in a dispensary...
Kelli Pierce

Intermountain Healthcare to let doctors recommend medicinal pot

Intermountain had been working on the guidelines for over a month after the legislature modified the voter-approved Proposition 2 medicinal cannabis measure.
8 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Teen’s death puts focus on distracted driving

Police are hoping that by telling the story of a teen whose death was caused by distracted driving they may save other lives.
8 years ago
Mars rover Opportunity...
Colby Walker

Opportunity: the little rover that could wraps up Mars mission

Its mission was only supposed to last for 90 days, but the little Mars rover that could, Opportunity, kept knocking for over 14 years.
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Mark Jackson

Residents of apartments deemed unsafe given extra time to leave

Residents who were originally told they had three days to evacuate their apartment units are now being given an extra two days to leave, according to city officials.  They say the landlord of the Georgia Apartments at 203 East 2100 South ignored repeated requests to make safety improvements, which include getting the building up to fire code.
8 years ago
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Mary Richards

Utah lawmakers look at extending autism treatment coverage

1 in 44 children in Utah have autism and Utah lawmakers are looking at how to help families that are struggling to pay for autism therapy for their children.
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