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In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, photo provided Monday, Dec. 30, by the North Korean government, Nort...
KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press

Kim calls for measures to protect North Korea’s security

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for his military and diplomats to prepare unspecified "offensive measures" to protect the country's security and sovereignty.
7 years ago
FILE: The phrase "World War Six" was trending on Twitter Wednesday after a pair of tweets from Pres...
Brian Stelter, CNN Business

Trump shares name of alleged whistleblower in now-removed retweet

President Donald Trump retweeted an attack that included an unsubstantiated name of the whistleblower at the heart of the Ukraine scandal.
7 years ago
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Paul Nelson

SLC reduces the number of cars that qualify for free parking within city limits

The EPA has maintained an updated list of clean cars on their SmartWay Vehicles Standards list, SLC has chosen to match them more closely.
7 years ago
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN

The US officially raises the tobacco buying age to 21

A new law in the United States that prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 is now in effect, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
7 years ago
Man driving his car and using mobile phone (Getty Images)...
Mark Jackson

Utah lawmakers want hand-held cell phone ban while driving

It's already against the law to text and drive in Utah.  Now lawmakers want to go one step further to make it illegal to hold your cell phone for any reason while driving.
7 years ago
FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2006, file photo, a portrait of former President John F. Kennedy, framed by...
PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press

JFK letter promising Santa safe during Cold War on display

Former President John F. Kennedy's letter reassuring a young girl that Santa was safe during the Cold War is being featured this month in Boston.
7 years ago
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Kevin Liptak, CNN

President Trump says he can handle North Korea ‘gift,’ it might be a ‘beautiful vase’

Military officials say they're expecting a long-range ballistic missile test from North Korea. President Donald Trump is eyeing something more decorative.
7 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Political opponents come together to support referendum against state’s tax reform package

Some high profile political opponents are joining the effort a referendum pushing back on the state’s newly passed tax reform package
7 years ago
FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2019 file photo, a Turkish police officer walks past a picture of slain Saud...
ABDULLAH AL-SHIHRI and AYA BATRAWY Associated Press

Saudi sentences 5 to death for Jamal Khashoggi’s killing

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia sentenced five people to death on Monday for the killing of Washington Post columnist and royal family critic Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul last year by a team of Saudi agents. The killing of Khashoggi stunned the international community and also many […]
7 years ago
(Photo Credit: Deseret News. The Former Geneva Steel site is behind Rocky Mountain Power's gas fire...
Paul Nelson

Complaints over bad odor cause U.S. Steel to halt cleanup efforts, for now

U.S. Steel no longer owns the land where the Geneva Steel Mill used to be, however, they are in charge of cleaning it up.
7 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 19: Former Vice President Joe Biden and  Vermont Sen. Bernie San...
KSL News Staff

Dem candidates sound off on impeachment at debate in L.A.

Seven Democratic presidential candidates tell the debate audience why they think all Americans should support the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
7 years ago
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Mary Richards

Utah Senator Mike Lee says Nancy Pelosi is scared

Sen. Mike Lee is criticizing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for holding up the impeachment from being sent to the Senate.
7 years ago
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ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah governor signs contentious, sweeping tax overhaul

Utah Governor Gary Herbert has signed a sweeping overhaul of the state’s tax system that lowers income tax while increasing taxes on food, fuel and several services.
7 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 19: Former Vice President Joe Biden and  Vermont Sen. Bernie San...
Mark Jackson

Democratic debate brings fewer candidates to the stage as some stand-outs emerge

There were fewer Democratic Candidates that took the stage on Thursday night during thier sixth and final primary debate of 2019.
7 years ago
(Construction on the Quattro Apartments in Salt Lake.  Credit: Jeffrey D Allred, Deseret News, Sept...
Paul Nelson

Rent control bill drafted, ready to be introduced in next legislative session

Rent control will be a discussion next legislative session. One lawmaker believes local governments don't have enough say on rent prices in their cities.
7 years ago
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Colby Walker

Utah Lawmakers recommending ‘Candy Bomber’ receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Members of Utah's congressional delegation asked President Trump to give Ret. Col. Gail Halvorsen, the Candy Bomber, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
7 years ago
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Colby Walker

Utah lawmakers push back on ‘America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act’

Sen. Dick Durban (D-IL) wants to reintroduce a bill to protect more than 8 million acres of Utah's red rock, but Utah lawmakers say it's an overreach.
7 years ago
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., announces the passage of the first article of impeachment, ab...
LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

President Donald Trump impeached by US House, 3rd in history

President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution’s ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors.
7 years ago
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Paul Nelson

New poll shows McAdams might not suffer from impeachment vote

Utah Policy released a poll showing 42 percent are in favor, while only 37 percent would be less likely to support a vote to impeach
7 years ago
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John Wojcik

Rep. Curtis: impeachment “not a proud moment” for either party

Rep. John Curtis, who serves Utah's third congressional district, says the impeachment debate and vote isn't a win for either Republicans or Democrats.
7 years ago
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Mary Richards

Utahns rally for impeachment in downtown Salt Lake City

A few hundred people held signs outside the Federal Building downtown Tuesday night on the eve of the House impeachment vote.
7 years ago
Utah Rep. Ben McAdams speaks during a news conference announcing he will vote to impeach President ...
LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press

Vulnerable Democrats fall in line behind Trump impeachment

Vulnerable House Democrats are announcing they'll vote for President Donald Trump's impeachment even if it means losing their seats in Congress.
7 years ago
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RACHEL LERMAN AP Technology Writer

$1.4T spending package crammed with unrelated provisions

House leaders have unveiled a $1.4 trillion government-wide spending package that's carrying an unusually large load of unrelated provisions.
7 years ago
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LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

Trump on brink of impeachment as House readies historic vote

The House convenes at 7 a.m., with votes on the articles of impeachment expected by Wednesday evening.
7 years ago