Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV, Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints names Dallin H. Oaks as its next president
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said it will announce the new First Presidency on Tuesday.9 months ago
Christopher Weber, Associated Press
Los Angeles County officials to vote on emergency declaration over immigration raids
The move would allow the LA County Board of Supervisors to provide rent relief for tenants who have fallen behind as a result of the crackdown on immigrants. A local state of emergency can also funnel state money for legal aid and other services.9 months ago
Associated Press
New York Times, AP, Newsmax among news outlets who say they won’t sign new Pentagon rules
News organizations including The New York Times, The Associated Press and the conservative Newsmax television network said Monday they will not sign a Defense Department document about its new press rules, making it likely the Trump administration will evict their reporters from the Pentagon. Those outlets say the policy threatens to punish them for routine […]9 months ago
Associated Press
SpaceX launches the 11th test flight of its mega Starship rocket with another win
The 403-foot SpaceX Starship thundered into the evening sky Monday from Texas. The booster peeled away and made a controlled entry into the Gulf of Mexico as planned.9 months ago
Melanie Lidman, Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press
After hostages and prisoners are freed, complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Israel and Hamas have taken a significant step in the ceasefiragreement for the Gaza war by releasing hostages and prisoners. The move raises hopes for a long term truce in the region.9 months ago
Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press
From a hilltop village and across Israel: Tears of joy as the living hostages are returned
Hamas is releasing the last living hostages held captive for over two years in the Gaza Strip.9 months ago
Associated Press
Mexico’s president convenes governors as death toll from torrential rains rises to 44
The death toll from Mexico's torrential rains rose to 44 on Sunday as the fallout mounted from flooding and landslides across the country9 months ago
Associated Press
Vance warns ‘deeper’ cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day
Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on, adding to the uncertainty facing hundreds of thousands who are already furloughed without pay amid the stubborn stalemate in Congress.10 months ago
Jack Brook, Associated Press
A long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in a New Orleans backyard
A New Orleans family cleaning up their overgrown backyard made an extremely unusual find: Under the weeds was a mysterious marble tablet with Latin characters that included the phrase “spirits of the dead."10 months ago
Associated Press
Reports: Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of 'Annie Hall,' 'The Godfather' films and 'Father of the Bride,' whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.10 months ago
Seung Min Kim and Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown
A spokesperson for the budget office said the reductions are “substantial” but hasn't offered more immediate details. Federal health workers were also being fired Friday.10 months ago
Associated Press
At a key moment in talks that led to the Gaza ceasefire, Trump refused to take no for an answer
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of gridlock, the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza came together in a matter of days after a deft maneuver — or perhaps a misunderstanding — by President Donald Trump that boxed in the two adversaries. Either way, efforts to wind down the devastating war unleashed by Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack […]10 months ago
Samy Magdy, Associated Press
Israel, Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says
“This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace,” Trump wrote Wednesday.10 months ago
Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as the government shutdown enters a second week
The IRS initially planned to stay open using funds from Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act. But now only about half of the IRS' 75,000 employees will remain working.10 months ago
Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Supreme Court seems skeptical about state bans on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids
A majority of Supreme Court justices seem to be leaning in favor of a Christian counselor who is challenging bans on LGBTQ+ “conversion therapy” for kids.10 months ago
Associated Press
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts
Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding.10 months ago
Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press
Snowstorms strand hikers in China and a South Korean climber dies in Nepal
Several hundred hikers heading through mountains in western China are trapped on the mountains due to snowstorms, including climbers on Mount Everest.10 months ago
Associated Press
What we know about National Guard deployments in Chicago and Portland
A lawsuit filed Monday by Illinois and Chicago alleges that Trump’s authorization to deploy 300 troops to Chicago is “unlawful and dangerous.”10 months ago
Maria Sherman, AP Music Writer
Rush announce reunion tour five years after the death of drummer Neil Peart
Five years after their influential drummer Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour Monday.10 months ago
Associated Press
Using helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago
More than 1,000 immigrants have been arrested since an immigration crackdown started last month in the Chicago area.10 months ago
Associated Press
Government shutdown threatens food aid program relied on by millions of families
A food aid program that helps more than 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money within two weeks unless the government shutdown ends, forcing states to use their own money to keep it afloat or risk it shutting down, experts say.10 months ago
Associated Press
Foster Poultry Farms recalls nearly 4 million pounds of chicken corn dogs due to wood in batter
The chicken corn dog products were made between July 30, 2024, and Aug. 4, 2025, and sold under a variety of names.10 months ago
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com
Latter-day Saints church building in Australia destroyed by fire
Australian news outlets reported a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was destroyed in a fire early Monday.10 months ago
