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Wasatch Academy's Maryland transfer 'fell into our lap,' but Tigers are glad he did
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 26 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
James Miller didn't expect to be the only Latter-day Saint member on his high school basketball team when he transferred to rural Sanpete County before his senior year.
West Jordan man accused of punching kitten faces felony charge
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 26 - 7:25 a.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan man is facing a criminal charge after police say he caused injuries to a kitten severe enough that it had to be euthanized.
Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah looks imminent, officials say
Maayan Lubell, Maya Gebeily and Laila Bassam, Reuters | Posted Nov. 26 - 6:53 a.m. | Save Story
Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah looked set to reach a ceasefire deal on Tuesday, Israeli and Lebanese officials said, clearing the way for an end to the conflict that has killed thousands of people since it was ignited by the Gaza war 14 months ago.
Sen. Mike Lee and the Church of Jesus Christ both file in support of Texas porn law
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 26 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee and 22 of his colleagues are saying the Supreme Court needs to rule a Texas 2023 law requiring pornography websites to verify users' ages as constitutional.
'The Chosen' releases Season 5 trailer
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 25 - 10:38 p.m. | Save Story
"The Chosen" released the Season 5 trailer, which already has been viewed tens of thousands of times. The teaser trailer focuses on the Last Supper — part of Holy Week, which is the focus of the season.
Bullies have moved online, but is banning all under-16s from social media the answer?
Hilary Whiteman, CNN | Updated Nov. 25 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Australian government hopes to pass what it calls "world-leading" legislation this week to wipe social media accounts – including Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit and X – from the devices of children under 16.
The pardoning of Peach and Blossom the turkeys
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Updated Nov. 25 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
Carrying on one of the more interesting traditions in Washington for the fourth time as U.S. president, Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys named Peach and Blossom on Monday.
Feeling blessed, grateful and loved: Words heard often at Miller Thanksgiving Meal
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 9:26 p.m. | Save Story
The Larry Miller Thanksgiving took place Monday night at the Salt Palace. Organizers expected to feed 3,000 Utahns.
$3M grant may help change what's known about water flowing into the Great Salt Lake
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
A partnership between federal and state agencies is expected to close an important Great Salt Lake data gap.
Man arrested, accused of biting piece of ear off during South Jordan fight
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested in South Jordan over the weekend and accused of biting off part of another man's ear during a fight, as well as causing other injuries.
Gorilla at a Canadian zoo died after worker mistakenly activated wrong door
Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN | Updated Nov. 25 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
Human error led to the death of a young gorilla in Alberta, Canada, according to officials at the Calgary Zoo.
Former high school dance coach accused of abusing teen student
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
A former high school ballroom dance coach in Utah is facing felony charges accusing him of sexually abusing a student.
Giving Machines open in Utah and Salt Lake counties
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
Giving Machines, part of a Christmas campaign of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, opened Monday in Orem and Salt Lake County. Others are open or open soon.
Warnings, advisories issued in Utah ahead of pre-Thanksgiving winter storm
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 25 - 6:59 p.m. | Save Story
A storm arriving Monday night could deliver well over a foot of snow in Utah's mountains over the next few days and could potentially disrupt Thanksgiving holiday travel.
BYU says Big 12 'looking into' halftime leak at Arizona State, but focus on beating Houston
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 6:48 p.m. | Save Story
After a video leaked online of BYU football's fiery expressions in the halftime locker room down 21-3 at Arizona State, head coach Kalani Sitake said the Big 12 is "looking into it."
Officials identify man killed in Centerville motorcycle accident
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
Officials identified the Woods Cross man who died in a motorcycle accident in Centerville on Friday night.
Cher 'shocked' to discover her legal name when she applied to change it
Dan Heching, CNN | Updated Nov. 25 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
Cher recalls a curious interlude from her rich and many-chaptered history in her new book "Cher: The Memoir, Part One."
Suspected serial storage unit burglar linked to more break-ins
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
A man already facing numerous charges in connection with a rash of storage unit burglaries in St. George is now being held for investigation of similar break-ins in another city.
Judge allows San Jose State volleyball player to participate in upcoming tournament
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 25 - 5:19 p.m. | Save Story
A San Jose State women's volleyball player can participate in an upcoming tournament, a judge ruled Monday. A lawsuit claimed she is transgender and her participation would be unfair.
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