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In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Syria's largest city for the first time since 2016

Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 29 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Insurgents have breached Syria's largest city and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, according to a war monitor and fighters.

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From hoops to Highland cows: The unusual origin story of Golden Hour Farm

Krysyan Edler  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spencer Butterfield spent eight seasons playing professional basketball, including stints in Europe and the Jazz Summer League, but now he spends his days wrangling cattle

Senseless tragedy leaves girl blind in one eye; doctors unsure if sight will ever return

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 1:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

What started as an act of kindness to feed a stray kitten ended with a little girl left blind in one eye, after a boy threw the lid from a tuna can at her.

Utah outdoor recreation industry hits record $9.5B

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 11:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Activities on the "Greatest Snow on Earth" continue to be the largest contributor to Utah's outdoor recreation economy, which hit an all-time high last year.

Pick Six Previews: With title game in sight, BYU to get right in win over Houston

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 11:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU will get back on track Saturday night and control a weak opposing offense. I project Kansas State to beat Iowa State, which would send BYU to Dallas to play for a Big 12 title, and a playoff bid.

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5 Reasons why you should check out Snowbasin's Black Friday deals

Snowbasin  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are a few reasons why you should act fast before the sale ends on Cyber Monday.

BYU signee Burgess, Utah State-bound Allen have Orem looking part of 5A favorites

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 29 - 11:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Led by BYU signee Chamberlain Burgess and Utah State-bound guard Jax Allen, Orem went 2-0 at the third-annual 5 for the Fight National Hoopfest with a 41-40 win over California's Sierra Canyon.

'Sympathetic eyes and a muscly stature': Vito the pug wins National Dog Show

Lex Harvey, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Vito the pug has been crowned best in show at the 92nd annual National Dog Show – the first time a pug has won the title in at least two decades.

Utahn convicted of murder, but charge reduced because of 'imperfect self-defense'

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A jury convicted a Utah man of murder in a 2023 West Jordan shooting death, but ruled that he believed he was acting in self-defense. Because of that, a judge entered a reduced conviction of manslaughter.

Support is declining for diversity efforts in the workplace, surveys show

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 10:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Most workers are OK with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace, but support is declining, new Pew Research Center surveys show.

'Unreal': Family grateful to move into first Lahaina home rebuilt after last year's fire

A'ali'i Dukelow  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

It is as if Christmas came early this year for the Ah Hee family as they move into their home on Komo Mai Street in Lahaina, the first one to be rebuilt after it burnt down in last year's wildfire.

Pick Six Previews: UCF to break some explosive plays, send Utah out with another loss

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Look for Utah's limited offense to struggle and for UCF to break a few explosive plays to make the difference.

Ogden's Christmas Village, nominee for best US holiday lights display, opens on Saturday

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 8:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden's Christmas Village, nominated for best U.S. holiday lights display honors, opens to the public on Saturday after the holiday parade.

What level of income marks financial success? Here's what Americans had to say

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 8:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Even though most Americans rank "happiness" as the most important benchmark to feeling successful, they have a number in mind when it comes to gauging how much income it takes to feel like they've made it.

US consumers go on holiday spending spree

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Online sales in November surpass $77 billion, on pace to exceed predictions.

Domestic violence service asks for TVs, new clothing for holiday season

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A domestic violence shelter that helps victims in Salt Lake and Tooele County has televisions at the top of its wish list this year.

Utah-based company's outreach effort leads to construction of 52 new homes in Mexico

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Volunteers with Utah-based Vivint's charitable arm traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico, last month and helped build 52 new homes for families in need.

Christmas festivities unfold in Salt Lake City with candy displays, more holiday fun

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 8:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Local artists unveiled six one-of-a-kind candy window displays made from hundreds of pounds of candy at Macy's City Creek last week, providing a sweet start to the holiday season and a sneak peak at the holiday displays Utah has to offer in its capital city.

Director Jon M. Chu talks all things 'Wicked' with Deseret News

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 8:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Wicked" opened this week, and many longtime fans of the Broadway musical are bursting with questions on how director Jon M. Chu translated the stage show for the screen.