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Maduro pleads not guilty in US court, telling the judge 'I am a decent man, the president of my country'

Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister and Eric Tucker, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 5 - 10:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in U.S. court, telling the judge "I am a decent man, the president of my country."

Salt Lake grocery manager arrested, accused of stealing about $40K

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 10:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

The manager of a Smith's Food and Drug in Salt Lake City was arrested Sunday and accused of pocketing money she was supposed to be depositing.

Minnesota Gov. Walz will not seek third term, to focus on welfare fraud scandal

Jonathan Allen, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 9:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek a third term in office, he ​announced on Monday, saying he would instead focus on allegations of fraud in the state's welfare system that has become a political crisis ⁠for him.

Spanish Fork man arrested after allegedly firing at police armored vehicle

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 8:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Spanish Fork man was arrested over the weekend and accused of shooting at SWAT team members who were inside an armored vehicle after responding to a domestic violence call.

What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech

Shawn Chen, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

With the start of the New Year squarely behind us, it's once again time for the annual CES trade show to shine a spotlight on the latest tech companies plan on offering in 2026.

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10 things you probably don't know about Utah's original inhabitants

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some fascinating facts about Utah's earliest inhabitants and the cultures that shaped this region long before it ever became the state you know and love today.

Man who broke windows at Vance's Ohio home is detained, the Secret Service says

Alanna Durkin Richer and Kathy Mccormack, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who broke windows at Vice President JD Vance's Ohio home and caused other property damage was detained early Monday, the U.S. Secret Service said.

'There was a gap': How Utah's new child torture law is being used

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 7:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new Utah law that provides harsher penalties for severe cases of child abuse has been put to use several times since it went into effect nearly eight months ago.

Somalis in Minneapolis say they are facing harassment in the wake of fraud allegations video

Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 6:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

At Fardowsa Ali's restaurant in Minneapolis, she said the usual steady flow of diners seeking Somali sambusas or desserts has been replaced with threatening phone calls.

New Ogden Valley city comes into being as leaders mull taxes to help the locale operate

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The new Weber County city in the Ogden Valley has come into being as leaders mull taxes to help it operate and prep for meetings with the public on Monday.

2025: A historic, disruptive — and sometimes tragic — year for education in Utah

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 4 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Education in Utah in 2025 saw high-interest stories ranging from higher education budget reallocations, Education Department disruptions, the sound of cellphone silence in K-12 classrooms, and the murder of Charlie Kirk on an Orem campus.

Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua passes Randy Moss for 2nd-most receiving yards in 3 seasons

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 4 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at how other former Utah college and high school football standouts performed in the final week of the 2026 NFL regular season.

Denmark PM urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland

Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 4 - 9:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Sunday urged President Donald Trump to ​stop threatening to take over Greenland, after he reiterated his wish to do so in an interview with The Atlantic magazine.

Picturing 2025: Defining moments of heartbreak and hope

Chuck Wing, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 4 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

For Utahns, 2025 was a mixed bag of emotions and the Deseret News photojournalists were on the front lines covering the emotional stories that in many ways rocked our world.

Venezuela's interim government says it remains united behind Maduro after his US capture

Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 4 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A top Venezuelan official declared on Sunday that the country's government would stay unified behind President Nicolas Maduro, whose capture by the U.S. has sparked deep uncertainty about what is next for the oil-rich South American nation.

Former Israeli hostage recounts sexual abuse in Hamas captivity and fear of becoming 'sex slave'

Tal Shalev, Dana Karni, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 4 - 7:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Israeli hostage Romi Gonen said she endured repeated sexual assault, harassment and intimidation during her 471 days of Hamas captivity, speaking publicly for the first time about her experience and her fear of becoming a "sex slave" in Gaza.

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10 brands people are shopping right now (and why they're worth a look)

SkimLinks  |  Posted Jan. 4 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're browsing for yourself or looking for gift ideas, here are 10 well-known names worth checking out right now.

Ukrainian family in Utah facing separation, with 2 family members fearing deportation

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 4 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two members of a family that came from Ukraine to Utah in 2023 inexplicably face deportation while three other family members successfully petitioned to remain.

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' reaches $1 billion in global ticket sales

Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 4 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

James Cameron's science-fiction fantasy "Avatar: Fire and Ash" has surpassed $1 ​billion in global box office proceeds, the director's fourth film to cross that threshold.

New development shows need for similar housing in Pocatello, says property manager

Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 4 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A brand new housing development with a unique design has units available for rent in Pocatello, and the design may just be an answer to affordable housing needs.

From Charlie Kirk to redistricting fights, a look at the biggest political stories of 2025

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 4 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

From the assassination of Charlie Kirk to fights over congressional maps, here are the biggest stories that shaped Utah politics in 2025.

Elon Musk's Grok AI floods X with sexualized photos of women and minors

AJ Vicens and Raphael Satter, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 4 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A flood of nearly nude images of real people and children created by Elon Musk's Grok AI on X has rung alarm bells internationally.

Have You Seen This? Youngster takes his 'smash cake' to the next level

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 4 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

This kid wins top prize for commitment to the craft. His smash was one of the best I've ever seen.