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Pentagon chief Hegseth shared sensitive Yemen war plans in second Signal chat, source says

Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Posted April 20 - 8:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared details of a March attack on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in a message group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, a source told Reuters Sunday.

El Salvador proposes sending US-deported Venezuelans to Venezuela

Nelson Renteria, Reuters  |  Updated April 20 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele on Sunday proposed a deal to send 252 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. and imprisoned in his country to Venezuela, in exchange for taking "political prisoners" held by Venezuela.

Here's what Utah voters say about Trump's job performance

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted April 20 - 6:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite being a red state, Utah is divided on President Donald Trump's job performance, according to a new poll.

An astronaut's awe-inspiring views from life in space

Ashley Strickland, CNN  |  Updated April 20 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Longtime NASA astronaut Don Pettit, who has ventured to space four times, returned to Earth Saturday from the International Space Station. He captured memorable views during his seven-month stay aboard the station.

Poll: Utahns back Cox and Legislature, but support is waning among these voters

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 20 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and the Utah Legislature have seen a decrease in voter approval driven by Democratic dissatisfaction, a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll says.

Pope Francis, a Trump critic, meets VP Vance on Easter morning

Joshua McElwee, Reuters  |  Updated April 20 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Francis held a private meeting at the Vatican on Sunday morning with Vice President JD Vance, the Vatican said in a statement.

Police hope phone can provide info about 'double homicide' of Saratoga Springs mother, son

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated April 20 - 3:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Newly unsealed search warrants are giving a glimpse into the "double homicide" investigation involving the shooting deaths of a Saratoga Springs woman and her 8-year-old son.

Pocatello residents express grief to City Council over Victor Perez shooting

Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted April 20 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Pocatello City Council got an earful from residents expressing sorrow and anger over the death of 17-year-old Victor Perez.

Do Utahns support the flag ban? A new poll shows what they think

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 20 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A majority of Utahns support a new state law banning the display of most flags by public schools and government entities, a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll says.

Heber City man intentionally hit, injured bicyclist in road rage case, police say

Brian West, KSL.com  |  Posted April 20 - 12:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Heber City man was arrested Saturday in a road rage investigation. Police say he intentionally accelerated toward and hit a bicyclist after the biker hit the hood of the man's vehicle with his hand.

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Ground control to 'Racer Tom': Utah skier pushes the limits of endurance

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted April 20 - 12:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

North Ogden man looking to break his own world record for vertical feet skied in a year.

Pollen counter at Riverton Hospital can help guide treatment, actions for allergy patients

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 20 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Burkard Pollen and Spore collector was installed on the roof at Riverton Hospital, allowing Dr. Scott Taylor to know which pollens are in the air multiple times a week.

Family loses 'acquired daughter' to Columbine shooting, 26 years later

Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN  |  Posted April 20 - 11:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Anne Marie Hochhalter, who was paralyzed in the Columbine school shooting in 1999, died of sepsis caused by complications from her paralysis.

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3 surprising ways to reverse insulin resistance and obesity — 3 is the craziest!

Health Utah  |  Posted April 20 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

How likely is it that you have insulin resistance? "Pretty likely ,and getting more likely all the time," says Dr. Whit Roberts, D.C. of Health Utah.

The race is on in Utah to capture the 'heat beneath your feet'

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted April 20 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Geothermal development, which seeks to tap the heat deep below the Earth's surface, is hot right now.

Utah's higher education reinvestment could help address mental health shortage, Schultz says

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted April 20 - 10:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

The reinvestment of higher education funds in Utah could help the state address its pressing need for more mental health professionals, according to Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz.

Nonprofit reminds parents, caregivers to stay calm — don't shake babies

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 20 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A symbolic ribbon cutting marked the celebration of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome's, or NCSBS's, 25th anniversary as an organization, based here in Utah.

Ousted Pentagon officials question leak investigation claims

Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Updated April 20 - 8:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dan Caldwell, once one of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's most senior advisers, is casting doubt on an internal leak investigation that led to his and others' ouster this week.

'Hospitality mindset': University of Utah launches hospitality institute through $25M gift

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 20 - 8:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah on Friday received $25 million from the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation to establish a hospitality institute.

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8 reasons Utah ATV fans should plan their next adventure to the Arapeen Trail

Sanpete County Travel Office  |  Posted April 20 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

With hundreds of miles of trails to explore, abundant wildlife and nearby local dining, the Arapeen Trail is a destination that checks all the boxes for an unforgettable adventure.

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaking one-day Easter ceasefire

Guy Faulconbridge and Pavel Polityuk, Reuters  |  Posted April 20 - 7:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Russia and Ukraine blamed each other on Sunday for breaking a one-day Easter ceasefire announced by President Vladimir Putin, with both sides accusing the other of carrying out hundreds of attacks.

A new poll shows how Utahns celebrate Easter

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted April 20 - 7:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

A recent poll asked Utah adults about their planned Easter celebrations, with a renewed focus on Jesus Christ and Holy Week this year dominating the responses.

Utah Warriors add another road win over San Diego to keep pace atop West

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 19 - 11:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Joe Mano was one of four try scorers, and D'Angelo Leuila had three conversions for 6 points as the Utah Warriors never trailed in a 31-18 win over the San Diego Legion.