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Benvenuti a Cortina d'Ampezzo

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

With the Olympics less than a week away, attention is turning to Italy's host cities: Cortina d'Ampezzo and Milan.

Chuck Negron, lead singer on 'Joy to the World' and other Three Dog Night hits, dies at 83

Hillel Italie, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 3 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Chuck Negron, a founding member of the soul-rock sensations Three Dog Night, died Monday. He was 83.

Patrick Kinahan: Matching outrageous hype proving hard for Dybantsa

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 10:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Living up to the hype, especially in today's frenzied sensationalism of social media, is one of the more difficult tasks to accomplish in the sports world.

Trump-backed deal to end shutdown faces tight House vote

David Morgan, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 3 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives will try to pass a ​deal that would end the latest government shutdown on Tuesday over opposition from an unusual alignment of Democrats and hardline conservatives.

Robinson back in court as widow Erika Kirk calls for open court proceedings

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 8:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The man accused of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk is scheduled to be back in a Provo courtroom today as Kirk's widow calls on the judge to allow cameras to remain in the courtroom.

Italy hoping investment in youth for 2026 Olympics pay off beyond athletic competition

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

With the 2026 Winter Olympics just days away, much of the world's attention is focused on athletes, venues and medals. But across Italy, another Olympic effort has been underway for more than a year.

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New guide to file for Social Security in 2026 now available

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

New free guide for Utah residents that could help decide the best time to file for Social Security in 2026.

2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests

Laura Ungar, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 3 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new study suggests that babies are able to distinguish between the different objects they see around them at 2 months old, which is earlier than scientists previously thought.

Emergency shelter announced in honor of Kali Randall and her children after their murders

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A local emergency shelter will be dedicated to the victims of a tragic 2023 domestic violence murder spree that took the lives of a young mother, her infant son and her unborn baby.

Tulsi Gabbard says Trump requested her presence at FBI raid in Fulton County

Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 3 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Monday she was present ​at last week's FBI raid on an election facility in Georgia at the request of President Donald Trump and that her attendance was within her ⁠authority.

Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee in Milan to learn from 2026 Games

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

While nearly a third of Team USA's more than 200 athletes competing in the Winter Olympics have Utah ties, Utah's future Olympic hosts are also making a strong showing in Italy.

Church of Jesus Christ announces financial, site and volunteer support for 2034 Winter Olympics

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 4:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced its support Tuesday for the 2034 Winter Games, including "a significant financial donation" and other contributions.

Schmaltz's hat trick helps Mammoth cruise to 6-2 win over Canucks

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 11:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nick Schmaltz scored a hat trick and picked up another assist for a four-point night as Utah's offense exploded for six goals in a rout over the visiting Vancouver Canucks.

Babysitter sent to prison after admitting to killing 4-month-old in frustration

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zachary Walton was sentenced to prison Monday for killing a 4-month-old baby he was babysitting. Prosecutors say he smashed the infant's head into an elevator corner.

Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' fresco undergoes 3-month cleaning at Sistine Chapel

Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 2 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment" is undergoing its first major restoration in three decades. The imposing fresco of heaven and hell dominates the Sistine Chapel.

SpaceX acquires xAI in record-setting deal as Musk looks to unify AI and space ambitions 

Echo Wang and Joey Roulette, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 2 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elon Musk said on Monday that SpaceX has acquired his artificial-intelligence startup xAI in a record-setting ​deal that unifies Musk's AI and space ambitions by combining the rocket-and-satellite company with the maker of the Grok chatbot.

Salt Lake man charged with kidnapping, beating woman

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man who prosecutors say has a significant criminal history outside of Utah is now facing Utah felony charges accusing him of kidnapping and beating a woman.

Italian history gives the US a reality check

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

As America prepares to celebrate the country's 250th birthday, Italy provided a reality check on history. Milan's stunning Duomo was under construction in 1386.

Reps. Owens, Maloy take Utah's redistricting battle to federal court

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Updated Feb. 2 - 8:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Reps. Burgess Owens and Celeste Maloy of Utah joined 11 local leaders in filing a federal lawsuit on Monday alleging that the state's court-ordered congressional map violates the U.S. Constitution.

Utah's Olympic legacy shines in Italy as Spencer Eccles carries torch through Lake Como area

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Olympic torch made its way by Italy's Lake Como region as part of its journey toward Milan for the 2026 Winter Games.

Schultz wants to remove defense attorneys to remake 'broken' Sentencing Commission

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposal championed by Utah's House speaker would significantly revamp the state's Sentencing Commission, removing defense attorneys and replacing them with prosecutors and police.

World's largest steam engine to return Utah as part of America 250 tour

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The world's largest steam engine is coming back to Utah this spring in the first leg of its first-ever coast-to-coast tour, Union Pacific announced.

Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation, aide says

Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 2 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former President Bill ​Clinton and former Secretary of State Hilary ⁠Clinton have agreed to testify ‌before the House Oversight ⁠Committee for its ‌investigation into ‍Jeffrey Epstein.