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Trump's choice to lead the U.S. Navy was once displaced from war-torn Vietnam

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

When Hung Cao was 4 years old, he and his family fled their native Vietnam during the 1975 fall of Saigon, initially arriving in the American territory of Guam before ultimately making their home in the U.S. mainland.

Iran to tackle economic issues, says further attacks will be 'more painful'

Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 6 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iran said it will step up efforts to tackle problems created by U.S. sanctions that are crippling its economy, while a senior Iranian official warned of a "painful response" if it comes under further attack.

Archers return to Utah with No. 1 seed, top defense, home-field advantage in PLL playoffs

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Archers will open the the first of two Labor Day semifinals Monday against Rocky Mountain rival Denver at Zions Bank Stadium (1 p.m. MT, ESPN2) with a spot in the championship game at stake.

USDA wants to rebuild the American beef herd. Idaho ranchers aren't sold yet

VideoRett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The USDA is launching a plan to rebuild the nation's cattle herd and expand independent beef processing, but Idaho ranchers remain skeptical about the initiative's long-term impact.

Wildfire threatens structures in Payson

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 6 - 8:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wildfire dubbed the Peteetneet Fire threatened structures nearby in Payson after starting on Sunday near Nebo Loop Road.

Motorcyclist dies in crash after traffic buildup caused by Broad Fire

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 6 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist died on Saturday when a chain-reaction crash happened in traffic conditions caused by a nearby fire burning in Weber Canyon.

Illinois mother texted friends about Lindsay Clancy's murder trial hours before killing her 2-year-old, prosecutors say

Dalia Faheid, CNN  |  Updated Sept. 6 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Illinois mother had become "very invested" in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial before prosecutors say she killed her 2-year-old son on Tuesday, according to witnesses cited in court documents.

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Utah businesses can lead the way in suicide prevention

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many resources can help businesses create environments where employees feel supported. Here are just a few that the Salt Lake Chamber has put together to help.

Fire destroys 2 sheds in Erda

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two sheds were deemed a total loss on Sunday after a fire destroyed them in Erda, prompting a response from multiple fire personnel in the area.

Report: Despite progress, 'urgency' still needed to address gender gaps in education

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah generally performs better than the national average in educational attainment, but a new report shows gender differences can still shape women's opportunities.

Georgia Tech graduate, cancer survivor gets chance to test robotic surgery system that saved his life

Monique John, WUPA  |  Updated Sept. 6 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jonathan Sculley is in remission after robotic surgery successfully removed a cancerous lung tumor, allowing doctors to perform the complex procedure through smaller incisions and speed his recovery.

Why Salt Lake City wants to make it easier for second homes to be built on lots

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposed zoning ordinance in Salt Lake City seeks to make it easier for homeowners on larger lots to build second homes is among the latest ideas for increasing housing stock.

At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport

Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 6 - 3:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Amazon cargo plane barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people as it struck vehicles and burst into flames, authorities said.

How did 2 immigrants — a Venezuelan and a Slovakian — become the 'best Ute fans in the world'?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

University of Utah football coach Morgan Scalley has lived his life surrounded by red and white Ute gear, memorabilia and football equipment.

A Kentucky man with a meat allergy was craving a burger. So he got into ostrich farming

Dylan Lovan, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Kentucky ostrich farm is expanding as demand grows for ostrich meat, a beef alternative for people with alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy that makes most mammalian meat unsafe to eat.

Cathedral Church of St. Mark welcomes all to worship in Salt Lake City

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Mark, which has stood in Salt Lake City for more than 150 years, continues to welcome all to worship.

2 former Pioneers make names for themselves in BYU's season-opening rout

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Lehi standout Devaughn Eka ran for a game-high 59 yards including a bruising 11-yard touchdown as the 14th-ranked Cougars cruised to a 63-7 win over Utah Tech in the 2026 season opener.

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5 ways to make the most of new Latter-day Saint Sunday meeting schedule

Amy Ortiz, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 11:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's how church leaders say members can foster spiritual growth through the new Sunday meeting format.

Trump administration renews Supreme Court bid to limit mail-in voting

Tim Reid, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 10:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court ​to allow a plan that could limit mail-in ballots ahead of November's congressional elections, after a federal judge last week blocked those restrictions.

Davis County father dies after boat overturns at Echo Reservoir

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Davis County family is mourning the loss of a husband and father who died after a boat carrying four family members overturned and sank at Echo Reservoir.

Just one drink a day may increase the risk of dying from numerous cancers

Sandee LaMotte, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Alcohol may play a greater role in death from numerous types of cancers in the United States than previously known, according to a new study.

Colombian restaurant operator puts focus on plantains, a Caribbean staple, at two locales

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 9:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Colombian restaurant operator is putting the focus on plantains, a staple in Colombia and the Caribbean, on the menus of two locales he operates.

The disease that decimated American elms could help bring them back

Amanda Swinhart and Patrick Whittle, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

The very disease that has decimated millions of American elms in the U.S. is now being used to bring the iconic trees back.