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Utah firefighters were working on the Palisades Fire line Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (Courtesy, Unified...
Garna Mejia

Utah firefighters work Palisades Fire line

Utah firefighters started their shift working to strengthen the line for the Palisades Fire as soon as they arrived, battling fires for 36 hours Friday evening through Saturday.
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Two people trying to get flood water out of their apartment unit after a storm....
Matt Gephardt

Pros and cons of buying flood insurance from a private company instead of FEMA

Flood damage is often the most costly disaster for homeowners, and even though Utah doesn't experience many floods, it doesn't hurt to know what flood insurance is out there.
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President-elect Donald Trump talks to reporters after a meeting with Republican leadership at the C...
Alexander Campbell

Judge Cannon OKs release of special counsel’s report into Trump

Judge Aileen Cannon said Monday she would not block the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump.
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Photographs of some hostages taken by Hamas are seen here in Tel Aviv, Israel, in October 2023. Ham...
Jeremy Diamond, Becky Anderson and Hira Humayun, CNN

Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging deal, Israeli officials say

Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, two Israeli officials said.
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Handcuffs used at the decommissioned Draper Prison....
Michael Houck

American Fork man charged for kidnapping, sexually abusing teen girl

A Utah man who allegedly kidnapped a teenager and drove her to Missouri in July is facing several felony charges.
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mazon employees load packages on carts before being put on to trucks for distribution for Amazon's ...
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press

Amazon is ending its ‘Try Before You Buy’ option for Prime members

Amazon is discontinuing its service that allowed Amazon Prime members to try on select clothing items, shoes and accessories at home before completing a purchase.
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Alex Jones of InfoWars talks to reporters outside a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing concernin...
Dave Collins, Associated Press

Company linked to Alex Jones doubles offer to buy Infowars after failed bankruptcy auction

A company linked to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is now offering over $7 million to buy his Infowars platforms as part of Jones' bankruptcy.
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Utah Rep. Phil Lyman speaks during Utah’s gubernatorial GOP primary debate held at the Eccles Bro...
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News

US Supreme Court declines to hear Phil Lyman’s challenge of Utah primary system

The United States Supreme Court announced Monday that it had declined to hear the case of a Republican gubernatorial candidate who challenged Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's process for appearing on the general election ballot.
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Firefighters monitor the advance of the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon in Los Angeles on Janua...
Eric Levenson, CNN

Wildfires have been raging in Los Angeles for days. When will they end?

Trying to estimate when the wildfires will be contained is largely guesswork. Yet the foremost factors are clear: wind and rain, or the lack thereof.
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U.S. Center for SafeSport CEO Ju’Riese Colón testifies during The Commission on the State of U.S...
EDDIE PELLS

Fired US Center for SafeSport investigator arrested on new charges

An ex-cop fired from his job as an investigator at the U.S. Center for SafeSport for allegedly stealing money seized at a drug bust has been arrested again, this time charged with rape and sex trafficking.
1 day ago
Two donuts and a cup of coffee rest on a counter at a Dunkin' location, Friday, Jan.10, 2025, in De...
MARGERY A. BECK

Some states not running on Dunkin’ doughnuts due to supply shortage

Dunkin’ dropped the “Donuts” from its brand name years ago. Now — at least across Nebraska, New Mexico, and some other states — it doesn’t have doughnuts on the shelves either.
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Homes along Pacific Coast Highway are seen burn out from the Palisades Fire, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025,...
CHRISTOPHER WEBER and HOLLY RAMER

24 dead as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return

At least 16 people were missing, and authorities said that number was expected to rise.
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A Kohl's store is shown in Indianapolis, Thursday, April 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Cnroy, File)...
ANNE D’INNOCENZIO

Kohl’s to close 27 stores by April as stores works to improve sales

Kohl’s said Friday it was closing 27 underperforming locations in 15 states by April — a fraction of its 1,150 store base — as the struggling department store chain aims to boost profitability and improve sagging sales.
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Italian Justice Minister Carlo Nordio in Rome on Wednesday. (Roberto Monaldo/LaPresse/Shutterstock ...
Sharon Braithwaite, Christian Edwards and Adam Pourahmadi, CNN

Italy releases Iranian businessman wanted by US over drone attack that killed Americans

Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini, who was detained in Italy at the request of the United States following a drone attack that killed three Americans, has been released.
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The Best Friend Animal Society Sanctuary and Pet Adoption Center are housing displaced shelter pets...
Carlysle Price

Utah pet shelters house Southern California pets amid wildfires, ask locals to adopt

Utah pet shelters opened their doors to Southern California animals in need of a safe place to stay. Now, they're asking Utahns to do the same.
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Special counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks on August 1, 2023, in Washington, DC. (Drew Angerer/Get...
Dan Berman, Katelyn Polantz and Tierney Sneed, CNN

Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned

Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department effective Friday, according to a court filing.
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Firefighters watch as water is dropped on the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon Saturday, Jan. 11...
Associated Press

Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks

The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward some of the city’s most famous landmarks.
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A man leaves after an evacuation order as a wildfire burns in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of...
Ray Sanchez, CNN

California’s evacuees agonized over when to leave and what to take.

A vintage green leather Rolex watch case. An Alekos Fassianos painting. A hard drive and albums with family photos. Phone chargers and laptops. Medications and passports, of course. Some clothes. Most importantly, the pets.
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FILE - The Palisades Fire burns vehicles and structures in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Lo...
MELINA WALLING

Climate change may have contributed to wild weather that upended life in the US

Even more dire, four of the six agencies said it was the first full year Earth went beyond a warming threshold seen as critical to limiting the worst effects of climate change.
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A Unified firefighters about the leave Utah to California to help fight the growing wildfires....
Brian Carlson

First check in with Utah firefighters helping in California wildfires

We're getting our first check-in from Utah firefighters who drove to California to help crews battle the state's deadly wildfires.
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Landon Cheatham driving his semi out of the parking lot....
Emma Benson

‘It’s for a great cause’: Utah truck driver gathering donations to transport to California fire victims

A Utah truck driver is gathering donations then plans to drive them out to Los Angeles himself.
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President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Republican governors at Mar-a-Lago, Thurs...
Associated Press

Judge sentences Donald Trump in hush money case but declines to impose any punishment

President-elect Donald Trump was formally sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment.
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As devastating wildfires burn through Southern California, Utahns rally to support those affected. ...
Garna Mejia

How to donate: Local Utahns rally to support Southern California wildfire victims

In response to the devastating wildfires sweeping through Southern California, multiple local efforts in Utah are in motion to aid those affected.
4 days ago
Vice President-elect JD Vance departs from the Senate Chambers during a vote in the U.S. Capitol on...
Kit Maher, Steve Contorno and Aaron Pellish, CNN

Vance resigning Senate seat effective at midnight

JD Vance will resign his Senate seat effective Thursday at midnight, a Vance spokesperson told CNN, days ahead of assuming the vice presidency.
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