Utah football: Penalties, ball security remain issues in need of fixing for Utes
It has the flash and pizzazz and everything promised, but Utah’s new-look offense is also in the midst of some ongoing growing pains. And Utah coach Kyle Whittingham wants to see the early-season...
View ArticleBannon confirms he opposed firing of FBI Director Comey
Washington • Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon says the firing of FBI Director James Comey may have been the biggest mistake in “modern political history.”Bannon confirmed he opposed...
View ArticleLA gets official go-ahead to host 2028 Olympics
Lima, Peru • Los Angeles has received its formal go-ahead to host the 2028 Olympics, getting a thumbs-up from the International Olympic Committee’s evaluation commission.On Wednesday, the full IOC will...
View ArticleRepublicans jumping ship amid dissatisfaction in Trump era
Washington • Veteran Republicans are bailing on Congress in growing numbers, as GOP control of Washington fails to produce the unity or legislative successes party leaders wish for. With President...
View ArticleFilmmaker Gurinder Chadha goes home with ‘Viceroy’s House’
Gurinder Chadha hoped her new film would be very personal, one that explored her family’s South Asian history. But when it was done, it turned out to be the story of a few more people — millions,...
View ArticleUtahn who survived Irma while vacationing on St. Thomas raises money for...
While vacationing in St. Thomas last week, Utahn Lyle Winterton rode out Hurricane Irma inside a Marriott timeshare and made it back safely to Saratoga Springs several days later.Winteton arrived home...
View ArticleUtah man accused of holding teen prisoner resolves one sex abuse case, but...
A Utah man accused of kidnapping and sexually abusing his girlfriend’s teen daughter three years ago in Duchesne County has resolved that case, but he still faces sex-related charges filed in a Salt...
View ArticleUtah man charged with soliciting sex from teen lands in jail after reporting...
A state worker who called the FBI to report a scam on Craigslist ended up in jail for allegedly soliciting sex from a purported teen.Nicholas Deelstra, 54, called the FBI in late August to tell them he...
View ArticleReal Salt Lake: Monarchs goalkeeper Connor Sparrow signed to the first team
The Real Monarchs’ explosive young goalkeeper is getting his shot with the first team.Real Salt Lake has signed Connor Sparrow, 23, the team announced Monday. The move comes after former third-string...
View ArticleTribune Editorial: The migration of the homeless should be no surprise
It only took four days for residents of nearby downtown neighborhoods to appreciate the impact of Operation Rio Grande. It’s no surprise, to anyone, that homeless residents, booted out of the downtown...
View ArticleEugene Robinson: Climate-change denial is a cruel insult to storm victims
Washington • When, if not now, is the time to talk about global warming and what to do about it? The answer from the Trump administration and the Republican Party, basically, is succinct in its willful...
View ArticleCongo conflict, weak education leave millions out of school
Dakar, Senegal • Fighting in Congo has forced hundreds of thousands of children to stop their education, making them a part of the 7.4 million children who are out of school in the country, the...
View ArticleUtah power crews, nurses among those headed to Florida to help in the...
As millions of people on the East Coast struggled Monday night without power, a 53-person crew from Utah pressed east in large utility vehicles that can help repair downed lines.The caravan, which can...
View ArticleBradford, Vikings cruise past Saints 29-19 in opene
Minneapolis • Sam Bradford started his second season with Minnesota in style, passing for 346 yards and three touchdowns to help the Vikings beat New Orleans 29-19 on Monday night and spoil Adrian...
View ArticleSurprising start to Spanish soccer season: Madrid struggles, Barca thrives
Madrid • No one saw this one coming.Real Madrid is the team struggling early in the Spanish league. Barcelona is just cruising along in the lead.It was supposed to be the other way around considering...
View ArticleCommentary: Utah clergy respond to Nashville statement
On August 29, a group of notable evangelical Christians put out a statement in Nashville, laying out what they see as the Christian attitude toward people who are gay, lesbian, transgender or...
View ArticleFive Utahns ask for $5 billion in lawsuit against Equifax for data breach
At least five Utahns are suing Equifax, Inc. for $5 billion after a massive data breach recently gave hackers access to the private information of more than 40 percent of Americans.In a class-action...
View ArticleHey 19: Blazing Indians extend win streak to 19 straight
Cleveland • One more day. One more game. One more win.The Cleveland Indians are ripping off victories like few teams before them.And, they’re not finished.With their latest lopsided win, the Indians...
View ArticleBroncos block late FG, top Chargers 24-21 in Joseph’s debut
Denver • Shelby Harris got a hand on Younghoe Koo’s 44-yard field goal attempt with a second left, and the Broncos began the Vance Joseph era with a 24-21 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday...
View ArticleUtah couple heads to state Supreme Court over law that prevents married gay...
Jon and Noel started talking about having a family not long after they married in 2013.An author and a professor who have been together more than a decade, the couple considered adoption, but settled...
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