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LDS Churchs Bible Video series leaves legacy of history and faith
The Life of Jesus Christ Bible Videos series produced by the LDS Church is wrapping up a three-year project that has resulted in close to 100 short videos taken directly from the pages of the King James Version of the New ...
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Woman extricated from car in 3-car pileup on Redwood Road
WEST JORDAN - A woman had to be extricated from her car and transported to the hospital after a three car pileup Friday night. West Jordan Police received a call Friday night at 6:30 p.m. reporting a traffic accident involving three cars near 7800 S. Redwood Road. A woman driving one of the cars involved in the accident had to be extricated from her vehicle due to the heavy impact of ...
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Groups suing BLM for decision to open lands for oil shale tar sands leasing
SALT LAKE CITY - More than a half dozen conservation and environmental groups are suing the Bureau of Land Management over the agency's March decision to potentially allow oil shale and tar sands development in Utah, Colorado and Wyoming. "The Colorado River has nothing left to give, and it’s not in the public interest to allow water-guzzling mining projects to mangle and ...
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When women out-earn men
A recent study finds that women who earn more than their potential spouse are more likely to have negative economic or family outcomes. But attitudes may be changing among young people toward supporting dual-career ...
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2 West Haven men injured in UTV rollover
EDEN, Weber County - A 30-year-old man was in critical condition after he and a friend rolled an off-road vehicle near Monte Cristo in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Neither of the two men, both from West Haven, were wearing seat belts or helmets when they crashed the side-by-side vehicle, also known as a UTV, Weber County Sheriff's Cpl. Mark Horton said. They were both ejected ...
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UVU Auto Expo Rain kept some show cars home but not fans
LEHI - The rain on Friday kept some show cars home but didn’t stop the crowd from attending the 26th annual Utah Valley University Auto Expo. Show co-chair Robert Godfrey credits drag-racing pioneer Shirley Muldowney and the Jelly Belly Stagecoach dragster with drawing spectators out, even on a cool, rainy day. "It’s kinda cool, because I’ve been getting calls all day, ...
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Utahs Count My Vote caucus initiative moving forward
Plans are moving forward to launch an initiative petition drive to let voters decide if candidates should be able to bypass the caucus and convention system used by political ...
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Gay soccer player Robbie Rogers joins LA Galaxy
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File). FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009 file photo, Columbus Crew's Robbie Rogers celebrates after scoring against the San Jose Earthquakes during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San ...
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BYU baseball San Diego eliminates BYU from WCC Tournament 7-4
For the second consecutive night the San Diego Toreros defeated BYU baseball, eliminating the Cougars from the West Coast Conference Tournament on Friday in a 7-4 ...
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BYU track Waite and Carr headed to NCAA Championships
Poor weather conditions delayed competition at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field West Preliminary at Mike A. Myers Stadium on Friday, but Ryan Waite and Curtis Carr took full advantage when the action resumed and advanced on to the NCAA ...
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Boy Scouts are likely to face further turmoil over recent decision
In this Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 file photo, Zach Wahls waves after addressing the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. The Eagle Scout, a 21-year-old activist raised by lesbian mothers in Iowa, has been a leader of the campaign to end the BSA's no-gays policy. In the wake of the Thursday, May 23, 2013 decision, he said his group, Scouts for Equality, would continue to press for ...
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Delta ups ante in battle for N.Y.
NEW YORK — Delta's formula for winning over New York travelers is simple: floor-to-ceiling windows, abundant power outlets and a burger joint with a cult-like following. The airline opened a sprawling $1.4 billion terminal at Kennedy Airport Friday, a facility more suitable to the high-paying passengers it is trying to attract. The 346,000-square-foot concourse offers upscale food ...
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Missing Mom Police release case warrants
The latest batch of documents released in the Susan Powell case show investigators seeking permission to mount wiretaps on her husband Josh Powell's phone after she vanished in December ...
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Cancer’s Lonely Soldier -- Dr. Jackson Orem Director of the Uganda Cancer Institute
Cancer’s New Battleground - the Developing World . Jackson Orem is a busy man. He directs the Uganda Cancer Institute – the only dedicated cancer treatment facility in a country of 33 million people. Yet he still finds time to see patients, like Musa Settimba. "Good to see you," Orem says as he enters a small exam room furnished with little more than a chair and table. ...
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Governor Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Memorial Day
SALT LAKE CITY - Governor Gary R. Herbert has authorized the lowering of the Flag of the United States of America and the Flag of the State of Utah on Monday, May 27, 2013, in honor of Memorial Day.Governor Herbert issued the following statement:Memorial Day has become a time for remembrance of loved ones who have passed away. But, I also ask that we recognize the day for its original intent ...
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Plymouth water supply contaminated with E. coli
E. coli bacteria is found in intestines of healthy people and animals. Most strains are harmless, but some cause major discomfort Symptoms of infection begin 3-4 days after exposure and include diarrhea, abdominal cramping, nausea and vomiting One can contract E. coli from contaminated food and water, undercooked ground beef, unpasteurized milk, fresh produce, and personal ...
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Mother boyfriend charged with abuse of disabled 9-month-old
WEST VALLEY CITY - A mother and her boyfriend were charged Friday with abuse or neglect of a disabled child after a 9-month-old suffered facial burns. Amber Brimhall, 29, of West Valley City, and her boyfriend, Apollo Michael Adams, 27, were each charged in the 3rd District Court with abuse or neglect of a disabled child, a third-degree felony. Brimhall was also charged with child abuse, a ...
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Aging satellites could affect accuracy in predicting major storms
SALT LAKE CITY — Early warning is critical to saving lives when severe weather hits, but a look at the U.S. weather satellites shows we could soon be without the information that helps predict major storms. The U.S. Government Accountability ...
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Republican student loan bill passes US House
A republican proposal to tie interest rates on students loans to the governments cost of borrowing passed the U.S. House of Representatives but faces opposition in the ...
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High school baseball Salem Hills captures first title in school history
Salem Hills players celebrates as the Skyhawks defeat Maple Mountain High School 14-10 to win the 4A baseball championship Friday, May 24, 2013, in ...
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Hogle Zoo to bring visitors and animals up close and personal
SALT LAKE CITY - Petting zoos aren't just for bunnies and goats anymore, at least not at Utah's Hogle Zoo. The zoo is making an effort to bridge the gap between some of its bigger residents and human visitors by launching a so-called VIP program later this year. They're starting with the pinnipeds - more commonly known as seals and sea lions. My assignment was to make ...
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West Haven man critical following UTV crash
EDEN, Weber County — A 30-year-old man was in critical condition after he and a friend rolled an off-road vehicle near Monte Cristo in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Neither of the two men, both from West Haven, were wearing seat belts or helmets when they crashed the side-by-side vehicle, also known as a UTV, Weber County Sheriff's Cpl. Mark Horton said. They were both ...
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Susan Powells father wants help searching for her along I-84
Chuck Cox, father of missing West Valley mother Susan Cox Powell, is asking anyone along Interstate 84 between Tremonton and Pendelton, Ore., to distribute this flier as he begins a search of the area next ...
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Couple charged with child abuse after baby suffers facial burns
A mother and her boyfriend were charged Friday with abuse or neglect of a disabled child after the 9-month-old suffered facial ...
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Westminster track Kueffner completes heptathlon at national championships in 16th
MARION, Ind. — In her first trip to the NAIA Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field National Championships, Westminster College sophomore Justine Kueffner finished 16th in the heptathlon. The two-day event closed with three events Friday morning at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Ind. Kueffner finished with 3,943 points in the seven events. She couldn’t improve ...
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