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Trump hush money sentencing delayed to September, weeks before election

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Donald Trump's sentencing for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star was delayed on Tuesday until Sept. 18.

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Proposed Smith Entertainment Group agreement includes tax hike, new Delta Center ticket fees

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Smith Entertainment Group's adjusted agreement with Salt Lake City over a revitalization district includes a proposed tax increase and new ticket fees for Delta Center events.

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With World UFO Day here, Ogden business owner/UFO buff has a message: 'Open your mind.'

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On the occasion of World UFO Day, Victor Camcho, a UFO buff and operator of Alien Legacy in Ogden, has a message: "Open your mind, listen to the information."

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Rep. Lloyd Doggett is the first Democrat to publicly call for Biden to step down as party's nominee

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A House Democratic lawmaker has become the first in the party to publicly call for President Joe Biden to step down as the Democratic nominee for president, citing Biden's debate performance against Donald Trump failing to "effectively…

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Giuliani loses New York law license after backing Trump's false 2020 election claims

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Rudy Giuliani lost his New York law license on Tuesday, after a state appeals court found he had lied in arguing that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from his client, Republican former President Donald Trump.

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Rocky Mountain Power explains huge rate hike proposal

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Rocky Mountain Power is explaining the reasons behind a proposed rate hike of 30% in customer electricity bills.

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Close call: 2nd District nail-biter between Maloy, Jenkins comes down to challenged votes

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A week — maybe a month. That's how long it could take to find out the result of Utah's nail-biting primary season finale in the 2nd Congressional District.

Boeing buys back fuselage maker hoping to address safety, quality control issues

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Boeing announced plans late Sunday to acquire Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion in an all-stock transaction for the manufacturing firm.

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Biden warns Supreme Court ruling on immunity is 'dangerous precedent'

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President Joe Biden on Monday criticized the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity that was seen as a win for his election rival, former President Donald Trump, calling it dangerous.

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Utah politicians react to Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity

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Monday's Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity prompted celebration from some Republicans, while many Democrats tried to cast the decision as anti-democratic.

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Trump ally Steve Bannon surrenders to serve 4-month federal sentence on contempt charges

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Longtime Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon has been taken into custody after surrendering at a federal prison to begin a four-month sentence on contempt charges for defying a subpoena in the congressional investigation into the U.S. Capitol…

Monday, Jul 1

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Judge dismisses lawsuit from former Marine against OUR founder Tim Ballard

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A judge dismissed a lawsuit against former Operation Underground Railroad CEO Tim Ballard brought by a former Marine, finding that a liability waiver precludes filing suit.

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USDA investing over $1M in clean energy projects in Utah's rural reaches

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The rural reaches of the Beehive State are slowly becoming a hotbed for clean energy with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday announcing a $1.1 million investment in 11 clean energy projects across the state.

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Trump immunity ruling hands big decisions to district judge

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The U.S. Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling on Monday sends the federal case accusing Donald Trump of attempting to overturn his 2020 defeat back to Judge Tanya Chutkan for critical decisions that will shape the future of the…

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US court allows part of Biden student debt relief plan to resume

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A U.S. appeals court allowed President Joe Biden's administration to move forward with implementing a key part of a new student debt relief plan designed to lower monthly payments for millions of Americans.

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US Supreme Court in Trump ruling declares ex-presidents have immunity for official acts

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The U.S. Supreme Court found on Monday that Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for any actions that were within his constitutional powers as president, but can for private acts, in a landmark ruling.

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Top Democrats rule out replacing Biden amid calls for him to quit 2024 race

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Top Democrats on Sunday ruled out the possibility of replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee after a feeble debate performance and called on party members to focus instead on the consequences of a second Donald Trump…

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Grill it yourself to put the chill on hot Fourth of July food prices

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U.S. food prices have been on an absolute tear over the past few years, jumping nearly 10% in 2022, up another 5.8% in 2023. Overall pricing on food continues to rise.

Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul files for bankruptcy

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The parent company of Redbox, those distinctive, red-colored kiosks at grocery stores that sell or rent DVDs, has filed for bankruptcy after enduring months of financial struggle.

Sunday, Jun 30

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'Lab-grown' meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect

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As Florida's ban on "lab-grown" meat is set to go into effect, one manufacturer hosted a last hurrah with a cultivated meat-tasting party in Miami. California-based Upside Foods hosted dozens of guests Thursday evening at a rooftop…

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Not just a book: Why the Gutenberg Bible is relevant 500 years after its printing

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Feel compelled to see a Gutenberg Bible up close? Here's a look at how its printing influenced the history of books and the religious landscape and what a 500-year-old volume can still reveal.

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G.I. Joe enthusiasts say the small toy has made big impacts on their lives

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Sixty years ago, a new toy was introduced to the world – G.I. Joe made his debut, and the term action figure was born. The rest, as they say, is history. Recently, a group of DFW G.I. Joe enthusiasts got together at their annual convention…

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US's Strategic Petroleum Reserve is at its lowest since 1980s

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The world's largest supply of crude oil — the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve — has been tossed around like a political football by various presidential administrations over the years, both Democratic and Republican. It's now reached it's…

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Would Rubio or Donalds have to move if Trump picks either of them?

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Two politicians known to be on Donald Trump's vice presidential list are from Florida, where the former president also now lives. And that's leaving open a scenario where his running mate would have to move if the Republican ticket wins.

Saturday, Jun 29

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Farmer's markets play necessary role in Utah

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Farmer's Markets are helping small businesses boost their business.

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Uber and Lyft agree to pay drivers $32.50 per hour in Massachusetts settlement

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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell says drivers for Uber and Lyft will earn a minimum pay standard of $32.50 per hour, under a settlement.

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Single and buying: Women take the lead in purchasing real estate

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As a single buyer, the homebuying process can be daunting, and the choice to buy or to stay renting is largely a financial one.

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What's coming to Amazon Prime, Freevee in July

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Here's a look at the movie and series titles coming to the Amazon Prime and Freevee streaming services in July.

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'The witch is dead!': Utah politicians celebrate Supreme Court decision weakening regulators

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Several Utah Republicans celebrated a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning a 40-year-old precedent that allowed federal agencies to interpret vague legislation.

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Celeste Maloy still leads in CD2, but Colby Jenkins hoping it's close enough for recount

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Celeste Maloy held onto a narrow lead after the third day of vote counting Friday. But congressional candidate Colby Jenkins' team is hopeful future totals will require a recount.