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Faith, Freedom, and Fun: Bountiful Prepares for the 76th Annual Handcart Days
Bountiful’s biggest summer tradition returns this weekend! The 76th annual Handcart Days kicks off on Friday, July 24, and runs through Saturday, July 25, brin…
WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks at White House Correspondents’ Association dinner redo
President Donald Trump is set to speak at the redo of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Friday at approximately 8:55 p.m. at Washington, D.…
Jennifer Garner and Timothy Olyphant’s Sizzling Chemistry Is Exactly Why ‘The Five Star Weekend’ Needs A Second Season
It's another hook, line, and sinker for the Catch and Release co-stars.
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Steve Hilton unleashes new ‘Gladiator’-style campaign video conquering the political machine
Hilton is the GOP candidate for California governor.
Emma Stone films movie scene with Juan Soto at Citi Field in surreal moment
Juan Soto can add actor to his resume.
Ex-Supreme Court litigator gets prison time following double-life as a poker player: ‘Unrelenting greed’
Thomas Goldstein, once a prominent attorney, has been convicted of eight felonies for fraud and mor…
Jose Caballero’s pitch clock reality setting in as search for clarity stalls: ‘Ain’t figuring this out’
José Caballero insists he is not mad.
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North America
In Rush to Track Down Air Force One Leaks, DOJ Reversed Its Own Process
A judge’s remarks on subpoenas to reporters cast attention on two administration officials under co…
Wildfires prompt new evacuations in B.C. as residents cope with smoke and uncertainty
Historic town of Clinton joins Boston Bar on list of communities placed under evacuation order
Paramount says it will pause its Warner acquisition while legal challenges play out
A dozen states and the Writers Guild of America had challenged the merger.
Critical Wildfire Weather in Oregon, Idaho and Washington
Forecasters warned fires would spread more easily across a region where dozens are already burning.
Europe
Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 140,000 evacuated in France and Spain
Authorities face the "worst fire in the history of the region", Madrid officials say, as French fir…
Poland's main opposition collapses over far-right slide
A power struggle within Poland's main opposition force has come to a head. But a move to expel form…
Trump threatens EU with tariff probe over Google, tech fines
US President Donald Trump has said he will initiate a tariff investigation against the EU in respon…
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan dismissed over sexual misconduct allegations, sources say
Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday voted to dismiss Chief Prosecutor…
Asia
Indonesia’s Bali financial hub ‘a matter of survival’: economic tsar
Bali has “aura” and political titan Luhut Pandjaitan wants to channel it to transform Indonesia’s f…
Setback for Trump: US appeals court refuses to revive $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A federal appeals court refused to lift a ruling blocking a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. The court left …
Trump returns to White House Correspondents' dinner months after shooting forced delay
President Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner. This event…
SpaceX launches 13th Starship test flight, deploys 20 next-generation Starlink satellites
Africa
ICC asked to look into xenophobic violence in South Africa
In tonight's show, Ghanaian nationals submit request to the ICC calling for an investigation into m…
World Cup: IOC says won't ask FIFA chief to explain Balogun red card controversy
IOC member and FIFA leader Gianni Infantino will not have to explain to the Olympic body how U.S. P…
ICC members vote to dismiss embattled prosecutor Karim Khan
International Criminal Court member states voted Friday to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, diplomati…
Africa: Can Ethiopia Weave Africa's Complete Cotton-to-Clothing Value Chain?
[Bird Story Agency] As Africa seeks to capture more value from its natural resources, Ethiopia is b…
Oceania
Businesses sue Trump as he defends 'very standard tariffs'
Two small US businesses sue the US president to try to stop him from placing new tariffs on imports…
Dog trainer says ABC's Muster Dogs is driving demand for working dogs
Gary White travels the world teaching people how to get the most out of their working dog. Lately, …
Fishers flag tourism potential for '12 species in a day' marine park
It's already a paradise for fishers in the know from across Australia, but locals say the remote Li…
Quick hits: Aussie's dash to glory, Englishman drops his lollies
A broken lane rope holds up the swimming, an Australian wins gold after a mad dash from the medal p…
South America
La alianza de Noboa con Estados Unidos, cuestionada por denuncias de abusos en la guerra contra el narco
Un informe de Human Rights Watch documenta cuatro operaciones en las que se produjeron violaciones …
Costa Rica atrapa a su mayor capo en un feroz tiroteo que dejó cinco policías heridos
Alejandro Arias Monge, alias ‘Diablo’ y por quien EE UU ofrecía medio millón de dólares, fue deteni…
Venezuela anuncia su salida de la Corte Penal Internacional
El Gobierno de Delcy Rodríguez considera que el tribunal de La Haya “perpetúa la persecución contra…
Trump bromea con poner aranceles a México por la lechuga y el caso de la diarrea y a Canadá por los incendios
Las autoridades mexicanas ya han negado que el lote de la verdura estuviera contaminado y fuera el …
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Utah
The driest winter on record has led to some critically low reservoirs, and no buffer for next year - FOX 13 News Utah
The driest winter on record has led to some critically low reservoirs, and no buffer for next year …
Deseret News 2026 men’s and women’s 5K results
Pioneer Day brings visitors to Brigham Young's former winter home
Utah is celebrating Pioneer Day, and one Southern Utah landmark is getting a little extra attention.
Idaho
Distemper Outbreak in Pocatello Raccoons urges pet caution for residents
In the spring, a raccoon from Pocatello tested positive for canine distemper. Another positive test…
Specialized Idaho National Guard soldiers deployed to assist on the Claremont Fire - KBOI
Specialized Idaho National Guard soldiers deployed to assist on the Claremont Fire KBOI
Neighborhood market featuring local vendors, produce opens on West Fairview in Boise (Video) - Idaho Statesman
Neighborhood market featuring local vendors, produce opens on West Fairview in Boise (Video) Idaho …
Wyoming
The trip home from Frontier Days turned tragic: Two western Nebraska residents killed in Wyoming crash - Casper Star-Tribune
The trip home from Frontier Days turned tragic: Two western Nebraska residents killed in Wyoming cr…
Regardless of the question of its legality, do you think it's appropriate for a state political party to endorse candidates in advance of the primary election? - WyomingNews.com
Regardless of the question of its legality, do you think it's appropriate for a state political par…
Reese gets her own Barbie doll for WNBA All-Star Game - WyomingNews.com
Reese gets her own Barbie doll for WNBA All-Star Game WyomingNews.com
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Wisconsin governor calls for transparency after Madison officer fatally shoots man with knife
The police shooting death of a man who injured an officer with a knife while resisting arrest has r…
Trump: Civil Nuclear Deal 'Totally Subject' to Saudi Arabia Joining 'Very Respected' Abraham Accords
President Donald Trump on Thursday conditioned the Civil Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia on them joi…
Oil price passes $100 a barrel again as Middle East conflict escalates
Benchmark rises sharply over fears Houthi militia could strangle Saudi exports as US-Iran fighting …
Exclusive: Rep. Stutzman Bill Toughens Fentanyl Penalties, Expands Postal Drug Screening
Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) is introducing a House companion to Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-LA) No Lenie…
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Through the Red Sea
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U.S. filings for unemployment aid fall to 187,000 last week, fewest since 1969
U.S. applications for jobless benefits tumbled to the lowest level in more than five decades last w…
Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj freed on bail
Indian authorities release the two men after years in prison although both remain under tight court…
