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Big 12 fines Oklahoma State for chants directed at Latter-day Saints during BYU game

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 1:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The conference fined the Cowboys $50,000 for a violation of the Big 12's principles and standards of sportsmanship following what it deemed to be in appropriate chants referencing the Cougars' sponsoring faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

DOJ casts wide net on Netflix's business practices in merger probe, WSJ reports

Juby Babu and Fabiola Arámburo, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Netflix used anti-competitive tactics as part of the streaming giant's proposed $82.7 billion acquisition ​of Warner Bros Discovery's studios and streaming service, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

3 people shot in South Salt Lake

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two juvenile males and one adult man were shot early Sunday in South Salt Lake.

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Gambling by a new name is coming to Utah — and everywhere else

Ethan Bauer, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 12:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

There's a Super Bowl betting loophole in Utah: Prediction markets explained.

FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn't running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show

Michael R. Sisak, David B. Caruso and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

While investigators collected ample proof that Epstein sexually abused multiple underage girls, records released by the Justice Department show they found scant evidence he led a sex trafficking ring serving powerful men.

Breezy Johnson wins Olympic downhill gold for US on day marred by Vonn's crash

Pat Graham And Andrew Dampf, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

For Breezy Johnson, the road to an Olympic gold medal was similar to the winning downhill run she turned in Sunday: It was full of jarring bumps that nearly knocked her off course, but not off target.

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis announces departure, following mass layoffs

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis is leaving the newspaper, it announced on Saturday after carrying out widespread layoffs ​this week.

He just came to Utah for a Sundance film. Now he's starring in Taylor Swift's new music video

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Taylor Swift just released a new music video for "Opalite," which has multiple celebrity cameo appearances — including Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson, who recently appeared at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City.

Hims to stop offering GLP-1 pill after FDA warned of crackdown

Anusha Shah and Amina Niasse, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hims & Hers on Saturday reversed course on launching a $49 ​version of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight loss pill after the Food and Drug Administration threatened action against it.

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QUIZ: Test your knowledge of winter games records and enter to win a $100 Visa gift card

KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's your chance to test your knowledge of records that have stood the test of time — and those that didn't.

Lindsey Vonn clips gate and crashes in Winter Olympic downhill, taken away by helicopter

Andrew Dampf and Pat Graham, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 8 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lindsey Vonn's pursuit of a second Olympic downhill gold medal is over. The 41-year-old American, skiing with a badly injured left knee, crashed early in Sunday's race in Italy.

Meet the Brits who go to every Super Bowl city – and don't care if they end up at the game

Hannah Keyser, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wherever the Super Bowl goes, so does a group of Brits who don't even have tickets to the big game.

China rules the rare earths world. Could Trump's $12B proposal turn the tide?

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 7:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

With the announcement this week of "Project Vault," President Donald Trump is trying to wean the U.S. off its dependence on China's rare earths and critical minerals.

No. 8 Houston hands No. 16 BYU 4th straight loss

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 8 - 12:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kingston Flemings totaled19 points, four rebounds and five assists as No. 8 Houston handed No. 16 BYU its fourth straight loss in front of a sellout crowd at the Marriott Center.

From 9th and 9th to the top of the Olympic slopes

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Olympic athletes come from all corners of the country, but there is a bit of a direct path from Rowland Hall in Salt Lake City to the top of the slopes. It's called Rowmark.

After giving up double-digit lead, Utah State holds off late charge by Wyoming

Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 10:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

In one of the wilder games of the year for the Aggies, they were able to dodge being upset Saturday evening at Arena Auditorium in Laramie, Wyoming.

3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold dies at 47 following cancer diagnosis

Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 7 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brad Arnold, a founder and lead singer ​of the rock band 3 Doors Down, died on Saturday, nine months after disclosing that he had kidney cancer, ⁠the group said. He was 47.

'We will pay,' Savannah Guthrie says in plea to potential kidnappers of her mother

Christopher Weber and Ty O'Neil, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 7 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Savannah Guthrie on Saturday has told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return, in a video posted to her Instagram.

Jackson Jr. shines in Jazz debut, but Magic rally for 120-117 win

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 9:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 points in his team debut while Lauri Markkanen totaled 27 points but the Jazz fall to the Magic late 120-117.

History-making: Ensign College offering 3-year programs for all its bachelor's degrees

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's been a couple of years since Ensign College began offering three-year bachelor's degrees for a few select programs. On Wednesday, the school extended that option for all programs.

Disjointed 3rd quarter dooms Utah women as Iowa State holds on for win

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 8:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A disjointed third quarter proved costly for the Utah women as Iowa State built up a 19-point lead and held on to defeat the Utes 79-72 on their home court.

Death penalty bill in Utah could shape the fate of Tyler Robinson

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Legislature is considering a bill with the intention of improving the state's death penalty process, which could affect every death penalty case in the state, including Tyler Robinson's.

Mikaela Shiffrin arrives in Cortina as women's Alpine skiing begins

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was a packed house Saturday evening for a press conference in Cortina, Italy, as Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin arrived ahead of the start of the competition on Sunday.