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US arrests Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' and El Chapo's son in Texas
Drazen Jorgic, Reuters | Posted July 26 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
Mexican drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and the son of his former partner, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, were arrested in El Paso, Texas, on Thursday, the U.S. Justice Department said.
'Malicious' attack on French train network ahead of Olympics opening
The Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 8:15 a.m. | Save Story
French transport was thrust into chaos Friday just hours ahead of the Olympics 2024 opening ceremony after a series of coordinated "malicious acts" upended high-speed train lines.
Pentagon finds another $2 billion of accounting errors for Ukraine aid
Mike Stone, Reuters | Posted July 25 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Pentagon has found $2 billion worth of additional errors in its calculations for items sent to Ukraine, increasing the improperly valued material to a total of $8.2 billion, a report revealed on Thursday.
Experts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is 'stunning'
Maria Cheng And Gerald Imray, Associated Press | Posted July 25 - 8:50 a.m. | Save Story
Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published Wednesday.
World recorded hottest day on July 21, monitor says
Gloria Dickie, Reuters | Posted July 24 - 11:27 a.m. | Save Story
Sunday was the hottest day ever recorded, according to preliminary data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service, which has tracked such global weather patterns since 1940.
Utahns at Washington Square betting they'll live their Olympic dreams
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted July 23 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns wait for what they all hope — and expect — will be the announcement from Paris that Salt Lake City will host the 2034 Winter Games.
Sen. Mitt Romney won't be in Paris for the 2034 Winter Games decision. Here's why
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 23 - 9:53 a.m. | Save Story
Plenty of prominent Utahns will be in Paris when the International Olympic Committee votes Wednesday on whether the state will host the 2034 Winter Games.
How a new malaria vaccine could save thousands of lives
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted July 21 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly half a million children younger than 5 die each year in Africa because of malaria, so great excitement accompanied the rollout July 15 of a second malaria vaccine — both released this year.
Top UN court says Israel's presence in occupied Palestinian territories is illegal and should end
Mike Corder, Associated Press | Posted July 20 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
The top United Nations court says that Israel's presence in the Palestinian occupied territories is "unlawful" and called on it to end and for settlement construction to stop immediately. Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu quickly denounced the nonbinding opinion.
How a faulty CrowdStrike update crashed computers around the world
Matt O'Brien, Associated Press | Updated July 20 - 10:27 a.m. | Save Story
All it took was one faulty CrowdStrike software update to cause global disruptions Friday.
Utah high school athletes to represent state at festival in France ahead of Paris Olympics
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted July 20 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
A group of six Utah teenagers will travel to France on Sunday to participate in a global youth sports festival ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Why a final decision on France's bid for the 2030 Winter Games may be delayed
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 19 - 10:21 p.m. | Save Story
Before the International Olympic Committee decides on July 24 whether Utah will host another Olympics in 2034, there's supposed to be a vote on France's French Alps bid for the 2030 Winter Games.
Many Venezuelans in Utah boosting opposition candidate in Venezuela's presidential vote
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 3:07 p.m. | Save Story
As Venezuela's July 28 presidential vote nears, many from the nation now living in Utah are boosting the candidacy of the main opposition coalition.
Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, companies around the world
Charlotte Graham-Mclay, Elaine Kurtenbach and David Mchugh, Associated Press | Updated July 19 - 11:44 a.m. | Save Story
A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air in a massive disruption.
Wall Street Journal reporter convicted of espionage in Russia, sentenced to 16 years in prison
Kirill Zarubin, Associated Press | Posted July 19 - 8:30 a.m. | Save Story
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been convicted of espionage charges that his employer and the U.S. vehemently reject. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison after a secretive and rapid trial.
Biden points to 29% drop in border arrests as RNC turns focus to immigration, crime
Sam Simpson and Michelle Shen, CNN | Posted July 18 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
The Biden administration is highlighting a considerable drop in arrests on the U.S. southern border as Republican National Convention speakers seek to cast the president as weak on immigration and crime.
Faith and resilience: How Utah cares for its refugees
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted July 18 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
This Utah neighborhood came together to help three Ukrainian refugees. Here's where they are a year later.
Paris mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before Olympic events
Tom Nouvian, Associated Press | Posted July 17 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the Seine River, fulfilling a promise to show the river was clean enough to host open swimming competitions during the 2024 Olympics. Clad in a wetsuit, Hidalgo plunged Wednesday into the river.
