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Crowds bid farewell to Japan's last pandas before return to China amid souring ties

Hanako Montgomery, Junko Ogura, Chris Lau, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 27 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Japanese fans rushed to farewell the country's last two pandas on Sunday ahead of their return to China, in a departure that highlights strained relations between the two countries.

Shooting involving Border Patrol leaves 1 in critical condition near US-Mexico border

The Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 27 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities in Arizona say one person was shot and in critical condition Tuesday in a shooting involving the Border Patrol near the U.S.- Mexico border.

Utah students walk out, protesting against immigration crackdown

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students at Bingham High School in South Jordan demonstrated against the federal immigration crackdown as protesting in Utah extends to high schoolers.

Centerville man charged with assaulting Florida congressman at Sundance

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors are seeking hate crimes penalty enhancements after charging a Centerville man with assaulting a Florida congressman at a weekend Sundance Film Festival party.

Not ready for robots in homes? The maker of a new humanoid thinks it might change your mind

Matt O'brien, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 27 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new humanoid robot named Sprout, developed by Fauna Robotics, is making its debut. Unlike sleek and powerful-looking machines from companies like Tesla, Sprout is designed to be approachable and friendly.

TikTok users say they can't upload anti-ICE videos. The company blames tech issues

Scottie Andrew, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 27 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Almost immediately after oversight of TikTok's U.S. operations changed, misinformation started to spread about changes to the app's new terms of service, including those that applied to location sharing and data collection.

Patrick Kinahan: Top-tier teams exposing BYU men's basketball flaws

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 10:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Harsh as it sounds seven weeks before the NCAA Tournament begins, the BYU basketball team may suffer a fate like that of Texas Tech football.

NTSB hearing underway to highlight what led to a deadly midair collision near Washington, DC

Gary Fields, Josh Funk And Ed White, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 27 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A daylong hearing is underway that should make clear what played the biggest role in a midair aircraft collision that killed 67 people near Washington, D.C.

World pauses to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Vanessa Gera, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 27 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Holocaust survivors, politicians and regular people commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday, gathering at events held across Europe to reflect on Nazi Germany's murder of millions of people.

The Utah Mammoth have a Cooley-sized problem

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

After suffering a lower-body injury in early December, Logan Cooley is poised to make his return soon. How will Cooley's return impact the Mammoth and their current lineup?

Third-party lawmaker's recent election prompts new bill in Utah Legislature

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

There's a new member of the Utah Legislature this year, and she's not a Republican or Democrat.

US ICE agents to support security at Winter Olympics in Italy, source confirms

Crispian Balmer and Alvise Armellini, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel will help protect U.S. delegations at the Winter ​Olympics in Italy, a U.S. embassy source said on Tuesday, confirming local media reports.

Leadership teams selected for 2 new Utah County school districts

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A major milestone was achieved for two new school districts being formed in Utah County with the selection of leadership teams.

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Why detached home offices are becoming a must-have for remote workers

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The ultimate productivity hack isn't a new app or time-management trick, but a detached home office.

Member of Idaho boxing club returns from first international tournament, where he took first place

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 7:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Kennedy Lara Lara tried on a pair of boxing gloves for the first time, he never imagined he'd one day become a world champion. But that's exactly what happened.

Missing children allegedly kidnapped by West Jordan mom found in Croatian orphanage

Joe Wirthlin and Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 27 - 7:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Four West Jordan children who were allegedly kidnapped by their mother were found in a Croatian orphanage Sunday.

Man serving life sentence in state court gets 48 years in federal prison for sex crimes

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 7:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Cedar Hills man who already was sentenced to 45 years to life in prison in state court for child sex crimes was sentenced this month in federal court to another 48 years.

'He's a treasure.' Why an eastern Idaho science teacher continues his career 41 years later

Andrea Olsen, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 6:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The minute kids walk into Mr. Alan Southern's classroom, they are captivated by his enthusiasm for teaching science.

'The same passion': Hardcore South American Jazz fans travel to Utah to see team

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A contingent of 32 hardcore Utah Jazz fans traveled from Uruguay, Chile and Argentina for a chance to see the team live and in-person.

No. 1 Arizona holds off BYU comeback to stay unbeaten

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 11:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brayden Burries poured in 29 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals, and Jaden Bradley scored 26 with three assists and two steals as No. 1 Arizona remained unbeaten.

81 athletes with Utah ties headed to 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Team USA's final Olympic roster of 232 athletes was released Monday, and nearly one-third of the entire U.S. team has ties to Utah.

France's National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media

Elizabeth Pineau, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

France's National Assembly on Monday backed legislation to ban children under 15 years old from social ​media on Monday, amid growing concerns about online bullying and mental health risks.

Lightning outlasts Mammoth as both goaltenders shine

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a display of brilliant goaltending for both teams, two power play goals are the difference in Tampa Bay's 2-0 win over the Mammoth.