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Cornell bans fraternity parties for rest of academic year after alleged gang rape

Maria Tsvetkova, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 4:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cornell University will ban parties and social events at fraternity houses until the ​end of the academic year, its president said on Tuesday, responding to the outcry over an alleged gang rape on campus in 2024.

'Art is essential to the human experience:' John Green's book tour comes to Utah

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

John Green's newest novel is a "love letter to movies," but also highlights his concerns over the commodification of creative projects and how private experiences turned into public discourse.

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Ogden starts upgrades along 25th Street commercial sector, prompting a mix of responses

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden started a series of improvements along a commercial segment of 25th Street, the focus of ongoing upgrades, generating a mix of responses from merchants.

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Deadly Washington Terrace fire sparked by brush-cutting along rail corridor, probe finds

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 4:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A deadly fire in Washington Terrace in July was sparked by brush-cutting operations along a rail corridor, according to the probe into the incident.

Jury selection begins in federal death penalty trial of Buffalo, NY, supermarket mass shooter

Terry Tang and Ted Shaffrey, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jury selection is set to begin on Tuesday in the federal hate crimes trial of Payton Gendron, accused of the Buffalo, New York, supermarket shooting in 2022.

Roy petitioners get enough signatures to force vote on future of 34.25% tax hike

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 3:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Roy petitioners upset over the 34.25% tax hike the City Council approved in August have gotten enough signatures to force a vote on whether to keep the increase.

Have You Seen This? New cat species found in Bolivia

VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Calling all cat lovers and friends of felines. You may have heard — a new species of wild cat was discovered in Bolivia last month.

US roller coaster fatalities dating back to 2003

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 3:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who fell to his death from a roller coaster at an Atlanta-area amusement park was not the first to die on such a ride in recent years.

Pope Leo XIV had lobe of lung removed as doctors found cancer, Vatican says

Joshua McElwee and Matteo Negri, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo ​XIV had a lower lobe of his right lung ‌removed during surgery on Tuesday and ⁠was diagnosed ​with lung ⁠adenocarcinoma, a common form ‌of lung ‌cancer, the Vatican said in ⁠a medical ⁠bulletin.

Salt Lake County leaders pledge to combat hate

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

County and community leaders say threats against certain community members should not become so familiar that 'we accept them as part of everyday life.'

Small Business Administration offers disaster loans to businesses affected by drought

Todd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 2:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to eligible small businesses and private nonprofits affected by drought across parts of Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming.

Home sales rose in September, but slowed from a year earlier as mortgage rates, prices rose

Alex Veiga, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sales of previously occupied homes rose in September from the previous month, but slowed compared to a year ago, the latest sign the housing market remains stalled.

Utah ski resorts see first snow of the season

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 1:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Storms that wreaked havoc across Utah this past weekend dusted ski resorts in the state with the first snowfall of the season.

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur

Jessica Hill, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 1:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur.

Cyberattacks hit European supermarket chains and disrupt refrigeration systems

Angela Charlton and Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cyberattacks have disrupted European supermarket chains, causing refrigeration systems to overheat at hundreds of stores in France.

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Leah Willingham, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 12:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cornell University is suspending parties and other social events at fraternity houses for the rest of the academic year, amid mounting outrage over its handling of recent rape allegations.

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Stop letting headaches ruin your life — CommonSpirit Health offers expert solutions

CommonSpirit Health  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 12:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A headache is far from just a bad day. It's a legitimate, often debilitating neurological condition.

Man killed on a Six Flags roller coaster was thrown from the ride and hit other patrons, police say

Mike Stewart, Kate Brumback and Russ Bynum, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police say an Atlanta man killed on a roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia was thrown from his seat and struck other patrons before landing below.

Homeless shelters prepare for winter demand

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 12:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A homeless shelter on Redwood Road was at full capacity Monday night as rain and colder temperatures drove more people indoors and service providers prepared for winter weather.

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This homegrown business sector might be Utah's best-kept secret

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 11:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

When it comes to health innovation, the Beehive State "isn't arriving, it's arrived."

Ongoing dispute with woman culminates in shooting, prosecutors say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 11:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who allegedly shot a woman in the chest in Murray has been charged.

Murray police shooting under investigation

VideoPat Reavy and Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Murray police officer fired a gun early Tuesday while responding to an armed male having an alleged mental health crisis, according to police.

Trump fires Ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle after reports of misconduct

Jacob Bogage, Edward McAllister and Simon Lewis, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The White House said on Tuesday it had asked Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign after a series ​of news reports raised concerns she sold access to Trump administration officials.