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What big shows are coming to Utah next year?

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the year winds down, entertainment venues across Utah are starting to announce concert lineups for 2026.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Ohio State win highlights entertaining rivalry weekend

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

As far as rivalry weekend went, it lived up to the hype.

Governments endorse greater protections for sharks amid concerns about overfishing

Michael Casey, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Governments at a wildlife trade conference have adopted greater protections for over 70 species of sharks and rays amid concerns that overfishing is driving some to the brink of extinction.

Gaza death toll tops 70,000, health ministry says

Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of people confirmed killed in Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip has passed the 70,000 mark, the enclave's health ministry said on Saturday.

4 dead and 10 wounded in shooting at banquet hall in Stockton, California

Ethan Swope, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities in Stockton, California, say four people are dead and 10 wounded following a shooting during a family gathering at a banquet hall.

Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial

Alexander Cornwell and Omri Taasan, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the country's president on Sunday for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial, arguing that criminal proceedings were hindering his ability to govern and a pardon would be good for Israel.

Clearfield police begin new mental health officer program to help people in crisis

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Clearfield Police Department is launching a new mental health officer program aimed at giving people in crisis the kind of help that goes beyond a single 911 call.

It started with a jar. 20 years later, 'Christmas Jars' is a book series, a film — and a movement

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Jason Wright's bestselling novel "Christmas Jars" turns 20 — and with a new "Christmas Jars Cookbook" out to commemorate the occasion — he talked to the Deseret News about what the anniversary means to him.

Two families devastated after wrong-way crash takes lives of loved ones

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com and Jodi Reynosa, KSL-TV  |  Updated Nov. 29 - 11:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were killed after a wrong-way driver crashed head-on into their vehicle on I-15 early Saturday.

Meet the former Sen. Mitt Romney staffer who's joined Utah's Olympic organizers

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kelsey Berg's knowledge of the state beyond its urban areas impressed Romney during their first meeting as the former GOP presidential nominee was planning his 2018 Senate run.

Northwestern to pay $75M in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding

Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 29 - 9:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Northwestern University has agreed to pay $75 million to the government in a deal to end a series of investigations and restore hundreds of millions of dollars in federal research funding.

New research shows drought conditions drive deer populations to croplands, urban environments

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

New USU research tracked movements of mule deer during drought and found that when water content in plants drops, deer will abandon their natural habitat for irrigated croplands.

Man accused of breaking into apartment, unwrapping Christmas gifts

Russ Reed, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Maine man has been charged with aggravated criminal trespass after he was accused of breaking into a Bangor apartment and unwrapping Christmas presents.

Tom Stoppard, sparkling playwright who won an Oscar for 'Shakespeare In Love,' dies at 88

Jill Lawless, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998's "Shakespeare In Love" has died. He was 88.

Should you be afraid of nuclear energy?

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the United States, about 20% of electricity is generated by nuclear reactors, and as of December 2024, there were over 315,000 bundles of spent nuclear fuel rods (that are radioactive) sitting in concrete vaults around the country.

Feds aid in 330-plus probes involving Indigenous communities across Utah and the United States

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal officials helped with more than 330 investigations involving Indigenous communities in Utah and the rest of the country as part of Operation Not Forgotten.

Global airlines race to fix jets as Airbus apologizes following A320 recall

Tim Kelly, Abhijith Ganapavaram and Tim Hepher, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 29 - 5:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Global airlines scrambled to fix a software glitch on Airbus A320 jets on Saturday as a partial recall by the European planemaker halted hundreds of flights in Asia and Europe and threatened U.S. travel over the busiest weekend of the year.

They're remembering all he did so the rest of us don't forget

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The folks around a conference table are talking up their favorite politician, former Utah politician Jake Garn, extolling his many virtues — so those who haven't forgotten won't let them die.

Arlington-bound: No. 11 BYU overcomes slow start to down UCF in regular-season finale

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 29 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

By the end of early afternoon, BYU — and its star tailback LJ Martin — were sprinting past UCF in the regular-season finale.

Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed

Phil Stewart, Mrinmay Dey, Idrees Ali and Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Saturday the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered "closed in its entirety," but gave no further details, stirring anxiety and confusion.

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In a 28-year career in humanitarian work, here's what Sharon Eubank has learned — and wants to share

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the head of the humanitarian arm of the Church of Jesus Christ, Eubank knows how important it is to give aid and help others on a large scale. But she's also seen the impact of "small things."

Have You Seen This? Human tower comes tumbling down

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

I hope that castells continue for many years to come. Larger-than-life traditions like this really are a treasure.

Poll reveals what Utahns think about betting on sports

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 2:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Since the Supreme Court lifted a ban on commercial sports betting in 2018, 38 states have legalized it in some form, but not Utah. A recent poll showed what the state thought of sports betting.