Tribune religion reporter Peggy Fletcher Stack wins national writing award
A profile of a Mormon congregation united — and sometimes divided — by its African ties, an exploration of the Quran and the stereotype-shattering verses found in Islam’s holy book, and a look at...
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National Nurses United: Utah nurse assault underscores need for national...
The nation was shocked to see recent video of University of Utah registered nurse Alex Wubbles being assaulted and arrested for refusing to allow police to take a blood sample from an unconscious...
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Spawning salmon will have you seeing red during annual Utah events Saturday
Utahns don’t have to drive all the way to the Pacific Northwest to see salmon turning bright red as they swim upstream to spawn.The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is sponsoring Kokanee Salmon day...
View ArticleTesla puts charging stations in more locations
New York • Tesla is rolling out more charging stations, clearing additional obstacles for those who might want to give electric cars a try.The stations, being installed in places including Boston and...
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Greg Sargent: Bannon is threatening to blow up the Republican Party
Former Trump strategist Stephen Bannon is planning to escalate his war with the GOP establishment, by promoting primary challengers who will run against GOP incumbents on a platform that is fully...
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Utah football: Penalties, ball security remain issues in need of fixing for Utes
It has the flash and pizzazz and everything promised, but Utah’s new-look offense is also in the midst of some ongoing growing pains. And Utah coach Kyle Whittingham wants to see the early-season...
View ArticleBannon confirms he opposed firing of FBI Director Comey
Washington • Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon says the firing of FBI Director James Comey may have been the biggest mistake in “modern political history.”Bannon confirmed he opposed...
View ArticleLA gets official go-ahead to host 2028 Olympics
Lima, Peru • Los Angeles has received its formal go-ahead to host the 2028 Olympics, getting a thumbs-up from the International Olympic Committee’s evaluation commission.On Wednesday, the full IOC will...
View ArticleRepublicans jumping ship amid dissatisfaction in Trump era
Washington • Veteran Republicans are bailing on Congress in growing numbers, as GOP control of Washington fails to produce the unity or legislative successes party leaders wish for. With President...
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Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha goes home with ‘Viceroy’s House’
Gurinder Chadha hoped her new film would be very personal, one that explored her family’s South Asian history. But when it was done, it turned out to be the story of a few more people — millions,...
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Utahn who survived Irma while vacationing on St. Thomas raises money for...
While vacationing in St. Thomas last week, Utahn Lyle Winterton rode out Hurricane Irma inside a Marriott timeshare and made it back safely to Saratoga Springs several days later.Winteton arrived home...
View ArticleUtah man accused of holding teen prisoner resolves one sex abuse case, but...
A Utah man accused of kidnapping and sexually abusing his girlfriend’s teen daughter three years ago in Duchesne County has resolved that case, but he still faces sex-related charges filed in a Salt...
View ArticleUtah man charged with soliciting sex from teen lands in jail after reporting...
A state worker who called the FBI to report a scam on Craigslist ended up in jail for allegedly soliciting sex from a purported teen.Nicholas Deelstra, 54, called the FBI in late August to tell them he...
View ArticleReal Salt Lake: Monarchs goalkeeper Connor Sparrow signed to the first team
The Real Monarchs’ explosive young goalkeeper is getting his shot with the first team.Real Salt Lake has signed Connor Sparrow, 23, the team announced Monday. The move comes after former third-string...
View ArticleTribune Editorial: The migration of the homeless should be no surprise
It only took four days for residents of nearby downtown neighborhoods to appreciate the impact of Operation Rio Grande. It’s no surprise, to anyone, that homeless residents, booted out of the downtown...
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Eugene Robinson: Climate-change denial is a cruel insult to storm victims
Washington • When, if not now, is the time to talk about global warming and what to do about it? The answer from the Trump administration and the Republican Party, basically, is succinct in its willful...
View ArticleCongo conflict, weak education leave millions out of school
Dakar, Senegal • Fighting in Congo has forced hundreds of thousands of children to stop their education, making them a part of the 7.4 million children who are out of school in the country, the...
View ArticleUtah power crews, nurses among those headed to Florida to help in the...
As millions of people on the East Coast struggled Monday night without power, a 53-person crew from Utah pressed east in large utility vehicles that can help repair downed lines.The caravan, which can...
View ArticleBradford, Vikings cruise past Saints 29-19 in opene
Minneapolis • Sam Bradford started his second season with Minnesota in style, passing for 346 yards and three touchdowns to help the Vikings beat New Orleans 29-19 on Monday night and spoil Adrian...
View ArticleSurprising start to Spanish soccer season: Madrid struggles, Barca thrives
Madrid • No one saw this one coming.Real Madrid is the team struggling early in the Spanish league. Barcelona is just cruising along in the lead.It was supposed to be the other way around considering...
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