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Sunlight peeks into the narrows of Buckskin Gulch in Kane County, Utah, on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016.  One man is dead and another is still missing after floodwaters poured into a slot canyon in southern Utah, endangering three groups of hikers who had to be hoisted out via helicopter Tuesday, March 14, 2023. The hikers were on a multi-day trek from Wire Pass to Lees Ferry through Buckskin Gulch's sandstone features that includes multiple narrow slot canyons.  (Lennie Mahler /The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)

Utah Is Ranked in Top Five Of States Best For Hiking

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah ranks as one of the best states for hiking in the U.S. based on factors like scenic beauty, elevation and the number of hiking trails. The Green Brand study ranked the top U.S. spots for getting outside. Colorado took the number one ranking followed […]

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Gibson, Washington Roll Past Cowboys 41-16 on Thanksgiving

Gibson, Washington Roll Past Cowboys 41-16 on Thanksgiving

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) —Antonio Gibson ran for three touchdowns, Alex Smith had a scoring pass and Washington at least temporarily moved into first place in the woeful NFC East with a 41-16 Thanksgiving victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. Gibson’s second score was a 23-yard run on the first […]

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Washington’s Smith must pass physical before being cleared

Washington’s Smith must pass physical before being cleared

WASHINGTON (AP)-Alex Smith could move one step closer to returning to the football field after a gruesome injury. The Washington quarterback needs to pass his physical with a team doctor Monday before being cleared for football activities, a team spokesman said. ESPN had reported Smith was already cleared after the […]

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Trump declares he’s president of law, order amid protests.

Trump declares he’s president of law, order amid protests.

WASHINGTON (AP) —Amid racial unrest across the nation, President Donald Trump on Monday declared himself “the president of law and order” and threatened to deploy the United States military to American cities to quell a rise of violent protests. As Trump spoke, an incredible TV split screen developed around the […]

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Democrats drop bid to block Nevada’s June mail-in primary

Democrats drop bid to block Nevada’s June mail-in primary

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Democrats have dropped efforts to block the state’s mail-in primary election June 9 after Clark County agreed to provide more in-person polling places in Las Vegas and election officials agreed to other changes intended to protect the rights of elderly and disadvantaged voters. Lawyers for Nevada’s […]

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DeVos not enforcing pause on wage garnishments, lawsuit says

DeVos not enforcing pause on wage garnishments, lawsuit says

WASHINGTON (AP)-The U.S. Education Department has continued to garnish wages from workers who are behind on their student loan payments even after Congress ordered the agency to suspend the practice during the coronavirus pandemic, a new lawsuit charges. The complaint, filed Thursday in federal court in Washington, alleges that thousands […]

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South Korea maintains Kim Jong Un health rumors are untrue

South Korea maintains Kim Jong Un health rumors are untrue

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government has dismissed rumors that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in fragile condition, as speculation about his health intensifies amid the North’s silence on his whereabouts. There are concerns, particularly in Seoul and Washington, about what would happen to North Korea […]

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Washington-grown berries recalled for Norovirus concern

Washington-grown berries recalled for Norovirus concern

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — A recall was issued for frozen berries manufactured at a farm near Lynden, Washington amid potential exposure to Norovirus, federal food regulators said. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and WinCo Foods issued the recall last Friday for frozen berries manufactured at Rader Farms and distributed […]

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Not all born in American Samoa want US citizenship

Not all born in American Samoa want US citizenship

HONOLULU (AP) — Growing up in American Samoa, Filipo Ilaoa’s neighbors were his cousins on a plot of land full of banana and breadfruit trees shared by his extended family and overseen by a chief elected by his relatives. He worries a federal judge’s recent ruling in Utah saying those […]

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Pac-12 builds expectations after strong nonconference season

Pac-12 builds expectations after strong nonconference season

SAN FRANCISCO (AP)-Pac-12 men’s basketball has ratcheted up expectations following a strong nonconference season. The conference has three ranked teams in No. 6 Oregon, No. 21 Washington and No. 24 Arizona and a string of marquee wins headed into league play. The rise follows a couple of down seasons. The […]

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