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A pastor was kidnapped. White tents go up. In Nuevo Laredo, the border crisis is reaching a tipping point

The ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy is succeeding in limiting the number of people attempting to cross the border. But locals say the policy is failing to ensure humane conditions for asylum-seekers who await their court dates.

By Erica Evans

Can Utah Sen. Mike Lee bring us a step closer to solving America’s immigration crisis?

By Gillian Friedman

Church president embarks on five-country tour to greet Latter-day Saints, world leaders

By Tad Walch

End of a Deseret News era: Longtime sports columnist Brad Rock is retiring

By Doug Robinson, Columnist Aug 23, 2019, 6:01pm MDT

Former Utah Jazz head coach Tom Nissalke dies at age 87

By Brad Rock, Columnist Aug 23, 2019, 10:19am MDT
Utah detective in Lauren McCluskey case was fired months later for ‘dereliction of duty’

By Ashley Imlay Aug 23, 2019, 12:49pm MDT
Poll: Only 30% of Utahns support removing requirement that income taxes be spent on education

By Lisa Riley Roche Aug 23, 2019, 12:10pm MDT
Former Utah lawmaker lands job with A.I. company that has contract with state

By Amy Joi O'Donoghue Aug 22, 2019, 6:17pm MDT

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Sofia Jeremias

What happens after a mass shooting is thwarted? The difficulty of assessing a true threat

By Sofia Jeremias Aug 22, 2019, 4:18pm MDT

Jay Evensen, Columnist

It’s time to start talking about the impending population bust

By Jay Evensen, Columnist Aug 22, 2019, 12:30pm MDT

Lois M. Collins

Here’s how to make sure your child has a successful school year

By Lois M. Collins Aug 21, 2019, 10:21pm MDT

Matthew Brown

This congressman showed his constituents what it means to balance budget, the importance to America of doing so

By Matthew Brown Aug 21, 2019, 10:21pm MDT

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End of a Deseret News era: Longtime sports columnist Brad Rock is retiring

By Doug Robinson, Columnist August 23

Real Salt Lake has eyes on second place in West heading into Rocky Mountain Cup showdown

By James Edward August 23

China unveils new tariffs on U.S. Here’s what it means for you

By Herb Scribner August 23

Supreme Court: Ginsburg treated for tumor on pancreas

By Associated Press August 23

Shawn and Larry King’s son speaks out on parents’ divorce, denies big rumor

By Herb Scribner August 23

France says Brazil leader lied, escalating Amazon dispute

By Associated Press August 23

Movie review: Sundance doc ‘One Child Nation’ tells the heartbreaking inside story of China’s single child policy

By Josh Terry August 23

Billionaire David Koch has died at age 79

By Associated Press August 23

Tom Hanks’ and Meg Ryan’s first voyage together is better than you remember

By Josh Terry August 23

In our opinion: Utah’s dynamism is making it the crossroads of the world

By The Deseret News Editorial Board August 23

CDC says more than 100 people are suffering from this severe lung disease after vaping

By Herb Scribner August 23

Global worry over Amazon fires escalates; Bolsonaro defiant

By Associated Press August 22

Movie review: Intimate ‘Remember My Name’ chronicles David Crosby’s highs and many lows

By Josh Terry, Contributor August 22

What happens after a mass shooting is thwarted? The difficulty of assessing a true threat

By Sofia Jeremias August 22

V.P. Mike Pence talks trade, reelection, religion during Utah visit

By Lisa Riley Roche and Dennis Romboy August 22

World powers increasingly see icy Arctic as a hot property

By Associated Press August 22

It’s time to start talking about the impending population bust

By Jay Evensen, Columnist August 22

Movie review: ‘Angel Has Fallen’ could’ve used more Morgan Freeman

By Josh Terry, Contributor August 22

Sarah Huckabee Sanders to join Fox News. Here’s when she debuts

By Herb Scribner August 22

AP-NORC poll: Trump’s approval still weak despite economy

By Associated Press August 22

Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is burning at an alarming rate. Humans may be to blame

By Herb Scribner August 22

In our opinion: Utah is the right place for Pence to speak on trade agreement

By The Deseret News Editorial Board August 22

Here’s how to make sure your child has a successful school year

By Lois M. Collins August 21

This congressman showed his constituents what it means to balance budget, the importance to America of doing so

By Matthew Brown August 21

Trump flip-flops on tax cuts, citing ‘strong economy’

By Associated Press August 21

Son of late Maj. Brent Taylor gets special tour of Air Force Two

By Lisa Riley Roche August 21

Why Vice President Mike Pence’s Utah visit isn’t only about trade

By Dennis Romboy and Lisa Riley Roche August 21

Utah company Packsize demos ‘right-size’ packaging to DOE, sustainability leaders

By Art Raymond August 21

Trump moves to end limits on detention of migrant children

By Associated Press August 21

President Donald Trump cancels Denmark meeting, and the world had some thoughts

By Herb Scribner August 21

Larry King seeks divorce from Utah native Shawn Southwick King. Here’s a look back at her Utah life

By Herb Scribner August 21

BYU’s Honor Code Office adds new student communication and internal assessment system

By Herb Scribner August 21

‘You know I’m not a trained actress, right?’ How this Christian author and speaker ended up in the new movie ‘Overcomer’

By Lisa Christensen, Contributor August 21

Where is the vision for Utah schools?

By Jay Evensen, Columnist August 21

Is America heading for recession?

By Lois M. Collins August 20

In our opinion: Welcome to Utah, Mr. Vice President. Here are some questions for you

By The Deseret News Editorial Board August 20

Anti-Semitism is on the rise. Can Holocaust education make it stop?

By Kelsey Dallas August 20

Utah courts protecting children during divorce proceedings, but could speed up process, audit finds

By Ashley Imlay August 20

Trump expected to nominate replacement for Jon Huntsman Jr. in Russia

By Dennis Romboy August 20

Audit asks if revenue will be sufficient to cover the $1.43 billion Lake Powell Pipeline

By Amy Joi O'Donoghue August 20

Former NFL player blames ‘black elitists’ for holding back African Americans

By Dennis Romboy August 20

Why Mike Pence should see the economic crossroad to the world from a peak in Utah

By Boyd Matheson, Opinion Editor August 20

Records: Epstein signed will 2 days before jailhouse suicide

By Associated Press August 20

White House insists fundamentals of US economy ‘very strong’

By Associated Press August 20

In our opinion: Football is headed for trouble if it doesn’t put safety first

By The Deseret News Editorial Board August 20

Vice President Mike Pence to visit Merit Medical Systems in Utah this week

By Lisa Riley Roche and Gretel Kauffman August 19

InDepth

A private college degree for less than $9,000: How a 10-year-old school is disrupting higher education

BYU-Pathway Worldwide is serving the hidden many by building a bridge from its unique entry-level program to online degree programs at partner schools like BYU-Idaho.

By Tad Walch August 19

How a conference in Utah could help save the symphony world

By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson August 19