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Can you protect religious minorities and still withdraw from Syria? A story of life and death

Even the ceasefire deal may not do enough to safeguard the future of religious freedom in Syria.

By Kelsey Dallas

Entertainment

Heil humor: Why is Hitler used in comedies?

By Court Mann

48,000 asylum seekers needed help, coalition of 40 churches came to their aid

By Tad Walch

Is Utah the Goldilocks of liquor law? Too hard, too soft or just right?

By Dennis Romboy Oct 18, 2019, 5:09pm MDT

Why Democrat Ben McAdams just slammed Beto O’Rourke and agreed with Mike Lee

By Matthew Brown Oct 18, 2019, 8:57pm MDT
‘Unfinished business:’ Utes’ Zack Moss on verge of becoming Utah’s career rushing leader, but his focus is on defeating ASU

By Dirk Facer Oct 18, 2019, 4:00pm MDT
‘Speaking the truth’: Kristin Chenoweth ranks performing with the Tabernacle Choir in her top 3 all-time moments

By Trent Toone Updated Oct 18, 2019, 5:52pm MDT
Winter weather on the way? Utah is getting some snow this weekend

By Herb Scribner Oct 18, 2019, 3:09pm MDT

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Legacy Parkway will get higher speed limit when truck ban lifts Jan. 1

By Katie McKellar Oct 18, 2019, 2:05pm MDT

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Christian share in U.S. sinking fast as religious landscape changes

By Lois M. Collins Oct 18, 2019, 11:56am MDT

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Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth brings her voice and spirit to LGBTQ youth at Encircle

By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson Oct 17, 2019, 10:34pm MDT

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Danger at the synagogue: The story of a shooting tragedy that could have been much worse

By Gillian Friedman Oct 17, 2019, 10:24pm MDT

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He got his daughter into college like Felicity Huffman. He’ll be in prison twice as long as her

By Herb Scribner October 19

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’: Surprise character will return in ‘Thor’ sequel

By Herb Scribner October 19

Why Democrat Ben McAdams just slammed Beto O’Rourke and agreed with Mike Lee

By Matthew Brown October 18

What is social media’s role in combating the spread of misinformation?

By Kim Bojórquez October 18

‘Speaking the truth’: Kristin Chenoweth ranks performing with the Tabernacle Choir in her top 3 all-time moments

By Trent Toone October 18

Is Utah the Goldilocks of liquor law? Too hard, too soft or just right?

By Dennis Romboy October 18

Unemployment in Utah improves slightly to 2.7%

By Associated Press October 18

Winter weather on the way? Utah is getting some snow this weekend

By Herb Scribner October 18

Utah Jazz exercise team options on Donovan Mitchell and Tony Bradley

By Brandon Judd October 18

Legacy Parkway will get higher speed limit when truck ban lifts Jan. 1

By Katie McKellar October 18

Democrat Ben McAdams: I stand with Mike Lee — ‘Beto, take it back’

By Ben McAdams October 18

Utahns would pay new sales taxes on food, gas and services but less income tax under tax reform plan

By Lisa Riley Roche October 18

Christian share in U.S. sinking fast as religious landscape changes

By Lois M. Collins October 18

Netflix shared a rare look into its viewership numbers. Here’s a rundown of its top shows and movies

By Valerie Jones October 18

Blast at Afghan mosque kills 62 during prayers, say officials

By Associated Press October 18

Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth brings her voice and spirit to LGBTQ youth at Encircle

By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson October 17

InDepth

Danger at the synagogue: The story of a shooting tragedy that could have been much worse

"As Jews, we have always found solace and comfort in strengthening ourselves as a community," said Rabbi Avremi Zippel. "We don’t run. We don’t cower in fear."

By Gillian Friedman October 17

Man who killed Utah student sentenced for Colorado killing

By Associated Press October 17

What Elijah Cummings, Kristin Chenoweth and Ellen DeGeneres teach us about the state of the country

By The Deseret News Editorial Board October 17

Whistling protesters try to disrupt Utah Inland Port meeting, but board steams ahead after monthslong break

By Katie McKellar October 17

Poll: McAdams’ favorability higher than Utah’s other congressmen

By Lisa Riley Roche October 17

‘We need answers’: What Mitt Romney and other Utah leaders are saying about Syria

By Dennis Romboy and Matthew Brown October 17

Dabakis lobs ‘anti-endorsement’ against Salt Lake mayoral candidate over past land deal

By Katie McKellar October 17

Your Weekend: Sara Bareilles is back in Utah

By Court Mann October 17

35 family-friendly movies you can find on Netflix

By Katie Walker and Deseret News October 17

Special teams ‘completely failed’ against USF, coach says, adding to BYU’s long list of football woes

By Jay Drew October 17

‘Definitely some divine intervention’: Utah train operator recounts lead up to nick-of-time rescue by trooper

By Annie Knox October 17

Latter-day Saint bishop jailed, accused of having images of child sex abuse

By Dennis Romboy October 17

Plea deal possible for man accused of pointing gun at Latter-day Saint missionaries

By Annie Knox October 17

Utah man, Idaho woman from teaching program detained in China

By Associated Press October 17

Guest opinion: The church does not support conversion therapy, but that doesn’t fit in some headlines

By Jacob Hess and Hal Boyd, Contributor October 17

Ex-Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz recalls Rep. Elijah Cummings with fondness

By Dennis Romboy October 17

Rest in power: the world reacts to Elijah Cummings passing away

By Herb Scribner October 17

Democratic presidential candidates seem oblivious to how taxes, government spending affect private economy

By Natalie Gochnour, Contributor October 17

Democratic Congressman Elijah Cummings, 68, dies after long-standing health issues

By Associated Press October 17

Salt Lake’s Galileo snags $77M in quest to become center of fintech universe

By Art Raymond October 17

Preseason’s over and Utah Jazz have some work to do on defense and with chemistry

By Mike Sorensen October 16

In our opinion: America will be strong when surprising relationships are no longer surprising

By The Deseret News Editorial Board October 16

Sports

LeBron James, Enes Kanter and the NBA’s China dilemma

The NBA’s reputation as the most socially conscious professional sports league has come under scrutiny as its players avoid criticizing China.

By Ethan Bauer October 16

Bernie shouts. Warren lectures. Is anybody listening?

By Matthew Brown October 16

Utah legislature gears up for ‘interesting conversation’ on conversion therapy

By Gretel Kauffman October 16

Utah lawmakers talk gun violence, red flag laws

By Dennis Romboy October 16

Activists assemble against construction ahead of Utah Inland Port Authority’s first meeting in months

By Katie McKellar October 16

Conservative group calls Mitt Romney a ‘Democrat secret asset’ in TV ad

By Dennis Romboy October 16

Utah legislative proposals seek to snuff out youth vaping, focus on sales to teens

By Annie Knox October 16

Family-friendly Disney titles to catch on Netflix before they’re gone

By Katie Walker October 16

Tax cut by the end of the year? Utah House speaker hopeful

By Lisa Riley Roche October 16

Why did Bernie Sanders single out Mike Lee at presidential debate?

By Dennis Romboy October 16