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Don’t understand the UK election and Brexit? We’re here to explain it to you

Prime Minister Boris Johnson had a sweeping victory Thursday in the UK election. So what does that mean now?

By Herb Scribner

Sports

BYU and Hawaii know how to put on a good football show at Aloha Stadium, history shows

By Jeff Call

Impeachment advances to House vote next week

By Matthew Brown

Cox ahead of Huntsman in race for governor, poll shows

In a UtahPolicy.com poll published Friday, 41% of registered Republican voters said their lieutenant governor is their top choice.

By Gretel Kauffman Dec 13, 2019, 8:14pm MST

Judge puts citizenship ruling for American Samoans on hold

By Dennis Romboy Dec 13, 2019, 5:22pm MST
Utah Utes cornerback Jaylon Johnson announces intention to skip senior season, declare for 2020 NFL draft

By Ryan McDonald Dec 13, 2019, 6:42pm MST
How big is the debt owed by Utah state government?

By Dennis Romboy Dec 13, 2019, 2:45pm MST
Why the USU-BYU Beehive Classic game should be must-see matchup

By Dick Harmon, Columnist Dec 13, 2019, 4:46pm MST

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Court Mann

A decade of music, a lifetime of memories, and my ability to forget

By Court Mann Dec 13, 2019, 7:00am MST

Katie McKellar

How Utah’s restored sales tax on food impacts grocery shoppers

By Katie McKellar Dec 12, 2019, 10:20pm MST

Lois M. Collins

Paid family leave is a bipartisan cause, and Ivanka Trump is leading the charge

By Lois M. Collins Dec 12, 2019, 10:00pm MST

Dick Harmon, Columnist

No hard feelings: Francis Bernard’s success with Utah Utes after transfer from BYU draws praise from former Cougar coaches

By Dick Harmon, Columnist Dec 12, 2019, 1:13pm MST

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Will there be a referendum on Utah’s tax reform?

By Lisa Riley Roche December 13

Judge puts citizenship ruling for American Samoans on hold

By Dennis Romboy December 13

Judges tosses ex-Utah A.G.’s $80 million lawsuit against FBI, state prosecutors

By Dennis Romboy December 13

Utah first state to receive approval for plan to keep kids out of foster care

By Ashley Imlay December 13

With holiday season in full swing, Utah postal employees gear up for busiest day of year

By Gretel Kauffman December 13

BYU basketball set for big in-state showdown against Utah State in Beehive Classic

By Jeff Call December 13

You can receive $15,000 if you move to this city

By Herb Scribner December 13

Trump says U.S., China have reached deal; Sunday tariffs off

By Associated Press December 13

From Brighton High to Stanford to Utah, Sione Lund finding his groove with the Utes

By Joe Coles December 13

In our opinion: Tax reform amounted to a job half done

By The Deseret News Editorial Board December 13

The wife in the controversial Peloton ad is blaming her eyebrows for the backlash

By Herb Scribner December 13

What the latest ‘Mandalorian’ episode taught us about instant certainty

By Herb Scribner December 13

High school football: Dave Peck returning to the Bingham sidelines as head football coach

By James Edward December 13

Tell us about your ‘Christmas I Remember Best’

By Deseret News December 13

Watch: Elder and Sister Christofferson say every soul across the globe is precious

By Deseret News December 13

Twitter reacts to the House Judiciary Committee approving articles of impeachment of President Trump

By Herb Scribner December 13

Is Utah State vs. Kent State in the Frisco Bowl the least watchable bowl game this year? A major publication thinks so

By Joe Coles December 13

Guest opinion: Why all Americans should favor an impeachment trial in the Senate

By Rodney Smith December 13

A decade of music, a lifetime of memories, and my ability to forget

By Court Mann December 13

Food could come with activity labels soon. Will it help people lose weight?

By Herb Scribner December 13

5 highlights from the Tabernacle Choir’s Christmas concert

By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson December 12

Tax reform passes after last-minute changes that give checks to Utahns

By Lisa Riley Roche and Katie McKellar December 12

Paid family leave is a bipartisan cause, and Ivanka Trump is leading the charge

By Lois M. Collins December 12

Today is Lucia. Here’s why that should matter to you

By The Deseret News Editorial Board December 12

Former NBA Commissioner Stern has emergency brain surgery

By Associated Press December 12

Home Depot blamed store thefts on the opioid crisis. Now it faces backlash

By Herb Scribner December 12

What would happen to California after an earthquake?

By Herb Scribner December 12

Payday arrives Saturday for Utah businessman’s ‘rocket fever’

By John Hollenhorst December 12

Texas coach shocked by Kyle Whittingham’s 4,000-day workout streak

By Jody Genessy December 12

CNN will host the January Democratic debate. There will be 3 debates in February, too

By Herb Scribner December 12

Netflix to release new series about Spotify’s origin story

By Arianna Davidson December 12

How BYU women’s cross-country coach Diljeet Taylor’s personal touch is building a winning culture in Provo

By Brandon Judd December 12

Cory Booker expects to miss next debate but won’t drop out

By Associated Press December 12

This new ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ trailer is full of dark side spoilers

By Herb Scribner December 12

‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ brings back smoldering fun — but it’s less kid-friendly

By Josh Terry December 12

Southwest plans to share $125 million with employees. Here’s why

By Herb Scribner December 12

Are people born in American Samoa U.S. citizens? A federal judge in Utah says yes

By Dennis Romboy December 12

The cast of ‘Richard Jewell’ just responded to the backlash over portrayal of Atlanta journalist

By Herb Scribner December 12

No hard feelings: Francis Bernard’s success with Utah Utes after transfer from BYU draws praise from former Cougar coaches

By Dick Harmon, Columnist December 12

Amazon releases secret special look into ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.’ Here’s how to find it

By Herb Scribner December 12

9 outrageous (and totally spoiler-free) predictions for ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’

By Herb Scribner December 12

Disney is being sued for using these three words on their ‘Frozen 2’ merchandise

By Herb Scribner December 12

Utah football: Utes to be without free safeties Julian Blackmon, R.J. Hubert in Alamo Bowl

By Jody Genessy December 12

Why Ballet West’s ‘Nutcracker’ is so popular — even after 75 years

By Heather Hayes December 12

Why Saturday’s storied Army-Navy game won’t be Navy Coach Ken Niumatalolo’s most important event of the week

By Church News December 12

Utah’s rapidly rising home prices and bad air have the makings of a new state motto

By Jay Evensen, Columnist December 12

Former Utah Jazz big man Derrick Favors discusses mother’s passing

By Ryan McDonald December 12

In our opinion: Congress should take a break from impeachment and look at the USMCA

By The Deseret News Editorial Board December 12