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

Ceasefire in Turkey is far from a victory, Sen. Mitt Romney says, but Sen. Mike Lee believes Trump may have averted war.

By Dennis Romboy and Matthew Brown

Sports

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

By Ethan Bauer

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

By Jacob Hess and Hal Boyd, Contributor

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

Port authority elects James Rogers as board chairman in place of Derek Miller

By Katie McKellar Oct 17, 2019, 8:24pm MDT

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

By Lisa Riley Roche Updated Oct 17, 2019, 5:41pm MDT
What’s the deal with the 8-foot cellphone in the middle of the University of Utah’s campus?

By Kim Bojórquez Oct 17, 2019, 4:16pm MDT
Salt Lake’s Galileo snags $77M in quest to become center of fintech universe

By Art Raymond Oct 17, 2019, 6:01am MDT
Lone Peak football loses appeal, forfeits five wins

By Amy Donaldson Oct 17, 2019, 1:42pm MDT

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Dennis Romboy

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

By Dennis Romboy Oct 16, 2019, 1:22pm MDT

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At Democratic debate, candidates question whether America is still a moral leader

By Kelsey Dallas Oct 15, 2019, 9:33pm MDT

Tad Walch

Conversion therapy rule draws statement of opposition from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

By Tad Walch Oct 15, 2019, 8:58pm MDT

Lisa Riley Roche

Trump campaign targets Ben McAdams over impeachment inquiry

By Lisa Riley Roche Oct 15, 2019, 8:24pm MDT

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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

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

By Katie McKellar 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

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

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

Country superstar, ‘Voice’ coach Blake Shelton bringing ‘Friends and Heroes 2020’ tour to Salt Lake City

By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson October 16

Utah trooper pulls unconscious man from vehicle 1 second before being hit by train

By Pat Reavy October 16

Sanders and Warren stockpile millions more than Democratic 2020 rivals

By Associated Press October 16

In our opinion: From scooters to homeless shelters, what’s happening in Salt Lake City?

By The Deseret News Editorial Board October 16

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1,000 days of President Donald Trump

We’ve tracked his administration’s influence in the areas of political discourse, religion, the economy, immigration, government institutions and the media.

By Lois M. Collins, Kelsey Dallas, and 3 others October 15

BYU’s once-promising season crumbled quickly. Can Kalani Sitake recover?

By Jay Drew October 15

At Democratic debate, candidates question whether America is still a moral leader

By Kelsey Dallas October 15

Will Utahns pay sales tax at the gas pump? Lawmakers to consider tax reform proposals

By Lisa Riley Roche October 15

The pros and cons of later school start times

By Marjorie Cortez October 15

Conversion therapy rule draws statement of opposition from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

By Tad Walch October 15

Trump campaign targets Ben McAdams over impeachment inquiry

By Lisa Riley Roche October 15

Judge declines to reduce bail for man charged with Utah adoption scheme

By Annie Knox October 15

LeBron James spoke about NBA’s China controversy. It didn’t go over well.

By Herb Scribner October 15

Why $1 million-plus Utah cribs are selling like hotcakes

By Art Raymond October 15

Vaping lung injuries in Utah continue to rise

By Gretel Kauffman October 15

Former RSL coach responds to team’s motion to have lawsuit dismissed

By Pat Reavy October 15

The real reason California’s new Fair Pay to Play Act is causing the NCAA such angst

By Doug Robinson, Columnist October 15

High school athlete sues, says coach told him to ‘man up’ after concussion

By Annie Knox October 15

Former BYU back Jamaal Williams’ return involves a TD, a career-long run and a scenario where not scoring was the right call

By Brandon Judd October 15

Russia deploys troops to fill void left by US in northern Syria

By Associated Press October 15

One national publication has these members of the Jazz picked for postseason honors

By Trent Wood October 15

This graphic Trump shooting video is actually from a comic book movie

By Herb Scribner October 15

6 questions that loom over tonight’s crowded Democratic debate

By Associated Press October 15