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Thursday, December 12, 2019

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Why Trump’s new executive order on anti-Semitism is controversial

In the new executive order, the Trump administration takes aim at anti-Semitism on college campuses, instructing government agencies to be as active in rooting it out as they are in addressing other forms of unlawful discrimination.

By Kelsey Dallas

How the Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert became a national tradition

By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson

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The Pac-12 was left out of the College Football Playoff again. Is parity killing the conference?

By Mike Sorensen

Utah

Orem temple will be located at nexus of major growth close to two Provo temples

Church also announces location of Taylorsville, Utah site and McAllen, Texas temple site.

By Tad Walch

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Sen. Mitt Romney questions fee hikes that will hit family history researchers hard

By Matthew Brown Updated

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In polarizing move, the BLM is heading West. Employees to decide Thursday if they’ll follow

By Amy Joi O'Donoghue

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The Salt Lake Library found a missing card from 1930. We found the owner

By Court Mann

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America’s dams are aging. Is it time to take them down?

By Sofia Jeremias
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Sandy Hook lawsuit against gun-maker set for trial in 2021

By Associated Press

Fears mount that New Jersey shooting was anti-Semitic attack

By Associated Press

‘Kenan and Kel’ star has become a licensed minister

By Herb Scribner

Here’s how many downloads Disney Plus has gotten since launch

By Herb Scribner

This teacher was placed on leave for asking students to ‘set your price for a slave’

By Herb Scribner

Mitt Romney bills to raise smoking age, ban e-cigs in schools part of health care package

By Dennis Romboy

Apple has a Mac Pro that costs $52,599. Here’s what makes it different

By Herb Scribner

How live Nativities help usher in the spirit of Christmas in Utah

By Trent Toone

Report: Weinstein reaches tentative $25M deal with accusers

By Associated Press

Utah woman thankful family friend arrested her for DUI

By Pat Reavy

The guy who created the ‘Avengers’ villain Thanos just blasted that viral video of Trump as Thanos

By Herb Scribner

Want to see the final full moon of the decade? It happens at 12/12 at 12:12 a.m. Woof

By Herb Scribner

IHOP is launching a new restaurant called Flip’d. It’s big for breakfast fans

By Herb Scribner

Utah loves Baby Yoda more than any other state, new report shows

By Herb Scribner

Even before Phase 1 completion, Facebook announces expansion to Utah data center

By Art Raymond

Coaching honors for Utah’s Kyle Whittingham, former BYU coach LaVell Edwards

By Jody Genessy

Church announces sites for new Utah and Texas temples. Here’s where

By Herb Scribner

In our opinion: Fairness for All and the courage to find compromise in America

By The Deseret News Editorial Board

The Salt Lake Library found a missing card from 1930. We found the owner

By Court Mann

How one South Ogden neighborhood has served its own needy families for 20 years

By Trent Toone

America’s dams are aging. Is it time to take them down?

By Sofia Jeremias

These mysterious lights are shining over Mesa, Arizona. No one knows why

By Herb Scribner

Should character count for induction into baseball’s Hall of Fame?

By Ethan Bauer

This Atlanta newspaper wants Warner Bros. to issue a statement on its dramatization of a real life reporter

By Herb Scribner

Focus of House Democrats’ articles of impeachment could be relief to moderate members of party. Here’s why

By Matthew Brown

This former NBA player was fined for praying during Chinese basketball game. Here’s why

By Herb Scribner

Here’s how many subscribers Netflix could lose in 2020

By Herb Scribner

President Trump compared to ‘Avengers: Endgame’ villain Thanos in new campaign video. It raises a lot of questions

By Herb Scribner

Gunmen targeted kosher market in shootout that killed 6, says Jersey City’s mayor

By Associated Press

This teen ran away from home and ‘camped out’ at a Bed, Bath & Beyond

By Herb Scribner

Renter beware: Apartment, vacation home listings might be scams

By Dennis Romboy

There was a 50-car pileup this week during a snowstorm. See what happened

By Herb Scribner

Video: President Russell M. Nelson builds bridges with world leaders

By Ashley Lee

New Zealand volcano: Photos show a ‘Chernobyl’ scene at White Island

By Herb Scribner

Cougar Insiders: Why BYU feels such sense of urgency as it prepares for the Hawaii Bowl (podcast)

By Deseret News

Vanna White hosted ‘Wheel of Fortune’ for the first time. Was it awkward or a mess?

By Herb Scribner

Tell us about your ‘Christmas I Remember Best’

By Deseret News

This cat looks like Baby Yoda. So of course she went viral

By Herb Scribner

Parents — not the government — should be the first line of defense when it comes to kids online privacy

By Amy Iverson, Contributor

FamilySearch completes project to allow same-sex family trees

By Tad Walch

Joe Biden missed his ‘John McCain moment.’ What will yours be?

By Theresa Dear, Contributor

Semi driver killed in crash on I-84

By Pat Reavy

This Japanese island could become a U.S. aircraft carrier. Here’s how

By Herb Scribner

Report: Utah State quarterback Jordan Love contemplating a grad transfer

By Trent Wood

Inside the basketball odyssey of former Utah Runnin’ Ute, current BYU assistant coach Chris Burgess

By Trent Wood

2019 Ms. Volleyball: Mia Wesley’s competitive nature and tireless work ethic set her apart

By Brandon Gurney

Nancy Pelosi announces agreement on North American trade pact

By Associated Press

House Democrats unveil articles of impeachment against President Trump. Here’s the reaction

By Herb Scribner