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Michael Smith

#UtahMovies was a trending topic on Twitter on Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
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Utah-themed hashtags continues on Twitter with #UtahMovies
#UtahMovies was a trending topic on Twitter on Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
By Michael Smith
The hashtag #UtahBands on Tuesday night was trending on Twitter, allowing users to poke fun at Utah's culture while making plays on words of famous band names.
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Twitter users poke fun at Utah stereotypes with the hashtag #UtahBands
The hashtag #UtahBands on Tuesday night was trending on Twitter, allowing users to poke fun at Utah’s culture while making plays on words of famous band names.
By Michael Smith
Archaeologists in Turkey say they have found a piece of the cross that was used to crucify Jesus Christ.
U.S. & World
Archaeologists say they may have found piece of Jesus’ cross
Archaeologists in Turkey say they have found a piece of a cross that was used to crucify Jesus Christ.
By Michael Smith
Stan Lockhart speaks to the delegates as he was running for State Republican Party chairman during the State GOP Convention at the South Town Expo Center in Sandy. Lockhart was one of nine GOP donors to sign a letter urging congress to pass immigration re
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Immigration reform a ‘moral obligation,’ signers of GOP letter to Congress say
Former state GOP Chairman Stan Lockhart said Tuesday it’s time for Republicans in Congress to pay attention to their moral obligation to enact immigration reform.
By Michael Smith and Lisa Riley Roche
Stan Lockhart speaks to the delegates as he was running for State Republican Party chairman during the State GOP Convention at the South Town Expo Center in Sandy. Lockhart was one of nine GOP donors to sign a letter urging congress to pass immigration re
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Immigration reform a ‘moral obligation,’ signers of GOP letter to Congress say
Former state GOP Chairman Stan Lockhart said Tuesday it’s time for Republicans in Congress to pay attention to their moral obligation to enact immigration reform.
By Michael Smith and Lisa Riley Roche
Utah ranked 43rd in the nation in an honesty experiment conducted by Honest Tea.
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Social experiment shows Utah one of least honest states in country (+ video)
Utah ranked 43rd in the nation in an honesty experiment conducted by Honest Tea.
By Michael Smith
A 55-year-old woman has filed a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Health after she says the doctor informed her that she suffers from "ghetto booty."
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Doctor tells patient with back pain she suffers from ‘ghetto booty’
A 55-year-old woman has filed a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Health after she says the doctor informed her that she suffers from “ghetto booty.”
By Michael Smith
A restaurant called Bacon Bacon in San Francisco that was shut down after neighbors complained about the smell emitting from the building can reopen after a City Hall meeting voted in favor of the restaurant Thursday night.
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Bacon restaurant can reopen after neighbors complained over smell
A restaurant called Bacon Bacon in San Francisco that was shut down after neighbors complained about the smell emitting from the building can reopen after a City Hall meeting voted in favor of the restaurant Thursday night.
By Michael Smith
Booking shot of Justin Carter, 19, who has been held at the Comal County Jail in Texas since February after making "terroristic" threats on Facebook. An anonymous person donated $500,000 to cover the teenager's bail.
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Anonymous bail donation frees teen from jail accused of making ‘terroristic’ threats on Facebook
A 19-year-old Texas male who was jailed for making “terroristic” threats on Facebook is out of the slammer today after an anonymous person donated $500,000 to cover the teenager’s bail.
By Michael Smith
A Texas man has been arrested after accidentally shooting his girlfriend in the chest after aiming the gun at his ex-girlfriend.
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Man accidentally shoots girlfriend while aiming gun at ex-girlfriend
A Texas man has been arrested after accidentally shooting his girlfriend in the chest after aiming the gun at his ex-girlfriend.
By Michael Smith
For 40 years, the newly retired elementary gym teacher from Texas wore the same outfit in every school picture.
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Video: Teacher wears same outfit in every school photo since 1973
For 40 years, the newly retired elementary gym teacher from Texas wore the same outfit in every school picture.
By Michael Smith
In an effort to increase its social media presence, the Bureau of International Information Programs — part of the U.S. State Department — spent $630,000 to increase the number of 'likes' it had on its official Facebook page.
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Branch of the State Department spent $630,000 on Facebook ‘likes’
In an effort to increase its social media presence, the Bureau of International Information Programs — part of the U.S. State Department — spent $630,000 to increase the number of ‘likes’ it had on its official Facebook page.
By Michael Smith
This undated photo released courtesy David Fox shows acrobat Sarah Guillot-Guyard, 31, who was pronounced dead at a hospital late Saturday night, June 29, 2013 after falling about 50 feet from the show's stage during a production of "Ka" at the MGM Grand.
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Cirque du Soleil performer dies after falling during show’s finale
A Cirque du Soleil perfomer died over the weekend after an accident during a performance of the show “Ka” at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
By Michael Smith
A 37-year-old Georgia woman was in for a big surprise when she picked up a copy of her birth certificate she needed to renew her driver's license: it listed her as male.
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Georgia woman was mistakenly labeled a man on birth certificate
A 37-year-old Georgia woman was in for a big surprise when she picked up a copy of her birth certificate she needed to renew her driver’s license: it listed her as male.
By Michael Smith
The Chicago Blackhawks pose with the Stanley Cup after the Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Monday, June 24, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Sports
Blackhawks should be appreciated more than other champions because of league they play in
Blackhawks should be appreciated for winning more than other teams because of the makeup of the league and the sport itself.
By Michael Smith
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa, of Slovakia, hoists the Stanley Cup after the Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Monday, June 24, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Blackhawks win Stanley Cup with thrilling 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Boston
The Chicago Blackhawks win their second Stanley Cup in the last four seasons with a thrilling come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. Patrick Kane was named the Conn Smythe winner as playoff MVP.
By Michael Smith
Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Alleged robber killed by man waiting in line for LeBron James’ new shoes
A man waiting in line to buy the new LeBron James sneakers shot and killed an alleged robber who was reportedly attempting to steal from a group of customers Saturday morning in Atlanta.
By Michael Smith
This undated image provided by Hostess Brands LLC shows a box of Twinkies. Twinkies will be back on shelves by July 15, 2013, after its predecessor company went bankrupt after an acrimonious fight with unions last year. The brands have since been purchase
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Twinkies will be back on shelves July 15
Hostess has announced that Twinkies and other snack cakes will be back on shelves starting on July 15.
By Michael Smith
Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) controls the puck against Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) in the first period during Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Stanley Cup Finals: Blackhawks edge Bruins 3-1 in Game 5 to take 3-2 series lead
The Chicago Blackhawks are now one win away from winning their second Stanley Cup in three years after defeating the Boston Bruins 3-1 in Game 5 in Chicago. Patrick Kane had two goals for the Blackhawks, and David Bolland added an empty-netter.
By Michael Smith
A Parisian woman has been arrested for allegedly dressing up as her 19-year-old daughter and taking an exam in her place.
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Mother disguises herself as daughter to take test in her place
A Parisian woman has been arrested for allegedly dressing up as her 19-year-old daughter and taking an exam in her place.
By Michael Smith
FILE - This Jan. 17, 2012 file photo shows celebrity chef Paula Deen posing for a portrait in New York. It was revealed that Deen admitted during questioning in a lawsuit that she had slurred blacks in the past. It's the second time the queen of comfort
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Food Network fires Paula Deen over use of racial slur
The Food Network announced on Friday that it will not renew the contract of Paula Deen after it was made public that she admitted using a racial slur in the past.
By Michael Smith
The Chicago Blackhawks mob Brent Seabrook after his game-winning goal against the Boston Bruins during the first overtime period in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Boston. Chicago won 6-5.
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Blackhawks even series with 6-5 overtime victory over Bruins
The Blackhawks finally got their offense clicking and erupted for six goals and defeated Boston 6-5 in OT in a back-and-forth thriller. The series is now tied at two heading back to Chicago.
By Michael Smith
In this Thursday, May 6, 1999 file photo, George Zimmer, second from left, gestures to Andy Dolich prior to a meeting, in Oakland, Calif. Men's Wearhouse Inc. says it has dismissed Zimmer, its founder and executive chairman.
Business
Men’s Wearhouse fires founder and current executive chairman George Zimmer
Men’s Wearhouse has fired founder and current executive chairman George Zimmer, 40 years after he founded the clothier.
By Michael Smith
Gawker reports that Cap'n Crunch, everyone's beloved cereal captain, may not, in fact, be a captain.
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Cap’n Crunch refutes claims he’s not actually a captain
Gawker reports that Cap’n Crunch, everyone’s beloved cereal captain, may not, in fact, be a captain.
By Michael Smith
Chef Gordon Ramsay, seen here yelling at a chef, is under the spotlight for the alleged practices of his California restaurant, Fat Cow.
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Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant sued by disgruntled ex-employees
Gordon Ramsay, the fiery British chef known to Americans for being the demanding bully on “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Kitchen Nightmares,” is being sued by four ex-employees, Yahoo! TV reports.
By Michael Smith
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) takes down Chicago Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell (29) during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals in Boston Monday, June 17, 2013. The Bruins won 2-0.
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Boston Bruins dominate Blackhawks in Game 3 to nab 2-1 series lead
Boston had more shots (35-28), more hits (31-25), more takeaways (6-2) and won 24 more faceoffs than the Chicago Blackhawks, and thus claimed a 2-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Finals.
By Michael Smith
Randy Zipperer allegedly stabbed his brother following an argument over missing macaroni and cheese.
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Man allegedly stabs brother over missing macaroni and cheese
A 49-year-old Florida man is accused of stabbing his brother following an argument the two had over missing macaroni and cheese.
By Michael Smith
Miss Connecticut USA Erin Brady is congratulated by contestants after being crowned Miss USA during the Miss USA 2013 pageant, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari)
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Video: Miss Utah USA flubs answer at Miss USA pageant, takes 4th
Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell became flustered during a question posed to her Sunday at the Miss USA pageant.
By Michael Smith
President Barack Obama waves as he walks from the White House in Washington, Friday, May 18, 2012. President Obama will be in Northern Ireland Monday and Tuesday for the G8 Summit.
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Secret Service agents to pose as farmers at G-8 summit, The Sun reports
British tabloid The Sun reports U.S. Secret Service agents will pose as farmers Monday and Tuesday at the G-8 summit in Northern Ireland.
By Michael Smith
Trent Mays, 17, enters court for the fourth day of his and co-defendent defendant 16-year-old Ma'lik Richmond 's trial on rape charges in juvenile court on Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Steubenville, Ohio. Mays and Richmond are accused of raping a 16-year-o
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Teen from Steubenville rape case classified as sex offender
On Friday, a judge in Steuebenville, Ohio, classified one of the teenagers convicted in the Steubenville rape case as a sex offender.
By Michael Smith
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