‘Mormon Land’: Scholars Fiona and Terryl Givens explore theology and discover...
It turns out that some of Mormonism’s deepest theology can be traced back before founder Joseph Smith’s time to early Christian thinkers, and even Latter-day Saints may have to relearn their views of...
View ArticleAfter 2 months without rain in southern Utah, emergency declared as farmers...
At this time of year, Blaine Nebeker normally would be watching wheat seed sprout at his dryland farm in San Juan County, getting a jump on next spring’s growing season thanks to monsoonal storms that...
View ArticleThe Jazz have already struggled without Rudy Gobert, and it won’t get easier
In an odd quirk of analytics this season, the numbers say the Jazz have a higher offensive rating and a lower defensive rating when Rudy Gobert is off the floor. The numbers say opponents outscore Jazz...
View ArticleMuch-improved UMass and its big-play ability concerns BYU
Provo • BYU, with an abysmal record, a mediocre defense suddenly susceptible to big plays and a sluggish offense that only recently has been showing signs of life, can’t afford to take any team...
View ArticleAttorney General Sessions says he 'always told the truth' in describing...
Washington • Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Tuesday that he has "always told the truth" in describing his knowledge of Trump campaign contacts with Russians, although he acknowledged that he now...
View ArticleByes could affect Pac-12’s big games, including Utah vs. Colorado
Night games and Friday road assignments have become big topics in Pac-12 football this season, and another scheduling subject is coming into play in important games in November and December.Colorado,...
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Utah funeral home fined $10K, put on probation after its employees allegedly...
Utah regulators have fined a South Salt Lake mortuary $10,000 and required sweeping changes to its business practices after recent allegations of misconduct — including mixing ashes, stealing jewelry...
View ArticleGrand Staircase-Escalante monument will be pruned by half, Hatch official says
President Donald Trump will shrink the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument by about half, to a size between 700,000 and 1.2 million acres, following the recommendation of his Interior...
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Venezuelan tycoon funds jailed Utahn Josh Holt's defense
Caracas, Venezuela • A Utah man’s hopes for being freed from a Venezuelan jail, where he’s lingered for more than a year in declining health, now lie with a wealthy shipping magnate closely linked to...
View ArticleCharges: In phone call, man told his sister he killed their parents in their...
A Utah man has been charged in the deaths of his parents earlier this month.Robert John Liddiard, 51, was charged Tuesday with two counts of aggravated murder, a charge that could carry the possibility...
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Max Boot: Trump's worst trip ever - until his next one
Donald Trump’s trip to Asia was the most embarrassing foray by an American president abroad since … Donald Trump’s trip to Europe in July.That was the visit, recall, where he embraced the hard-right...
View ArticleSenate GOP insisting on 'Obamacare' repeal for tax overhaul
Washington • Senate Republicans said Tuesday they are intent on repealing the health care law requirement that Americans get health insurance, targeting the provision as a way to finance deep tax cuts...
View ArticlePolice believe Mapleton man killed his wife and children before shooting himself
Police said Tuesday they believe a 45-year-old man shot and killed his wife, son and stepdaughter before killing himself. The Utah County family of four was discovered by officers conducting a welfare...
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Bagley Cartoon: Flag of Our Fathers
This Pat Bagley cartoon appears in The Salt Lake Tribune on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017.You can check out the past 10 Bagley editorial cartoons below.Sandy Voters Free Up Mayor Dolan’s FutureGuns, God and...
View ArticleFederer already clinches ATP finals spot; Jack Sock snaps long U.S. skid
London • A day after the ATP Finals lost Rafael Nadal to injury, Roger Federer lifted spirits at the O2 Arena by extending his stay to the weekend.The 19-time Grand Slam champion guaranteed his place...
View ArticleDistrust, anger grip Russia sports ahead of Olympic doping vote
St. Petersburg, Russia • As it edges closer to a ban from the Winter Olympics, the Russian sports world is a bitter place.Investigations into doping haven't encouraged Russian athletes to speak out...
View ArticleMcKennie scores in debut as US ties Portugal 1-1
Weston McKennie scored in his U.S. debut, goalkeeper Ethan Horvath allowed a seemingly harmless cross to drop between his arms and into the net for an equalizer and the Americans tied Portugal 1-1...
View ArticleU.S. may host ‘Soccer NIT’ for non-World Cup teams next summer
The U.S. Soccer Federation is looking into the possibility of an event next year involving nations that did not qualify for the World Cup.The idea of an exhibition tournament has been floated for...
View ArticleEx-marketing executive, under oath, says Fox Sports involved in FIFA bribery
New York • Fox Sports partnered with a South American marketing firm to make millions of dollars in bribes to high-ranking soccer officials in exchange for lucrative broadcasting rights to major...
View ArticleUtah gave at least $1 million in renewable energy tax credits to people who...
Utahns may be claiming more tax credits than they actually earn, an audit found — possibly costing the state more than $1 million over the past five years.A report from the state’s legislative auditor,...
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