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Rolly: Utah cop who refused Pride Parade duty finds a home with Sutherland Institute
The Salt Lake City police officer who was placed on paid leave last year after refusing to ride his motorcycle in the Pride Parade has taken a fundraising and community-outreach job with the Sutherland Institute. Perhaps teaming up with one of the most vocal antagonists to the gay-rights movement was … The Salt Lake City police officer who was placed on paid leave last year after refusing to ride his motorcycle in the Pride Parade has …Updated 02:57 pm | 0 Comments | Share
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Trial begins for Utah teen charged as accomplice in deputy’s death
Provo • Opening statements are expected to begin about 3 p.m. Tuesday in the murder trial for 18-year-old Meagan Dakota Grunwald. Prosecutors say that last year — when she was 17 years old — Grunwald willingly drove the getaway car for her boyfriend, 27-year-old Jose Angel Garcia-Jauregui, who fired a … Provo • Opening statements are expected to begin about 3 p.m. Tuesday in the murder trial for 18-year-old Meagan Dakota Grunwald. Prosecutors say that last …Updated 02:57 pm | 0 Comments | Share -
USU Football: Night games will be common for Aggies in 2015
Utah State's regular season finale against BYU on Nov. 28 will give the Aggies a rare afternoon home game, with kickoff set for 1:30 p.m. The game will be televised by CBS Sports Network, which is entering its 10th season with the Mountain West. Details were announced Tuesday as the … Utah State's regular season finale against BYU on Nov. 28 will give the Aggies a rare afternoon home game, with kickoff set for 1:30 p.m. …Updated 02:54 pm | 0 Comments | Share
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Ozzie Smith headlines Sons of Baseball benefit event
The Sons of Baseball Foundation will hold its annual Heroes and Legends Banquet and Auction Fundraiser on Saturday night at the South Towne Expo Center. Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith will headline the event, which starts at 6 p.m. Former Utah Jazz coach and general manager Frank Layden will … The Sons of Baseball Foundation will hold its annual Heroes and Legends Banquet and Auction Fundraiser on Saturday night at the South Towne Expo Center. …Updated 02:51 pm | 0 Comments | Share
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A rundown of religious sites lost or damaged in Nepal’s quake
In one minute, the April 25 earthquake in Nepal toppled, destroyed and damaged a millennium of religious history. What religious buildings were damaged, and which ones are gone? What religious significance did these buildings have and to whom? Will they be rebuilt? Q • What religions do the Nepalese people … In one minute, the April 25 earthquake in Nepal toppled, destroyed and damaged a millennium of religious history. What religious buildings were damaged, and which …Updated 01:51 pm | 0 Comments | Share -
Departing Bishop Wester talks about Utah Catholics, the pope, immigration and women
Utah’s outgoing Catholic leader, John C. Wester, doesn’t like titles and is having a hard time getting used to being called “archbishop.” On Monday, Wester appeared in Santa Fe, where that New Mexico archdiocese announced that he would be stepping into that role June 4. His escort for the day was a... Utah’s outgoing Catholic leader, John C. Wester, doesn’t like titles and is having a hard time getting used to being called “archbishop.” On Monday, W... -
This day in Salt Lake City's PCL history: April 28
To observe the 100th anniversary of Pacific Coast League baseball in Utah, The Tribune is producing a daily history installment. April 28, 1923 With the bases loaded and two out in the ninth inning, Oakland holds a 5-3 lead. The Oaks choose to intentionally walk Salt Lake's Paul Strand, bringing i... To observe the 100th anniversary of Pacific Coast League baseball in Utah, The Tribune is producing a daily history installment. April 28, 1923 With...
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U. of Utah professor provides a shot of tequila history
Tequila conjures images of frosty margaritas, wild parties and heavy hangovers. But the distilled spirit — made from Mexico’s famed agave plant — is richer than that. It represents politics, economics, pop culture and is “a symbol of national identity,” says Marie Sarita Gaytán, an assistant profess... Tequila conjures images of frosty margaritas, wild parties and heavy hangovers. But the distilled spirit — made from Mexico’s famed agave plant — is r...
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PHOTO GALLERYPopular zoo elephants likely to get harder to see in future
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Whooping cough confirmed in Utah County
A high school student in Salem has been diagnosed with whooping cough, according to Utah County Heath Deparment managers. The case has not yet been deemed an outbreak, health department spokesman Lance Madigan said, but residents are encouraged to monitor themselves for symptoms including a head co... A high school student in Salem has been diagnosed with whooping cough, according to Utah County Heath Deparment managers. The case has not yet been d...
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Music review: Blur leave Britpop behind with ‘The Magic Whip’
Blur were Britpop flag-bearers of the 1990s, waging a media-driven battle with Oasis for the musical soul of Cool Britannia. Since that distant era, the band’s members have traded the laddish attitude and Mockney inflections of hits like “Parklife” for remarkably varied pursuits. Bassist Alex James ... Blur were Britpop flag-bearers of the 1990s, waging a media-driven battle with Oasis for the musical soul of Cool Britannia. Since that distant era, t... -
Nashville officials visiting SLC for ideas on transit, planning
What city does this describe? It is a state capital where immigration is a big issue. It expects to grow by 1 million people over the next 20 years, so expanding mass transit is a key topic. That describes both Nashville and Salt Lake City. So 120 leaders from Nashville — the mayor, business leaders... What city does this describe? It is a state capital where immigration is a big issue. It expects to grow by 1 million people over the next 20 years, s...
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PHOTO GALLERYFormer middleweight world champion boxer Gene Fullmer dead at 83
West Jordan - When famed boxing broadcaster Al Bernstein was a young man growing up in Chicago, he rooted for legendary boxer Sugar Ray Robinson … -
Regions Bank fined for illegal overdraft fees
New York • The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has fined Regions Bank $7.5 million for illegally charging customers for overdraft protection. Regions Bank, which has branches across 16 states, mostly in the South, has already refunded $49 million in overdraft fees to its customers, the CFPB sai... New York • The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has fined Regions Bank $7.5 million for illegally charging customers for overdraft protection. Reg...
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Hen-rental idea hatched for fans of fresh eggs
Mount Holly, N.J. • The name of Jenn Tompkins’ company sends customers into fits of laughter. “When I answer the phone and I say, ‘Rent The Chicken, this is Jenn,’ they giggle and say, ‘I would like to rent the chicken.’ And then they giggle some more,” Tompkins said. But poultry leasing has turned ... Mount Holly, N.J. • The name of Jenn Tompkins’ company sends customers into fits of laughter. “When I answer the phone and I say, ‘Rent The Chicken, t... -
Four years into ESPN’s eight-year contract with BYU, the Worldwide Leader in Sports remains the Cougars’ biggest fan. “No question, we are thrilled with the relationship we have with BYU,” said Ilan Ben-Hanan, ESPN’s vice president of programming and acquisitions. “It remains every bit as strong as ... Four years into ESPN’s eight-year contract with BYU, the Worldwide Leader in Sports remains the Cougars’ biggest fan. “No question, we are thrilled wi...
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PHOTO GALLERY‘Olympics of religions’ receives a preview in Salt Lake City
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Tuesday on TV: ‘Chicago Fire’ starts a story that ‘Chicago P.D.’ will continue and ‘SVU’ will end
Three shows. Three hours. Two nights. One story. In tonight’s episode of “Chicago Fire” (9 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5), a Chicago fire uncovers evidence of rape and attempted murder, which is extremely similar to a decade-old unsolved case in New York City. That sends members of the SVU team to the Windy City.... Three shows. Three hours. Two nights. One story. In tonight’s episode of “Chicago Fire” (9 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5), a Chicago fire uncovers evidence of rape ... -
NFL relinquishing 70-year-old tax-exempt status
Washington • The National Football League is giving up its tax-exempt status, which Commissioner Roger Goodell called a “distraction.” In a letter to team owners, Goodell said that the league office and its management council will file tax returns as taxable entities for the 2015 fiscal year. Goode... Washington • The National Football League is giving up its tax-exempt status, which Commissioner Roger Goodell called a “distraction.” In a letter to... -
Chemical regulation bill passes Senate panel
Washington • A bipartisan bill to update regulation of harmful chemicals for the first time in nearly 40 years has won approval from a Senate committee, moving it closer to a vote in the full Senate. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved the bill Tuesday, 15-5. Four Democrats jo... Washington • A bipartisan bill to update regulation of harmful chemicals for the first time in nearly 40 years has won approval from a Senate committe...
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PHOTO GALLERYSeats in Utah squad cars reserved for parents who provide alcohol to teens
Sandy City Police cars will be sporting a new slogan — “Seat reserved for adults who give alcohol to minors” — as part of a … -
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China has more acreage in vineyards than France
Paris • China now boasts more land dedicated to wine-making vineyards than France as it tries to satisfy a rapid rise in local demand. China’s vineyards grew to 1.9 million acres last year, putting it behind No. 1 grower Spain but ahead of France. Because its production is less effective than more e... Paris • China now boasts more land dedicated to wine-making vineyards than France as it tries to satisfy a rapid rise in local demand. China’s vineyar... -
Apple’s Mac is selling strong, iPad not so much
San Francisco • Apple’s iPhone was again the company’s star in the first three months of the year. The tech giant sold 61 million iPhones, or 40 percent more than in the same period a year ago. That represented about two-thirds of its $58 billion in revenue. But executives also shed some light on ot... San Francisco • Apple’s iPhone was again the company’s star in the first three months of the year. The tech giant sold 61 million iPhones, or 40 perce... -
Utah's chronic homeless numbers drop from 1,932 to 178 in 10 years
After eight years of living homeless, Roger Smith was uneasy falling asleep without a chair blocking the door. The 73-year-old Navy man remembers an unfamiliar sense of security after getting his own one-bedroom unit at Sunrise Metro Apartments in Salt Lake City, part of a Utah program to house the ... After eight years of living homeless, Roger Smith was uneasy falling asleep without a chair blocking the door. The 73-year-old Navy man remembers an u... -
Safety agency seeks ideas on speeding recall repairs
Washington • Frustrated that cars recalled for serious safety defects aren’t getting fixed quickly enough, the nation’s auto safety chief is hosting a gathering of automakers ay to search for solutions. In some recalls for problems as serious as air bags that can spew shrapnel into drivers or fuel t... Washington • Frustrated that cars recalled for serious safety defects aren’t getting fixed quickly enough, the nation’s auto safety chief is hosting a... -
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NBA: Cavaliers’ Kevin Love likely done for season with shoulder injury
Independence, Ohio • Cleveland’s “Big 3” has been reduced to a twosome for the rest of the playoffs. Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has “extensive” damage in his left shoulder and will likely miss the remainder of the postseason. Cavs general manager David Griffin said Tuesday the team is not expectin... Independence, Ohio • Cleveland’s “Big 3” has been reduced to a twosome for the rest of the playoffs. Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has “extensive” dama... -
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Utah’s softball team ranked for the first time since January 2001
Utah’s softball team became the school’s eighth to be among the nation’s top 25 at some point this season when the 33-16 Utes were ranked No. 24 in the ESPN/USA Softball Top 25 on Tuesday. It’s the first ranking for the Utes since a preseason No. 25 ranking in January 2001 USA Today poll. They were ... Utah’s softball team became the school’s eighth to be among the nation’s top 25 at some point this season when the 33-16 Utes were ranked No. 24 in th... -
Popular zoo elephants likely to get harder to see in future
Seattle • Visitors flocked to the leafy enclosure at Seattle’s zoo to watch the two elephants, Chai and Bamboo, as they used their long trunks to play with balls and snack on carrots and apples. The elephants would sometimes exhibit other behavior. Chai would pace from side to side and bob her head ... Seattle • Visitors flocked to the leafy enclosure at Seattle’s zoo to watch the two elephants, Chai and Bamboo, as they used their long trunks to play... -
RadioShack agrees to talks about data sales
Wilmington, Del. • RadioShack has agreed to mediation with state attorneys general concerned about the electronic retailer’s planned sale of customer data as part of its bankruptcy reorganization. A RadioShack attorney told a Delaware bankruptcy judge Tuesday that the mediation, which will include a... Wilmington, Del. • RadioShack has agreed to mediation with state attorneys general concerned about the electronic retailer’s planned sale of customer ...
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Cancer-fighting drugs boost pharmaceuticals
New York • U.S. drugmakers got a strong start to the year with help from the newest cancer medications, which take advantage of cutting-edge research and have the price tags to prove it. Pfizer, Merck & Co. and Bristol-Myers Squibb all beat Wall Street’s earnings projections in the first quarter, wi... New York • U.S. drugmakers got a strong start to the year with help from the newest cancer medications, which take advantage of cutting-edge research ...
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Daredevil Nik Wallenda to walk on moving, 400-foot-high Ferris wheel
Orlando, Fla. • In the days leading up to one of his craziest stunts ever, tightrope walker Nik Wallenda has done the following: drop his kid off at school. Paint windowsills. Mow the lawn. “It’s not like I’m preparing for the end of my life,” laughs the 36-year-old Sarasota, Florida, resident. “I’m... Orlando, Fla. • In the days leading up to one of his craziest stunts ever, tightrope walker Nik Wallenda has done the following: drop his kid off at s... -
Insurer Aetna earns $777 million in first quarter
Hartford, Conn. • Aetna Inc. reported first-quarter net income Tuesday of $777.5 million, or $2.20 per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and non-recurring costs, came to $2.39 per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 16 analysts surveyed by Zacks... Hartford, Conn. • Aetna Inc. reported first-quarter net income Tuesday of $777.5 million, or $2.20 per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization cost...
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Ford’s earnings, revenues fall short of projections
Dearborn, Mich. • Ford Motor Co. reported first-quarter profit Tuesday of $924 million, or 23 cents per share, which fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 11 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 25 cents per share. The automaker posted revenue ... Dearborn, Mich. • Ford Motor Co. reported first-quarter profit Tuesday of $924 million, or 23 cents per share, which fell short of Wall Street expecta...
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Judge to probe Andorra bank unit for laundering
Madrid • A Spanish investigative magistrate has opened a probe into possible money laundering at Banco de Madrid SA, a unit of Andorra’s Banca Privada d’Andorra accused by the U.S. of helping groups from China, Russia and Venezuela launder money. The National Court said Tuesday that Judge Fernando A... Madrid • A Spanish investigative magistrate has opened a probe into possible money laundering at Banco de Madrid SA, a unit of Andorra’s Banca Privada...
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2015 Wimbledon singles champions to receive nearly $3M
London • Prize money keeps going up at Wimbledon, with first-round losers as well as champions cashing in on record rewards. The All England Club announced Tuesday that prize money for this year’s grass-court Grand Slam will increase by 7 percent to reach a total of 26.75 million pounds ($40.60 mill... London • Prize money keeps going up at Wimbledon, with first-round losers as well as champions cashing in on record rewards. The All England Club anno... -
Jamaica woman brings attention to rapes targeting lesbians
Kingston, Jamaica • When Angeline Jackson and a friend were ambushed at gunpoint and sexually assaulted on a wooded trail outside the Jamaican capital, police initially seemed less concerned about the attack than the fact she is a lesbian. “The first policewoman I spoke to told me I should leave thi... Kingston, Jamaica • When Angeline Jackson and a friend were ambushed at gunpoint and sexually assaulted on a wooded trail outside the Jamaican capital... -
Festival-like atmosphere outside as Supreme Court hears gay-marriage arguments
Washington • Advocates of same-sex marriage filled the sidewalks outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday, waving rainbow-colored flags and taking selfies. Opponents were fewer in number, but louder and with towering signs quoting the Bible and using a microphone to denounce what they called the nation’... Washington • Advocates of same-sex marriage filled the sidewalks outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday, waving rainbow-colored flags and taking selfies... -
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Lincoln Center throws a big gala for Robert Redford
Monday was, according to reports, a grand night for Robert Redford — who was honored at the 42nd annual Chaplin Gala from the Film Society of Lincoln Center. Stars Barbra Streisand, Jane Fonda and Elisabeth Moss — all of whom have acted with Redford in films — were on hand to toast the 78-year-old a... Monday was, according to reports, a grand night for Robert Redford — who was honored at the 42nd annual Chaplin Gala from the Film Society of Lincoln ... -
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‘They thought of us’: Prince William and Kate deliver pastries to royal fans touched by the gesture
London • The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge offered a sweet surprise to die-hard fans on Tuesday, sending luxury pastries to thank them for camping outside the hospital and awaiting the birth of the royal baby. Prince William and the former Kate Middleton sent boxes with croissants, apple turnovers a... London • The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge offered a sweet surprise to die-hard fans on Tuesday, sending luxury pastries to thank them for camping out...
