Updated: December 01, 2008 3:07:23 PM MST
It's official: U.S. is in recession
Washington » The U.S. economy has been in a recession since December 2007, the National Bureau of Economic Research said Monday. The NBER -- a private, nonprofit research organization -- said its group of academic economists who determine business cycles met and decided that the U. Full Story

 
LDS Church imprint releases first book in Smith series
A publishing company founded this year by the Mormon church is releasing its first volume. The 500-page Joseph Smith Papers, released Monday, chronicles the church founder's journals between 1832 and 1839. Full Story

 
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Kragthorpe: Let's look objectively at BCS factors
Before they can play Texas in the Fiesta Bowl, the Utah Utes have to beat Ohio State and Boise State.
The Utes are in a Bowl Championship Series game, we know that much. 
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Paulson says other rescue programs being examined
WASHINGTON » Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Monday that the administration is looking for more ways to tap a $700 billion financial rescue program and will consult with Congress and the incoming Obama administration. Full Story

 
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Throwing weight
Thanks to Utah's open-records law, we know that Sen. Howard Stephenson, R-Draper, who does questionable double duty as both a legislator and a lobbyist, inappropriately lambasted the State Office of Education for failing to hand a contract to a company that Stephenson likes. Full Story

 
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Wasatch Front air quality
The Utah Division of Air Quality has issued pollution index ratings for the following counties:
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Posh Park City New Upscale Developments
Despite the tough economy three new ultra luxury resort hotels are being built in Park City.
Utah's New Americans
Interview with refugees from Iraq, Burma and Somalia
Jazz vs. Nets Postgame Interview
Listen as the Jazz discuss Saturday's game loss to the Nets.
Holladay Gun Club
Trap shooting at the Holladay Gun Club in Cottonwood Heights.
Visiting Clarion
Students learn about the failed Jewish Clarion settlement in central Utah.
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Pop Top movies: 'Caspian' is bigger, but not as memorable
The young heroes of Narnia return to the fanciful, creature-filled land for "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," where they help a young heir battle his evil uncle in a more epic and sweeping -- though not necessarily better -- film than its predecessor. Full Story

 
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Zoo creates ornaments from reindeer droppings
Posted: 8:19 AM- BLOOMINGTON, Illinois -- The Christmas ornaments for sale at the Miller Park Zoo's gift shop are partly manufactured by reindeer' Honest! Full Story

 
Windows to the past
A few old-timers may remember Pinecrest Inn, built as a hotel in Emigration Canyon that through the years also served as a nuns' retreat, girls camp and polio training center before it was torn down just after World War II. Full Story

 
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