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The 11 states that will decide the presidential race. Clinton heralded as first female major party nominee. Utahns celebrate Clinton's historic moment.

Happy Wednesday. Now that the general election is all but set, it appears the presidential race will come down to 11 battleground states, including the usual suspects of Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania. All were previously tossup states in previous cycles, though Clinton has a likely advantage. Barack Obama won 10 of the 11 last time around and all of them in 2008. [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/06/donald-trump-hillary-clinton-battleground-states-224025">Politico</a>]

<strong>Topping the news: </strong>Hillary Clinton became the first women to receive a major party's presidential nomination Tuesday night. [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/08/us/politics/hillary-clinton-bernie-sanders-primary.html?_r=0"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>] [<a href="http://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2016/06/08/clinton-mothers-influence-politics-sot.cnn"; target="_blank">CNN</a>] [<a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/06/hillary-clintons-remarkable-triumph/486119/"; target="_blank">Atlantic</a>] [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/06/clinton-wins-new-jersey-democratic-primary-224034"; target="_blank">Politico</a>] A look at how Clinton pulled it off after losing eight years ago to Barack Obama. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/how-hillary-clinton-did-it-the-second-time-around/2016/06/07/9218d622-2c20-11e6-9b37-42985f6a265c_story.html?hpid=hp_rhp-top-table-main_howshedidit-745pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory">WaPost</a>] President Obama on Thursday will meet with Bernie Sanders, who said last night he would continue his fight. [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/06/obama-sanders-meeting-224045?lo=ap_c2"; target="_blank">Politico</a>]

-> Both Democratic and Republican Utah female politicians celebrate Clinton's historic presidential nomination. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3979097-155/women-in-utah-politics-democrat"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> A fourth Navajo person is suing the LDS Church because he was allegedly sexually abused in a church-sponsored foster home. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3977794-155/utah-man-is-fourth-navajo-to"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865655781/Lawsuit-accuses-LDS-Church-of-failing-to-protect-Navajo-students.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/06/07/new-lawsuit-against-lds-church-over-sex-abuse/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/attorneys-talk-about-sexual-abuse-lawsuit-regarding-lamanite-placement"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/mormon-church-sued-by-4th-navajo-alleging-sexual-abuse"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://kuer.org/post/lds-church-sued-fourth-navajo-alleged-sexual-abuse-foster-program"; target="_blank">KUER</a>]

-> Sen. Orrin Hatch said some of Donald Trump's comments were inappropriate but that the news media should cut him some slack because he is new to the political scene. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3978274-155/hatch-on-trump-be-nice-to"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

<strong>Tweets of the day: </strong>From <a href="https://twitter.com/samsteinhp"; target="_blank">@samsteinhp</a>: "<span class="s1">How do you know it's been a tough day for Trump? It's been 17 hours since he tweeted."</span>

From <a href="https://twitter.com/khorne1234"; target="_blank">@khornr1234</a>: "You can still follow the movement, but now it's time to unite and support the candidate. <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImWithHer?src=hash"><s>#</s>ImWithHer</a> @<a class="twitter-atreply pretty-link js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/HillaryClinton">HillaryClinton</a>";

From @<a href="http://www.twitter.com/Joelmentum">Joelmentum</a>: "White House: HRC has clinched the nomination. Sanders gets a courtesy meeting with Obama, set of steak knives."

<strong>Happy Birthday: </strong>To USU assistant professor Matthew Laplante and former Trib reporter Derek Jensen. <strong> </strong>

<strong>In other news:</strong> A 375-foot tall convention center hotel could be built on the Salt Palace Property thanks to a new zoning rule. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3980083-155/slc-has-sky-high-aspirations-for-salt"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865655803/Salt-Lake-City-approves-375-foot-height-limit-for-Salt-Palace-hotel.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> A leopard escaped its enclosure and effectively shut down Hogle Zoo before it was recaptured. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3977836-155/leopard-mysteriously-escapes-utah-zoo-enclosure?fullpage=1"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865655744/Leopard-loose-at-Hogle-Zoo-guests-sheltered-in-gift-shop.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/06/07/animal-loose-at-hogle-zoo-visitors-moved-inside-for-safety/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/hogle-zoo-investigating-leopard-escape"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

-> Salt Lake County's budget is "in good shape" halfway through the year. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3979569-155/salt-lake-county-budget-in-sound"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Lara L. Fritts is Salt Lake City's new director of the Department of Economic Development. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3980335-155/globally-branded-slc-approves-lara-fritts"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865655800/Salt-Lake-City-Council-approves-Biskupskis-pick-for-economic-development-director.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> Utah officials stress water safety guidelines after a child nearly drowned in Midvale. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3978395-155/utah-police-urge-people-to-follow"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865655788/Health-officials-remind-parents-about-dirty-pool-water.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/police-speak-out-about-pool-safety-after-near-drowning"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]

-> Snow College plans to expand the campus and to create more of a community for students. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3978087-155/thriving-in-its-unique-role-utahs"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Randy Hatch, former editor and publisher of Ogden's Standard Examiner, was remembered as a community-oriented storyteller on Tuesday. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3979399-155/community-minded-utah-journalist-who-led-ogden"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Ammon Bundy, one of the anti-federal-government protestors who took over a wildlife refuge in Oregon, hired a second Utah lawyer to be part of his defense team. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3979747-155/ammon-bundy-adds-another-utah-attorney"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> A new monument commemorates Utah's first Greek Orthodox Church, which was constructed 111 years ago. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3978240-155/new-monument-marks-location-of-utahs"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Pat Bagley pays tribute to Muhammad Ali. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3978992-155/bagley-cartoon-the-greatest"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Paul Rolly reflects on his nephew's experience with Ali's greatness. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3973241-155/rolly-muhammad-alis-short-note-to"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

<strong>Nationally: </strong>Donald Trump says his comments about a federal judges Mexican heritage were "misconstrued," and he doesn't want to talk about the issue anymore. [<a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/06/07/trump-says-judge-comments-misconstrued-in-lengthy-response-to-backlash.html"; target="_blank">FoxNews</a>] [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-says-remarks-about-federal-judges-mexican-heritage-were-misconstrued/2016/06/07/bed477f2-2cd4-11e6-9b37-42985f6a265c_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_gopfeud-835pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory" target="_blank">WaPost</a>] House Speak Paul Ryan said Trump's comments were undoubtedly racist, but Ryan still supports the candidate. [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/08/us/politics/paul-ryan-donald-trump-gonzalo-curiel.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=b-lede-package-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>]

-> Many of Trump's supporters don't believe he will actually be able to accomplish everything he says and they don't care. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/many-trump-supporters-dont-believe-his-wildest-promises—and-they-dont-care/2016/06/06/05005210-28c4-11e6-b989-4e5479715b54_story.html">WaPost</a>]

-> While Bernie Sanders says he's staying in the race, there are reports of a large campaign layoff coming. [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/08/us/politics/bernie-sanders-staff-cuts.html?ref=politics&_r=0">NYTimes</a>]

<strong>Where are they?</strong>

<ul>

<li>Rep. Jason <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/jasoninthehouse"; target="_blank">Chaffetz</a></strong> attends a Judiciary Committee markup and meets with students from Hillcrest High School.</li>

<li>Rep. Mia <a href="https://twitter.com/RepMiaLove"; target="_blank"><strong>Love</strong></a> meets with fellow members and attends a joint meeting of Congress with the prime minister of India. She also attends meetings with UBS, AARP Utah and Home Builders Association.</li>

<li>Gov. Gary <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/GovHerbert"; target="_blank">Herbert</a></strong> attends the Student Advocacy Services Conference and a teacher personal financial literacy training event in the morning. In the afternoon, he tours Comcast and holds a town hall with employees. He also attends boards and commissions meetings.</li>

<li>Lt. Gov. Spencer <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox"; target="_blank">Cox</a></strong> attends Girls State at Weber State University. He also attends boards and commissions meetings in the afternoon.</li>

<li>State Auditor John <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/FrugalDougall"; target="_blank">Dougall</a></strong> meets with the Attorney General's Office.</li>

<li>President Barack <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama"; target="_blank">Obama</a></strong> has lunch with Vice President Biden before traveling to New York where he tapes an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, participates in a DSCC roundtable and delivers remarks and takes questions at a DNC event. Later that night, he returns to Washington.</li>

</ul>

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