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Monday on TV: "Motive" tries harder to be different than it tries to be good

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:15:46 MDT

Monday on TV: "Motive" tries harder to be different than it tries to be good

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 20, 2013 04:15PM MDT

The twist in the new crime drama Motive (9 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4) is that we know who both the victim and the murderer are from the beginning and learn the motive over the course of the hour.It's not a bad show as procedural crime dramas go. But it also feels like it's trying too hard to be different and not hard enough to be better than "not bad." Also tonight, CBS has pulled the scheduled season finale of Mike & Molly and will instead air a repeat (8:30 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2). The season finale features a...

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PBS recalls Mel Brooks’ life of laughter

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:31:16 MDT

PBS recalls Mel Brooks’ life of laughter

By Scott D. Pierce The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 20, 2013 12:31PM MDT

Mel Brooks is a comedy giant. Just don’t let him hear you call him one. “I’m not such a comedy giant,” he said. “I’m 5-6. There are guys not as funny, but they are bigger, and I think that counts.” Brooks, 86, is the subject of PBS’ newest “American Masters.” And there’s so much to his career that stuffing it all into a two-hour documentary leaves it bursting at the seams. Even as he’s being interviewed for “Mel Brooks: Make a Noise,” he’s not so much talking as he is performing. He opens with a...

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Living History: Around the globe, through the ages, all in my garden

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:12:00 MDT

Living History: Around the globe, through the ages, all in my garden

By pat bagley The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 19, 2013 05:12PM MDT

It’s said there are two things money can’t buy: True love and home-grown tomatoes. In accordance with local gardening tradition, I planted my tomatoes around Mother’s Day. The tender starts have a better-than-fair shot at becoming the makings of gazpacho, BLTs and salsas. Or savored fresh-picked. Contemplating this year’s garden — garlic, beans, peas, squash, lettuce etc. — I wonder how much is native and what is non-native. (The term “illegal alien” popped into my head, but it seems silly to ...

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Business avarice

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:01:06 MDT

Business avarice

Updated May 18, 2013 01:01AM MDT

If, as some say, a war is being waged against the American working class (evidenced by political union-busting and businesses outsourcing American jobs to countries such as China, India and, ironically, Mexico), then the Senate’s “Gang of Eight” immigration reform proposal seems a serious escalation (”Hatch warns of tech industry clout in immigration debate,” Tribune, May 13). Apparently, giving legal status/residency to illegal immigrants is imperative because they fill jobs Americans won’t do....

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'American Idol' winner Candice Glover to release debut this summer

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:43:02 MDT

'American Idol' winner Candice Glover to release debut this summer

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 17, 2013 12:43PM MDT

The newly crowned winner of the 12th season of "American Idol," Candice Glover, will release her debut album, “Music Speaks” this summer. The album, anticipated for a July 16 release, is available now for pre-order on the iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com/AmericanIdol). Fans who pre-order will instantly get Glover’s "American Idol" coronation song, “I Am Beautiful.” Glover’s debut CD is being rushed for pre-orders at www.candiceglover-official.com. The 23-year-old singer is from St. Helena Isla...

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American Fork's Crescent Super Band at Carnegie Hall Tuesday

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:34:02 MDT

American Fork's Crescent Super Band at Carnegie Hall Tuesday

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 17, 2013 11:34AM MDT

Since Carnegie Hall opened in 1891, a Who’s Who of icons have performed at the legendary New York venue, including pianist Vladimir Horowitz’s sold-out 1965 recital and Groucho Marx’s 1972 appearance at the twilight of his career. On Tuesday, May 21, the Crescent Super Band, from the American Fork youth bands, will get their turn. The trip has been 13 months in the making, with the help of sponsors such as Legacy Music Alliance and Merit Medical Systems, which donated $75,000 for travel expenses...

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The Cricket’s Daily 3: Beckham says goodbye to soccer

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:30:30 MDT

The Cricket’s Daily 3: Beckham says goodbye to soccer

By Sean P. Means The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 17, 2013 09:30AM MDT

Here’s what’s happening today in pop culture: • David Beckham is retiring from soccer, leaving more time for his careers as underwear model and Posh Spice’s arm candy. [NPR] • Looks like Nicki Minaj won’t be returning to “American Idol” next season, prompting the question, “Does anybody really care about “American Idol” anymore?” [Vulture] • The rumor mill around “Saturday Night Live” is churning, with reports that regulars Fred Armisen and Jason Sudeikis are probably leaving at the end of the ...

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Susan Rice not at fault in Benghazi attacks

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:01:05 MDT

Susan Rice not at fault in Benghazi attacks

By XXXXXX The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 01:01AM MDT

So it turns out that Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and, before a group of leading Senate Republicans decided that she was evil incarnate, a top contender to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of state, had nothing to do with formulating the White House’s response to the fatal attacks last year at the American diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya. You could be forgiven for believing otherwise. In fact, you could be forgiven for believing that Rice had been personally as...

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Burying slain suspect

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:03:52 MDT

Burying slain suspect

Updated May 16, 2013 08:03AM MDT

As an American citizen, I understand the hatred some people have for Tamerlan Tsarnaev, the slain suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings. However, refusing this person a burial place was totally uncalled for. After all, all religious faiths teach compassion. Not for a murderer, but for one of God’s creations. William Scarbro Taylorsville

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A flood of scandal

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:03:52 MDT

A flood of scandal

Updated May 16, 2013 08:03AM MDT

Utah’s Rep. Jason Chaffetz is having the time of his life, throwing around words like “fired,” prosecuted” and “impeachment” as a disturbing flood of scandal flows from the Obama administration. As a member of the Loyal Opposition, and of the House Oversight Committee, he has a proper role in investigating matters such as alleged wrongdoing at the Internal Revenue Service and at the Justice Department. But if the American people are going to have any faith that Chaffetz and the rest of the Repu...

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5A baseball: Syracuse pitchers silence American Fork

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:30:41 MDT

5A baseball: Syracuse pitchers silence American Fork

By Kyle Goon The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 10:30AM MDT

Syracuse • Spencer Johnson had a little more left to give when he was called off the mound in the sixth inning Wednesday. The Syracuse senior only had allowed one hit. But he wasn’t sweating his substitute, Jordan Cobabe. Along with fellow pitcher Jason Jourdan, the Syracuse stars have been friends on the diamond since the third grade. Johnson was confident the slim lead the Titans had over defending state champion American Fork would hold. “I felt like I could’ve kept going, but I knew Jordan h...

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Health reform gap for Native Americans may affect few Utahns

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:08:53 MDT

Health reform gap for Native Americans may affect few Utahns

By Kirsten Stewart The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 15, 2013 08:08PM MDT

In Fort Duchesne, a federally funded health clinic offers free medical care — prenatal care, well-baby checks, dentistry and eyeglasses — to patients with Ute Indian ancestry. But under the Affordable Care Act, some of the clinic’s patients may have to either buy health insurance they don’t need or pay a tax penalty. American Indians are exempted from the act’s upcoming mandate to buy insurance, but its definition is limited to those who are members of approximately 560 tribes recognized by th...

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5A baseball: American Fork’s ace delivers vs. Alta

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:59:10 MDT

5A baseball: American Fork’s ace delivers vs. Alta

By Neil K. Warner Special to The Tribune

Updated May 15, 2013 04:59PM MDT

Sandy • His teammates simply call him Otto, but the way American Fork pitcher Riley Otteson is pitching, that may as well be “Auto,” as in an automatic win. Another big game, another big win for the reigning Class 5A Most Valuable Player, who improved to 16-2 over the last two years. Otteson gave up six hits and struck out nine over six innings Tuesday afternoon to lead American Fork to a 6-4 win over Alta in the first round of the Class 5A state baseball tournament. “He’s a big-time pitcher and...

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Hatch warns of tech industry clout in immigration debate

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:34:00 MDT

Hatch warns of tech industry clout in immigration debate

By Matt Canham The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 06:34PM MDT

Washington • Sen. Orrin Hatch warned that tech companies may oppose immigration reform if the Senate Judiciary Committee doesn’t change the bill to make it easier to import highly-trained workers from overseas. The comment came after Sen. Richard Durbin, R-Ill., suggested that Hatch’s amendments would allow companies to pass over American workers in favor of immigrants, who may work for less. Durbin, one of eight senators who crafted the immigration bill, said he found Hatch’s suggested changes...

Vernal police looking for man who stole donations

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:38:23 MDT

Vernal police looking for man who stole donations

By Michael McFall The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 14, 2013 11:38PM MDT

Vernal police want the public’s help in finding the man who took a jug filled with Relay for Life donations. A Walgreens surveillance camera shows a man in a flannel shirt and jeans walking out of the store, at 316 U.S. 40, on Saturday with a water jug half-full of money meant for the American Cancer Society’s big fundraiser. Vernal City has posted the picture on their Facebook page in hopes that someone will recognize him. Anyone with information is asked to call Vernal police at 435-789-5835....

TV chat: 'American Idol' and other season finales; networks announcing fall shows

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:32:19 MDT

TV chat: 'American Idol' and other season finales; networks announcing fall shows

Digital First Media

Updated May 13, 2013 02:32PM MDT

Bay Area News Group TV critic Chuck Barney on Monday chatted about the likes of "American Idol," "The Office" and TV's "Upfront week," in which news fall shows are introduced to critics. Leave comments, ask questions or just listen in to a great discussion!

Chaffetz: Obama impeachment ‘possible’ over Benghazi attack

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:58:12 MDT

Chaffetz: Obama impeachment ‘possible’ over Benghazi attack

By Thomas Burr The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 13, 2013 10:58PM MDT

Washington • Rep. Jason Chaffetz says President Barack Obama’s handling of the government’s response to the Benghazi terrorist attack could be an impeachable offense and vows to continue digging at the “lies of highest magnitude” from the White House. “It’s certainly a possibility,” the Utah Republican said Monday when asked about impeachment. “That’s not the goal but given the continued lies perpetrated by this administration, I don’t know where it’s going to go. ... I’m not taking it off the ...

Utah Indian tribe breaks into the health care business

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:39:00 MDT

Utah Indian tribe breaks into the health care business

By kirsten stewart The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 14, 2013 08:39AM MDT

A group of doctors is working with the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute to open a family health clinic in downtown Salt Lake City. Sacred Circle Health Care will be the first tribe-owned clinic located outside a reservation in Utah, say its founders. But that’s not all that sets it apart. The clinic is designed to be a moneymaker for the tribe — with the profits used to improve tribal members’ access to health care no matter where they reside. “Any money made by the Goshutes has to go to healt...

Cyberattacks against U.S. corporations on the rise

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:07:55 MDT

Cyberattacks against U.S. corporations on the rise

By DAVID E. SANGER and NICOLE PERLROTH The New York Times

Updated May 12, 2013 11:07PM MDT

Washington • A new wave of cyberattacks is striking American corporations, prompting warnings from federal officials, including a vague one issued last week by the Department of Homeland Security. This time, officials say, the attackers’ aim is not espionage but sabotage, and the source seems to be somewhere in the Middle East. The targets have primarily been energy companies, and the attacks appeared to be probes, looking for ways to seize control of their processing systems. The attacks are co...

Callous vote

Sat, 11 May 2013 01:01:05 MDT

Callous vote

Updated May 11, 2013 01:01AM MDT

There is no grief like the loss of a child, whether from a natural cause, illness, accident or violence. A parent’s world is turned upside down: This is not the way the universe is supposed to be. So when families from Sandy Hook Elementary took it upon themselves to travel to Washington, D.C., to meet with members of Congress in an effort to get federal gun control legislation there were many eloquent and heartfelt moments. One poignant moment was the address by Francine Wheeler, whose 6-year-...