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Review: Minus pretense, Tim McGraw an evolving, revolving act

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:29:34 MDT

Review: Minus pretense, Tim McGraw an evolving, revolving act

By Bill Oram The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated Jun 15, 2013 05:29PM MDT

If Tim McGraw ever needs a hip replacement, he’ll have the music to fall back on. With substance vastly overpowering flash, the country legend was in top form Friday night at USANA Amphitheatre, unleashing a set of hits spanning 20 years. And while some of the loudest cheers of the night came when McGraw pulled off a brown leather jacket to reveal chiseled upper arms, and each time he sent his large gold belt buckle into orbit with smooth, metronomic gyrations, McGraw should be allowed those tea...

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Judge: Utah teen accused in soccer ref’s punching death stays in custody

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:37:41 MDT

Judge: Utah teen accused in soccer ref’s punching death stays in custody

By Erin Alberty The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated Jun 14, 2013 10:37PM MDT

The teen charged with killing a soccer referee pleaded not guilty Friday and was ordered to remain in detention as he awaits a hearing to determine whether his case will remain in juvenile court or he will be certified as an adult. Meanwhile, referee Ricardo Portillo’s three daughters are preparing for their first Father’s Day without him. “I couldn’t believe I met the person who took my dad’s life,” Johana Portillo said Friday after the first court appearance of the 17-year-old goalie accused...

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Tulowitzki on DL, out six weeks

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:37:45 MDT

Tulowitzki on DL, out six weeks

The Associated Press

Updated Jun 15, 2013 12:37AM MDT

The Colorado Rockies placed Troy Tulowitzki on the disabled list on Friday, and the star shortstop could miss up to six weeks because of a broken rib. Team spokesman Nick Piburn said an MRI taken Thursday night revealed a right rib fracture. Tulowitzki was injured earlier in the day while diving for a ball in the eighth inning of a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals. “I’m not going to sugarcoat it. It’s a big loss for us,” Rockies manager Walt Weiss said Friday before Colorado hosted the Phila...

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MLB comes down hard on Dodgers, Diamondbacks for bench-clearing brawl

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:37:45 MDT

MLB comes down hard on Dodgers, Diamondbacks for bench-clearing brawl

By Will Graves The Associated Press

Updated Jun 15, 2013 12:37AM MDT

Pittsburgh • Major League Baseball came down hard on the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, handing out eight suspensions and a dozen fines as punishment for a bench-clearing brawl. Yet even with Arizona pitcher Ian Kennedy getting 10 games and infielder Eric Hinske five for their roles in Tuesday’s fight, it might not be enough to quell the lingering hostility between the NL West rivals. “No, it’s not over yet, not at all,” said Dodgers reliever Ronald Belisario, given a on...

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First flight of Airbus A350 reopens wide-body race

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:53:03 MDT

First flight of Airbus A350 reopens wide-body race

By LORI HINNANT The Associated Press

Updated Jun 14, 2013 06:53PM MDT

PARIS • Airbus sent a new wide-body plane into the skies Friday that sets the stage for intensifying competition with U.S. rival Boeing - with consequences for jobs, airlines’ investments and the reputations of the powerful plane makers. After years of delays and a revamp that cost billions, the A350 cruised for four hours in partly cloudy skies above Toulouse in southern France. Most importantly, it then landed safely. It met ear-to-ear smiles — and some sighs of relief — among the Airbus eng...

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Crews douse Utah wildfires, scramble to keep ahead of new ones

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:04:42 MDT

Crews douse Utah wildfires, scramble to keep ahead of new ones

By Bob Mims and Kimball Bennion The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated Jun 17, 2013 11:04AM MDT

Utah firefighters on Friday scrambled to control new and growing blazes ahead of what could be a hot and dry weekend. The National Weather Service on Friday issued a Fire Weather Watch for the southwestern quarter of the state. Citing wind, low humidity and the parched condition of the region’s grasslands and forests, forecasters warned that the risk for potentially explosive wildfires was growing. Utah Gov. Gary Herbert noted Utah’s tinder-dry conditions in warning residents to “be vigilant in ...

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2nd victim dies after blast at Louisiana chemical plant

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:00:44 MDT

2nd victim dies after blast at Louisiana chemical plant

By LITTICE BACON-BLOOD The Associated Press

Updated Jun 14, 2013 08:00PM MDT

Gonzales, La. • A second victim of an explosion at a south Louisiana chemical plant died Friday, while federal authorities opened an investigation to determine the cause of the deadly blast. Scott Thrower, 47, of St. Amant, died at Baton Rouge General Hospital’s burn center, State Police Capt. Doug Cain said. Another worker, Zachary Green, 29, of Hammond, died in Thursday’s explosion at the plant in Geismar owned by Tulsa, Okla.-based Williams Companies Inc. Dozens of others were injured. Green...

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Sugarmont Plaza to debut on Friday, and you’re invited

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:44:49 MDT

Sugarmont Plaza to debut on Friday, and you’re invited

By Chris Smart The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated Jun 14, 2013 06:44AM MDT

It’s lighter, quicker, cheaper — and it’s fun. The public is invited to christen the new Sugarmont Plaza on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at 2227 S. Highland Drive. “Sugarmont Plaza is a new urban gathering spot that features a colorful plaza surface, murals, tables, chairs and umbrellas available to the public. Food truck rallies, music events, free movie screenings and casual gatherings are all planned for the space in the coming months,” according to a statement from the Redevelopment Agency (RDA)...

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Hot tickets: ‘Avenue Q,’ ‘Footloose,’ and ‘A Wrinkle in Time’

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:22:30 MDT

Hot tickets: ‘Avenue Q,’ ‘Footloose,’ and ‘A Wrinkle in Time’

Updated Jun 13, 2013 04:22PM MDT

DANCE Best of State Celebration • Friday, June 14, 7 p.m.; DF Dance Studio, 2978 S. State , Salt Lake City; $10-$20. SB Dance: Of Meat & Marrow • Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m.; Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City; $15. MUSIC The Orem Chorale • Saturday, June 15, 7:30 p.m.; LDS Assembly Hall, 50 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City; free. Sing 2 Live Choir • Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m.; O.C. Tanner Amphitheater, 300 W. Lion Blvd., Springdale; $10. STAGE ‘Jersey Boys...

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Utah forecast: Cooler but still dry, windy statewide

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:12:49 MDT

Utah forecast: Cooler but still dry, windy statewide

By Bob Mims The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated Jun 13, 2013 11:12PM MDT

Pablo Picasso knew something about the kinds of shifting winds that dominate Utah’s weather as the week ends: “The older you get the stronger the wind gets — and it’s always in your face,” he once said. Northern Utah’s forecast for Friday calls for northerly winds of 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph and high temperatures in the mid-70s, one day after the Wasatch Front was buffeted by first southerly winds and then northwesterly breezes of 20 mph — and again gusts to 35 mph —as the mercury climbed to...

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Business events in Utah this week

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 23:55:55 MDT

Business events in Utah this week

THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE

Updated Jun 8, 2013 11:55PM MDT

Tuesday DHI Computing Services Inc. 2013 FPS Gold Meeting Little America Hotel Attendance • 135 Runs through • Friday Wednesday Utah Education Network 2013 UEN Technical Summit Radisson Hotel, Salt Lake City downtown Attendance • 150 Runs through • Friday Utah Special Olympics 2013 Summer Olympics Herriman High School Attendance • 1,000 Runs through • Saturday Economic Calendar New economic numbers to be released this week include: Tuesday Commerce Department • Wholesale t...

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Operator in Philadelphia building collapse deaths turns self in

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:35:15 MDT

Operator in Philadelphia building collapse deaths turns self in

By MARYCLAIRE DALE, MICHAEL RUBINKAM and KATHY MATHESON The Associated Press

Updated Jun 8, 2013 02:35PM MDT

Philadelphia • A heavy equipment operator with a lengthy rap sheet accused of being high on marijuana when a downtown building collapsed onto a thrift store, killing six people, turned himself in on Saturday to face charges in the deaths, police said. A warrant had been issued for the arrest of Sean Benschop on six counts of involuntary manslaughter, 13 counts of recklessly endangering another person and one count of risking a catastrophe. Authorities believe the 42-year-old Benschop had been us...

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Weakened Andrea breaks Northeast rainfall records

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 11:41:02 MDT

Weakened Andrea breaks Northeast rainfall records

By JAKE PEARSON The Associated Press

Updated Jun 8, 2013 11:41AM MDT

New York • The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season smashed rainfall totals across the Northeast and pushed some streams and creeks over their banks but sped up the Eastern Seaboard without causing major damage. A weakened Andrea shifted away from New England on Saturday morning with winds gusting up to 45 mph. The storm was expected to reach Canadian waters by Sunday. After bringing rain, strong winds and tornadoes to Florida, Andrea lost most of its tropical characteristics late ...

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English takes lead at St. Jude

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:42:40 MDT

English takes lead at St. Jude

The Associated Press

Updated Jun 7, 2013 11:42PM MDT

Memphis, Tenn. • Harris English is becoming more comfortable on the PGA Tour every week, and feels right at home on TPC Southwind’s Bermuda grass greens. English shot a 6-under 64 on Friday to open a two-stroke lead in the St. Jude Classic. The 23-year-old former Georgia star had never even had a piece of a lead on the PGA Tour until Thursday when he found himself tied with five others, including Davis Love III, after 18 holes. He used a hot putter to roll in five birdie putts, holed out from 18...

Business news briefs

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:29:03 MDT

Business news briefs

staff and news services

Updated Jun 7, 2013 05:29PM MDT

Oil prices rise with demand The price of oil closed above $96 Friday after the government said the economy added 175,000 jobs last month, a good sign for fuel demand. Benchmark oil for July delivery gained $1.27, or 1.3 percent, to finish at $96.03 a barrel. Oil ended the week with a gain of 4.4 percent. Shares up for drugmaker Elan Shares of Elan Corp. PLC jumped Friday after Royalty Pharma once again raised its offer to buy the Irish drugmaker in an increasingly bitter takeover fight. Roy...

Twins-Nationals postponed, will be made up Sunday

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:42:40 MDT

Twins-Nationals postponed, will be made up Sunday

The Associated Press

Updated Jun 7, 2013 11:42PM MDT

Washington • The game between the Minnesota Twins and Washington Nationals on Friday night has been postponed by rain as Tropical Storm Andrea moves north along the East Coast. Officials called the game Friday afternoon, about seven hours before the scheduled first pitch at 7:05 p.m. The game will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Sunday. The Nationals were also rained out Thursday night, when they were scheduled to finish a series against the New York Mets.

French Open: Nadal outlasts Djokovic in epic semifinal

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:42:41 MDT

French Open: Nadal outlasts Djokovic in epic semifinal

By Howard Fendrich The Associated Press

Updated Jun 7, 2013 11:42PM MDT

Paris • His dramatic and delightful French Open semifinal was 4½ hours old — and 14 games into the fifth set — when Rafael Nadal raced from the net to the baseline to retrieve Novak Djokovic’s seemingly unreachable lob. Many players wouldn’t have bothered to give chase, let alone attempt what Nadal actually accomplished: With his back to the court, he somehow sent a lob the other way by flipping the ball between his legs. Perhaps surprised the 11-stroke point was not already his, Djokovic flubb...

Indians closer Perez charged with pot possession

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:42:41 MDT

Indians closer Perez charged with pot possession

The Associated Press

Updated Jun 7, 2013 11:42PM MDT

Cleveland • Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez and has wife have been charged with misdemeanor drug possession in the shipment of just over one-third of a pound of marijuana mailed to their home, authorities said Friday. Complaints were served on the two on Thursday and will be filed Friday in municipal court, police in suburban Rocky River said. Perez and his wife, Melanie, were released on personal bond, police said. A message was left with his attorney Friday; the player and the lawyer ...

Hot tickets: ‘Jersey Boys,’ ‘Macbeth’ and ‘Urinetown’

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:49:50 MDT

Hot tickets: ‘Jersey Boys,’ ‘Macbeth’ and ‘Urinetown’

Updated Jun 6, 2013 12:49PM MDT

Music Salt Lake Choral Artists • Saturday, June 8, 7:30 p.m.; Waterford School, 1480 E. 9400 South, Sandy; $15; visit saltlakechoralartists.org/concerts_events. Michelle Zentner • Saturday, June 8, 7:30 p.m.; LDS Assembly Hall, 50 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City; free. Dance SLC Ballet Spring Gala • Friday and Saturday, June 7-8, at 7:30 p.m.; Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City; $16. Stage ‘Jersey Boys’ • Friday, June 7, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 8, at 2...

Sundance and you pick summer outdoor films

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:10:03 MDT

Sundance and you pick summer outdoor films

By Sean P. Means The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated Jun 6, 2013 12:10PM MDT

The Sundance Institute is bringing back some old favorites from the Sundance Film Festival to outdoor screens in Salt Lake City and Park City this summer -- and you, the moviegoer, get to help choose one of the movies. The 16th annual Free Outdoor Summer Screening Series will include five movies, all past festival or Sundance Institute lab entries. The fifth one will be determined by an online poll later this summer. The series, according to Sundance co-managing director Sarah Pearce, “pays trib...