Updated: December 02, 2008 12:40:52 AM 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

 
West Jordan man gets prison for sex with boys
A West Jordan man who had sex with four high school boys -- some of whom he met online -- was sentenced to prison Monday for up to 15 years. John Terry Miller pretended to be much younger than his 36 years, according to prosecutors. Full Story

 
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Ex-Ute revels in Wildcats' postseason run
Weber State's Bryce Scanlon can relate to what the Utah Utes are going through right now. He knows exactly what they're feeling - how they're eagerly anticipating the news of what BCS bowl they'll go to and being in almost a state of disbelief after an undefeated season. Full Story

 
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Jury rules for IHC in malpractice suit that accused hospital chain of intimidation.
Intermountain Healthcare has prevailed in a lawsuit that alleged negligent doctors caused brain damage during a premature birth and accused the hospital chain of intimidating a witness to help win the case. 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.
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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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