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At 6 Utah colleges, lessons on sex assault happen online • Parker scans the crowd at a house party and likes what he sees. He proclaims that he'll "definitely" take one of the girls home and, after pouring a beer and spotting a stranger alone on a couch, stakes his claim.

Plan calls for smaller homeless shelters scattered throughout Salt Lake area • The Road Home shelter would remain where it is, but new, smaller homeless facilities would be located in various neighborhoods throughout Salt Lake City and, perhaps, other municipalities ­— with a strong push to open a shelter for families and children within a year.

White House sends Utah Gov. Gary Herbert a letter about Syrian refugees • The day after Gov. Gary Herbert voiced his support for more rigorous refugee screening, the White House sent governors a letter lauding the process the country has.

Utah university's attempt to head off racial tension draws student protest • As racism on campus has ignited protests across the country — and forced the resignation of the University of Missouri president — Utah's flagship college is trying to keep racial tension below a simmer.

Swallow attorney expands request for FBI evidence • Ex-Utah Attorney General John Swallow has asked state prosecutors to hand over additional evidence in his case — including anything that the FBI and the Department of Justice may be holding back.

Devout Mormons wonder anew: Can we really support gay marriage and still get into the temple? • Faithful Mormons who support gay marriage have been assured repeatedly by top leaders that they aren't in danger of losing their temple privileges — even though the LDS Church takes the opposite view on such unions.

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