Behind the Headlines: LGBT protesters get probation, GOP considers screening candidates, Marsden retires

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GOP leaders consider a plan to screen and pick candidates rather than use the state's new nominating process. Ten of the group of LGBT activists called the "Capitol 13" get probation. The sage grouse stays off the endangered-species list. And coach Greg Marsden announces his retirement after 40 years building the University of Utah's top-ranked gymnastics program.

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9 a.m. • Utah GOP leaders consider a plan to screen candidates rather than use the state's new nominating process. Ten members of an LGBT activist group called the "Capitol 13" get probation. Sage grouse stay off the endangered species list in California and Nevada. And University of Utah gymnastics coach Greg Marsden announces his retirement after 40 years. Tribune reporters Jennifer Dobner, Robert Gehrke and Lya Wodraska, editorial writer George Pyle and editor Rebecca Walsh join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about the week's news stories. Tune in to KCPW 88.3/105.3 FM for the broadcast. Listen to a live stream at sltrib.com. Join in by calling 801-355-TALK or by sending questions to #TribTalk on Twitter and Google+ The program will be rebroadcast on KCPW Sunday at 8 a.m. › sltrib.com