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Dow finishes below 10,000 for first time since '04
Wall Street joined in a worldwide cascade of despair Monday over the financial crisis, driving the Dow Jones industrials to their biggest loss ever during a trading day. Even a big afternoon rally failed to keep the Dow from its first close below 10,000 since 2004.
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Ethics meeting on complaints to remain closed
Even though an attorney for Rep. Greg Hughes, R-Draper, asked Monday that this week's House Ethics Committee inquiry into allegations against him be held in public, the committee's co-chairman said he has no choice but to keep the meeting closed.
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Utah higher-education enrollment jumps 8.5%
Utah's colleges and universities will have to decide whether their glass is half full or half empty as fall enrollment is significantly up at a time when higher education is facing budget cuts.
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Could Mitt fit in a McCain Cabinet?
Let the Mitt Romney speculation begin again. While John McCain did not choose him as his vice presidential running mate as had been speculated widely, Romney is now seen at least as a potential top choice for a Cabinet position — as secretary of homeland security.
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Utah ranks in middle in global warming efforts
An energy independence advocacy group ranks Utah as a middling No. 25 among the states and District of Columbia for its efforts to combat global warming and contribute to U.S. energy security.
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LDS Church News: Temples rising in once-rural south valley
A remarkable moment in church history is taking place at the south end of Utah's Salt Lake Valley.
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Investigation nearly complete in state treasurer's probe
After meeting here for more than an hour, the Davis and Weber county attorneys are closer to reaching a decision over criminal charges in the state treasurer's race.
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Utah Jazz: Harpring to join Jazz on L. A. trip
After taking Sunday off, the Utah Jazz returned to the practice floor this morning in preparation for their NBA preseason opener Tuesday night.
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Federal lawsuit filed over FLDS trust
The Fundamentalist LDS Church has filed a federal lawsuit challenging court-ordered reform efforts to its real-estate arm.
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Prison-kitchen plan cooked up
In these tough economic times, corrections officials are pitching the state on a new plan to feed thousands of inmates and ultimately save money.
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- BYU football: Cougars slip a spot in rankings
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- Could Mitt fit in a McCain Cabinet?
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Utah Utes football: Louie Louie — Sakoda kicks field goal to win it as time expires 486
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USU, BYU football: Plucky Aggies make Cougars work to keep streak alive 331
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U.S. didn't hate Palin's performance; Utah loved her 223
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Rome LDS temple, four others announced 206
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BYU football: A father's dream 187
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BYU slips one spot while Utah climbs in latest college football polls; Oklahoma No. 1 163
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VP debate: Rivals bare teeth in smiles 161
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BYU football: Cougars slip a spot in rankings 146
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Congress OKs historic bailout bill; Bush signs it 102
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Legislative ethics probe begins on 2 lawmakers 101
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