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Thousands evacuated, roads closed after semi rolls near Parley's Canyon
Thousands of residents within a half-mile radius of a semi-tanker crash have been evacuated from their homes until at least 9 p.m. because of a propane leak.
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High school football championship updates all day
Trying to keep up with today's live high school football action? You are in the right place because the Deseret News has it covered. Our team of writers are at the games and will update with scores and thoughts on our live blog all day long. To see our live blog click here.
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Student filmmaker examines turbulent past in 'Uintah United'
Of the 400 letters built on hillsides across America, very few have a story like that of the U in Uintah reuniting a community once torn by tragedy.
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3A high school football championship: Juan Diego edges Hurricane
Juan Diego claimed its first 3A state football title on the foot of Jaron Bentrude.
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Huntsman receives Medal of Honor in fight against cancer
The American Cancer Society is presenting its highest award, the Medal of Honor, to four Americans who have contributed to the fight against cancer, including Utah philanthropist and businessman Jon M. Huntsman.
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Bush signs jobless benefits extension
With no end in sight to economic bad news, President George W. Bush on Friday ensured that millions of laid-off workers will keep getting their unemployment checks as the year-end holidays approach.
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MormonTimes.com: Cougarette will be cheering on Ute senior
Clint Mower is the Utes' long-snapper and a three-year starter. His sister Katie is a BYU sophomore and dances for the Cougarettes.
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Costs top $12.4 million for raid on FLDS
The raid on the Fundamentalist LDS Church's YFZ Ranch and its aftermath have cost the state of Texas more than $12.4 million, new figures provided to the Deseret News reveal.
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'Twilight' time — Actor hopes film leads to several sequels
Perhaps no one is rooting more for the success of the much-hyped "Twilight" movie than Taylor Lautner. The 16-year-old actor landed one of the film adaptation's most coveted roles, that of Jacob Black, the best friend of the main character, Bella Swan (played by Kristen Stewart).
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Movie details early life of President Hinckley
He once ditched school, spent time sucking a bar of soap for swearing, was scolded for a racial slur and wanted to come home before his mission to preach the LDS gospel was complete. Yet he became the man who Latter-day Saints revered as a prophet of God because he learned life's lessons early and well.
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Utah fans fuel the fire behind heated rivalry 449
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Gay-rights activists call for LDS help 320
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Calif. Supreme Court to take up gay marriage ban 221
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BYU, Utah football: Best. Matchup. Ever. 209
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Rivalry week: Utes go BCS busting with a win; BYU most likely Vegas bound 193
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'South Park' creators trying 'Mormon Musical' 143
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Police take man to hospital following standoff outside LDS Temple in Provo 138
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Aggies aghast at backing 'that' blue for green 121
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Utah State football: Search to replace Guy begins 116
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BYU, Utah football: 'Cheap seats' going for $1,600 for big game 100
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Movie details early life of President Hinckley 58
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Huntsman receives Medal of Honor in fight against cancer 11
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MormonTimes.com: Cougarette will be cheering on Ute senior 6
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Single Mormon Twentysomething at MormonTimes.com: Surviving marriage prep class 3
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Steven Kapp Perry at MormonTimes.com: 'Love Like That' with Daniel Beck 0
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High school football: Timpview holds off Cottonwood for three-peat 32
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3A high school football championship: Juan Diego edges Hurricane 43
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Utah Jazz: Spurs/Jazz series hasn't exactly been competitive 25
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Utah Jazz: Boozer, Korver, Collins all out for Spurs game 37
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High school football champions to be crowned today 17