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LDS Church officials to meet with Bush
President Bush will meet with the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during his fundraising trip to Utah next week, a church spokesman said Wednesday.
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FLDS believe Texas is plotting another raid on ranch
ELDORADO, Texas — Members of the Fundamentalist LDS Church say Texas child welfare authorities are plotting another raid on the YFZ Ranch to find what they claim are more children living there.
4:09 p.m. | 119 comments
American to charge for 1st checked bag, cut flights
American Airlines will start charging $15 for the first checked bag, cut domestic flights and lay off possibly thousands of workers as it grapples with record-high fuel prices.
1:30 p.m. | 11 comments
Archuleta's hometown bubbles over with affection
There's a lot of Archu-LOVE-a out there. Whether he becomes the next American Idol or not, David Archuleta has already touched a lot of lives, both with his music and with who he is.
1:06 a.m. | 25 comments
Utahns shift their support to McCain in a new poll
Utah voters now solidly support Republican John McCain for president over Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, according to a new Deseret News/KSL-TV poll.
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Real Salt Lake: Team looks to shake road woes
Unbeaten at home, winless on the road, and just over a quarter of the season in the rearview mirror, a trend is starting to set in for Real Salt Lake — and it's not one that leads to the playoffs, either.
1:06 a.m. | 23 comments
MormonTimes.com: 'Chili' Mormons show a passion for the temple
You want a wake-up call? Visit the LDS temple on a night when Saints from other cultures are there. You'll see the world through a new set of lenses.
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Some Utah housing priced beyond means
The run-up in housing prices has put many Utah metropolitan areas toward the bottom of affordability, according to a report released Tuesday by the National Association of Home Builders.
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Coal and Mother Earth: Proposed coal plant pits economy against Navajo beliefs
In a corner of the Navajo Nation burdened by old and heavily polluting coal-fired power plants, it matters little to many tribal elders that another facility promises to be the most efficient and cleanest of all.
1:06 a.m. | 13 comments
Low-cost backyard barbecue
Throwing a barbecue is one of the joys of summer, but it can get pricey. The secret to backyard entertaining without breaking the bank is to build the meal around foods that are good values or sale items. Pantry items and ingredients that add multiple flavors with one stroke complete the package.
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