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2008 Deseret News Mr. Football: Craig Bills
With his football days at Timpview High over, Craig Bills is now hoping to become a model.
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2008 Deseret News MVPs always delivered in clutch situations, displayed great leadership
Whether their team needed a big block, key run or fourth-quarter rally, the 2008 Deseret News state football MVPs always delivered in clutch situations.
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Huntsman budget proposal reflects sinking revenues, proposes more budget cuts
Hard times have come to Utah state government. Thursday, Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. recommended a budget for next fiscal year that is $1.1 billion less than his spending plan of just a year ago.
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Sundance announces festival premieres
Robert Redford will be there, that's a given. But the 2009 Sundance Film Festival may also boast guest appearances by actors Jim Carrey, Kristen Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, Ewan McGregor, Billy Bob Thornton, Winona Ryder, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Kevin Spacey, Robin Williams, musicians The Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White, comedians Chris Rock and Bill Cosby, and boxer Mike Tyson.
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Utah State football: Andersen to Boise State: 'Here we come'
Gary Andersen was introduced the crowded room of Utah State fans, boosters and media Thursday afternoon and wasted no time in winning over the crowd.
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MormonTimes.com: Selecting image for Joseph Smith Papers volume was key decision
Dan Weggeland never saw Joseph Smith. But the Norwegian-born artist?s portrayal of the Prophet was the image of choice for modern-day scholars who know the LDS Church founder as well as anyone can these days.
12:20 a.m. | 59 comments
Automakers pitch Congress anew on rescue
Humbled U.S. automakers pleaded with Congress Thursday for an expanded $34 billion rescue package, but heard fresh skepticism in a bumpy encore appearance.
11:29 a.m. | 31 comments
Hit parade - Box sets and greatest hits
It's the holiday season, and like moths to a light, we rush to the stores to find that special gift for a special someone. However, sometimes shopping for a gift is difficult. Music is always a good place to start.
3:59 p.m. | 0 comments
Utah Jazz: Wade, Heat humble hurting Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena
The Jazz's subs saved them Tuesday night in Sacramento. But — with the Miami Heat playing the part of a stingy Congress on Wednesday night, and some with the Jazz acting as if they were looking for handouts — there would be no bench bailout this time.
12:19 a.m. | 50 comments
BYU, Weber State basketball: Cougars shoot down Wildcats
The Dee Events Center at Weber State has always been a favorite place for good shooters.
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