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Utah health officials issue fish-consumption advisory
Six popular fishing areas in Utah now have fish-consumption advisories because of concerns about mercury.
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Bush implores Congress to act to rescue markets
President Bush on Tuesday tried to reassure the country that Congress will pass a plan to save the sinking economy even as no clear path existed for that to happen. He warned of painful, lasting damage for millions of people if lawmakers don't get moving.
1:39 p.m. | 13 comments
'Candy Man' assistant pleads to conspiracy charge
The former assistant to a Murray doctor known as "The Candy Man" pleaded guilty Tuesday to a conspiracy charge for her role in a practice investigators say left many addicted to prescription narcotics and led to at least five overdose deaths.
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Attorney general's office denies request for search warrant information
The Utah Attorney General's Office has denied two open records requests from the Uintah Basin Standard seeking public information about a search warrant served on the Uintah School District office.
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Utah Jazz looking to extend contracts with Boozer, Okur
The Jazz have discussed contract extensions with the camps of both starting power forward Carlos Boozer and starting center Mehmet Okur, general manager Kevin O'Connor said during the team's opening session of training camp here Tuesday morning.
12:33 p.m. | 12 comments
BYU football: Cougars flattered, concerned by ranking
When BYU defensive lineman Jan Jorgensen found out his team had jumped from No. 11 into the top 10 of the national rankings — No. 8 in the Associated Press poll and No. 7 in the coaches' poll — he didn't get excited. He didn't celebrate.
12:56 a.m. | 115 comments
Utah Utes football: Offense still searching for rhythm
In Utah's five victories this year, the defense has been the most consistent factor. In four of the five games, the Utes have allowed fewer than 50 yards rushing and they rank No. 5 in the nation in both rushing defense and total defense.
12:56 a.m. | 21 comments
MormonTimes.com: Engaged — but just for the reunion
Missionaries are considered equals in the mission field. They wear uniform attire, have similar haircuts and bear no indicators of their economic status back home. And then there are the mission reunions.
12:15 a.m. | 53 comments
EPA sets Yucca radiation standards
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday it has established final radiation standards for the proposed nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain in Nevada. The standards are intended to protect human health and the environment for 1 million years.
5:55 p.m. | 1 comment
Child's play: Preschool offers kids a chance to learn while having fun
Nestled in a quiet Kaysville neighborhood there is a little red brick house with a white picket fence where children go for reading, writing and 'rithmetic.
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