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Shots in the dark: Why Americans can’t stop arguing about vaccines

From mRNA to RFK Jr., there's more confusion than ever about vaccination.

What the First Presidency’s changes to area presidencies tell us about how the church operates

The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles can’t be everywhere all at once.

Harare Zimbabwe Temple open house underway

The open-house phase of the Harare Zimbabwe Temple is underway, starting with a Jan. 19 media day. See interior and exterior photos of Zimbabwe’…

The culinary journey of a celebrity chef: From dreamer to immigration reform champion

Amid the county’s crackdown on the undocumented, a bipartisan coalition in Congress works toward meaningful immigration policy reform.

'Happy.' 'Glad.' 'Lucky.' What kids said as they donated at Utah's Giving Machines

Local nonprofits say 100% of donations go straight to refugee families, single mothers, kids and community programs as Utahns kick off the seaso…

Latter-day Saint survivors of deadly bus crash in Lesotho share grief — and faith — in wake of tragedy

One month after bus crash in Lesotho, 9 Latter-day Saint young women recount harrowing experience, strengthened faith in Christ

Meet the 97-year-old pianist playing 7 shows a week at the Utah Shakespeare Festival

For the last 22 years, Doreen Woolley has played at the festival — without sheet music, and usually while looking up to greet people as they wal…

Jill Biden's time in the White House is coming to an end: What did she say about Nancy Pelosi?

The first lady spoke about Pelosi and the other Democrats who had reservations about her husband running for a second term. She also shared deta…

Christkindlmarkt SLC opens shop for the holidays

Inspired by the world famous German Christmas markets, popular gathering open through Saturday night.

The Y chromosome is disappearing. Here’s what it means for men

In the span of the last 166 million years, the male sex chromosome has shed the majority of its 1,600 genes

The relationship between religion and the coronation, explained

This weekend’s coronation rite for King Charles III will mark the first time non-Christian faith leaders have taken part in the service.

How Brazilian VIPs are responding to tours of the new Rio de Janeiro temple Elder Soares calls a “beacon for life.”

The Rio tourism secretary said the temple adds to the famous tourist destination’s reputation as a cosmopolitan and open city.

Hearing scheduled for Utah boy accused of shooting, killing mom and three siblings

Grantsville shooting: A Utah judge set a preliminary hearing Monday for Colin Jeffery “CJ” Haynie, the 17-year-old Utah boy charged with shootin…